Gamla Ullevi

A first stadium Gamla Ullevi was built in 1916. It was destroyed in 2007 to be replaced by the new Gamla Ullevi stadium inaugurated in 2009. The new stadium retained the same name even though it means "old stadium".

Another stadium was built nearby for the FIFA World Cup in 1958. It is much larger and has a capacity of 43,000 seats. It is used for major events such as concerts. It is named Nya Ullevi (New Ullevi).

Gamla Ullevi and Nya Ullevi are part of a large sports complex.

Gamla Ullevi is classified UEFA Category 3*

It is home to IFK Göteborg, GAIS and Örgryte IS. It is also the stadium of the national women's football team.

The stadium hosted the 2013 women's European football championship.

How to buy tickets for an IFK Göteborg match?

🎟️ Tickets for IFK Göteborg matches are sold on the club's online ticketing platform (direct link from the "official ticketing" button below).

ℹ️ Information on dates and ticket sale terms is available on a dedicated page of their website which you can find here.

✅ A first phase of sales is reserved for season ticket holders and members, sometimes for those with a purchase history, and then for the last remaining seats sales are opened to the general public. For derbies it is not certain there will be a general public sale.

💸 You should expect to pay between 10 and 50€ (100-500 Swedish kronor) for a traditional championship match.

What are IFK Göteborg's derbies?

⚔️ There are 2 other main teams in the city that form the 2 Göteborg derbies: against BK Häcken (Bravida Arena) and GAIS (which plays in the same stadium).

How to buy tickets for a GAIS match?

🎟️ Tickets for GAIS matches can be found on the club's online ticketing platform (here).

ℹ️ Sale dates and terms are always announced in an article on the club's website.

✅ Sales are generally open to the general public, even for derbies (you must however be quick to catch the opening).

💸 You should expect to pay between 10 and 50€ (100-500 Swedish kronor) for a championship match.

What are GAIS's derbies?

⚔️ Just like IFK Göteborg, GAIS's derbies are the 2 other clubs in the city for the Göteborg derby: IFK Göteborg (which plays in the same stadium) and BK Häcken (Bravida Arena).

How to get to Gamla Ullevi by public transport?

Various tram and bus lines connect to the stadium.
The nearest stops are Drottningtorget, Polhemsplatsen, Åkareplatsen, Heden, Ullevi Norra and Ullevi Södra.

To plan your visit, use the Västtrafik app.

Gamla Ullevi is located 10 minutes on foot from Göteborg Central Station/Brunnsparken and is also close to the city centre on foot.

🚲 Free-to-use bike stations (Styr and Ställ) are located near the stadium, as well as a bike parking area.
Few car parking spaces are available near the stadium.

🅿️ You will find information on car parks in Göteborg on the Parkering Göteborg app.

🌭 Various stalls offer food and drink at the stadium.

🛅 There is no left luggage facility at Ullevi stadium. We recommend entrusting your bulky luggage (larger than A4 format) to our partner nannybag.

Where to stay in Göteborg?

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What to see/do in Göteborg?

The city is vast and attractions varied, there is something for everyone. 

You will also find a wide variety of architecture. 🏭 Old industrial areas on the banks of the Göta have been rehabilitated, an ideal walk for contemporary architecture enthusiasts.

Discover the old town centre district,
🚤 Take a guided boat tour (called Paddan) on the canals and the Göta (the canal)

👀 Stroll through the very touristy Haga district, the pedestrian street Haga Nygata, its vintage shops and cafés where you can enjoy a traditional cinnamon roll (kanelbulle).
Have lunch at the Stora Saluhallen market,

There are many shopping streets, Vallgatan, Magasinsgatan or Södra Larmgatan for example.

Take a nature break,🌸
at the Palmhuset botanical garden, the largest in Sweden, or in one of the many parks in the city.

🎢 For thrills, try the Liseberg amusement park.

For those who have time, you must visit the Göteborg archipelago.🏝️