Ikast-Brande Arena

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IBF Arena is an indoor sports arena in Ikast, Denmark primarily used for handball. It can hold 2,550 spectators (with a further 300 in a standing area if needed) and is home to Herning-Ikast Håndbold. Until June 2008 it was called Sportscenter Ikast.

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