Idrottsparken (Sundsvall) facts for kids
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Sundsvalls Idrottspark
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| Former names | Sundsvall Park Arena (during concerts 2002-2006) Norrporten Arena (2006–2016) Idrottsparken (2016-2018) |
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| Address | Universitetsallén 6, 852 34 Sundsvall |
| Location | Sundsvall, Sweden |
| Owner | Sundsvall Municipality |
| Capacity | 8,000, of which 5,000 are seated under roof |
| Record attendance | (Football) 16,507 (GIF Sundsvall vs Högadals IS), 1961 Allsvenskan play-off |
| Field size | 105 m x 68 m |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
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| Opened | 6 August 1903 |
| Renovated | 2001–2002 |
| Construction cost | 150 million SEK |
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| GIF Sundsvall (1903–present) Sundsvalls DFF (1984–present) |
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Idrottsparken is a cool sports stadium in Sundsvall, Sweden. It's also known as Sundsvalls Idrottspark. This stadium first opened its doors on August 6, 1903. Today, it's mostly used for exciting football games. It's the home field for two teams: GIF Sundsvall and Sundsvalls DFF. When there's a football match, about 8,000 people can watch the game there.
The stadium got some big updates in 2002. For a few years, from 2002 to 2006, it was even called Sundsvall Park Arena when concerts were held there.
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History of Idrottsparken
How the Stadium Started
Idrottsparken first opened on August 6, 1903. This was the same year that the GIF Sundsvall football club was created. Back then, it wasn't just for football. It also had tracks for running, places for bowling (skittles), shooting, and tennis courts. It was a true multi-sport park!
Modern Updates and Changes
In the early 2000s, Idrottsparken got a huge makeover. It was officially reopened on June 9, 2002, by Carl XVI Gustaf, who is the King of Sweden. For many years, the football field had real grass. But in 2004, they changed it to artificial turf. This was mainly because the cold weather in Sundsvall made it hard for real grass to grow well.
Stadium Views
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The arena seen from the north side.
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Idrottsparken in 2008.
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A look at the north stand.
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A look at the east stand.
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A snowstorm hitting the stadium in November 2010.
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The arena and the city of Sundsvall in 2010.
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