Key facts
| Address | Kaartokatu 13, 70620 Kuopio |
| Capacity | 5,000 seats |
| Build Date | 1939 |
Description
Kuopio Football Stadium is a medium multi-purpose stadium. It is located in the city of Kuopio, Northern Savonia, Finland. Currently, it is mainly used for football games, and it is the permanent home ground of two local teams, including Pallokissat, a women’s club that was created in 2011, and Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS), a club that was founded in 1923.
Kuopio Football Stadium is capable of hosting 5,000 people. There are 2,700 seats at the stadium, as well as 2,000 standing places.
Kuopio was constructed in 1939, and it used to be referred to as Magnum Areena. In 2003, the renovation works that lasted for two years were started at the stadium. Kuopio Stadium was opened again in 2005.
Football games can be played on the ground throughout the year, thanks to the artificial surface provided for the stadium. The football pitch has the sizes of 68 x 105 meters, and it comes with under-soil heating, which allows enjoying the comfort playing regardless of the weather conditions. There is also an indoor hall with the size of 56 x 96 meters. The stadium features three tennis courts as well as a hockey rink. The other name of the stadium is Savon Sanomat Arena.
FAQ
The Kuopio Football Stadium was officially opened in 2005. It has since served as the home ground for KuPS, one of Finland’s most successful football clubs.
The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 4,700 spectators. This makes it one of the larger football-specific stadiums in Finland, suitable for hosting domestic league matches and some international games.
The stadium’s name simply reflects its location and primary purpose. Kuopio is the city where it’s situated, and as it was built specifically for football, it was given the straightforward name of Kuopio Football Stadium. This naming convention is common in Finland for municipal sports facilities.
The Kuopio Football Stadium features an artificial turf pitch. This type of surface is common in Nordic countries as it allows for extended use throughout the year, even in harsh weather conditions that are typical in Finnish winters.
While primarily used for domestic league matches, the Kuopio Football Stadium has also hosted European competition matches when KuPS has qualified for tournaments like the UEFA Europa League. It has also been used for some Finnish national team matches, particularly for youth and women’s teams.
