CASA Arena

The surface is artificial turf, installed to withstand the wear of different kinds of events. The grass looks even, maintained by under-soil heating that keeps it ready even when the air outside turns cold. This is not a ground built for history, but for versatility. It sits next to an indoor arena, sharing its own website and its identity with the wider Forum Horsens complex. It has seen everything from the Rolling Stones to the Speedway Grand Prix, but mostly it belongs to AC Horsens. The fans who come for the Danish Superliga know that the pitch plays fast, and that the architecture is designed to keep the noise contained. The stands are not deep, but they are close to the action. The skyboxes on the South Stand are visible through the glass, offering a view of the city without being seen. It is a functional space, one that does not pretend to be a temple of sport, but rather a tool for the city.

When the lights go on, they cut straight down onto the field, turning night into day without hesitation. The stadium has changed its name several times, following the money, but the building remains the same. It is a place of clarity, where you can see everything, even if you cannot feel the tradition of places that have stood for a hundred years.