The material's sculptural and expressive qualities come through clearly in the building exterior's futuristic concrete reliefs.

The basketball team Ulriken Eagles play their home games here.

During the 2008 European Men's Handball Championship, some of the group stage matches were played in Haukelandshallen.

This was put to use for the organizer and the press when group stage matches were played in the 2008 European Men's Handball Championship in Haukelandshallen.

In 2009, a national championship in floorball was held in the Boys 19 class in Haukelandshallen.