Tele2 Arena
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| Former names | Stockholmsarenan (2008–2012) |
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| Location | Johanneshov, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Coordinates | 59°17′27″N 18°05′07″E / 59.29081°N 18.08534°E |
| Owner | City of Stockholm via SGA Fastigheter |
| Operator | Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) |
| Capacity | 30,001 (football, all-seater) Up to 33,000 (football, with standing) 45,000 (concerts) |
| Record attendance | Concert: 39,714 (Inauguration concerts, 24 Aug 2013) Football: 29,175 (Hammarby–Örgryte IS, 20 July 2013) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 10 September 2010[1] |
| Built | 2010–2013 |
| Opened | 20 July 2013 |
| Construction cost | SEK 2.7 billion (estimated)[2] €290 million |
| Architect | White, Arup |
| Main contractors | PEAB |
| Tenants | |
| Djurgårdens IF (2013–) Hammarby IF (2013–) | |
Tele2 Arena, is a multi-purpose stadium in Stockholm Globe City, located in Johanneshov, just south of Stockholm City Centre, Sweden. It is used mostly for concerts and football matches, hosting the home matches of Superettan team Hammarby IF and Allsvenskan team Djurgårdens IF. The arena has a capacity of 30,000 to 33,000 spectators for football matches, depending on the number of standing,[3][4] and its facilities fulfil the requirements of FIFA and UEFA for hosting international games and tournaments. When configured in all-seater format for football matches, the arena has a capacity of 30,001.[5]
History
With a maximum capacity of up to 40,000 and a rectractable roof, the arena is able to host concerts, equestrian, motor sport, ice sports, banquettes, exhibitions, company events and shareholder meetings, in addition to football.
The cost was calculated to 2.7 billion SEK including land appropriation and a new parking garage under the arena. The cost was balanced against income from sales of building rights and rental from the operator who runs the arena. Financing was mostly covered by sale of land, mainly the lot where Söderstadion is currently situated, and associated building rights for commercial premises. The owner is the City of Stockholm via subsidiary SGA Fastigheter AB.
The arena was planned to host the opening game of the 2013 IIHF World Championship, however the construction was delayed and the arena was not finished until July 2013, two months after the tournament.[6] Initially, it was intended that the stadium would stage the finals of the Swedish Super League, but after the delay, it was decided that the finals in 2013 and 2014 would be moved to Malmö Arena.[7] It is decided that Tele2 Arena will be the national stadium of Swedish speedway and american football.[8]
On 27 June 2013, just days before Hammarby IF's first football game in their new arena, an explosive device was found outside the stadium. Former players from rival club Djurgårdens IF were to play an exhibition game that evening in front of approximately 3,000 spectators, but the game was cancelled due to the threat. The culture commissioner for the City of Stockholm has stated that the city council "has authority over who gets to play there, and that power will be used" if the situation does not get under control.[9][10]
The first event at the stadium was a football match between Superettan sides Hammarby IF and Örgryte IS on 20 July 2013. The match, which ended in a 0–0 draw, brought in 29,175 spectators, setting a new record for highest attendance at a Superettan match.[11] The following day, a crowd of 27,798 attended Djurgårdens IF's inaugural match at Tele2 Arena, a 1–2 defeat by IFK Norrköping.[12]
Events
Two football teams, Hammarby IF and Djurgårdens IF, have played their home games at Tele2 Arena since July 2013. Another club, IF Brommapojkarna, have decided to play Stockholm derby matches at Tele2 Arena instead of at their usual home ground, Grimsta IP.[13]
The official inauguration will take place on 24 August 2013, featuring Swedish artists Robyn, Lars Winnerbäck and Kent, but the first concert at Tele2 Arena will already have taken place on 27 July 2013, with Swedish band Gyllene Tider performing.
In 2015, the IFAF World Championship will be hosted in Stockholm, with Tele2 Arena as the only venue.
Average attendances
| Season | IF Brommapojkarna | Djurgårdens IF | Hammarby IF | |||||||||
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| Games | Season Average | Highest Gate | Lowest Gate | Games | Season Average | Highest Gate | Lowest Gate | Games | Season Average | Highest Gate | Lowest Gate | |
| 2013 | 2 | 8,824 | 9,826 | 7,822 | 8 | 15,858 | 27,798 | 10,548 | 8 | 14,145 | 29,175 | 7,886 |
See also
References
- ^ "Startskott för Stockholmsarenan". Folkpartiet Stockholms Stadshus. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
- ^ "Facts about the arena". tele2arena.se. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
- ^ Första stolarna på plats i nya Tele2 Arena | Cision Wire. Cisionwire.se (11 December 2012).
- ^ Första stolarna på plats i Tele2 Arena | Idrottens Affärer. Idrottensaffarer.se (11 December 2012).
- ^ http://www.tele2arena.se/om-arenan/foer-arrangoerer. Tele2arena.se.
- ^ Cederskog, Georg (28 March 2012). "Arenornas krig har inletts". Dagens Nyheter. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
- ^ "SM-finalerna till nya Stockholmsarenan". Svenska Innebandyförbundet. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
- ^ "Stockholmsarenan ny nationalarena för speedway". Stockholm Globe Arenas. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ^ "Explosive device found at new Tele2 Arena". Radio Sweden. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
- ^ "Dif och Hammarby kan slängas ut från Tele2 Arena". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 29 June 2013.
- ^ Svenska fotbollförbundet: Superettan: Mållöst publikrekord. 20 July 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ Dagens Nyheter. "Norrköping nätade först – och vann". 21 July 2013.
- ^ Dagens Nyheter. "Brommapojkarna spelar på Tele2 Arena". 18 April 2013.
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