Fazendinha undergoes lighting tests, night matches set for a comeback | OneFootball

The renovation of the lighting system at Fazendinha, located in Parque São Jorge, is close to being completed, according to information from Meu Timão. The stadium has been unable to host night games since May 2025, when the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) ordered the venue to be closed during that period due to issues with the floodlights.

The work had been in its final phase since February. However, the schedule suffered a slight delay after part of the electrical wiring was stolen during Carnival, which forced the club to redo part of the work.

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In recent days, the new system underwent its first operational tests, which yielded positive results. Despite this, for the stadium to once again host night matches, an official inspection by the FPF is still required. The inspection is expected to take place as soon as the renovation is fully completed.

According to the report, the improvements were only possible after a logistical reorganization carried out by the club’s management. The work is being conducted directly by Corinthians’ Department of Assets and Works, which is responsible for replacing the wiring and installing the new floodlights, purchased by the club itself.

So far, the investment in the project is just over R$ 400,000. The decision to carry out the work internally came after management analyzed three budgets presented by specialized companies. All proposals exceeded R$ 2 million, an amount considered unfeasible given the club’s current financial situation.

Given this scenario, management chose to carry out the renovation with its own team, limiting expenses to the purchase of the necessary equipment for upgrading the lighting. After installing the new floodlights and replacing the wiring, a “fine adjustment” of the equipment’s position was required. The goal of this procedure was to ensure proper light distribution and eliminate possible shadow areas on the field.

To perform this technical alignment, Corinthians received assistance from a specialized company that offered to do the work free of charge, without any financial compensation. However, the club did not disclose the name of the company responsible for the job. It was precisely after this adjustment phase that the lighting test was carried out at Fazendinha. The result of the internal evaluation was considered satisfactory by the club’s management.

Even with the current problem solved, president Osmar Stabile still plans to carry out a broader renovation of the stadium in the future. The idea involves structural improvements as well as increasing Fazendinha’s spectator capacity. However, due to Corinthians’ financial constraints, this more ambitious project is considered only a long-term plan.

Unable to use the stadium for night games for almost ten months, the club’s women’s team has had to seek other alternatives to fulfill its home commitments. Last month, for example, Corinthians used the Neo Química Arena for a 2-2 draw with Fluminense in the second round of the Women’s Brasileirão. The match resulted in a loss of R$ 38,619.46 for the club, as recorded in the financial report.

The next Brabas home game is scheduled for the evening. On the 23rd, at 9 p.m., Corinthians will face América-MG in the fifth round of the Women’s Brazilian Championship. The venue for the match has not yet been confirmed in the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) system, but the expectation is that the game can already be held at Fazendinha.

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