It is the former home arena of the Malmö Redhawks ice hockey team, and was replaced as such by Malmö Arena, which was inaugurated in November 2008.

International events, such as the 1977 IBF World Championships,[3] Eurovision Song Contest 1992[4][5][6] the 1996 Davis Cup final[7] and the 2003 European Figure Skating Championships, have been held at Malmö Isstadion.

The arena underwent major renovation in time for the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, which Malmö Isstadion hosted alongside Malmö Arena.

[8] Following promotion to Hockeyallsvenskan, IK Pantern moved its home arena in Kirseberg to Malmö isstadion from the 2015–2016 season.

[9] The venue played host to the Group C matches of the 2016 European Women's Handball Championship.