In Spain when it comes to sports, football is without a doubt second to none. However, as of recent years, the game of basketball, or "baloncesto" as it's known in Spanish, has been moving quite rapidly and noticeably up in the ranks. Plus, thanks to the national team's gold medal victory at the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan, the Spanish ACB league has seen a surge in popularity and respect and is now thought of as one of the most competitive leagues in the world.
Basketball is very popular in Zaragoza, especially now more than ever, because the local team here, CAI Zaragoza, became the champion of the Adecco LEB Oro league on May 9th, 2008. This signified a very important move for them up to the ACB league, which is the highest basketball division in Spain. To catch one of these exciting games in person head over to the Principe Felipe Pavillion.
Pabellon Deportivo Municipal Principe Felipe
Avenida Cesáreo Alierta, 120
976 723 838
