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Energi Viborg Arena
Viborg Stadion
Map
Interactive map of Energi Viborg Arena
Full name
Energi Viborg Arena
Former names
Viborg Stadion (1931–2011)
Energi Viborg Arena (2011–present)
AddressStadion Allé 7
8800 Viborg
Denmark
OwnerViborg Municipality
OperatorViborg Stadion Center
Capacity10,000 (9,566 seated)
Record attendance
18,000
(Denmark B v Sweden B, 21 October 1956)
Field size
105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd)[1]
Construction
Built1931
Opened5 July 1931; 95 years ago (1931-07-05)
Renovated2008
2021
Rebuilt2001–2007
Years active
1931–present
Cost
62.1 million kr. (2001)
(96.4 million kr. in 2025)
Tenants
Viborg FF (1931–present)
Denmark women's national football team (2015–2024)

Viborg Stadium (Danish: Viborg Stadion), currently known as Energi Viborg Arena for sponsorship reasons, is the home of Danish Superliga club Viborg FF with a capacity of 10,000. Originally built in 1931, it previously hosted the Danish national women's football team between 2015 until 2024.

History

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Viborg Stadium was first opened in 1931.[2] The stadium was previously owned by de Samvirkende Idrætsklubber, receiving a subsidy from Viborg Municipality to cover operating costs. In 1996, the municipality took ownership of the stadium.[3] Between 1996 and 2001, the municipality spent more than 1 million kr. on renovating the stadium.[4]

Reconstruction and upgrades

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In 2001, the old stadium was demolished in order for a new stadium to be built in its place at a cost of 62.1 million kr. (96.4 million kr. in 2025).[2][5] While the main stadium itself was completed by the following year, work continued until 2007 as standing sections were re-introduced to the stadium. With an overall capacity of 10,000 seats, only 9,566 are seated with the remainder being evenly split between both the home and away sides for standing room. In 2008, two large screens were also added to the stadium.[6]

The stadium currently contains a heated pitch, as well as floodlights capable of providing 1200 lux.[7]

National team use

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Previously, the stadium has also played host to the Danish men's B squad on 21 October 1956, when Denmark lost 4–0 to Sweden in front of 18,000 spectators.[8] The stadium also hosted several matches throughout the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, hosting three matches for Group B as well as a semi-final match.[9]

From 2015 until 2024, the Danish women's national team also regularly played at the stadium. When the agreement between the Danish Football Association and Viborg municipality expired in the summer of 2024, the women's team left and began using multiple venues within the country.[10]

The men's senior national team played a friendly at the stadium on 8 June 2015, hosting the Montenegro national team.[11] With 9,180 fans in attendance, Denmark won the match 2–1 with two goals in the second half.[12][13]

Concerts

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On 15 June 2008, the stadium played host to its first concert as Dolly Parton played at the ground as part of her Backwoods Barbie Tour.[14]

Naming rights

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The naming rights of the stadium were sold in October 2011 to Energi Viborg, an energy and water company.[15] While the deal was subject to some criticism, it was later extended on several occasions.[16][17] The current agreement runs until the end of 2027.[18]

References

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  1. ↑ "Viborg FF - Fakta om stadion" [Viborg FF - Facts about the stadium]. Viborg FF (in Danish). Viborg. Archived from the original on 13 August 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2009. Stadionkapacitet: 9.566, overdækkede siddepladser. (V: 2.662; N:2.072; Ø: 2.792; S: 2.040); Banestørrelse: 105 x 68 m.; Lysanlæg: 1200 lux.;{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. 1 2 Møller, Dan Ersted (5 July 2005). "Sportens by - Viborg Museum" [The city of sports - Viborg Museum] (in Danish). Viborg Museum. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "Viborg Kommune - Viborg Stadion" [Viborg Municipality - Viborg Stadium] (in Danish). Viborg Municipality. 11 August 2014. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016.
  4. ↑ "Redegørelse om kommuners engagement I professionel fodbold" [Statement on municipalities' involvement in professional football] (PDF) (in Danish). Ministry of the Interior. 1 September 2000. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Inflation calculator". Statistics Denmark. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Viborg FF's historie" [Viborg FF's history] (in Danish). Viborg FF. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "Energi Viborg Arena" (in Danish). Viborg FF. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  8. ↑ "Danmark - Sverige 0 - 4". DBU. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  9. ↑ "Finalen spilles i Aarhus" [The final will be played in Aarhus.] (in Danish). DBU. 9 October 2010. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ↑ Melin, Helena (20 December 2024). "Kvindelandsholdet har droppet at finde en fast hjemmebane - for nu" [The women's national team has given up on finding a permanent home field - for now] (in Danish). DR. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  11. ↑ "Danmark - Montenegro 2 - 1". DBU. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  12. ↑ "9180 tilskuere så Danmark vinde i Viborg" [9,180 spectators saw Denmark win in Viborg]. Viborg Stifts Folkeblad (in Danish). 8 June 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  13. ↑ "Danmark vender truende nederlag i generalprøve" [Denmark reverses threatening defeat in dress rehearsal]. DR (in Danish). Ritzau. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
  14. ↑ Poulsen, Mia (15 June 2008). "Dronning Dolly slog sig løs". Viborg Stifts Folkeblad (in Danish). Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  15. ↑ Kristensen, Danni (14 October 2011). "Viborg Stadion bliver til Energi Viborg Arena" [Viborg Stadium becomes Energi Viborg Arena]. Viborg Stifts Folkeblad (in Danish). Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  16. ↑ Stougaard, Karl (12 August 2014). "Baggrund: Stadionnavnet, der var en gave fra borgmesteren" [Background: The stadium name, which was a gift from the mayor]. Politiken. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  17. ↑ "Energi Viborg fortsætter sit partnerskab med Viborg F.F." [Energi Viborg continues its partnership with Viborg FF]. Energi Viborg. 27 August 2014. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  18. ↑ Kristensen, Danni (30 October 2025). "Stadion i Viborg beholder sit navn to år endnu" [Stadium in Viborg keeps its name for two more years]. Viborg Stifts Folkeblad (in Danish). Retrieved 1 November 2025.
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