History and description

The first game played at the ground was between Haugesund and Stokke in an unofficial match on 15 May 1920. The Haugesund Stadion opened on 17 May 1920. The ground was built by the council, initially shared by three local football clubs, and the first game played there was between Haugesund and Stokke in an unofficial match on 15 May 1920. In 1926, the first stand was erected at the ground. The stadium continued to be expanded in the 1930s and 1940s.

The record attendance at Haugesund Stadion was 17,000 in 1961 when a match between Haugesund and Steinkjer was held.

Over the years, the stadium remained a basic structure without any cover. In the mid 2000s, Haugesund explored the option to build an entirely new stadium, but in the end opted to renovate Haugesund Stadium.

In 2012 and 2013, redevelopment work was performed which included the removal of the athletics track and construction of new stands, including a new main stand.

How to get to Haugesund Stadion

The Haugesund Stadion is located in the western edge of Haugesund's small town centre. It's only a 5-minute walk from Haugesund's main shopping street, Haraldsgata, in the town centre. Haugesund's bus terminal is located just north of the stadium, and it can be walk-able in less than five minutes. There are frequent buses to Bergen (3 hours) and Stavanger (2 hours), as well as somewhat less frequent buses to Oslo (8 hours). In addition, Haugesund does not have a train station.

Haugesund's airport is located about thirteen kilometers south of Haugesund. There are daily flights to Oslo and a few international destinations.

Address: Karmsundgaten 169, 5522 Haugesund

Eat, drink, and sleep near Haugesund Stadion

The Haugesund Stadion is located right in the center of Haugesund, which makes it easy to walk to nearby restaurants and bars. Despite its small size, Haugesund has a limited amount of entertainment options, so the stadium is a great way for residents to get out and enjoy themselves. There are ten hotels in Haugesund. The majority of them are walking distance from the stadium. You can view a map of all ten hotels here.

Haugesund Tickets

Tickets for Haugesund games can be bought online, in person at the Macron sports store on Karmsundgata 178, or on their mobile app. Tickets can be bought on the day at the stadium if they are available. Haugesund doesn't often sell out, but buying in advance is recommended for high-profile games.

There are two ticket options: 200 NOK for a seat behind the goal, and either 260 NOK or 280 NOK for a seat at one of the sides.

Relevant Internet links

FK Haugesunds' official website, FK Visithaugesund.no, provides tourist information about Haugesund.