View of the northern part of the Stadium area from the southwest with the new stadium in the center.

View of the northern part of the Stadium area from the southwest with the new stadium in the center.

Image: CF Möller architects, Elding Oscarson and DIFK

Historic World Cup stadium to be demolished – green light for new arena

Sweden Sweden — Plus article Malmö will get a new arena for football and athletics on the site where the historic Malmö Stadium currently stands. The new facility will have a lower audience capacity, 8,000 spectators, compared to the previous 22,500 spectators. However, the costs for the project have almost doubled and exceeded one billion kronor. Now the detailed plan will be given the green light by the city council.