Norrporten Arena facts for kids
Norrporten Arena is a cool sports stadium located in Sundsvall, Sweden. It's mostly used for exciting soccer games. This arena is the home field for the soccer team GIF Sundsvall.
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| Former names | Idrottsparken |
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| Location | Sundsvall, Sweden |
| Capacity | 8,500 |
| Field size | 105 x 68 |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
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| Opened | 1903 |
| Renovated | 2001-2002 |
| Construction cost | 150 million SEK |
| Tenants | |
| GIF Sundsvall, Sundsvalls DFF | |
Discover Norrporten Arena!
Norrporten Arena is a well-known sports ground in the city of Sundsvall. It is a place where many exciting sports events happen. The arena is especially famous for its soccer matches.
A Look at Its History
This stadium has a long and interesting past. It first opened its doors on August 6, 1903. When it first opened, it was called Sundsvalls idrottspark. The arena has been updated over the years. It was renovated between 2001 and 2002. This helped to make it a modern sports venue.
Who Plays at the Arena?
Today, Norrporten Arena is the home field for GIF Sundsvall. This is a professional soccer team. Another team, Sundsvalls DFF, also uses the arena. The stadium has a large seating area. It can hold up to 8,500 fans. This means many people can watch the games live. The playing field is made of artificial turf. This is a special type of grass that is very durable.
Images for kids
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Arena viewed from the north.
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Idrottsparken in 2008.
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North stand.
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East stand.
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Snowstorm in November 2010.
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The arena and city of Sundsvall, 2010.
