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Allsvenskan sets attendance record with over 129,000 fans

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  • Over 129,000 fans attended the Allsvenskan season opener, setting a new record.
  • AIK versus Halmstad had the highest attendance with 39,085 spectators.
  • The Easter weekend matches reportedly drew about 25,000 more fans than the previous year.

The Allsvenskan football season opener in Sweden drew over 129,024 spectators, setting a new attendance record. The previous record of 124,637 was set in 2024. The matches took place during the Easter weekend, with AIK versus Halmstad attracting the largest crowd of 39,085 at Strawberry Arena in Solna.

According to reports, the weather was challenging at times, but Henrik Berggren, secretary general of Svensk elitfotboll, stated in a press release that the clubs and supporters showed that nothing can stop the love for Allsvenskan. The eight matches over the Easter weekend reportedly drew about 25,000 more spectators than the previous year.

the clubs and supporters showed that nothing can stop the love for Allsvenskan

Henrik Berggren, secretary general of Svensk elitfotboll

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