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| Globen Arena | |
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| Name | Globen Arena |
| Location | Stockholm, Sweden |
Globen Arena is an indoor arena located in the Johanneshov district of Stockholm, Sweden. It functions as a venue for ice hockey, concerts, ice skating, and multipurpose events, and is part of a larger sports and entertainment complex near the Ericsson Globe and the Stockholm Globe Arena area. The arena has hosted matches, concerts, and community events, drawing audiences from across the Stockholm County and the greater Scandinavia region.
The arena was developed amid late-20th and early-21st century expansions of Stockholm's sports and entertainment infrastructure, a period that also saw projects involving AIK IF, Djurgårdens IF, and Hammarby IF sporting organizations. Its timeline intersects with municipal planning by Stockholm Municipality and regional initiatives led by Stockholms läns landsting. Over the years the venue has been associated with events linked to IIHF World Championship, Eurovision Song Contest activities, and touring productions involving companies such as Live Nation and AEG Presents. The arena's operational history includes tenant negotiations with clubs from the Swedish Hockey League and engagements with national bodies like the Swedish Ice Hockey Association and cultural institutions including the Royal Swedish Opera for special events.
Designed during an era influenced by architects experienced with venues like Friends Arena and Tele2 Arena, the arena incorporates structural and acoustic considerations similar to installations at Wembley Stadium and Madison Square Garden. Its facilities comprise spectator seating, hospitality suites, player locker rooms used by teams such as Södertälje SK and Växjö Lakers, and technical systems for lighting and sound used by touring artists like ABBA, Roxette, Adele, and Coldplay. The venue supports ice-making technology comparable to systems at Scandinavium and Hovet, and back-of-house spaces that accommodate production crews from companies such as Stage Entertainment and Cirque du Soleil.
The arena has hosted club matches for teams competing in the HockeyAllsvenskan and occasional fixtures involving Sweden national ice hockey team. It has also been a site for touring concerts by international acts including Elton John, Madonna, U2, Metallica, and Beyoncé, and for domestic performances by artists like Robyn and Avicii. The arena has accommodated esports events that attracted organizations such as Fnatic and Ninjas in Pyjamas, as well as trade fairs and conventions with exhibitors from companies like IKEA and Ericsson. Seasonal events have included ice shows connected to Torvill and Dean-style programs and corporate gatherings hosted by firms such as Spotify and H&M.
Located in Johanneshov, the arena is connected to Stockholm's transport network served by Stockholm metro stations and bus routes operated by SL (public transport). Access routes link the venue to major roadways including the Essingeleden and transit corridors serving Södermalm and Nacka. Airport connections involve transfers to Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Stockholm Bromma Airport via commuter and regional rail services such as SL Pendeltåg and long-distance operators like SJ AB. Event logistics often coordinate with municipal authorities including Transportstyrelsen and regional policing by Stockholm Police District.
Throughout its operational life the arena has undergone refurbishments addressing seating configurations, accessibility upgrades in line with standards promoted by European Disability Forum, and technical overhauls influenced by safety guidance from organizations such as Fédération Internationale de Football Association for large venues and International Ice Hockey Federation. Past incidents have required coordination with emergency services including SOS Alarm and hospitals like Karolinska University Hospital. Renovation projects have attracted contractors and consultants who have worked on venues such as Ullevi and Friends Arena, and funding discussions have involved stakeholders like Reinholdt Investment-style private entities and municipal investment boards.
Category:Sports venues in Stockholm