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Sweden has a rich sporting tradition and has been the host of several international championships and competitions over the years. The country’s sports arenas have played a central role in these events and are an important part of Swedish sports culture. In this article, we will take a tour of some of Sweden’s most famous and iconic sports arenas.

Friends Arena (Solna)

Friends Arena, located in Solna just north of Stockholm, is Sweden’s national football arena and the country’s largest multi-purpose arena. The arena was inaugurated in 2012 and has a capacity of approximately 50,000 spectators. Friends Arena is the home stadium for the Swedish national football team and AIK, as well as the host of several major concerts and events.

Tele2 Arena (Stockholm)

Tele2 Arena, situated in Johanneshov in southern Stockholm, is a modern multi-purpose arena inaugurated in 2013. The arena has a capacity of approximately 30,000 spectators and serves as the home stadium for football clubs Djurgården IF and Hammarby IF. Tele2 Arena has also hosted concerts, motorsport events, and other major gatherings.

Ullevi (Gothenburg)

Ullevi is one of Sweden’s most prestigious sports arenas located in central Gothenburg. The arena was inaugurated in 1958 and has a capacity of approximately 43,000 spectators. Ullevi is primarily known as a football stadium and has hosted several major international tournaments, including the 1958 FIFA World Cup and the 1992 UEFA European Championship. The arena is also used for athletics and large concerts.

Scandinavium (Gothenburg)

Scandinavium, situated in central Gothenburg, is one of Sweden’s most famous indoor arenas. Inaugurated in 1971, Scandinavium has a capacity of approximately 12,000 spectators and serves as the home arena for Frölunda HC in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Scandinavium also hosts concerts, trade fairs, and other major events, including international championships in athletics and figure skating.

Malmö Arena (Malmö)

Malmö Arena, inaugurated in 2008, is a modern multi-purpose arena located in Hyllie, Malmö. The arena has a capacity of approximately 12,600 spectators and serves as the home arena for the Malmö Redhawks ice hockey team in the SHL. Malmö Arena has also hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2013, the European Men’s Handball Championship, and several major concerts and events.

Fjällräven Center (Örnsköldsvik)

Fjällräven Center, previously known as Swedbank Arena, is a modern ice hockey arena in Örnsköldsvik. Inaugurated in 2006, Fjällräven Center has a capacity of approximately 7,350 spectators and serves as the home arena for Modo Hockey in the HockeyAllsvenskan league. The arena has also hosted international ice hockey events, such as the Under-18 Ice Hockey World Championship and Champions Hockey League matches.

Ericsson Globe (Stockholm)

Ericsson Globe, also known as “Globen,” is the world’s largest spherical building and one of Stockholm’s most iconic landmarks. Inaugurated in 1989, the Globe has a capacity of approximately 16,000 spectators and has served as the home arena for both ice hockey and floorball teams, as well as hosting concerts, circus shows, and other major events.