Kópavogsvöllur Explained

Kópavogsvöllur
Location:Dalsmári 5
201 Kópavogur
Iceland
Broke Ground:1975
Expanded:9 May 2009
Owner:Kópavogur
Operator:Kópavogur
Surface:Artificial turf
Tenants:Breiðablik (1975–present)
HK (1992–2013)
Capacity:3,009 (1,709 seated)
Dimensions:105mx68mm (344feetx223feetm)

Kópavogsvöllur (in Icelandic pronounced as /ˈkʰouːpaˌvɔksˌvœtlʏr̥/) is a multi-use stadium in Kópavogur, Iceland. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Breiðablik. It is also used for track and field events.[1] The stadium holds 3,009 spectators and has 1,709 seats in two stands.[2]

The stadium was opened on 7 June 1975, when home team Breiðablik hosted Víkingur Ólafsvík in the old 2nd division.

On 9 May 2008, a new stand was opened by Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Iceland's Minister of Education, Science and Culture. The new stand has 1,360 seats and is roofed. The stand also houses the changing rooms for the stadium, as well as lounges.[3]

In 2019, the grass was replaced with artificial turf.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Kópavogsvöllur ekki nothæfur . 29 December 2019 . . 14 July 2016 . is.
  2. Web site: Kópavogsvöllur . ksi.is . . 29 December 2019 . is.
  3. News: Ný stúka vígð á Kópavogsvelli . 29 December 2019 . Viðskiptablaðið . 9 May 2008 . is.
  4. News: Þorkell Gunnar Sigurbjörnsson . Spila ekki fyrstu heimaleikina á Kópavogsvelli . 29 December 2019 . . 3 May 2019 . is.