Löfbergs Arena
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| Former names | Löfbergs Lila Arena (2001–2013) |
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| Location | Norra Infarten 78 651 08 Karlstad |
| Owner | Färjestad BK |
| Operator | Färjestad BK |
| Capacity | Ice hockey: 8,647 Concerts: 10,300 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | June 19, 2000 |
| Opened | September 15, 2001 |
| Renovated | 2008–2009 |
| Expanded | 2002, 2004, 2009 |
| Construction cost | 160 million SEK |
| Architect | Ulf Bergfjord, Bergfjord & Ivarsson Arkiteter Karlstad |
| Tenants | |
| Färjestad BK (SHL) (2001–present) | |
Löfbergs Arena is an arena located in Karlstad, Sweden, situated just above the river delta of Klarälven. It is primarily used for ice hockey, and is the home arena of Färjestad BK. It opened in 2001 following a complete overhaul and major expansion of the previously existing arena Färjestads Ishall. It replaced Färjestads Ishall as the home of Färjestad and has a capacity of 8,647 people.
In 2004 and 2006, the arena hosted a semi-final of Melodifestivalen. Other notable music artists and groups who have performed at the arena include Elton John, Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Bryan Adams, Dolly Parton, Rod Stewart, Motörhead and Judas Priest.
On September 30, 2009, Färjestad BK faced off against the NHL's Detroit Red Wings in an exhibition match from the arena, losing 6–2.
The arena was named the host of the 2010 Men's World Inline Hockey Championships, as well as the 2012 European Curling Championships.
The name of the arena comes from the coffee roastery Löfbergs.
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