The Local Government Board is scheduled to approve the Planning Study this Monday, an essential document for the stadium's modernization. This approval is decisive for Sevilla FC to achieve its goal of starting construction in the summer of 2027.
The design of the new stadium will be carried out by the company IDOM, known for its work on sports infrastructure renovations such as those at San Mamés in Bilbao and the Monumental in Buenos Aires. The project includes an increase in capacity to 55,000 spectators, the addition of a new roof, and a stepped facade that will allow for more versatile use of the space, beyond match days. An outdoor plaza in the south area is also planned.
“"It will be a stadium that relates very much to the city, which is not the case with the current stadium, which does not relate too much, like most of the First Division stadiums in Spain and almost worldwide."
The new venue will be built from scratch, following the demolition of the current stadium, inaugurated in 1958. To increase capacity without raising the height, the pitch level will be lowered, and a steeper grandstand will be designed, featuring a “wall” in Gol Norte, inspired by major European stadiums.
Construction, estimated to last between two and two and a half years, will begin in the summer of 2027, after the 2026-2027 season. The goal is for the new stadium to be operational between June and the end of 2029. During this period, Sevilla FC will relocate to the La Cartuja stadium, where they could play for two to three seasons.
The project includes a large outdoor plaza with rest, leisure, and dining areas, designed for year-round use. The stadium's roof will extend to provide shade outdoors, a solution adapted to Seville's climate. The facade, open and distinct from the roof, will feature sun-protected terraces that will bring constant activity to the venue. The historic mosaic will be relocated to the main entrance, and the south area will adopt a terraced design.
The project's development involves an expansion of the stadium's surface area, requiring a modification of the land's classification. To compensate for this, the club has proposed two main measures: land from the Sports City will become green areas, and the current surroundings will be redeveloped to improve their quality and safety, especially on match days. Additionally, Sevilla FC will cede an underground plot for public parking, fully built and free of charges.
However, the project has drawn criticism from neighborhood associations in areas such as Gran Plaza, Nervión Este, and Ciudad Jardín. These groups argue that the area already experiences a high concentration of leisure activities and question the effectiveness of the green area compensations.
