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Experience Arena

Evolving urban Oulu
Experience Arena
International-standard multi-purpose arena
A modern multi-purpose arena is being built in the Oulu station area, providing excellent facilities for sports events, concerts, fairs, and other events. The new Experience Arena will bring international-level sports, culture, and conference events within reach for all of Northern Finland, while its prime location will also attract interest from northern Sweden and Norway. The Experience Arena is set to be completed in 2029.

A few steps from the Arena to the Station Centre
The Experience Arena together with the new Station Centre, built in its immediate proximity, will form a vibrant hub of experiences, services, jobs, and housing, expanding the city centre all the way to Raksila. Whether you’re walking, cycling, or using public transport, it’s easy to reach the arena’s exciting experiences from both nearby and farther away!
Tendering process ongoing
The Experience Arena is Oulu’s most significant urban development project in decades, and the city is strongly committed to its realization. The arena is currently seeking partners as well as an implementation and business model. The tendering process includes skilled teams, with experience in delivering similar large projects, as well as expert partners. The winner of the tender will be announced in the spring of 2025.
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Facts
Project value: €120 million
Potential visitors: 2.1 million (within a 5‑hour driving distance)
Upcoming events annually: approx. 80
Estimated completion: 2029
Do you want to be part of the development of Oulu’s Experience Arena?
Contact us!
Karri Oikarinen
Project Manager
karri.oikarinen@ouka.fi
+358 40 568 7291
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