Löfbergs Arena
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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.
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Former names | Löfbergs Lila Arena (2001–2013) |
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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) |
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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.