Gavlevallen, Football stadium in Gävle, Sweden.
Gavlevallen is a football stadium on Gavlehov in Gävle, next to Monitor ERP Arena, Gavlehovshallen, GTK Hallen and Gävletravet. It has a capacity of 6,243 spectators and an artificial turf pitch. The ground has four stands: away standing on the east, the Gefle supporters' Carrickläktaren and a family stand on the west, a restaurant on the south, and commentary boxes, a TV platform and dugouts on the north.
Gefle IF proposed a new stadium beside Monitor ERP Arena in 2010 after opposing the municipality's plan to rebuild Strömvallen. The municipal council approved the project on 30 May 2013, construction began in spring 2014 with Byggtec Gävleborg AB as contractor, and the arena was inaugurated on 20 May 2015 with a 3-1 Gefle IF win over GIF Sundsvall.
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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