Athletico-PR unveil retractable stand for Arena da Baixada | OneFootball

Athletico-PR announces a project in partnership with 30e, the leading live entertainment company in Brazil. Arena da Baixada will undergo significant structural interventions between April and August 2026, with the goal of consolidating the stadium as one of the most modern multi-event arenas in the country. The main innovation will be the installation of the first retractable grandstand in a Brazilian arena, an initiative aimed at optimizing the event schedule and mitigating conflicts with the football calendar.

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Flexibility and increased capacity for events

With the new structure, Arena da Baixada will gain operational flexibility, allowing games to be held even during the assembly and disassembly periods of stages for major shows. The project includes the creation of a specific area for stage assembly off the field, in the Setor Cel. Dulcídio Inferior.

In this location, the existing concrete grandstand will be demolished to make way for a new retractable metal grandstand, which will use the current seats and feature a motorized opening and closing system, operated hydraulically. Additionally, the implementation of new escape routes from the field will allow for an increase of approximately 20% in audience capacity for shows.

Strategic partnership and vision for the future

The implementation of this unprecedented project will take place through a strategic partnership between Athletico Paranaense and 30e, as per the contract signed in June 2025. This collaboration model ensures the execution of the initiative without the need to immobilize the club's financial resources. Fernando Volpato, operations director at Athletico Paranaense, highlights the progress: “Arena da Baixada is already a reference for events in the country. Now, it will be the most complete multi-event arena in Brazil.”

Technical details of the new structure

The modules for the retractable metal grandstand are already in production in the city of Piracicaba, in the interior of São Paulo. The structure is designed to offer motorized hydraulic operation, ensuring efficiency and agility in the transition between sporting events and shows.

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