The stadium was a significant venue for motorcycle speedway and hosted important events.

[3] In August 2009, a new floodlight system with a capacity of 1,400 lux was installed.

[4] In a 2012 survey carried out by the Norwegian Players' Association among away-team captains, Sandnes Idrettspark was ranked fourth-worst amongst league stadiums, with a score of 2.40 on a scale from one to five.

At the start of the 2020 season, Sandnes Ulf moved to the newly built Øster Hus Arena,[6] which is located next to Sandnes Stadion.

The stadium is an all-seater with a capacity of 6,046 spectators, with the possibility of a future expansion.