Key facts
| Address | Kniksens Plass 1, 5063 Bergen, Norway |
| Capacity | 17,686 seats |
| Build Date | 1919 |
| Record Attendance | 24,800 |
Description
Located in the city of Bergen, it is a third largest stadium in Norway. The highest attendance of 24,800 people took place at the stadium in 1961 during the match between Brann and Fredrikstad.
The total capacity of the stadium is 17,686 people. The idea to build the stadium was born in 1917. C. K. Gran, who at that time was a member of the sports committee, proposed to build the new stadium. Despite a range of difficulties, enough money was collected, and construction began in 1919. The opening ceremony took place the same year. It has been the home ground of Brann, a professional football club, since the time it was constructed. Initially, there was running track, several terraces, and pitch.
In 1978, the significant renovation was conducted on the north side, and as a result, a covered tier of seats was constructed behind the former terraces. After Taylor Report, the venue had to become an all-seater. Eventually, the capacity of Main Stand was increased up to 4,339 seats. The next year, The Frydenbø Stand with the capacity of 3,892 seats was built. The BT stand was redeveloped to feature only with seats. Over the years, a range of renovations was also made, increasing the seating capacity of the stadium up to more than 17,500. There was a plan to increase the stadium’s capacity up to 20,000, but it was postponed.
FAQ
Brann Stadion was officially opened on 25 May 1919. It has undergone several renovations and expansions since then to modernize the facilities and increase capacity.
The stadium is named after the football club that calls it home – SK Brann. “Brann” means “fire” in Norwegian, which is reflected in the club’s nickname “The Fire.”
As of 2024, the stadium has a capacity of approximately 16,750 spectators for football matches.
Brann Stadion has four main stands:
Frydenbø Tribune (Main Stand);
BKK Tribune (North Stand);
Fjordkraft Tribune (East Stand);
Fjordkraft Familie (South Stand).
Yes, the stadium features:
VIP boxes in the Main Stand (Frydenbø Tribune);
family section in the South Stand (Fjordkraft Familie);
dedicated away supporters’ section in the northeast corner.
Brann Stadion offers good views from most seats due to its compact design. The stands are close to the pitch, providing an intimate atmosphere. The Main Stand (Frydenbø Tribune) offers the best overall views and amenities.
While primarily used for SK Brann’s home matches, the stadium has also hosted concerts and other sporting events. However, football remains its main purpose.
The stadium is well-connected to Bergen’s public transportation system:
Bybanen (Bergen Light Rail) has a stop near the stadium;
several bus lines serve the area;
there is limited parking available for those driving to the stadium.
Brann Stadion has hosted numerous important matches, including:
Norwegian Cup finals;
European competition matches featuring SK Brann;
Norwegian national team matches.
