Stadiums That Look Like They Belong in a Sci-Fi Movie

13. Avicii Arena (Stockholm, Sweden)

Avicii Arena, formerly known as the Ericsson Globe, looks less like a stadium and more like a planetary research outpost dropped into Stockholm by an advanced alien species. As the largest spherical building in the world, its perfectly round silhouette dominates the city skyline—gleaming white by day and dramatically illuminated by night. The structure is so flawlessly orb-like that it has been officially designated as the Sun in Sweden’s enormous national solar system model, with other cities housing scaled-down planetary markers. The minimalist exterior hides a high-tech interior, capable of hosting concerts, ice hockey, and international spectacles. The spherical form isn't just aesthetic—it creates incredible acoustics and symmetry inside, enhancing the feeling that you're not in a stadium at all, but in a planetary chamber or spacefaring dome. When lit from within during evening events, the arena glows like a beacon in the void—a cosmic object humming with energy. Renamed in honor of the late artist Avicii, the arena has become both a cultural icon and a futuristic monument, fusing geometry, emotion, and science-fiction scale into a single, unforgettable structure.