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Your seating plan and chart: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat
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Where to sit at Strawberry Arena
The best seats at Strawberry Arena are Side sections a third of the way up the lower tier for the view. For value, choose Upper tier side sections. For atmosphere, head to Lower tier behind the goals, home end. Avoid Upper tier behind the stage at end-stage concerts. Strawberry Arena seats 50,000.
Side sections a third of the way up the lower tier
These seats combine proximity with enough elevation to see over players and keep the whole pitch in view.
Full detail Best valueUpper tier side sections
The high side seats keep you centred on the pitch for the lowest prices, with the roof overhead.
Full detail Best atmosphereLower tier behind the goals, home end
AIK's and Sweden's most vocal supporters gather behind the goal in the lower tier.
Full detail Where to avoidUpper tier behind the stage at end-stage concerts
These seats are not sold or are heavily restricted, as the stage blocks the view.
Full detailAbout Strawberry Arena
The Strawberry Arena is Sweden's national stadium and the largest in Scandinavia, seating 50,000 for football and up to 65,000 at concerts. Three main stands, Stand 1 through Stand 3, rise in tiers around the pitch, a retractable roof closes the bowl in around fifteen minutes, and a giant media cube hangs beneath it. It is home to AIK and the Swedish national team, and scales down to around 20,000 seats for intimate events.
The Strawberry Arena is Sweden's national arena and the largest stadium in Scandinavia, lying in Solna just north of central Stockholm beside Lake Råstasjön. Inaugurated on 27 October 2012 and designed by the Danish firm C.F. Møller Architects, it replaced the historic Råsunda as the home of the Swedish national team and, since 2013, of AIK. The 50,000-seat football bowl (65,000 for concerts) is covered by a retractable roof whose two sections of 3,750 square metres each slide open or closed in around fifteen minutes; beneath it hangs a media cube with four 65-square-metre screens. Built at a cost of about 2.8 billion Swedish kronor and operated by Nationalarenan i Solna AB, it carries UEFA's highest stadium category and can be scaled down to roughly 20,000 seats for smaller events. It opened as the Swedbank Arena, carried the donated charity name Friends Arena from 2012 to 2024, and became the Strawberry Arena in the summer of 2024.
Seating plan & map
General seating reference for Strawberry Arena. Check your selected event for its exact configuration.
How the venue is set up
Football
All-seater football capacity is 50,000; for domestic league matches safe standing is permitted and the record crowd for a club match is slightly above that figure.
Concerts
End-stage concerts hold up to 65,000, with the closed roof improving acoustics; the stage is typically at one end and the floor standing.
Scaled-down events
Curtaining and staging can reduce the bowl to roughly 20,000 seats for smaller shows and events.
Seating levels explained
Lower tier
The raked lower ring (Stand 1, Level 3) sits close to the pitch, and the sections behind each goal carry the bulk of the singing support.
Pros: Close to the pitch with a steep rake. Behind-the-goal sections hold the home atmosphere.
Cons: Central lower-tier seats are the most expensive for big matches.
Upper tier
A sweeping upper ring (Stand 2 on Levels 4 and 5, Stand 3 on Level 6) rises to the roof line, with long but clear sightlines over the bowl.
Pros: Panoramic view of the pitch, the media cube and the arena roof. The best value seats in the stadium.
Cons: Distant from the pitch at the very top.
Floor
The pitch is covered for concerts and used for standing or seated fans in front of the stage; it is not used for football.
Pros: Closest position to the stage at standing concerts.
Cons: Very large and flat, so rear positions are a long way from the stage.
Hospitality
Premium lounges, suites and club seating positioned between and above the main tiers, including named spaces such as The Terrace, Suite 40, and the East and West Lounges (Stand 2, sections 210 and 230).
Pros: Comfortable covered seating with lounge and catering access.
Cons: Sold mainly through hospitality packages rather than as single tickets.
Best seats at Strawberry Arena
Best overall view
Side sections a third of the way up the lower tier
These seats combine proximity with enough elevation to see over players and keep the whole pitch in view.
Best atmosphere
Lower tier behind the goals, home end
AIK's and Sweden's most vocal supporters gather behind the goal in the lower tier.
Best value
Upper tier side sections
The high side seats keep you centred on the pitch for the lowest prices, with the roof overhead.
Best atmosphere (concerts)
Floor standing near the stage
With the roof closed and up to 65,000 in the bowl, standing close to the stage is the most immersive position for a concert.
Best premium
The Terrace, Suite 40 or the West and East Lounges
The Terrace is billed by the venue as its most sought-after view, Suite 40 is a private space with its own bar, and the West and East Lounges pair dining with Premium seats in the stands.
Wheelchair users
Stand 1, row 26
Reduced-mobility seating high up in Stand 1 is reached via row 26 without steps, with a companion seated nearby at no extra cost.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall view | Side sections a third of the way up the lower tier | These seats combine proximity with enough elevation to see over players and keep the whole pitch in view. |
| Best atmosphere | Lower tier behind the goals, home end | AIK's and Sweden's most vocal supporters gather behind the goal in the lower tier. |
| Best value | Upper tier side sections | The high side seats keep you centred on the pitch for the lowest prices, with the roof overhead. |
| Best atmosphere (concerts) | Floor standing near the stage | With the roof closed and up to 65,000 in the bowl, standing close to the stage is the most immersive position for a concert. |
| Best premium | The Terrace, Suite 40 or the West and East Lounges | The Terrace is billed by the venue as its most sought-after view, Suite 40 is a private space with its own bar, and the West and East Lounges pair dining with Premium seats in the stands. |
| Wheelchair users | Stand 1, row 26 | Reduced-mobility seating high up in Stand 1 is reached via row 26 without steps, with a companion seated nearby at no extra cost. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
Upper tier behind the stage at end-stage concerts: These seats are not sold or are heavily restricted, as the stage blocks the view.
Extreme upper corners for football: The most distant and angled seats in the bowl.
Floor rear at standing concerts: The floor is very large and flat, so rear standing positions are far from the stage with crowd-dependent sightlines.
Accessibility & companion seating
Wheelchair spots can be booked through strawberryarena.se or the Stockholm Live app, with one companion seated nearby at no extra cost. For reduced-mobility seating without steps, the arena recommends seats high up in Stand 1, reached via row 26 (row 25 is one step down); Stands 2 and 3 have step access, where staff can assist. Hearing loop receivers (Phonak MyLink) and audio-description headphones (Sennheiser EK2020D) can be booked at least two days ahead via info@stockholmlive.com, and guide and assistance dogs are permitted with accessibility seating holders. Disabled parking is available at Mall of Scandinavia and the Arenagaraget car park, with an accessible drop-off and pick-up point near Entrance Hx at the Quality Hotel front.
Where: Stand 1, row 26 for reduced-mobility seating; wheelchair spaces with a companion seat nearby
Food & drink at Strawberry Arena
A Bistro Bar serves food and drinks before events and matches, North Bar offers snacks or larger meals, and kiosks and fast-food points are spread across all stands. Signalparken is a festival-style area with food, drinks, music and a dance floor for some events. The arena is cash-free, and reusable cups are used, with collection bins placed around the venue.
The arena operates as a cash-free venue.
Worth seeking out
- A Bistro Bar
- North Bar
- Kiosks and fast food across all stands
- Signalparken festival area
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Fixtures & tickets at Strawberry Arena
Hotels near Strawberry Arenafrom USD 138 a night
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3-starSolna Park & Hotel
1 km from the venue
From USD 146 a night
See live pricesInjoy Premium Solna
1 km from the venue
From USD 159 a night
See live pricesHotel by Maude Solna
1.7 km from the venue
From USD 181 a night
See live pricesBest Western Solna Business Park
1.9 km from the venue
From USD 138 a night
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3-starApart Direct Sundbyberg
2.1 km from the venue
From USD 146 a night
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3-starAsplund Hotel Apartments
2.1 km from the venue
From USD 199 a night
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Getting there
Transport
The arena stands at Råsta Strandväg 1 in Solna. The commuter train to Solna station leaves a walk of about a kilometre, and several bus routes serve the stops around the arena; by road it sits beside the E4 Essingeleden and E20 motorways with event parking at the neighbouring Mall of Scandinavia and the arena's own car parks. Allow extra time for crowds leaving after full-house events.
The area
The arena anchors the Arenastaden district of Solna, with the Mall of Scandinavia next door and office and residential developments spreading around it. Lake Råstasjön's walking path begins beside the arena, and central Stockholm's attractions are a short train or metro ride away.
Strawberry Arena · Solna (Stockholm), Sweden
Parking near Strawberry Arena
The closest car parks to Strawberry Arena, each marked with a blue P on the map above. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving.
- ArenagaragetEvenemangsgatan 32, Solna98 m
- Mall of Scandinavias parkeringshusRåsta Strandväg 19-13, Solna264 m
- Mall of ScandinaviaRåsta Strandväg, Solna273 m
- Parkman i Sverige AB, Vattenfalls besöksparkeringDalvägen 18, Solna354 m
- BikupanGustav III:s Boulevard 173, Solna443 m
- Växlarevägen 25-33 ParkingVäxlarevägen 25, Solna464 m
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats at the Strawberry Arena?
Side sections around a third of the way up the lower tier keep the whole pitch in view while staying close to the action. For the best atmosphere, the lower tier behind the goals at the home end holds the most vocal supporters.
What are the cheapest seats at the Strawberry Arena?
The upper tier's side sections are the best-value seats, keeping you centred on the pitch under the roof at the lowest prices.
Is the floor seated or standing at the Strawberry Arena?
The pitch is not used for football, but for concerts it is covered and used for standing or seated fans in front of the stage, with the stage typically at one end.
Does the Strawberry Arena have a roof?
Yes. A retractable roof made of two 3,750-square-metre sections can open or close in around fifteen minutes, with a media cube of four screens hanging beneath it.
Is the Strawberry Arena accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. Wheelchair spaces are bookable online or via the Stockholm Live app, with a companion seated nearby at no extra cost. For reduced mobility without steps, the arena recommends seats high up in Stand 1, reached via row 26; hearing loop receivers and audio-description headphones can also be booked in advance.
What is the seating layout at the Strawberry Arena?
The Strawberry Arena has three main stands rising in tiers around the pitch: Stand 1 on Level 3, Stand 2 on Levels 4 and 5, and Stand 3 on Level 6, plus a floor area used for standing at concerts.
Does the Strawberry Arena have hospitality or VIP options?
Yes. Named premium spaces include The Terrace, Suite 40, and the West and East Lounges, each pairing food and drink with a private setting and Premium seats in the stands.
Which seats are best for concerts at Strawberry Arena?
End-stage concerts hold up to 65,000, with the closed roof improving acoustics; the stage is typically at one end and the floor standing. For specific sections, aim for Floor standing near the stage — With the roof closed and up to 65,000 in the bowl, standing close to the stage is the most immersive position for a concert.
What is the view like from the seats at Strawberry Arena?
The best views at Strawberry Arena are from Side sections a third of the way up the lower tier — These seats combine proximity with enough elevation to see over players and keep the whole pitch in view. The weakest are Upper tier behind the stage at end-stage concerts: These seats are not sold or are heavily restricted, as the stage blocks the view. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating map for Strawberry Arena.
How many seats does Strawberry Arena have?
Strawberry Arena holds about 50,000, though the exact number in use varies by event configuration.
What are the stands at Strawberry Arena?
Strawberry Arena is made up of 4 main stands: Lower tier; Upper tier; Floor; Hospitality.
What is the view like from the seats at Strawberry Arena?
For the best view at Strawberry Arena, aim for Side sections a third of the way up the lower tier (These seats combine proximity with enough elevation to see over players and keep the whole pitch in view.); Lower tier behind the goals, home end (AIK's and Sweden's most vocal supporters gather behind the goal in the lower tier.). The view is most restricted from Upper tier behind the stage at end-stage concerts (These seats are not sold or are heavily restricted, as the stage blocks the view.).
Where can I park at Strawberry Arena?
Car parks near Strawberry Arena include Arenagaraget, Mall of Scandinavias parkeringshus, Mall of Scandinavia, Parkman i Sverige AB, Vattenfalls besöksparkering and more. The closest is Arenagaraget, about 98 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.
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Seating guideSources
- Wikipedia — Strawberry Arena
- Stadium Insight — Strawberry Arena: capacity, away section and the retractable roof
- Wikimedia Commons — File: Friends Arena, Solna
- Strawberry Arena — FAQ & Contact
- Strawberry Arena — Accessibility
- Strawberry Arena — Eat & Drink
- Strawberry Arena — Premium
- Strawberry Arena — Premium Lounges
- Strawberry Arena — Locate in the arena
Hero image: Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA — via Wikimedia Commons

