Gavlevallen is an association football stadium in Gavle, Sweden. The project was initiated by Allsvenskan side Gefle IF and Gavle Municipality to build a new 6,500 capacity stadium in the Satraasen area of Gavle, Sweden.
History
A new stadium in Gavle had been discussed for four years prior to the announcement that Gefle IF and Gavle Municipality had agreed. The main reason for building a new stadium is the new stadium criteria by the Swedish Football Association which went into effect in 2014. The new stadium will replace Stromvallen. The stadium was given its name on 30 November 2014 after a public vote initiated by Gavle Municipality had taken place. The first game at Gavlevallen was played on May 20, 2015 when Gefle IF won against GIF Sundsvall (3–1) in Allsvenskan.