NCC to build sports arena in Fredrikstad, Norway
NCC has been commissioned by Fredrikstad Municipality to construct an ice center and multi-purpose arena in the city. A construction contract has now been signed following completion of the development phase, which was conducted in partnering form. The order value is approximately SEK 580 million.
In spring 2025, NCC and Fredrikstad Municipality entered into a partnership to develop a new multi-purpose sports arena. With the development phase now complete, the parties have signed a construction contract to build Arena Fredrikstad.
"NCC, Fredrikstad Municipality, architects, consultants and future users of the arena have come together at an early stage of the project to develop a modern, future-oriented and flexible facility. This is a great starting point as we enter the construction phase," says Catarina Molén-Runnäs, Head of NCC Building Nordics.
The new arena will feature twin ice rinks and will be eligible to host games in the premier Norwegian ice hockey league. It will also be possible to use the arena for concerts, trade fairs, exhibitions and other major events. Arena Fredrikstad will replace the Municipality's current ice center.
"It was important to involve users in the process to ensure that Arena Fredrikstad is a functional and future-oriented facility. We are now looking forward to realizing the project together with NCC," says Dag Marius Andersen, Project Manager, Fredrikstad Municipality.
Construction will commence in the second quarter of 2026 and the arena is scheduled for completion at the end of 2028.
The order value of about SEK 580 million will be registered in the NCC Building Nordics business area in the first quarter of 2026.