Gavlevallen, Football stadium in Gävle, Sweden.
Gavlevallen is a football stadium in Gävle, Sweden, with a capacity of around 6,500 spectators spread across several stands. The ground has separate entrances for home and away supporters, and refreshment points are placed at different spots around the venue.
The stadium was built in 2014 as a joint project between Gefle IF and Gävle Municipality to meet updated standards set by the Swedish Football Association. It replaced older facilities that no longer met the requirements for professional football in Sweden.
The name Gavlevallen was chosen by local residents through a public vote organized by the municipality, which is unusual for a sports venue. On match days, fans of Gefle IF gather in a dedicated section that gives the stand a distinct home-team feel.
The stadium operates on a cashless basis, so visitors should bring a card or digital payment method. Separate entrances for different supporter groups help keep movement straightforward, and medical equipment including defibrillators is available on site.
Gavlevallen has an artificial turf pitch, which means the surface stays usable all year and can host events beyond football. This matters in a city like Gävle, where winters are long and outdoor surfaces often become unusable for months.
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