It was a part of the Hellinikon Olympic Complex, and it was located adjacent to the Helliniko Fencing Hall.

The arena had in use its full seating capacity of 15,000 spectators for basketball,[1] and 13,500 for handball during the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.

After the Olympics, only the lower tier 8,500 seats have been made available by the arena's owners for public use.

[2] The facility, which was built by Michaniki and EllisDon Construction Corporation was completed on May 31, 2004, and officially opened on July 30, 2004.

The metal frame of the arena was the only part of the structure that remains from the original building.