The brief was to design a new stadium to replace the existing one, with the aim of creating an identity-defining building that brings together elite sport, daily use and strong civic value. The result is a transparent, low-lying and sculptural structure that challenges the traditional concept of a stadium – as much an urban space as a sports venue.

The form is a superellipse that creates an interior arena embraced by the audience, enhancing a sense of proximity, intensity and togetherness regardless of the size of the crowd. With its low roof structure and façade of ceramic lamellas, the stadium blends into the urban landscape while standing out as a new landmark in the area. Its visual transparency opens the building to the city and keeps it active throughout the year – a place for movement, encounters and identity.

The stadium accommodates over 8,000 spectators and can be scaled up for larger events. It serves as a venue for everyday sports such as athletics, football and martial arts. Foyers, pop-up areas and running tracks activate the ground floor and integrate with the city’s movement patterns.

The construction is both sustainable and adaptable – the ground level is built in concrete with long spans, while the upper levels in timber allow for future expansion. Reused materials from the existing stadium, integrated solar panels, rainwater harvesting and climate-optimised material choices reduce the project’s environmental impact and form part of the building’s architectural expression.

The project builds on C.F. Møller’s extensive experience in sports architecture, including Bislett Stadium, Eleda Stadion and Friends Arena. The new Malmö Stadium continues this legacy – as a building where city and sport meet, and where architecture creates value for people, everyday life and society.