Sport Malmö

Your complete guide to sports in Malmö - from Malmö Arena to outdoor activities

Malmö Arena - Sweden's Premier Sports & Entertainment Venue

Capacity: 15,500 • Opened: 2008 • Multi-purpose arena

Malmö Arena Capacity & Details

Total Capacity:15,500
Ice Hockey Configuration:13,000
Concert Configuration:15,500
Opened:September 2008
Cost:1.8 billion SEK

What's On at Malmö Arena

Malmö Redhawks Ice Hockey

SHL games September-March, typically Thu/Sat evenings

International Concerts

Major artists and touring shows year-round

Special Events

Eurovision, sports championships, exhibitions

Getting to Malmö Arena

🚊 By Train (Recommended)

Hyllie Station - Direct connection to Malmö Arena

  • • 2-minute walk from station to arena
  • • Trains from Copenhagen (20 min)
  • • Trains from Malmö Central (8 min)
  • • Extra trains on event days

🚗 By Car

Address: Hyllie Boulevard 19, 215 32 Malmö

  • • 2,000+ parking spaces
  • • Book parking online for events
  • • Direct highway access (E6/E20)
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Arena Facilities

Restaurants & Bars
VIP Lounges
Merchandise Shops
Accessible Seating
Premium Boxes
Conference Rooms

Malmö Outdoor & Sports Activities

Year-round outdoor recreation and sports opportunities

Water Sports

Ribersborg Beach

  • • Open-water swimming year-round
  • • Beach volleyball courts
  • • Ribersborgs Kallbadhus (cold bath house)
  • • Beach football areas

Øresund Waters

  • • Kayaking & canoeing
  • • Sailing & windsurfing
  • • Stand-up paddleboarding
  • • Fishing charters

Cycling & Running

Malmö-Copenhagen Route

  • • 42km dedicated cycle path
  • • Cross the Øresund Bridge by bike
  • • Scenic coastal views
  • • Bike rental stations available

City Running Routes

  • • Pildammsparken loop (3.2km)
  • • Ribersborg coastal run (5km)
  • • City center historical route
  • • Malmö Marathon course

Winter Sports

Ice Skating

  • • Malmö Isstadion public sessions
  • • Outdoor rinks in winter
  • • Figure skating lessons
  • • Ice hockey training

Winter Swimming

  • • Ribersborgs Kallbadhus
  • • Year-round cold water bathing
  • • Sauna facilities
  • • Winter swimming clubs

Team Sports

Football (Soccer)

  • • Public pitches throughout city
  • • Amateur leagues & clubs
  • • Youth football programs
  • • Beach football at Ribersborg

Other Team Sports

  • • Basketball courts
  • • Tennis clubs & courts
  • • Floorball facilities
  • • Handball clubs

Golf & Individual Sports

Golf Courses

  • • Malmö Burlöv Golf Club
  • • Bokskogens Golf Club
  • • Driving ranges in city
  • • Mini golf courses

Fitness & Gym

  • • Outdoor gym equipment in parks
  • • Swimming pools & aqua centers
  • • Climbing walls
  • • Yoga in parks (summer)

Seasonal Activities

Summer (Jun-Aug)

  • • Beach sports & swimming
  • • Outdoor fitness classes
  • • Sailing & water sports
  • • Marathon & running events

Winter (Dec-Feb)

  • • Ice hockey season
  • • Winter swimming
  • • Indoor sports facilities
  • • Cross-country skiing (nearby)

Professional Teams in Malmö

Follow Malmö's top professional sports teams

Malmö FF (Football)

Sweden's Most Successful Club

Founded in 1910, Malmö FF is Sweden's most successful football club with 25 league titles and regular European competition appearances.

Home Stadium: Eleda Stadion

Capacity: 24,000 • Address: Stadionvägen 1, 217 62 Malmö

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Season & Matches

Season: March-November • Home matches typically on weekends • European matches on weekdays

Other Professional Teams

Malmö Redhawks (Ice Hockey)

Professional ice hockey team playing in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL)

Home: Malmö Arena (capacity 13,000 for hockey)

Malmö FBC (Floorball)

Top-level floorball team competing in the Swedish Super League

FC Rosengård (Women's Football)

Elite women's football club playing in Damallsvenskan

Sports Venues & Facilities

World-class sporting venues and recreational facilities

Major Sports Venues

Eleda Stadion

Modern football stadium, home to Malmö FF • Capacity: 24,000 • Opened: 2009

Stadionvägen 1, 217 62 Malmö

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Malmö Arena

Multi-purpose arena for ice hockey, concerts, and events • Capacity: 15,500

Hyllie Boulevard 19, 215 32 Malmö

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Malmö Isstadion

Historic ice hockey arena and training facility • Multiple ice rinks

Baltiska vägen 1, 214 42 Malmö

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Malmö Simsällskap

Swimming complex with Olympic-size pools and diving facilities

Regementsgatan 24, 211 42 Malmö

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Recreational Sports & Activities

Ribersborg Beach Sports

Beach volleyball courts, open-water swimming, and beach football

Pildammsparken Activities

Running tracks, outdoor gym equipment, and recreational sports areas

Malmö Golf Courses

Several golf courses in and around Malmö, including Malmö Burlöv Golf Club

Cycling & Running

Extensive bike paths and running routes throughout the city and to Copenhagen

Water Sports

Kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing in the Øresund waters

Annual Sports Events & Competitions

🏃‍♂️ Running Events

  • • Malmö Marathon (September)
  • • Midnight Run (August)
  • • Ribersborg Beach Run (Summer)
  • • Pildammsparken 5K (Monthly)

🚴‍♀️ Cycling Events

  • • Malmö-Copenhagen Cycle Race
  • • City Bike Tours (Summer)
  • • Øresund Bridge Cycling
  • • Mountain Bike Championships

🏊‍♂️ Water Sports

  • • Open Water Swimming (Summer)
  • • Sailing Regattas
  • • Beach Volleyball Tournaments
  • • Triathlon Events

Getting to Sports Venues

🚌 Public Transport

  • • Eleda Stadion: Bus lines 5, 32
  • • Malmö Arena: Hyllie Station (train)
  • • City center venues: Walking distance
  • • Match day shuttle buses available

🚗 Parking

  • • Stadium parking available (fee)
  • • Book parking in advance for matches
  • • Street parking in residential areas
  • • Park & Ride options available

🎫 Tickets & Info

  • • Book tickets online in advance
  • • Season tickets available for fans
  • • Student and group discounts
  • • Check team websites for schedules