Colloquially however, the stadium is referred to by basketball fans and officials alike as "To Klouvi" (Greek: Το κλουβί, lit.

'The cage'"), which refers to the claustrophobic atmosphere produced when the stadium is at maximum attendance.

[5] Various critics have asserted that the atmosphere created in the Arena leaves opponent teams at an unfair disadvantage due to the close proximity between themselves and AEL's supporters.

The arena also houses official club offices for AEL's other sports departments.

[citation needed] The stadium is also used by AEL's women's basketball and volleyball clubs.