Gamla Ullevi, National football stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden
Gamla Ullevi is a football stadium in central Gothenburg with a capacity of 18,454 spectators, about 15,000 of them seated. The pitch measures 105 by 68 metres and has a hybrid grass surface. The oval ground has an open centre, blue seating tiers under a broad light-grey roof, and a facade of white pillars forming repeated arches.
A new construction replaced in 2009 the stadium from 1916 that had stood on the same site. The transition brought modern facilities to a neighborhood that has witnessed football for over a century.
The ground's name honors its predecessor and stays closely linked to football evenings when locals gather regularly around the arena. On match days, surrounding streets fill with supporters making their way to their seats.
Separate sections for away supporters and multiple entrance gates help with orientation during larger events. The central location makes arrival by public transport and on foot straightforward.
The stadium's intended capacity was just under 17,000, but more seats were fitted than planned because the chairs turned out smaller than calculated. The record crowd of 18,276 came at IFK Göteborg's first home match, a 6-0 win over Djurgårdens IF on 11 April 2009.
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