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Latest news and information relating to sport in Sweden.
Everything you need to know about skiing on 'sportlov' in Sweden
'Sportlov', the week in late winter which school children have off to do winter sports, falls somewhere between the start of February and the start of March, depending on the year and where you live. Here's what you need to know about getting to the slopes.
How can you watch the 2026 Winter Olympics on Swedish TV
The Winter Olympics, which this year takes place in Milan and Cortina, is arguably a bigger deal for Swedes than the summer variety. Where can you follow the action on Swedish TV?
What to bear in mind if you want to ice skate outdoors in Sweden
Four ice skaters have fallen through ice in central Stockholm since Sunday, and police are warning the public not to go out on the ice in the city centre. But where can you go skating and how do you know if it's safe?
Where can I watch the Ashes in Sweden?
The first Ashes Test has begun, launching another chapter in one of sport’s most storied rivalries. Here’s how you can keep up with every ball from Sweden.
Just how good is Sweden football manager Graham Potter's Swedish?
Sweden's new football manager Graham Potter, from the UK, instantly won the hearts of Swedes when he was appointed on Monday, opening a press conference with a thank you speech delivered in Swedish. The Local asked our in-house Swedish teacher Jenny Crowther to rate his level.
Why foreigners should go to at least one Swedish football match
For those of us from elsewhere, football may not immediately be something we associate with Sweden – but the country has a thriving football culture.
Sweden names ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter new coach
The Swedish Football Association said on Monday that ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter had been appointed national team coach after Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked last week following three straight losses in World Cup qualifying.
Swedish tennis legend Björn Borg reveals cocaine use in memoir
Swedish tennis icon Björn Borg opens up, in an autobiography published on Thursday, about his prostate cancer and struggles with a cocaine addiction that made him feel "terribly ashamed".
EXPLAINED: Sweden’s 'fritidskort' card for kids and how to use it
Sweden launched its 'fritidskort' for children’s leisure activities on September 15th. What is the card and how can you access it for your child?
How joining a chess club deepened my roots in Sweden
Here at The Local we’re always recommending that people join Swedish clubs as a way of becoming more integrated. Paul O’Mahony decided it was finally time to practise what he preached – and met some inspiring fellow chess-lovers along the way.
Where can I watch the 2025 Women's Euros in Sweden?
The Women's Euro 2025 football tournament is in full swing. Here's what to expect and how to follow the action on Swedish TV.
Sweden's 'Soft Hooligans' promote better vibes at Women's Euros
Swedish supporters' group the Soft Hooligans have brought their chants, drums and message of inclusion to Switzerland to support their national team at Euro 2025, to spread good vibes in the stands and better conditions for women's football.
How to learn to swim as an adult in Sweden
Want to take a dip in a Swedish lake, but you never learned to swim? Here’s where you can get lessons as an adult.
What is Sweden's state-subsidised 'fritidskortet' scheme?
The Swedish government plans to introduce a financial support initiative known as 'fritidskortet' (leisure card) to help cover the costs of children's extracurricular activities.
Swedish Cricket Federation escapes suspension after two years
The Swedish Sports Federation has taken a formal decision to end the suspension of the country's cricket organisation, meaning it will now be eligible for funding for youth cricket and other activities.
Swedish police drop rape inquiry against Kylian Mbappé
An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm which Swedish media said targeted Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has been closed due to insufficient evidence, the Swedish prosecutor said Thursday.
Swedish prosecutor confirms 'rape probe' after French footballer Mbappé named in media
Responding to "media reports" that Kylian Mbappé is being investigated for rape by Swedish police, a prosecutor confirmed on Tuesday without naming the Real Madrid star that an alleged rape had been reported to police. Mbappé denounced the reports as 'fake news'.
Sweden and Denmark announce joint bid for women's 2029 Euros
Sweden's and Denmark's football federations said Tuesday they had informed European football governing body UEFA of their intention to submit a joint application to host the 2029 Women's European Championship.
Why were guests at Sven-Göran Eriksson's funeral served porridge and 'molusk'?
Guests at the funeral of Swedish football legend Sven-Göran Eriksson were to be treated to a menu of local Värmland cuisine on Friday: motti and molusk.
WATCH: The moment US-born Swede Armand Duplantis cemented his place in Olympic history
Did you watch Sweden's 'Mondo' break the pole vault world record in Paris? If not, you missed something spectacular. Catch up here.
LONG READ: How Cricket in Sweden went from triumph to near disaster
The growth of cricket in Sweden has been a success story for Indians, Afghans, and Pakistanis in the country. But this year it has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, after the Swedish Cricket Federation was stripped of funding. We explain the human conflict behind the crisis.
How to watch the Euro 2024 final in Sweden
From TV schedules to bars and cafes, here are your options for watching the final of the Euro 2024 football tournament in Sweden.
EXPLAINED: Why is Swedish cricket facing a scandal?
As recently as 2015, cricket was welcomed into the Swedish Sports Confederation (RF) as the fastest growing sport in the country. Now, nine years later, the sport has lost state funding and is risking expulsion from the confederation. What happened?