Experience Sports in Uppsala

Bandy is a winter sport and ball sport, played by two teams wearing ice skates on a large ice surface. It is played almost exclusively in the Scandinavian countries, the Baltic countries, and Mongolia.

At the iconic outdoor arena in Uppsala, Studenternas IP, you can watch the home team IK Sirius‘ men’s team compete in the top-tier Elitserien, as well as the women’s team from Uppsala BOIS. For many years, the series final was held here, but bandy at Studenternas is always a vibrant event – with a few unshakable traditions, one of which is the beloved “bandy breakfast”. Make sure to enjoy a hearty plate of Swedish pyttipanna at one of Uppsala’s restaurants before the match kicks off!

Right next to the bandy stadium, you’ll find Studenternas football arena. This is Uppsala’s largest stadium and the home ground for the city’s Allsvenskan men’s team, IK Sirius, as well as the elite women’s team, IK Uppsala. With roots dating back to the early 1900s, the classic football field has since been transformed into a state-of-the-art event arena.

Before Sirius’ matches, visitors can enjoy fun activities at the event square outside the stadium. Don’t miss the supporters’ shop or the classy Brasserie21 restaurant located at street level inside the arena.

Floorball is one of Uppsala’s most popular sports, especially among children and youth. Most floorball games are held at IFU Arena, Uppsala’s largest sports complex, which spans 30,000 square meters and houses multiple halls for floorball (and athletics). The main hall, with a capacity of 3,000 spectators, is where Swedish champions Storvreta IBK face off against local rivals IK Sirius IBK. IFU Arena is also one of the venues for the Storvreta Cup, the world’s largest floorball tournament, which attracts around 750 junior teams each year.

If you pass by the athletics hall, keep an eye on the pole vault pit—you might just catch a glimpse of world champion Armand Duplantis, who competes for Upsala IF Athletics. The arena also hosts the reoccurring Mondo Classics, a pole vault competition where the world’s best vaulters gather in a show-like atmosphere.

Next to IFU Arena is also Uppsala’s new outdoor athletics stadium, which will host the Swedish Athletics Championships in 2026.

If you love hockey, the best way to experience it is live at the charming Gränby Ishall. Enjoy thrilling dekes, powerful slap shots, hard hits, and spectacular saves when Uppsala’s team, Almtuna IS, takes the ice for a home game. The team has long competed in HockeyAllsvenskan and is striving to take the next step up to the SHL.

The badminton club Fyrisfjädern has practically dominated the Swedish Championship titles over the years. Founded in 1962, it is considered one of Sweden’s most successful sports clubs. The home hall is located next to Fyrishov arena, exhibition center, camping grounds, and adventure waterpark.

If you’ve caught the padel fever, you’ll find plenty of excellent courts in Uppsala. In Gränby, UTK Hallen is a multi-sport facility specializing in racket sports. City Padel is located in Boländerna, just outside the city center. In Fyrislund, a few kilometers from downtown, you’ll find several popular padel venues, including Padel Zenter, Every Padel, Nordic Wellness, and WAS Padel & Event. You can fins even more courts and make reservations through the booking system Matchi.