About this venue
PalaBarbuto is a compact multipurpose indoor arena in Naples, best known as a major venue for professional basketball. Named in honour of sports journalist Lello Barbuto, it features approximately 3,980 seats arranged around the court, keeping spectators close to the action and providing clear views from different sections.
The enclosed design and proximity of the stands create an intense atmosphere, particularly during basketball games and other sporting events. A functional seating layout, modern lighting and large display screens make the action easy to follow, while the availability of food, drinks and additional services may vary according to the event and its organiser.
The arena is located at Viale Giochi del Mediterraneo, Naples, Italy. The Viale John Fitzgerald Kennedy – Istituto Righi and Kennedy – ITIS Righi bus stops are approximately a one-minute walk away, followed by a short approach to the entrances. For wider connections and transport options across Naples, see the city travel information further down the page.
About the city
Napoli, the vibrant heart of southern Italy, is both a city of passion, music, and sport and a must-visit European destination for top-tier events. The atmosphere here is unique: from major concerts and indoor spectacles to football nights that turn the whole city into a stage. Visitors are drawn by the blend of Mediterranean charm, a rich cultural scene, and the energy of the streets—so attending an event often becomes only the beginning of the experience.
A major advantage of the city is its transport connectivity and a public transit network that makes it easy to reach the main arenas and stadiums. Moving around is quick thanks to Metropolitana Linea 1 and Linea 2, while hillside districts and viewpoints are linked by Funicolare Centrale and other funicular lines; in addition, city bus and tram routes offer flexible travel. If you arrive by train, Napoli Centrale (the Piazza Garibaldi area) is the primary hub, while Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli-Capodichino is the most convenient air gateway into the city. This combination of hubs and lines makes planning an event visit straightforward, even if you want to stay in the center, by the sea, or in quieter neighborhoods.
Before or after the event, Napoli rewards curiosity: stroll through the Centro Storico and the legendary Spaccanapoli axis, pause at Piazza del Plebiscito, or continue to the Lungomare promenade with views over the bay. For a more romantic mood, there are Castel dell'Ovo and the narrow streets of the old quarter, and for a quick break it’s enough to find a great coffee or an authentic pizza. That mix of city and experience is exactly what makes Napoli an ideal choice when you want a trip that is remembered just as much as the event itself.
