In between basketball games and cheering for your national team, there will surely be a moment to explore and discover Latvia’s capital city, Riga. In this guide, you’ll find information on where to eat, relax, what to see in Riga, and of course—where to celebrate those victories!
Eurobasket 2025 Xiaomi Arena Area Map
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Important Information for Fans
Important Information for Fans!
To ensure your experience at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 events is smooth and enjoyable, please take note of the following tips and practical information:
Arrival and Movement
We kindly ask you to arrive early — at least 60–90 minutes before the game starts — to exchange your ticket for a wristband (at Grostonas and Skanstes streets) and go through security checks.
Please use public transport, as parking in the area may be limited and traffic can be heavy.
Leaving the arena after games may take longer – thank you for your patience and understanding.
Game Schedule
Check the full game schedule here: Games Schedule & Results - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 | FIBA Basketball
Fan Zone
Fan Zone is located near Xiaomi Arēna
The fan zone will be open on all game days, starting 2 hours before the first game.
On non-game days ("rest days"), the Fan Zone will be closed.
Entry to the Fan Zone is free of charge.
You’ll be able to enjoy food, drinks, and purchase official souvenirs in the Fan Zone.
Payments: Both cash and card payments are accepted in the Fan Zone. Inside the arena, from June 1, only cashless payments are accepted.
Weather Conditions
In case of rain, please use raincoats – umbrellas will not be allowed inside the event area.
Security and Prohibited Items
The following items are not permitted in the Fan Zone or the Arena:
Umbrellas
Large bags (e.g. suitcases, sports bags)
Food and drinks (except specialized baby food)
Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances
Firearms, sharp objects, fireworks, hazardous materials
Laser pointers
Animals (except service dogs)
Skateboards and other sports equipment
Photo/video tripods, selfie sticks
Tickets and Wristbands
Please check the back of your ticket – it contains symbols and instructions that are important to follow.
Special Offers at bars and restaurants
Riga restaurants and bars have prepared special offers for EuroBasket event visitors!
Andalūzijas Suns
Special price for wings + Lielvārde 0.4l beer – €17.50
Burgers with 15% discount
Lielvārde beer 5+1 promotion
Offer available to everyone during EuroBasket – no ticket required
Herbary
Crunchy chicken + Lielvārde 0.4l beer – €11.50
Special EuroBasket cocktails – €10
Offer available to everyone during EuroBasket – no ticket required
Smēde – Happy Hour every day from 17:00–19:00 on Spritz cocktails (buy one, get one free) + Taco Tuesday (when you buy 3 identical tacos, you get a 0.3 L beer or Margarita for free).
Ink & Tonic – Mondays: Grumpy Monday (20% off coffee all day), Sundays: Miestiņa Brunch (€35 – get a mug that can be refilled all day without limit with anything from Užava beer + a snack platter) + every day there’s a happy hour (the time changes daily and is announced once it has already started).
Special discounts with ticket or media card:
BAR ABRA
Smash burger + fries + sauce — 10% off
Tanker Reloaded IPA beer (can) 1+1 for €6
BAR HOLY SIP
10% off all drinks
(except premium cocktails)
L-TACO
10% off everything
URBAN DRAGON
Special menu with friendlier prices
Āgenskalna tirgus
Khachapuri
10% discount on all food upon presenting a game ticket.
“Khinkali challenge on the court 5 + 5” – order a mini mix khinkali portion and get 50% off the second one. Offer valid when giving the discount code “RigaEuroBasket”.
Fan drink & cheesy treat: Georgian lemonade + small khachapuri – €10
All accredited media representatives – 20% discount on the entire menu.
Offers and promotions valid on game days upon giving the discount code or presenting a ticket.
Marmelāde
10% discount on everything. Special drink – “Three-Pointer”. Offer valid on game days upon presenting a ticket.
VEST
10% discount on draft beer, kvass, and cider. Offer valid on game days upon presenting a ticket.
SuVide
Special offer: beef kupati sausages – €10. Offer valid on game days upon presenting a ticket.
Bao Bun Riga
15% discount on all food. Offer valid on game days upon presenting a ticket.
Valmiermuiža
20% discount on all non-alcoholic drinks. Offer valid on game days upon presenting a ticket.
Borščs
15% discount on borscht soup. Offer valid on game days upon presenting a ticket.
Fei Fei
20% discount on all food. Offer valid on game days upon presenting a ticket.
Vīnkalni pizza
15% discount on salami and chorizo pizzas. Offer valid on game days upon presenting a ticket.
Plovs no Bahtijara
Pilaf, salad, bread, and tea – €10. Offer valid on game days upon presenting a ticket.
B Bārs – restorāns
Happy Hour – every weekday from 16:00 to 18:00 – cocktails 1+1 promotion. During this time, 1+1 promotion also applies to draft beer, Madonas, and Heineken beer.
Cartel Bar
Special EuroBasket Shot – €2.50.
Happy Hours every day from 17:00 to 19:00.
Upon presenting your ticket, you can purchase draft Bauska Beer (0.5 L) for €3.50 and special cocktails for €4.00.
CUBA Cafe
Special game day combos upon presenting a ticket for that day’s EuroBasket game:
Bench Warmer's Blast – Two Cuba Libre cocktails and spicy nut mix
Court-side Comfort – Two Aperol Spritz cocktails and spicy nut mix
Price per combo: €10
Distillers Republic
From 27.08 to 14.09, upon presenting an EuroBasket ticket or media accreditation card – 20% discount on all Distillers Republic gin & tonic cocktails.
Ezītis Miglā
1+1 on any non-alcoholic coffee drink upon presenting a valid game ticket or media accreditation card.
10% discount on any purchase upon presenting a valid game ticket or media accreditation card.
Kaķis maisā
From 16:00 to 18:00, upon presenting an EuroBasket ticket – buy two beers (TEIKAS GAISMA beer) and get the third one free.
TEIKA
From 16:00 to 18:00, upon presenting an EuroBasket ticket – buy two beers (TEIKAS GAISMA beer) and get the third one free.
KIWI Bar
Draft beer, cider, prosecco – €5
Funny Fox
Draft beer, cider, prosecco – €5
Pica LuLū
At LuLū pizzerias on-site: upon presenting a game ticket – 15% discount on pizza slices!
Throughout the championship, when ordering at lulu.lv – 15% discount on orders by entering the discount code EUROBASKET.
Paddy Whelan's
15% discount on game day! Come with a basketball game ticket and get 15% off all food (except oysters) and all drinks, except bottled beer and 3L/5L beer kegs. Offer valid only on game day.
Latvijas 1. Rokkafejnīca
Throughout EuroBasket (27.08 – 14.09) every day from 15:00 to 18:00 – XXL cocktails section with 20% discount upon presenting a valid game ticket or media accreditation card.
Sapņi un Kokteiļi
Throughout the EuroBasket tournament (27.08 – 14.09) special offer – when buying 2 beers, get Sapņi un Kokteiļi signature croutons for free.
Happy Hours from 17:00 to 18:00 and from 21:00 to 22:00 – 2 cocktails for the price of 1.
ST.BLACK & rock cafe urban stage
Every day from 15:00 to 18:00 – 20% discount on all cocktails from the “Holy and Sinful” section, upon presenting an EuroBasket ticket or media accreditation card
Café/bar Tallinas kvartāla Ezītis miglā
10% discount on everything upon presenting a ticket or media accreditation card.
Vespa Latvija
10% discount on rental services upon presenting a ticket or media accreditation card.
The Sinners City
10% discount on drinks upon presenting a ticket or media accreditation card. Special EuroBasket drinks menu.
Tallinas pagalms
Special cocktail menu in honor of the basketball championship throughout the championship.
ConTakts
15% discount on the entire drinks menu upon presenting a ticket or media accreditation card.
All fans – 1+1 gin & tonic cocktails on Latvia game days (17:00 – 19:00).
Tallinas kvartāla Angārs
Special offers, various activities, and games throughout the championship.
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Happy Hours: all day long on Latvia national team game days. Free coffee: upon presenting a press pass, free coffee with breakfast.
EuroBasket Special Offer – Beef burger with BBQ sauce, Brie cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, tomatoes + French fries with Béarnaise sauce + local beer (0.5 L) = €21.00
No EuroBasket ticket is required to enjoy the special offer.
Offer valid Wednesday to Saturday, from 16:00 to 18:00 (on restaurant working days), between August 27 and September 12.
Riga’s cultural venues special offers
Riga’s cultural venues have prepared special offers for EuroBasket visitors:
Special offer for FIBA EuroBasket 2025 visitors: 20% discount on entrance tickets upon presenting a valid game ticket.
Special offer for accredited media representatives: free entry upon presenting a valid media accreditation card.
Latvian National Museum of History
30% discount on the adult ticket price for visiting the museum at Riga Castle (upon presenting a valid game ticket or media accreditation card).
By presenting a ticket for any "FIBA EuroBasket 2025" game at the zoo ticket office, you can join a free guided tour, which concludes with a surprise prize draw. Tours take place daily at 11:00 and 14:00.
If you visit the zoo with a ticket for the basketball game taking place on that same day, you’ll get a special entry price – only €5.
Museum entrance ticket price €5 for EuroBasket game visitors.
Museum entrance ticket price €5 for EuroBasket team members.
Free entry for press representatives upon presenting a media accreditation card.
Upon presenting a valid game ticket or media accreditation card, you receive a 20% discount on museum entry.
Discount on tickets to any large-scale performance at the Chekhov Theatre upon presenting a FIBA EuroBasket 2025 ticket at the theatre box office.
Eurobasket live broadcasts
Several bars and event venues in Riga will offer visitors the chance to watch EuroBasket live broadcasts on TV and projector screens!
You’ll be able to watch the live broadcasts on TV and big screens at:
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Celebrate!
Whether you’re toasting a win, dissecting a tough loss, debating the referees’ decisions, or discussing another team’s game – enjoying a pint of beer or a cocktail in one of Riga’s bars or pubs is the perfect way to do it!
The best basketball fan atmosphere can be found in Riga’s Old Town (Vecrīga)! Its wide variety of bars and clubs has something for every fan – whether you’re after a laid-back drink or a night to remember. From the Old Town bar scene, be sure to check out Armoury, Thirsty Bulldog, Distillers Republic, Clayton McNamaras Drinking Emporium, 2 more beers, and Piana Vyshnia.
If you're in the mood to party, head to Cuba Cafe, Folkklubs Ala pagrabs, or B Bārs.
Prefer exploring the city center with a good beer in hand? Visit Alus Muiža, Alus Celle, or KwakInn!
Craft beer lovers should make their way to Labietis or Nurme breweries – and for even more great suggestions, don’t miss our Craft Beer Guide.
Cocktail fans will feel right at home in bars like Gimlet, B Bārs, SNOB, Herbary, or Zefīrs. Looking for more cocktail gems? Our Time for a Cocktail Guide has you covered!
And don’t forget – Riga’s nightlife is full of surprises, color, and hidden gems worth exploring. Discover them all in our Riga Nightlife Guide!
Where to eat and drink coffee
It is more than clear that in between a busy Eurobasket schedule, you need to eat well. Riga's restaurants and cafes offer a wide selection for different tastes.
If you want to experience what Riga's Michelin restaurants offer, then you should go to John Chef's Hall or Max Cekot Kitchen, which has been awarded a prestigious star, or to the excellent Michelin Guide restaurants: Tauro, 3 chefs restaurant, Whitehouse, John, COD, Le Dome, Chef`s Corner, Barents cocktail and seafood bar, Barents, Aqua Luna, Entresol, Ferma, Neiburgs, Tails, Riviera, Lowine, Seasons, Babo, B7, Stage22.
to taste traditional Latvian cuisine, visit Baltā kaza, Milda , Rozengrāls, LIDO, Forest, or the folk club Ala Pagrabs. If you enjoy vegan and vegetarian culinary delights, be sure to check out our Vegan-Friendly Riga Guide.
Of course, don’t forget your energy boost in the form of coffee and a proper breakfast, available at Rocket Bean roastery, Kalve Espresso Room, Kuure, Mulberry, Zvaigzne CAFE, Big Bad Bagels, Katkevich, Mils or This Place Doesn't need a name.
You can find more breakfast spots HERE.
Unwind and Relax
Good relaxation or even active strength recovery is what you need after intense support during basketball games!
Unwind in the pools and saunas in one of Riga's SPA places, such ESPA Riga, Joker Club, or Kempinski The SPA.
Choose one of the Hiking routes or Running routes if you wish to explore the city while walking or running and get to know Riga's streets. By visiting the street art masterpieces, you will be able to witness a more unusual side of Riga.
If you visit the locations listed in our list of The most Insta-worthy spots in Riga, you will be able to capture an amazing content for your social media posts and stories!
Get to Know Riga
In between enjoying games, take the chance to explore the history, culture, and traditions of Riga and Latvia by visiting some of the city's fascinating museums.
At the RSU Anatomy Museum, you can learn about the structure, functions, and various diseases of the human body. This museum is based on Latvia's first anatomy collection, created in the 1920s-30s. The Latvian National Museum of Art offers insights into the history of Latvian art, showcasing significant works and highlighting key artists and movements from various periods with its extensive collections and unique masterpieces.
One of the best ways to discover Riga is by strolling through Old Riga and the Quiet Center. Old Riga, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features buildings in Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Classicism, and Modernism styles, making it one of the city's main attractions. In the Quiet Center, you'll find Alberta iela, the jewel of Riga's Art Nouveau architecture. This area boasts impressive buildings and plenty of spots to enjoy a meal or coffee after your walk.
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