Idrottsparken, Football stadium in Norrköping, Sweden.
Idrottsparken is a football stadium in Norrköping with three covered stands and an artificial pitch. The venue holds approximately 17,000 spectators and includes several dining facilities and a separate training hall.
Construction began on 27 April 1903 and the ground opened on 25 September 1903 as Norrköpings Idrottspark. The city took over its operation in 1946. Ahead of the 1958 World Cup, older stands were demolished and the concrete VM-läktaren was built; it hosted three matches that year. For Euro 1992 the running tracks were removed and new stands built closer to the pitch.
The grounds serve as home to several local football clubs and have shaped the sporting life of the city for generations. Supporters gather regularly to cheer for their teams and remain part of an active football community.
The stadium is located southwest of central Norrköping and is easily accessible to visitors. Several bars and restaurants are available on-site, and ample parking is available around the venue.
The 1956 record crowd of 32,234 watched IFK Norrköping play Malmö FF in a title-deciding match, and a section of the stand collapsed during the game, injuring several people. The accident sped up construction of the new main stand, which was barely finished in time for the 1958 World Cup.
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