Kemény Ferenc Sportcsarnok

The arena in Eger is not where you would expect to watch a match. It opened in 1980 as a city sports hall. The venue was later renamed to honour Ferenc Kemény, a founder of the Hungarian Olympic Committee. It has hosted a wide variety of events, ranging from the European Rope Skipping Championships in 2024 to rock concerts by bands such as Omega and Edda Művek. The floor is wooden parquet, designed for handball. The local team, SBS Eger, plays here. The seating capacity is listed as 885, a figure cited by the handball federation, though other sources suggest the number might be closer to 1,100. The precise capacity is not something anyone writes down, only things that are certain. The building has seen several changes over the years. A renovation in 2016 focused on general upgrades, while asbestos removal took place in 2017. More recently, plans were drawn up to modernise the heating and cooling systems.

The structure stands on Stadion utca. It is a space in the city centre. The blue glass panels catch the light differently depending on the angle, but the concrete remains the same. It is not a stadium for football; it is a hall for sport and music. The local fans know the wooden floor well. They do not talk about the concerts, only the games. The band Depresszió played here, but that is a detail for a different kind of record.