Granly Hockey Arena - also known as Esbjerg Skøjtehal - is an ice hockey arena on Gl. Vardevej in Esbjerg with a capacity of around 4,200, making it the third largest of its kind in Denmark. It opened in 1974 and serves as the home ground for Esbjerg Energy in the Metal Ligaen. Beyond hockey, the arena has hosted major international curling events, including the 2011 World Women's Curling Championship and the 2015 European Curling Championships. Public skating sessions are held most Sundays and during school holidays throughout the winter season.
Gl. Vardevej 82, 6700 Esbjerg
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Pool A match at the 2026 IIHF Women's Ice Hockey World Championship, with Austria taking on the Czech Republic at Hockey Arena Esbjerg.
Switzerland takes on the USA in a Group A fixture at Hockey Arena Esbjerg, part of the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship.
Group A match at the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship, with Germany facing Austria at Hockey Arena Esbjerg on November 7, 2026 at 19:00.
The USA faces Germany in a Group A match at the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship held at Hockey Arena Esbjerg.
Group A match between Czech Republic and Switzerland at the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship, played at Hockey Arena Esbjerg on November 8, 2026 at 19:00.
Austria face the USA in a Group A fixture at the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship, played at Hockey Arena Esbjerg in Esbjerg.