Short facts

Function: Sport and event arena with sliding roof for year-round events
Location: Globen City, approx. 2 km from Slussen, Stockholm
Planned building start: Autumn 2010
First event: Spring 2013
Number of seats: 30,000 seats, approx. 40,000 for concerts

Design:

  • Twin level
  • Symmetrical lower level and asymmetrical upper level
  • 15,000 seats/level
  • The arena has a sliding roof that fulfils UEFA and FIFA regulations for International football concerning seating, size, security, lighting, sound system and demands for other premises and surroundings.
  • There will be an external foyer that allows visitors to walk around the arena at the same level as Arenatorget.
  • Roof height: Approx. 35 m.

Types of event:

  • Concerts
  • National and international football matches
  • Equestrian
  • Motor sport
  • Ice sports
  • Banquettes, exhibitions, company events and shareholder meetings

Costs and financing of The Stockholm Arena:

The cost for the Stockholm Arena, including production costs, land, net cost of the garage, is 2.7 billion. The cost is balanced against income from sales of development rights and rental from the operator who will run the arena.

Owner: Stockholms City via subsidiary SGA Fastigheter AB

The Stockholm Arena is:

  • A world-class arena
  • Secure and intended for families
  • Modern and flexible
  • Designed to suit UEFA and FIFA regulations for International football

Communications:

  • Six underground stations within 1,000 m
  • Tvärbanan
  • 40 bus routes
  • Close to Southern Link and E4/E20
  • 2,000 parking spaces
  • Walkways and cycle paths

The event area is located in an area with good communications. There is access to good public transport, a well developed road network and parking areas in close proximity to shops, hotels and restaurants. This provides visitors with amenities that can compete with several of the world’s largest event cities.

Did you know that The Stockholm arena:

  • Is calculated to generate 600 jobs based on what visitors spend in Stockholm.
  • Will provide 1,600 jobs during the building phase.