Kokkola Areena is a multi-purpose arena located in Kokkola, Finland, with a capacity of 3,000[1]. The arena complex includes a football stadium, facilities for martial arts, indoor football fields, an indoor running track, tennis courts, gymnastics facilities and a gym.[2][3][4]It is the home ground of KPV and GBK Kokkola.

Kokkola Areena
Map
Interactive map of Kokkola Areena
Full name
Kokkolan Areena
(Kokkola Arena)
LocationKokkola, Finland
Coordinates63°50′39″N 23°7′56″E / 63.84417°N 23.13222°E / 63.84417; 23.13222
OwnerKokkola City
Capacity3,000
SurfaceHeated artificial turf
Field size
105 x 68 meters
Construction
Groundbreaking2023
Opened2026; 0 years ago (2026)
Tenants
KPV
GBK Kokkola men
GBK Kokkola women
Kokkola Futis 10
Website
https://kokkolaareena.fi/

History

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In the inaugural match at Kokkola's arena on Thursday, May 14, 2026, GBK Kokkola women were defeated by SJK women 0–5 in the third round of the Finnish Cup.[5][6]

References

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  1. "Jalkapalloareena" (in Finnish). Archived from the original on 11 March 2026. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
  2. "Tutustu tiloihin" (in Finnish). Archived from the original on 11 March 2026. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
  3. "Alliance contract for the development stage of Kokkola Sports Park has been signed". 29 March 2022. Archived from the original on 13 January 2025.
  4. "Tältä näyttää uudella Kokkola-areenalla juuri nyt" (in Finnish). 13 April 2026. Archived from the original on 26 May 2026.
  5. "Kokkolan jalkapallostadion avataankin jo helatorstaina" (in Finnish). 7 May 2026. Archived from the original on 15 May 2026.
  6. "Kokkolan uusi jalkapallostadion ihastutti: "Onhan tämä aika pähee mesta!"" (in Finnish). 14 May 2026. Archived from the original on 14 May 2026.
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