Hovet

Hovet
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Former namesJohanneshovs Isstadion (1955–2000)
LocationJohanneshov, Stockholm
Coordinates59°17′41.5″N 18°4′55″E / 59.294861°N 18.08194°E / 59.294861; 18.08194
OwnerCity of Stockholm via SGA Fastigheter
OperatorAEG Live / ASM Gobal
Capacity8,094
Construction
Opened4 November 1955 (1955-11-04)
Renovated2002
Expanded1962
Demolished2025 (expected)
ArchitectPaul Hedqvist
Tenants
AIK IF (HockeyAllsvenskan)
Djurgårdens IF (HockeyAllsvenskan)
Djurgårdens IF Dam (SDHL)
Hammarby IF (1955–2008)
Website
Venue website

Hovet (formerly known as Johanneshovs Isstadion or, in English: Johanneshov Ice Stadium) is an arena located in the Johanneshov district of Stockholm (Stockholm Globe City) which is mainly used for ice hockey, concerts and corporate events. It was opened in 1955 as an outdoor arena, however a roof was added in 1962, and the arena interior has also been a subject to major renovation in 2002. The arena's main tenants are ice hockey clubs AIK and Djurgårdens IF. The official capacity is 8,094 spectators for ice hockey events and 8,300 during concerts.