Stockholm Olympic Stadium

Stockholm Olympic Stadium
Stadion (The Stadium)
Stockholms Olympiastadion
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Full nameStockholms Olympiastadion
LocationStockholm, Sweden
OwnerStockholm Municipality
Capacity14,417 (Concerts: 33,000)
Field size105 x 68 m
Construction
Built1910–1912
Opened1 June 1912 (1912-06-01)
ArchitectTorben Grut
Tenants
Djurgårdens IF (1936–2013)
AIK (1912–1936)
Djurgårdens IF (women) (2015–)

Stockholm Olympic Stadium (Swedish: Stockholms Olympiastadion), most often called Stockholms stadion or (especially locally) simply Stadion, is a stadium in Stockholm, Sweden. Designed by architect Torben Grut, it was opened in 1912; its original use was as a venue for the 1912 Olympic Games. At the 1912 Games, it hosted athletics, some equestrian and football matches, gymnastics, the running part of the modern pentathlon, tug of war, and wrestling events.[1] It has a capacity of 13,145–14,500 depending on usage and a capacity of nearly 33,000 for concerts.


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