AGF to pay 15 million kroner in rent for new stadium

Danish football club AGF will pay an annual rent of 15 million Danish kroner for the new stadium being built in Aarhus, according to a press release from the municipality. This figure represents the highest rent for a municipal stadium in Denmark.

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AGF has had to stretch far to reach the finish line in these negotiations, and 15 million kroner in annual rent is by far the highest rent for a municipal stadium in Denmark.

AGF's director, Jacob Nielsen, stated that the club had to make significant concessions to finalize the negotiations. He also noted that the requirement for AGF to solely operate the stadium, a unique arrangement in Denmark, incurs substantial costs compared to other Superliga clubs with municipal stadiums. Despite these challenges, Nielsen described the agreement as satisfactory for AGF.

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It has also been a requirement from the municipality's side that AGF alone must operate the stadium, which is unique in Denmark and entails significant costs for the club compared to our Superliga competitors at municipal stadiums.

The lease grants AGF full access to VIP rooms and offices year-round, with 19 days of stadium usage annually. The municipality will use the stadium for 31 days a year, hosting events like national matches and cultural gatherings. Mayor Anders Winnerskjold expressed pleasure in reaching an agreement, emphasizing that both parties compromised to find a suitable outcome.

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Nevertheless, Jacob Nielsen calls it 'a satisfactory agreement for AGF'.

Originally slated for a summer 2026 opening, the stadium's completion has been pushed back multiple times, with the current target date set for April 1, 2027. A test match is planned for March 26, 2027, aiming to avoid further delays.

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I am happy that we have now succeeded in reaching an agreement with AGF so that all parties know what to expect. As always with agreements, the parties have had to bend towards each other, but I think we have landed correctly together with AGF.