The amount an elite club pays for its arena varies greatly, according to official sources. In some cases, clubs pay fixed annual rents, while in others, they pay match fees, hourly rates, or compensation linked to spectator revenue. Numbers that appear comparable at first glance can mean completely different things in practice, and the total picture becomes more complex than a single figure.
Many smaller municipalities have been forced to invest large sums in their arenas in recent years to meet the requirements for Allsvenskan play. Degerfors is a clear example of municipalities investing in arenas for Allsvenskan requirements, and in Värnamo, the municipality has invested about 60 million kronor in Finnvedsvallen since 2015, with further investments planned. 5 million kronor for play in Allsvenskan, with the setup resembling the Degerfors model.
Municipalities with similar experiences can also end up with similar rent levels. 65 million kronor per year under a new agreement, which is a fixed rent. 9 million kronor in 2025, including arena, match arrangements, and LED.
8 million kronor per year based on match costs for 15 matches, including arena for matches and facilities. 1 million kronor in 2025. Variations in arena usage and operational models further impact costs.
In addition to investments, how the arena is used also affects costs, according to official sources. In some municipalities, the facility is shared by several associations, spreading out the costs, while in Degerfors, usage is more concentrated. In Degerfors, the agreement includes both match arena, training, and facilities, with everything gathered in one and the same agreement.
In many places, operations are divided, with clubs training at a different facility than where matches are played, or renting facilities separately. There are models where rent varies with spectator revenue, making the total cost differ from year to year.