Maribor – a city for major sporting events

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Everything within easy reach

Maribor lies in the heart of Europe and is easily accessible by air, rail, or road. As a 15-minute city, it allows quick connections between sports venues, nature, and the city centre, while offering a safe and welcoming environment for both visitors and residents.

Graz | AT

40min / 65 km

Zagreb | HR

1h 20min / 115 km

Ljubljana | SI

1h 30min / 125 km

Trieste | IT

2h 30min / 253 km

Vienna | AT

2h 45min / 260 km

15-minute city

Maribor combines a historic city centre with green spaces and sports infrastructure, allowing you to reach Pohorje or the City Park within minutes.

Sports Spectacles in Maribor

The city has a rich tradition of hosting major sporting events. One of the most prominent is the European Youth Olympic Festival, which attracted more than 80,000 spectators to Maribor in 2023, while around one million viewers worldwide followed the event through television broadcasts.

European Youth Olympic Festiva

More than 3,600 young athletes from 48 countries competed at the EYOF.

Downhill World Cup

The legendary UCI Mountain Bike World Cup course, which regularly attracts the world’s top downhill riders to Maribor.

UEFA Champions League

Ljudski vrt Stadium has hosted clubs such as Liverpool, Chelsea, and Sevilla.

Red Bull Flugtag

More than 50,000 spectators watched flyovers by 33 aircraft above the Drava River.

Socca Championships

International small-sided football competitions that bring together teams from all over the world.

European Team Championships in Athletics

A major European competition that brings top-level athletics to the city.

Golden Fox – FIS Alpine Ski World Cup

One of the most renowned races in the Women’s World Cup, where skiing legends such as Mikaela Shiffrin and Tina Maze have claimed victory.

Urban sports of Maribor

Skatepark, Bike Park Pohorje, sports fields, and open urban spaces invite movement and socializing. Here lives the urban sports spirit – the energy of the city, play, and adrenaline.

Ljudski vrt Stadium

The stadium with more than 12,000 seats is home to NK Maribor and a venue for the biggest European football matches, including the UEFA Champions League.

Bike park Pohorje

The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup course is approximately 2 km long with over 400 meters of elevation drop and is considered one of the most demanding downhill tracks in Europe.

Skatepark Maribor

One of the largest skateparks in Slovenia offers more than 1,500 m² of space for skateboarding, BMX, scooters, and freestyle sports.

Wakepark Dooplek

The recreational area along the Drava River is popular for kayaking, stand-up paddling, rowing, and swimming, while also hosting sports and recreational events.

Skiing on Pohorje

The largest ski resort in eastern Slovenia, Maribor Pohorje Ski Resort, offers approximately 35 km of ski slopes and one of the longest night skiing runs in the world.

Sports venues

The city offers all the necessary infrastructure and conditions for hosting sports competitions and training athletes at a high-quality and cost-competitive level: sports facilities for a wide range of athletic activities, accommodation capacities at both lower and higher altitudes, the University Medical Centre Maribor and the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, as well as fast and easy access between individual locations.

Poljane Athletics Stadium

A top-tier athletics venue in Maribor with an IAAF certification.

Lukna Sports Hall

Suitable for large sports competitions, events, and functions with a capacity of up to 2,600 visitors.

Tabor Hall

With 118 rooms covering a total area of 9,500 m², it is an excellent venue for training, competitions, recreation, business meetings, seminars, and larger events.

Kamnica Hippodrome

One of the oldest hippodromes in Slovenia (1920) and an important equestrian center near Maribor for harness racing, show jumping, and recreational riding.

Ivo Daneu Basketball Court

A modern outdoor court featuring two 3×3 basketball courts with the option for 5×5 play.

Goran Dragić Basketball Court

The first smart basketball court in eastern Slovenia, encouraging youth sports activity through interactive exercises and digital content.

Ledna Hall

A multi-purpose hall for hockey, skating, and other ice activities, which—besides training sessions and competitions—also hosts recreational skating and various events.

Ljudski Vrt Stadium

Ljudski vrt is the third-largest stadium in Slovenia and meets all the requirements of the Union of European Football Associations for hosting international matches.

Klajmber Bouldering Center

Walls of varying difficulty levels, functional training areas, and programs for recreational and corporate groups.

Rowing Club Dravske elektrarne Maribor

High-quality rowing conditions, professional coaching, and athlete development from beginners to competitive level.

Mariborski Otok

A popular natural swimming area and recreational spot that offers swimming and sports activities in the summer.

Tabor Football Fields

Tabor Sports Park covers approximately 60,000 m² of landscaped green areas with football fields and spaces for urban sports.

Pristan Pools

There are three pools available (Olympic, medium, and small) with a total water surface of 1,875 m² and 1,322 m² of poolside area, as well as a 5-meter diving platform.

Ljudski vrt Tennis Park

The Ljudski vrt Tennis Park, located next to the stadium, offers modern tennis courts, including a hard court and mini courts for children.

Tabor Tennis Park

Within the tennis park area, there are 10 clay courts, two indoor halls with six courts featuring carpet with granulate surfaces, and a hall with a hard court and a gym.

Map of Sports Venues

Motivational team-building programs

Enhance your sports events, team training sessions, and business meetings with activities on Pohorje, a visit to the World’s oldest grapevine, and outstanding culinary and cultural experiences in Maribor – a perfect combination of nature, culture, and flavors.

Accommodations for your meeting

In Maribor and on Pohorje, a diverse range of hotel accommodations is available. In the 4-star category, there are 475 rooms (4 hotels in Maribor and 3 on Pohorje), while the 3-star category offers 350 rooms (7 hotels in Maribor and 3 on Pohorje).