Jumbotron Comes Down as Volleyball Takes Over Scandinavium

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — The first Women’s European Volleyball Championship on Swedish soil is forcing a major change inside Scandinavium, the city’s famous hockey arena. Organizers are taking down the arena’s large center-hung scoreboard, known as the jumbotron, to make room for the volleyball court. The championship marks a rare shift for the venue, which normally hosts ice hockey. Volleyball officials confirmed the removal is necessary to meet international playing standards and sightlines for both players and broadcast cameras. The tournament will bring top European women’s teams to Sweden for the first time. Scandinavium is set to serve as one of the main host arenas. No further details on the installation timeline or match schedule were provided in the initial announcement.