Syrian basketball has always been about more than statistics and league tables. In packed sports halls, the sound of the ball hitting the court mixes with the cheers of supporters who have followed their teams for years. Many fans still remember the arenas where they watched important matches and celebrated victories. Years of conflict damaged sporting infrastructure across Syria, forcing some facilities to close and disrupting basketball competitions for extended periods. Yet basketball, which remains highly popular in Syria, continues to return to familiar arenas.

Fans betting on the Syrian championship through rolsbet-sy.com/en/mobile know that matches still draw crowds and that arenas remain the heart of the country’s basketball life. Damascus and Aleppo are the two main centres where Syria’s key venues are concentrated.

Al-Fayhaa has once again become Damascus’s main stage

On April 20, 2026, Al-Fayhaa reopened in Damascus after a comprehensive renovation. Syria and Lebanon’s national teams provided the first major event. The Ministry of Sports modernized the court, lighting, scoreboards, and entrances, as well as the changing rooms for players and referees and the media. SANA reported that the hall had been prepared to host major basketball tournaments.

The renovation was quickly tested by competitive games. Al-Wahda hosted Ahli Aleppo on this floor in Games 1 and 3 of the men’s championship Finals. The series opener ended in an 82–75 home victory, while the third meeting brought another win, 82–76. Al-Fayhaa later staged the Syrian Cup final as well, where Ahli Aleppo beat Homs Al-Fidaa 69–62.

After the reconstruction, the venue’s importance rests on more than its status in the capital. The practical upgrades matter too.

● the new court meets international standards and allows the arena to host major tournaments;

● modern scoreboards give spectators the time, score, and statistics without the old “ask your neighbour how much is left” routine;

● renovated corridors and entrances make it easier to accommodate large crowds;

● facilities for teams, referees, and the press make the venue suitable for international competition.

Al-Fayhaa hosted numerous international basketball games prior to its 2026 renovation, including games of the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in August 2023. Following its renovation, the hall hosted games of the 2025/26 Syrian Basketball League Finals. Fans interested in sports betting can use RolsBet sign up to check the available events and betting markets. However, official competition schedules and match reports remain the most reliable sources for keeping up with Syrian basketball.

Damascus is also home to Al-Jalaa Sports Hall, located in the Al-Mazzeh district. It is used for competitions across several sports and continues to host domestic events. In the capital’s basketball hierarchy, however, Al-Fayhaa remains the main venue for the biggest games today.

Aleppo — the northern capital of basketball

Aleppo has historically competed with Damascus in almost everything, sport included. The northern capital’s basketball clubs — Al-Ittihad, now competing as Ahli Aleppo, and Al-Shabibeh, long known as Al-Jalaa — have always been renowned for their fighting spirit and passionate support from the stands.

Several major venues deserve particular attention:

● Al-Hamadania — Aleppo’s largest modern indoor arena and one of the country’s leading basketball venues. The complex opened in 2021 and holds around eight thousand spectators. Ahli Aleppo now plays its home games there.

● Al-Assad — another well-known indoor arena in the city, used for basketball games before the new Al-Hamadania complex opened.

● Al-Shahba — a venue that returned to the calendar in 2026 after renovation.

As a reminder, Al-Shahba hosted a notable post-renovation game on March 12, 2026. Symbolically, the occasion did not end with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. That same evening, Ahli Aleppo defeated Al-Wahda 60–56.

Homs and Hama are no longer just a backdrop to the two major cities

The 2025/26 season expanded the map of high-profile games. In Homs, Ghazwan Abu Zaid Hall hosted Final 6 fixtures and the semi-final series between Homs Al-Fidaa and Ahli Aleppo. The home side opened the semi-final with an away victory before the series moved to Homs. Game 2 ended 86–78 in favour of the Aleppo club, while the fourth finished 78–74 and sent Ahli into the final.

The hall in Hama also took on a significant role. Al-Nawaeir hosted Al-Wahda at Naseh Alwani Hall during the decisive stages of the season. In June, the Damascus side won there 83–79, then claimed another victory in the July semi-final, 90–73. Such games benefit the league for one very simple reason. A fan in Homs or Hama gets to see title contenders at home, clubs gain a genuine home-court advantage, and the championship stops revolving around just two addresses.