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Kópavogsvöllur

Coordinates: 64°6′14″N 21°53′48″W / 64.10389°N 21.89667°W / 64.10389; -21.89667
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Kópavogsvöllur
The new stand at Kópavogsvöllur
Map
LocationDalsmári 5
201 Kópavogur
Iceland
Coordinates64°6′14″N 21°53′48″W / 64.10389°N 21.89667°W / 64.10389; -21.89667
OwnerKópavogur
OperatorKópavogur
Capacity5,501 (1,869 seated)
Field size105 x 68 m
SurfaceGrass (with undersoil heating system)
Construction
Broke ground1975
Opened7 June 1975
Expanded9 May 2009
Tenants
Breiðablik (1975–present), HK (1992-present)

Kópavogsvöllur is a multi-use stadium in Kópavogur, Iceland. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Breiðablik and of HK. It is also used for track and field events. The stadium holds 5,501 spectators and has 1,869 seats in two stands.

The stadium was opened on 7 June 1975, when home team Breiðablik hosted Víkingur Ólafsvík in the old 2nd division.

On 9 May 2009, a new stand was opened by Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Iceland's Minister of Education, Science and Culture. The new stand has 1,360 seats and is roofed. The stand also houses the changing rooms for the stadium, as well as lounges.