Lerkendal stadion
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| Full name | Lerkendal stadion |
| Nickname | - |
| Built | 1947 |
| Opened | 10 August 1947 |
| Capacity | 21,166 |
| Home of | Rosenborg B.K. |
| Pitch size | 105 x 68 m |
Lerkendal stadion, built in 1947, is the home ground of the Norwegian football club Rosenborg. It is located in the city-area of Lerkendal in the city of Trondheim.
The stadium has a capacity of 21,166 and is an all-seater. The highest ever attendance was 28,569, in 1985 when Rosenborg played Lillestrøm S.K. in the final match of the 1985 season.
The size of the pitch is 105 × 68 metres.
[edit] History
The stadium was planned in 1933, but was not finished until after World War II. Lerkendal had initially only temporary stands and dressing rooms, but they were enhanced in 1949, and rebuilt in 1961-63.
Floodlighting was built in 1968. To meet international standards the floodlighting was upgraded in 1996.
The old main stand was demolished in 1995-96, and a new grandstand was built. VIP-boxes were added, and Lerkendal Stadion was suddenly one on Norway's finest stadiums, close to Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo.
The latest upgrade was made in 2000-02, when three of the four stands were rebuilt. The price of the upgrade was NOK 250 million.
[edit] External links
- http://www.rbk.no/stats/infoArticle.jhtml?articleID=38330 - A 360° viritual view of the stadium
- Aerial image from Trondheim Kommune
[edit] References
- http://www.rbk.no/ - The official website of Rosenborg B.K. (in Norwegian)
- http://www.rbkweb.com - Unofficial website (in Norwegian)
- http://www.rosenborg.info/english/ - Unofficial website (in English)
