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Löfbergs Arena is an arena located in Karlstad, Sweden, situated just above the river delta of Klarälven. It is primarily used for ice hockey, and is the home arena of Färjestad BK.

Löfbergs Arena

Former names	Löfbergs Lila Arena (2001–2013)
Location	Norra Infarten 78 651 08 Karlstad
Coordinates	59°24′27″N 13°30′03″E
Owner	Färjestad BK
Operator	Färjestad BK
Capacity	Ice hockey: 8,645 Concerts: 10,300
Construction
Broke ground	19 June 2000
Opened	15 September 2001
Renovated	2008–2009
Expanded	2002, 2004, 2009
Construction cost	160 million SEK
Architect	Ulf Bergfjord, Bergfjord & Ivarsson Arkiteter Karlstad
Tenants
Färjestad BK (SHL) (2001–present)

It opened in 2001 following a complete overhaul and major expansion of the previously existing arena Färjestads Ishall. It replaced Färjestads Ishall as the home of Färjestad and has a capacity of 8,647 people. The name of the arena comes from the coffee roastery Löfbergs.

Events

In 2004, 2006 and 2018, the arena hosted a semi-final of Melodifestivalen. Other notable music artists and groups who have performed at the arena include Elton John, Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Bryan Adams, Dolly Parton, Rod Stewart, Motörhead and Judas Priest.

On 30 September 2009 Färjestad BK faced off against the NHL's Detroit Red Wings in an exhibition match from the arena, losing 6–2.

The arena was named the host of the 2010 Men's World Inline Hockey Championships, as well as the 2012 European Curling Championships.

See also

• List of indoor arenas in Sweden
• List of indoor arenas in Nordic countries

External links

Media related to Löfbergs Arena at Wikimedia Commons

• Official website (in Swedish)
• Hockeyarenas.net entry

На других языках

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- [en] Löfbergs Arena

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[fr] Löfbergs Arena

La Löfbergs Arena est une salle omnisports de Karlstad en Suède. Elle a été construite en 2001[1]. Le nom de l'arène vient du torréfacteur de café Löfbergs (en).

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