Which football clubs play their home matches at Gamla Ullevi?

The stadium serves as the home ground for GAIS, IFK Göteborg, and Örgryte IS.

Does the stadium host national team matches?

The arena serves as the designated national home ground for the Sweden women's national football team.

What stood on this site prior to the current stadium?

The structure stands on the grounds of the previous demolished stadium that shared the same name.

Which foreign sports venues influenced the design of the arena?

The concept drew inspiration from Danish venues including Brøndby Stadion, Aalborg Stadion, and NRGi Park.

Who prepared the architectural design sketches for the venue?

Architect Lars Iwdal drew the design sketches following an assignment from municipal contractor Higabgruppen.

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Gamla Ullevi: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

Residents near Gamla Ullevi share their weekly calendar with three rival football clubs, adjusting evening routines to matchday crowds cycling through the central arena.

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About the place

Gamla Ullevi hosts Gothenburg football clubs alongside the Swedish women's national squad on the historic footprint of the city's previous central ground.

The arena occupies the exact site of Gothenburg's previous central football ground, serving as shared home turf for the Gothenburg Alliance clubs: GAIS, IFK Göteborg, and Örgryte IS. Beyond domestic league fixtures, the venue acts as the designated home stadium for the Swedish women's national team, a status established during municipal planning to secure local government backing for construction.

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Architectural designs drew inspiration from Danish venues, notably Brøndby Stadion, while the construction process generated public disputes regarding finished build standards and municipal spending. Heated debates centered on whether to install natural grass or artificial turf, alongside contractor decisions to leave stadium corners open to manage construction budgets and protect pitch ventilation.

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Gothenburg AllianceUnites rival clubs GAIS, IFK Göteborg, and Örgryte IS at one shared home ground.
Swedish Women's National TeamDesignated home venue for senior women's international football fixtures.
Open Corner ArchitectureLeft unsealed by contractors to limit costs and encourage natural pitch ventilation.
Construction DisputesPublic debate targeted project expenditures and perceived build quality issues.

Facts

The stadium serves as the designated home arena for the Swedish women's national football team.
Three Gothenburg clubs share the venue for domestic league matches under the Gothenburg Alliance.
Architectural plans for the ground were modelled on Danish stadium architecture, including Brøndby Stadion.
The facility was constructed directly over the footprint of Gothenburg's previous demolished stadium.

Updated September 13, 2026Source: Wikipedia

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