Stadsparksvallen facts for kids
| Vallen (The Pasture) | |
Stadsparksvallen in August 2008
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| Full name | Stadsparksvallen |
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| Location | Skjutsarbacken 12 SE-553 13 Jönköping Sweden |
| Coordinates | 57°46′59.88″N 14°08′30.71″E / 57.7833000°N 14.1418639°E |
| Owner | Jönköping Municipality |
| Capacity | 5,200 |
| Record attendance | 18,582 (Jönköpings Södra IF vs. Malmö FF, final match during Allsvenskan season 1949–50) |
| Field size | 105 x 65 m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Scoreboard | Yes |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1902 |
| Opened | 1902 |
| Tenants | |
| Jönköpings Södra IF (Superettan) | |
Stadsparksvallen is a well-known sports ground in the town of Jönköping in Sweden. It first opened its doors in 1902. This historic stadium is the home ground for the Jönköpings Södra IF soccer club. People often call it Vallen, which means "The Pasture".
About Stadsparksvallen
Stadsparksvallen is a special place for sports fans in Jönköping. It's located at Skjutsarbacken 12 and is owned by the Jönköping Municipality. The playing field is made of natural grass, perfect for soccer matches.
A Historic Stadium
This stadium has a long history, opening way back in 1902. That makes it one of the older sports venues in Sweden! Over the years, it has seen many exciting games and events.
Home of J-Södra
Stadsparksvallen is most famous for being the home stadium of Jönköpings Södra IF, a popular soccer team. The team plays its matches here, usually in the Superettan league. Fans gather at Vallen to cheer on their favorite players.
Stadium Facts and Records
Stadsparksvallen can hold a lot of people. It has a capacity for 5,200 spectators. This means thousands of fans can come to watch games.
The stadium also holds an amazing record for attendance. The most people ever to watch a game here was 18,582! This happened during a match between Jönköpings Södra IF and Malmö FF in the 1949–50 Allsvenskan season. It was a very important game, the final match of the season.
The playing field itself is quite large, measuring 105 meters long and 65 meters wide. There is also a scoreboard to help everyone keep track of the game's score.
