Sport hall Josip Samaržija - BEPO

The Balkan Wrestling Championships 2026 will take place at the Josip Samaržija – BEPO Sports Hall, a modern multi-purpose sports venue located in the center of Koprivnica.

The hall regularly hosts national and international sporting events and fully meets the technical and organizational standards of United World Wrestling for wrestling competitions.

• 3 UWW-certified competition mats
• Spacious warm-up area
• Official weigh-in room
• Medical service and anti-doping control room
• VIP area and spectator stands
• Media zone with internet access
• Changing rooms for athletes and officials
• Parking facilities in close proximity to the venue

The venue provides optimal conditions for athletes, coaches, officials, media representatives and spectators, ensuring a professional and well-structured competition environment.

The nearest international airport is Zračna luka Franjo Tuđman (Zagreb International Airport), located approximately 100 km from Koprivnica.
Official airport transfers for delegations can be arranged upon prior request to the organizer.

Koprivnica is well connected by railway to Zagreb and other major Croatian cities, as well as to international routes toward Hungary and Slovenia.

Koprivnica is accessible via the A4 motorway (Zagreb – Varaždin – Goričan) with exit toward Koprivnica.
Driving time from Zagreb is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Parking facilities are available in close proximity to the venue for:

• Officials and delegations
• Media representatives
• Spectators

Official event hotels are located within the city of Koprivnica, approximately 5–10 minutes from the venue.