 ABB Arena Syd in September 2009 | |
 Interactive map of ABB Arena | |
| Former names | Rocklundahallen (1965–2006) |
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| Location | Västerås,Sweden |
| Coordinates | 59°37′35″N16°31′43″E / 59.62639°N 16.52861°E /59.62639; 16.52861 |
| Owner | Rocklunda Sport och Event AB |
| Capacity | 4,902 (Nord) 9,000 (Syd) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 13 October 2007 (2007-10-13) |
| Architect | Sweco |
| Tenants | |
ABB Arena is the common name for the two biggestindoor arenas inVästerås,Sweden.[1]
ABB Arena Nord is theice hockey arena andVIK Västerås HK's home arena. It was renovated in September 2007 and has a capacity of 4,902 spectators.[2][3] "ABB Arena Nord" is the renovated arena, which was earlier calledRocklundahallen.
"ABB Arena Syd" is the second arena and is amulti-purpose arena mainly used forbandy, but also forconcerts and exhibitions.
ABB Arena Syd is the biggest permanent indoor arena for bandy in Sweden (Friends Arena andTele2 Arena, where a fewSwedish Championship finals have been played, are bigger, but they are not usually used for bandy).
ABB Arena Syd is the home arena forVästerås SK Bandy and has a capacity of 9,000 spectators at bandy matches.[4]
It was the main arena at theBandy World Championship 2009. TheFederation of International Bandy (FIB) have arranged training camps for developing bandy countries here.[5]
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| Preceded by | Bandy World Championship Final Venue 2009 | Succeeded by |