Löfbergs Arena

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Löfbergs Arena

Former names	Löfbergs Lila Arena (2001-2013)
Location	Norra Infarten 78 651 08 Karlstad
Broke ground	June 19, 2000
Opened	September 15, 2001
Renovated	2008-2009
Expanded	2002, 2004, 2009
Owner	Färjestad BK
Operator	Färjestad BK
Construction cost	160 million SEK
Architect	Ulf Bergfjord, Bergfjord & Ivarsson Arkiteter Karlstad
Capacity	Ice hockey: 8,647 Concerts: 10,300
Tenants
Färjestad BK (SHL) (2001-present)

Löfbergs Arena during period break

Löfbergs Arena is an arena located in Karlstad, Sweden, situated just above the river delta of Klarälven. It is primarily used for ice hockey, and is the home arena of Färjestad BK. It opened in 2001 following a complete overhaul and major expansion of the previously existing arena. It has a capacity of 8,647 people. It replaced Färjestads Ishall as the home of Färjestad.

In 2004 and 2006 Löfbergs Arena hosted a semi-final of Melodifestivalen. Other notable music artists and groups who have performed at the arena include Elton John, Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Bryan Adams, Dolly Parton, Rod Stewart, Motörhead and Judas Priest.

On September 30, 2009, Färjestad BK faced off against the NHL's Detroit Red Wings in an exhibition match from the arena, losing 6-2.

The arena was named the host of the 2010 Men's World Inline Hockey Championships, as well as the 2012 European Curling Championships.

The name of the arena comes from the coffee roastery Löfbergs.

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Teams	AIK Brynäs IF Frölunda HC Färjestad BK HV71 Leksands IF Linköpings HC Luleå HF Modo Skellefteå AIK Växjö Lakers Örebro HK

Former teams	IF Björklöven Djurgårdens IF Hammarby IF Malmö IF Mora IK Rögle BK Södertälje SK Timrå IK Väsby IK Västerås IK Örebro IK

Arenas	Behrn Arena Cloetta Center Coop Arena Fjällräven Center Hovet Kinnarps Arena Läkerol Arena Löfbergs Arena Scandinavium Skellefteå Kraft Arena Tegera Arena Vida Arena

Seasons	1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14

Awards	Le Mat Trophy Guldhjälmen Guldpucken Honken Trophy Håkan Loob Trophy Rookie of the Year Stefan Liv Memorial Trophy Guldpipan Coach of the Year

Related topics	List of SHL seasons List of Swedish ice hockey champions Marathon SHL standings Swedish Ice Hockey Association HockeyAllsvenskan Kvalserien Marathon standings for the top Swedish ice hockey league Ice hockey in Sweden J20 SuperElit National men's team National women's team

See also: IIHF IIHF Continental Cup IIHF European Champions Cup

IIHF World Championship venues

1998: Hallenstadion; St. Jakobshalle
1999: Håkons Hall; Jordal Amfi; Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre
2000: Ice Palace; Yubileyny
2001: Preussag Arena; Nuremberg Arena; Kölnarena
2002: Scandinavium; Löfbergs Lila Arena; Kinnarps Arena
2003: Hartwall Areena; Elysée Arena; Tampere Ice Stadium
2004: Sazka Arena; ČEZ Aréna
2005: Wiener Stadthalle; OlympiaWorld Innsbruck
2006: Arena Riga; Skonto Hall
2007: Khodynka Arena; Mytishchi Arena
2008: Colisée Pepsi; Halifax Metro Centre
2009: PostFinance-Arena; Kolping Arena
2010: Lanxess Arena; SAP Arena; Veltins-Arena
2011: Orange Arena; Steel Aréna
2012: Hartwall Areena; Ericsson Globe
2013: Ericsson Globe; Hartwall Areena
2014: Minsk-Arena; Chizhovka-Arena
2015: O2 Arena; ČEZ Aréna
2016: Megasport Arena; Ice Palace Saint Petersburg
2017: Lanxess Arena; Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy

Coordinates: 59°24′27″N 13°30′03″E / 59.40750°N 13.50083°E / 59.40750; 13.50083

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