Jämtkraft Arena facts for kids
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Jämtkraft Arena
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| Address | Arenavägen 23, Östersund |
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| Location | Östersund, Sweden |
| Coordinates | 63°11′40″N 14°39′25″E / 63.19458°N 14.65692°E |
| Public transit | Local bus |
| Owner | Östersund Municipality |
| Capacity | 8,466 |
| Surface | Plastic turf |
| Opened | 13 July 2007 |
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| Östersunds FK, Östersunds DFF | |
Jämtkraft Arena is a cool football stadium located in Östersund, Sweden. It's also known as Östersund Arena. This stadium is a super important place for sports in the area.
It first opened its doors on July 13, 2007. Imagine all the exciting matches that have happened there since then! The arena can hold up to 8,466 fans. That's a lot of people cheering for their favorite teams!
Home to Awesome Football Teams
Jämtkraft Arena is the official home ground for two main football clubs. These are Östersunds FK and Östersunds DFF. Both teams play many of their league matches here.
Besides these two, many other local football clubs also get to play on this fantastic field. It's a central spot for football in the Östersund region. The stadium has a special plastic turf surface. This means games can be played in different weather conditions.
A Big Match Day: Arsenal Visits!
One of the most memorable events at Jämtkraft Arena happened on February 15, 2018. A very famous team, Arsenal Football Club from England, came to play! They faced Östersunds FK in a big European competition.
This match was part of the Europa League's Round of 32. Arsenal won that game with a score of 3-0. It was a huge moment for the stadium and the local team. It was also Arsenal's first time playing in Sweden since 1999. Back then, they played against AIK Fotboll in the 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League.
See also
In Spanish: Jämtkraft Arena para niños
