Viking Stadion

Viking Stadion (currently named SR-Bank Arena for sponsorship purposes), is a football stadium in Stavanger, Norway. It was inaugurated in May 2004 and cost 160 million NOK (€20 million) to build. 50 million NOK, plus the lot it was built on, was a gift from the municipality. It replaced Stavanger Stadion as the home stadium of Viking FK.

Viking Stadion 17 September 2006
Viking Stadion
LocationJåttåvågen, Stavanger
OwnerViking Fotball AS
SpareBank 1 SR-Bank
OperatorViking FK
Capacity15,900
Record attendance16,600 vs Brann (24 June 2007)[1]
Field size105 m × 68 m (115 yd × 74 yd)
SurfaceNatural grass (2004–2017)
Artificial turf (2018–)
Construction
Broke groundApril 2003
Opened1 May 2004
Construction cost€20 million
ArchitectLINK signatur AS / NBBJ Design
Tenants
Viking FK (2004–present)

In 2006, the stadium was expanded beyond the original capacity of 15,300 to 16,600. The capacity was later reduced to 16,300 in 2012 to make room for two giant screens. From 2018 the capacity is again reduced to 15,900.

The record attendance is 16,600 from 24 June 2007, when Viking met Brann.[1]

Jåttåvågen railway station, which serves the Jæren Commuter Rail, is located right outside the stadium.

The venue has hosted the Norway national under-21 football team on four occasions, playing 1–0 against Spain on 31 May 2006, 1–1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 6 September 2006, 2–2 against Slovakia on 10 June 2009 and 2–2 against Belgium on 10 November 2011.[2]

In a 2012 survey carried out by the Norwegian Players' Association among away-team captains, Viking Stadion was found to be the league's fourth-best stadium, with a score of 4.27 on a scale from one to five.[3]

The stadium can also host large music concerts and events. Among the artists who have played at Viking Stadion are Bryan Adams, R.E.M., Roger Waters, Bob Dylan, Sissel Kyrkjebø & Plácido Domingo, The Eagles, Kiss, Robbie Williams, Ylvis and Bon Jovi.[4]

Attendance
Eliteserien
1. divisjon
League attendance
Season Avg Low High Ref
2004 12,45010,04115,300[5]
2005 13,69911,96715,231[6]
2006 13,91011,35116,251[7]
2007 15,84213,80816,600[8]
2008 15,37714,43916,500[9]
2009 13,07111,37415,328[10]
2010 11,5299,93914,283[11]
2011 10,2558,89812,584[12]
2012 9,8947,54113,443[13]
2013 10,2848,52513,218[14]
2014 10,0147,73016,508[15]
2015 10,2727,08614,463[16]
2016 8,8137,06911,347[17]
2017 7,3806,1579,838[18]
2018 7,9006,00915,900[19]
2019 8,9336,50015,029[20]

Future expansion

In 2009, Viking planned a further permanent expansion of the stadium. By adding a new upper tier to the south and east stands, the capacity would be increased to 22,000.[21][22][23] The plan was to have the expansion completed by 2016.

A decline in Viking's attendances did not deter plans in 2010.[24] Local politicians were skeptical about the expansion, but decided to commence a formal planning process.[25] By 2012, a continuing decline in attendances had made it obvious that the plans were not immediately viable.[26]

References
  1. "The Stadium". viking-fk.no. Viking FK. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  2. "Norge Menn U21" (in Norwegian). Football Association of Norway. Archived from the original on 26 November 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
  3. "Lerkendal nest beste fotballbane" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. 28 November 2012. Archived from the original on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  4. "Her er alt du må vite om Bon Jovi konserten" (in Norwegian). Viking FK. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  5. "Tilskuertall 2004". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  6. "Tilskuertall 2005". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  7. "Tilskuertall 2006". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  8. "Tilskuertall 2007". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  9. "Tilskuertall 2008". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  10. "Tilskuertall 2009". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  11. "Tilskuertall 2010". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  12. "Tilskuertall 2011". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  13. "Tilskuertall 2012". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  14. "Tilskuertall 2013". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  15. "Tilskuertall 2014". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  16. "Tilskuertall 2015". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  17. "Tilskuertall 2016". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  18. "Tilskuertall 2017". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  19. "Tilskuertall 2018". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  20. "Tilskuertall 2019". Norsk Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  21. http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/norsk/artikkel.php?artid=572204
  22. Slik blir Viking Stadion | Aftenbladet.no Archived April 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  23. LINK arkitektur AS
  24. http://www.p4.no/story.aspx?id=351673

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