Basket Park usually opens an hour and a half before the game, but if it’s a big and highly anticipated match, it opens two hours before tip-off. We planned it this way so that every fan can come early, have fun, win prizes, and head to their seat in great spirits.
All Basket Park activities are available throughout the entire game. So if you’re late, don’t worry — you can still check it out during the half time, which lasts 15 minutes. In fact, some activities even continue after the final buzzer!
Regular Zones in Basket Park
DJ 108
At our games, the legendary DJ 108 — a die-hard Zenit fan — is always spinning! You’ll find him near Sections C6-C7, where you can enjoy the music and maybe even try spinning a record yourself — DJ 108 is usually game for it.
Zenit Fan Shop
Our store is the go-to spot for every fan. We frequently update our selection so you can support the team in style — whether you’re in the stands or out and about in the city.
Ice Cream from “Chistaya Liniya”
Our partner "Chistaya Liniya" brings in ice cream trucks — and in our humble (and totally objective) opinion, it’s the best ice cream in St. Petersburg. Try it and see for yourself.
Bonus: You can even buy it right in the arena bowl without missing any basketball action.
Face Painting
In the face painting zone, you can get your face painted in your team’s colors and cheer for Zenit even louder. The photos afterward are always amazing!
“Nevskaya Palitra” Creative Zone
This arts & crafts area is brought to you by our partners at the “Nevskaya Palitra” art paint factory. Our youngest fans can color cards featuring their favorite players with the help of friendly animators and take their creations home. You can also make a poster to show off in the arena — who knows, maybe you’ll be featured on the big screen!
Sometimes, professional artists drop by this zone to sketch quick portraits — a cool souvenir you can take with you.
Cafes
There are four food court zones (Sections C2, C5, C8, C11), and no game day is complete without them! Each one offers special snack combos and refreshing non-alcoholic drinks from Baltika. Tasty, well-priced, and perfect for picky fans.
Photo Booths
You’ll find two branded photo booths in the foyer where you can snap awesome pics for free. They’re located near the photo zone, where you can feel like part of the Zenit team.
Also, before holidays, the booths often get themed decorations. For example, before February 14th, one transforms into a Kiss Booth, creating a romantic vibe.
Occasional Activities
The regular stations in our Basket Park aren’t the end of the fun. Here are some more zones you might come across in the foyer:
Okko Studio
Together with our partner Okko, we’ve created a live studio where we invite special guests — actors, athletes, and other well-known figures. You can listen to interviews in the truest live format, ask questions, take photos, and even get autographs.
Okko Basketball Zone
Here you can play the greatest game in the world — yes, we’re talking about basketball — show off your skills, take part in quizzes and contests, and of course, win prizes from our partner.
Yandex Eats
Thanks to our partner Yandex Eats, fans can order food from the arena food courts right to their seats — making the basketball experience even tastier.
To make match breaks more fun, Yandex Eats also set up a ping-pong table in the foyer. You can play, hang out, relax on yellow beanbags, and take a break from all the action the Zenit players bring.
Winline Zone
All fans can take part in promotions and win Zenit and Winline merch. Stop by the Winline zone before the game for a chance to win collectible figurines, autographed basketball sneakers, and other cool prizes!
Eco Zone
Zenit Basketball Club cares about the environment and has been recognized multiple times as the most eco-friendly club in the VTB United League.
The club actively supports green initiatives — holding events for waste sorting, collecting plastic bottle caps, and other nature-focused campaigns. At home games, you can often join eco-themed raffles and quizzes (with prizes, of course!).
Zenit Kindness Project
Through this initiative, we organize charity events — like those supporting animals, in partnership with local shelters.
Twice before New Year’s, Zenit teamed up with the British School in St. Petersburg to collect gifts for orphans. Don’t stand on the sidelines — help those in need together with the Club!
Board Game Zone
Remember “Quadrobasket”? It’s an original game specially adapted for Zenit Basketball Club.
Two tables are set up for kids and their parents to play, and a third is for fans of tactical challenges. Come try your hand at this unique experience!
Interactive Basketball
Here’s where anyone can test their aim by shooting baskets. Step up to the special basketball arcade, sink as many shots as possible, earn points, and compete with friends or fellow fans. Feel the rush of the game and cheer on Zenit in a truly sporty atmosphere!
GTO Challenge
Think you can pass all the physical fitness tests? Then head over to the GTO zone and put your preparation to the test! You might surprise your friends, your seat neighbors — and even yourself. You never know what you’re capable of until you try!
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Now you know what Basket Park is all about — and why it’s worth arriving early on game day. Zenit players and coaching staff always get to the arena two hours before tip-off. So why not follow their lead? The only difference is — your warm-up is a lot more fun (and we’ve made sure of that!).
