Aker stadion

Infobox_Stadium
stadium_name = Aker stadion
nickname = "Røkkeløkka"


location = Molde, Norway
broke_ground =
opened = April 18, 1998
closed =
demolished =
owner = Molde FK
operator = Molde FK
surface = Grass
construction_cost = 212 million NOK
architect =
former_names = Molde stadion
tenants = Molde FK (1998-present)
seating_capacity = 11,167 (Football)

Aker stadion (called Molde stadion until May 2006) is a football stadium built at Reknes in Molde, Norway. It was inaugurated in April 1998 when Molde FK beat Lillestrøm SK 4-0.

The building was designed by architect Kjell Kosberg and a nominated finalist for the FIABCI - Prix D' Excellence in 1999 and awarded the Norwegian architecture prize, the City prize the same year.Aker stadium was built largely by fundings from the club's wealthy owner Kjell Inge Røkke and is popularly known as "Røkkeløkka" (the Røkke pitch). Røkkes main company's name is Aker Kværner, and the stadium got its new name from the company.

Facts

*Capacity: 11,167 (all seated).
*Record attendance: 13,308 (vs Rosenborg BK, 1998, the places behind the goals was stand only places).
*Sound system is a total 226 speakers parted in groups of 3 and , total output: 32kw

External links

* [http://www.moldefk.no/ Molde FK official site]