Jämtkraft Arena, Sports stadium in Östersund, Sweden
Jämtkraft Arena is a football stadium in Östersund featuring three covered stands with a total capacity of around 9,165 spectators. The venue includes a restaurant that overlooks the pitch, providing food and refreshments during matches.
The stadium opened in July 2007 as a modern facility for regional football. A first expansion took place in 2013 when a wooden terrace was added following Östersunds FK's promotion to a higher league.
The stadium serves as the home ground for Östersunds FK and Östersunds DFF, two football clubs whose matches draw crowds and define the sporting heartbeat of the region. Fans gather here on match days, creating a social hub where locals experience their shared passion for the game.
The stadium sits about 2 kilometers from central Östersund and is accessible by bus from the main station. On match days, regular shuttle services operate from the city center, making it easy to reach.
Arsenal Football Club visited in 2018 for a European Cup match, bringing significant international attention to this northern Swedish venue. This match demonstrated that even a stadium in a smaller region can host major European football events.
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