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title: Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade
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# Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

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*Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Founded(Number) | 1945 |
| Country(ies) | Serbia |
| Leagues | Serbian Basketball League (KLS),AdmiralBet ABA League,Turkish Airlines EuroLeague |
| Head Coach | Giannis Sfairopoulos |

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**Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade**, also known internationally as **Red Star Belgrade**, is one of the most decorated and historic professional basketball clubs in the Balkans. Based in **Belgrade, Serbia**, the team competes in the **Adriatic League (ABA League)**, the **Serbian KLS**, and the **Turkish Airlines EuroLeague**, representing one of the strongest basketball traditions in Southeastern Europe.

### **History and Legacy**

Founded in **1945**, shortly after World War II, [Crvena Zvezda](/tr/detay/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-98aae/llms.txt) is the basketball section of the multi-sport club **SD Crvena Zvezda**. It rapidly became one of the leading forces in Yugoslav and later Serbian basketball, amassing a legacy built on domestic dominance and continental competition.

The team holds deep cultural significance in Serbia and the former Yugoslavia, not just as a sports organization, but as a symbol of Belgrade’s post-war identity and passion for basketball.

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### **Achievements**

Crvena Zvezda boasts an impressive list of honors across multiple competitions:

- **Yugoslav / Serbian League Championships**: 23+ titles
- **Yugoslav / Serbian Cups**: 10+ wins
- **ABA League Championships**: 6 titles (including 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- **FIBA Saporta Cup**: Winner in 1974
- **EuroLeague Regular Participant** since 2014, regularly advancing to Top 16 and Play-In stages

The club has developed some of the greatest talents in Balkan basketball history, including **Zoran Slavnić**, **Peja Stojaković**, **Boban Marjanović**, and **Vladimir Štimac**.

### **Arena and Fan Culture**

Crvena Zvezda plays its home games at the **Aleksandar Nikolić Hall**, also known as "Pionir", with a capacity of around 8,000 spectators. During major [EuroLeague](/tr/detay/euroleague-basketball-8d9c3/llms.txt) clashes, the club also uses the **Štark Arena**, which can host over 18,000 fans.

The club is famous for its passionate fanbase known as the **Delije**, who create an electrifying and often intimidating atmosphere, particularly during regional derbies and matches against archrival **Partizan Belgrade**.

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### **Cultural and Regional Impact**

Crvena Zvezda plays a vital role in promoting basketball across the Balkan region. As a consistent [EuroLeague](/tr/detay/euroleague-basketbol-d5ea9/llms.txt) participant, the club represents Serbia on the continental stage, helping showcase Serbian talent and coaching across Europe. Its youth academy remains one of the most productive in Eastern Europe.

In recent years, the club has received additional visibility through partnerships and sponsorships, notably the naming rights sponsorship with **Meridianbet**, which brought financial stability and renewed competitiveness.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Crvena Zvezda Official Site. “Istorija Kluba.” kkcrvenazvezda.rs. Accessed June 14, 2025. https://kkcrvenazvezda.rs/club
2. Euroleague Basketball. “Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade.” Euroleague Basketball. Accessed June 17, 2025. https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/tr/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/roster/red/?season=2024-25