Ambitious Croatian Sports Infrastructure Development Plans Unveiled
Revamped Sports Infrastructure: Croatia's Football Future Shines Brighter Than Ever
It's 2025, and Croatia's sporting landscape is experiencing a major overhaul, focusing particularly on football stadiums. Here's a peek into the notable projects transforming the Croatian sports infrastructure.
Investments Across the Land
From the much-anticipated renewal of Maksimir, to the restoration of Split's legendary Poljud, to brand-new buildings in small towns and the national camp, you can sense a promising future for the country's football infrastructure like never before.
Capital Investments Leading the Way
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Zagreb is spearheading the investment drive, with two significant stadium projects reshaping the capital city's football scene.
A Modern Maksimir: A Four-Decade Dream
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The long-standing issue of Maksimir Stadium, the home to GNK Dinamo and the Croatian national football team, is finally meeting its resolution with the construction of a modern stadium on the same site. The historic agreement between the City of Zagreb and the Croatian Government ensures the necessary funds for this mega project. The new Maksimir will boast a seating capacity of 35,000, easily meeting the rigorous UEFA standards. The initial estimate for this investment stands at around 175 million euros, with the cost shared equally between the City of Zagreb and the state. The project is expected to be completed by late 2028 or early 2029.
A Fresh Lease of Life for Kranjčevićeva Street
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Whilst waiting for the new Maksimir stadium, Dinamo and the national team will play their home games at the renovated stadium in Kranjčevićeva Street, the current home of NK Lokomotiva. This massive investment in Croatian sports infrastructure is worth almost 44 million euros, entirely financed from the budget of the City of Zagreb. The renovation will more than double the stadium's capacity, transforming it to cater to 11,163 spectators.
The Renovated Poljud: A Legacy Reborn
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Split's iconic Poljud Stadium, designed by Boris Magaš and opened for the 1979 Mediterranean Games, is poised to undergo extensive renovations. The remodelled stadium will not only improve the sports infrastructure but also preserve the historical and architectural legacy of the venue.
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National Training Centre in Velika Gorica: A New Era for Croatian Football
The ambitious project at Velika Gorica near Zagreb will eventually emerge as the new home of Croatian football. The modern sports complex will include four football pitches, a smaller stadium suitable for matches played by younger age groups and women's teams, and an administrative building that will serve as the new headquarters of the Federation. This strategic investment is a cornerstone for Croatia's aspiration to elevate its global football standing.
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Beyond the Major Cities:Smaller Towns Are on the Rise
It's not just the bigger cities taking advantage of this investment wave. From the construction of a new stadium in Bjelovar to the various projects forthcoming in Slavonski Brod, Sesvete near Zagreb, Koprivnica, and Dubrovnik, the commitment to improve Croatia's sports infrastructure sure looks promising.
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- In the renovation of Croatia's sports infrastructure, the capital city, Zagreb, is leading the way with two significant stadium projects, particularly the modern Maksimir Stadium, which is under construction to meet the same site and accommodate 35,000 spectators by late 2028 or early 2029.
- During the renovation process, Dinamo and the national football team will temporarily play their home games at the renewed stadium in Kranjčevićeva Street, which is undergoing a 44 million euro investment and will cater to 11,163 spectators.
- Beyond the major cities, smaller towns like Bjelovar, Slavonski Brod, Sesvete near Zagreb, Koprivnica, and Dubrovnik are also partaking in this investment wave for the betterment of Croatia's sports infrastructure.
