La Coupole d’Alger Arena, Indoor sports arena in Cheraga, Algeria.
La Coupole d'Alger Arena is an indoor sports venue in Cheraga with a distinctive circular design and dual-level seating arrangement. The main floor accommodates competitions while upper levels provide viewing areas for officials and honored guests.
The structure was designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and opened in 1975 as a venue for the Mediterranean Games held that same year.
The venue serves as a gathering place for regional sports competitions, drawing crowds for handball, basketball, and volleyball events that bring people together throughout the year.
The venue has multiple entrances that help distribute visitor flow during events. Arriving early for large competitions is advisable to avoid congestion during peak entry times.
The venue hosted the Pan Arab Games twice, in 2004 and 2023, demonstrating its importance within the broader regional sports calendar.
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