IK Start · Kristiansand, Norway
Sør Arena is a soccer venue located in Kristiansand, Norway, with a seating capacity of 14,563. It is home to IK Start, who compete in Eliteserien. Sør Arena is one of 16 venues in Norway tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 5th among Eliteserien stadiums by capacity.
Nestled in the Torsvika district of Kristiansand, Sparebanken Sør Arena offers visiting football fans an intimate yet thoroughly modern matchday experience. This sleek 14,563-seat venue is home to IK Start, one of Norway's historic football clubs competing in the top flight, and the stadium's all-seater design means you'll have excellent sightlines no matter where you're positioned. Architect Kjell Kosberg created something special here, with a contemporary structure that shares design DNA with Aker Stadion up in Molde, featuring clean lines and a compact footprint that keeps you close to the action on the pitch.
While football is the main attraction, this versatile arena has also welcomed some legendary musical acts over the years, with everyone from Elton John to Dolly Parton and Norwegian icons A-ha gracing its stage. If you're planning to attend a UEFA competition match here, you'll find it listed as Kristiansand Arena in official documents, though locals will always know it by its sponsor name. Whether you're making the trip to support the away side or simply want to experience Norwegian football culture in one of the country's most charming southern cities, this stadium delivers a welcoming atmosphere that punches well above its modest capacity.
