Avicii Arena
What is avicii arena?
Key facts
Avicii Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Johanneshov, Stockholm, Sweden.
Context
Avicii Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Johanneshov, Stockholm, Sweden. It was formerly known as the Stockholm Globe Arena and the Ericsson Globe, and it is commonly called Globen in Swedish. It was renamed Avicii Arena in honor of the Swedish DJ Avicii on 19 May 2021. The arena has hosted the Ice Hockey World Championship in Sweden, including in 1989, 1995, 2012, and 2013. It has a concert capacity of 16,000 and an ice hockey capacity of 13,850 or similar figures depending on the source. The arena is described as a spherical building and, in several sources, as the largest spherical building. It is used for sports and music events. [1][3]
Documented claims
- It is used for sports and music events. [3]
- It has hosted the Ice Hockey World Championship in Sweden, including 1989, 1995, 2012, and 2013. [3]
- It has a concert capacity of 16,000 and an ice hockey capacity of 13,850 or similar figures depending on the source. [1]
- It was renamed Avicii Arena in honor of the Swedish DJ Avicii. [3]
- It is described as a spherical building and, in several sources, as the largest spherical building. [3]
Questions and answers
Why is it called the Avicii Arena?
It was renamed Avicii Arena in honor of the Swedish DJ Avicii [3].
What is the biggest arena in Stockholm?
Avicii Arena is described as the largest spherical building in several sources [3].
Sources
- Avicii Arena: Stockholm's Iconic Spherical Landmark — stockholmmuseum.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Avicii Arena — visitstockholm.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Avicii Arena / Globen – events in Stockholm — edgegroup.se (retrieved August 3, 2026)