STIGA Sports Arena

STIGA Sports Arena, now known as Volvo CE Arena, is a modern multi-purpose indoor venue in Eskilstuna's Munktellstaden district. Opened in 2017, the complex covers approximately 15,600 m², while its main Hall A accommodates around 3,700 seated spectators for sporting events and approximately 4,000 visitors in a concert configuration. Its large-scale form, brick façades and industrial references reflect the distinctive character of the historic Munktell area.

The interior is designed for quick changes between handball, other indoor sports, concerts, exhibitions and major events. Telescopic stands allow the seating layout and capacity to be adapted, while the compact relationship between the stands and the arena floor creates an engaging atmosphere for both matches and live performances. Visitor facilities include a spacious foyer, cloakroom, lift, restrooms and food-and-drink service points that operate according to the event.

The main entrance is at Arenatorget 1, Eskilstuna, Sweden, with spectators generally entering through entrances 1 and 2 directly from the square. Munktellgaraget is located immediately beside the arena and offers 333 parking spaces as well as electric-vehicle charging, while the Munktellstaden bus stop is also next to the complex. For a broader overview of connections to the venue and transport around Eskilstuna, see the city information further down the page.

Eskilstuna, a city in Södermanland County, Sweden, is a compact destination with a strong identity built around sports, concerts and cultural events. Volvo CE Arena in the Munktellstaden district is one of the city's main venues for larger sporting and cultural events, while Tunavallen is an important football stadium in the city. The combination of modern arenas, industrial heritage and a lively city centre allows visitors to easily combine an event with restaurants, cafés and other urban attractions without the need for long journeys between different parts of Eskilstuna.

Transport connections are one of Eskilstuna's advantages for event visitors. The main railway hub is Eskilstuna Centralstation, also known as Eskilstuna C, from where regional Mälartåg trains connect the city with important destinations such as Stockholm, Uppsala, Örebro, Västerås and Linköping. Local bus services are operated by Sörmlandstrafiken, while Eskilstuna resecentrum next to the central station connects trains with city buses. Munktellstaden and Volvo CE Arena are located close to the city centre, making many arenas, sports facilities and cultural venues accessible on foot or by a short local bus ride.

Before or after a concert or sporting event, it is worth exploring Fristadstorget, the central city square surrounded by restaurants, shops and urban life, and taking a walk along the Eskilstunaån river that runs through the city centre. Gamla Staden offers historic buildings, narrow streets and the cobbled Köpmangatan beside the river, while Rademachersmedjorna preserves the distinctive historic atmosphere of old smithies. The combination of events, a compact city centre, industrial heritage and waterside walking routes makes Eskilstuna a practical destination for visitors who want to combine a concert or match ticket with discovering the city.