Varner Arena Explained

Varner Arena
Nickname:Risenga Ishall
Location:Asker, Akershus, Norway
Broke Ground:September 3, 2019
Opened:February 19, 2022
Owner:Asker Municipality
Surface:Artificial ice
Architect:JOB Arkitekter
Main Contractors:Backe Stor-Oslo
Capacity:3,650
Suites:20
Tenants:Frisk Asker Ishockey (2021-)
Construction Cost:NOK 475 million[1]

Varner Arena (formerly Risenga Ishall) is an indoor ice hockey arena, located in Asker, Norway. The 3,650-spectator arena serves as the home of Fjordkraft-ligaen side Frisk Asker Ishockey.

Construction on the new arena started on September 3, 2019,[2] and Varner Arena had its official opening on 19 February 2022 against Stavanger Oilers, Frisk Asker also won 3-2 after overtime.  The construction of the ice rink started in the autumn of 2019. Varner Arena has a spectator capacity of 3800 spectators, approximately divided into 3150 seats, 500 standing places and 150 restaurant guests.  The track width is 26 meters, which is an «NHL goal».  Varner Arena has a parking basement with space for about 200 cars.

Frisk Asker Ice Hockey has entered into an agreement with the fashion group Varner-Gruppen in 2022, which means that the club's new arena will be called Varner Arena. The agreement has a framework of 10 years.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Backe Stor-Oslo bygger Risenga ishall. www.bygg.no. Byggeindustrien. 10 May 2020. Norwegian. 28 June 2019.
  2. Web site: Første spadestikket tatt. www.www.friskaskerhockey.no.no. Frisk Asker Ishockey. 10 May 2020. Norwegian. 4 September 2019.