Gothenburg, Sweden, Stadium

Ullevi

Scandinavia's biggest concert stadium, built for the 1958 World Cup

Ullevi in central Gothenburg is the largest stadium in Scandinavia and the place where the biggest concerts in the Nordic countries happen. Its wave-shaped roof hung from tall masts was very modern when it opened in 1958.

Capacity: 43,000
Opened: 1958
Architect: Fritz Jaenecke and Sten Samuelson
Home of: Sweden national team, big concerts and athletics

Getting there

Skånegatan, 411 40 Göteborg

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Departures

Tram to Ullevi Norra or Ullevi SödraSeveral tram lines stop right next to the stadium, from the city centre in a few minutes.
Walk from CentralstationenAbout 10 to 15 minutes on foot from the main train station.
Tram to SvingelnAnother stop about 5 minutes away, useful when the stadium stops are full.

After the show

The trams next to the stadium are very busy after concerts. Walk 15 minutes to the city centre or Centralstationen instead.

Bags and entry

Bags larger than A4 are not allowed at concerts. There's paid bag storage near the stadium.

Power bank
Small power banks are usually allowed. Charge it before you go, mobile data gets slow with a full crowd.
Umbrella
Umbrellas aren't allowed inside. Bring a rain poncho instead.
Paying inside
Sweden is almost cashless. Bring a card or phone wallet, cash is rarely accepted.

On the day

When the gates open

For concerts the gates usually open 2 to 3 hours before the show. The queue for the pitch forms much earlier, so come early if you want to stand near the stage.

Eat and drink before

Avenyn
Gothenburg's main boulevard, 15 minutes' walk, with restaurants for every budget.
Stora Saluhallen
Indoor food market at Kungstorget with Swedish snacks and seafood.
Nordstan
Big shopping centre by Centralstationen with a food court and supermarkets.

Seating layout

Capacity: About 43,000 for football and up to 75,000 for concerts with a standing pitch

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Pitch / stage

Pitch / floor

Tier by tier

1
Lower tier
Low stands around the running track, close to a concert floor.
2
Upper tier
Under the curved roof, with a full view of the stage or pitch.

Seating tips

For concerts the pitch is a standing area. Get there early if you want to be near the stage.
The long sides under the roof are the best seats for both concerts and football.
There's a running track around the pitch, so the lower rows are further from the action than in a football-only stadium.

Where to sit

Best for a concert
Long side facing the stage, upper tier
Under the roof with a full view of the stage and screens, and dry if it rains.
Best for football
Long sides near halfway
The best side-on view, though the running track puts you a little further from the pitch.
On a budget
Ends behind the goal
The cheapest seats, with a wide view of the whole show.
In the shade
West side
For evening concerts the sun sets behind the west stand, so it's in the shade first.

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History

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1958

Ullevi opens and hosts World Cup games

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Gothenburg built Ullevi for the 1958 World Cup, which Sweden hosted. Architects Fritz Jaenecke and Sten Samuelson gave it a roof hung from masts, so no pillars block the view.

In 1985 Bruce Springsteen played two nights here, and fans jumped so hard that the ground under the pitch sank. Since then Ullevi has hosted most of the biggest tours in Scandinavia.

It hosted the Euro 1992 final, when Denmark beat Germany, the 1995 World Athletics Championships and the 2004 UEFA Cup final. The local club IFK Göteborg plays its league games at the smaller Gamla Ullevi next door.

Legendary nights

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1958

Pelé's World Cup

A 17-year-old Pelé played for Brazil in Gothenburg in the 1958 World Cup, which Brazil went on to win in Stockholm.

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1985

The ground sank

So many fans jumped to Bruce Springsteen that the clay under the pitch moved, and the stadium had to be repaired.

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1992

Danish fairy tale

Denmark only got in because Yugoslavia was banned, and then won the Euro final 2-0 against Germany.

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1995

18.29 metres

Jonathan Edwards jumped 18.29 m in the triple jump, a world record that still stands.

Questions fans ask

How do I get to Ullevi?

Take a tram to Ullevi Norra or Ullevi Södra, or walk about 15 minutes from Centralstationen.

Is Ullevi covered?

The stands are covered by the roof, but the pitch is open. Bring a rain jacket for a standing ticket.

Where does IFK Göteborg play?

At Gamla Ullevi, the smaller football stadium right next door.

When do the gates open for concerts?

Usually 2 to 3 hours before the show. Check your ticket for the exact time.

Did you know?

01 / 04

Ullevi's roof hangs from tall masts, so every seat has a clear view.

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