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Key facts<\/h3>\n

Club: Odd | Opening: 2008 | Capacity: 13,500 seats<\/p>\n

History and description<\/h3>\n

The Skagerak Arena, previously called Odd Stadion, replaced the old Odd Stadion that had stood in its place since 1920.<\/p>\n

The old stadium got demolished in late 2006, after which the pitch got turned 90 degrees and construction of the new stadium began.\u00a0One-and-a-half new stand had been built by the start of the 2007 season, which was enough for Odd to start playing their home matches at the arena.<\/p>\n

The rest of the stadium got completed over the course of the season and the Skagerak Arena was completely finished in April 2008.<\/p>\n

The Skagerak Arena has had an artificial pitch<\/a> since its inauguration.<\/p>\n

How to get to the Skagerak Arena<\/h3>\n

The Skagerak Arena is located toward the north-west of the small city of Skien. The walk from Skien\u2019s city centre will not take more than 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

The walk from Skien\u2019s train<\/a> station, located toward the north of the city, takes only slightly longer, approximately 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

The train journey from Oslo S railway station to Skien takes just under 3 hours. Buses<\/a> can be quicker though, and depart and arrive in Skien’s centre.<\/p>\n

Address: Fridtjof Nansens Gate 21, 3722 Skien<\/p>\n