Aker stadion

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Aker stadion
Røkkeløkka

Location	Molde, Norway
Opened	April 18, 1998
Owner	Molde FK
Operator	Molde FK
Surface	Grass
Construction cost	212 million NOK
Former names	Molde stadion
Tenants	Molde FK (1998-present)
Capacity	11,167 (Football)

Aker stadion (called Molde stadion until May 2006) is a football stadium built at Reknes in Molde, Norway. It was inaugurated in April 1998 when Molde FK beat Lillestrøm SK 4-0.

The building was designed by architect Kjell Kosberg and a nominated finalist for the FIABCI - Prix D' Excellence in 1999 and awarded the Norwegian architecture prize, the City prize the same year. Aker stadium was built largely by fundings from the club's wealthy owner Kjell Inge Røkke and is popularly known as "Røkkeløkka" (the Røkke pitch). Røkkes main company's name is Aker Kværner, and the stadium got its new name from the company.

[edit] Facts

Capacity: 11,167 (all seated).
Record attendance: 13,308 (vs Rosenborg BK, 1998, the places behind the goals was stand only places).
Sound system is a total 226 speakers parted in groups of 3 and , total output: 32kw