Corinthians unveil new images of Neo Química Arena facelift | OneFootball

Corinthians continues to move forward with improvements to Neo Química Arena. The facade cleaning process began on July 1 and, eight days later, the club released new images showing the progress of the work. The photos show a visible difference, especially on the roof of the West Sector, where the work is already producing results.

The washing is part of a broader stadium revitalization project. In addition to restoring the facade, the plan includes maintenance services in different areas of the Arena and the complete replacement of the pitch, taking advantage of the break in competitions during the World Cup.

Photo: Rick Rayson / Neo Química Arena

According to Corinthians, the expectation is to complete all external cleaning by September. According to information published by Meu Timão, the estimated cost of the operation is between R$ 500,000 and R$ 600,000.

The last time the facade underwent a similar procedure was in November 2020. On that occasion, a specialized company was hired to clean the structure before the installation of the new visual identity related to Neo Química Arena’s naming rights.

At this initial stage of the operation, nine professionals are working on cleaning the glass panels of the roof located in the West Sector. After this stage is completed, the work will be extended to other areas considered priorities within the stadium.

Before the work began, the Arena’s management carried out the process of hiring the company responsible. The selection involved consulting suppliers, analyzing commercial proposals, and approving procedures through the technical departments, including clearance from the Specialized Service in Safety Engineering and Occupational Medicine (SESMT).

Alongside the facade revitalization, Corinthians has also begun the complete replacement of the Neo Química Arena pitch. The work started shortly after the women’s friendly between Brazil and the United States, held at the stadium on July 6.

The replacement of the field represents another stage of the improvements that began in 2025, during the break for the Club World Cup. During that period, the pitch only received a new stitching of synthetic fibers. Then, in September of the same year, another intervention was carried out thanks to investment from the NFL, which used the Arena to host the regular-season game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Initially, the complete replacement of the surface was expected to take place between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. However, the tight schedule between one season and the next led to the postponement of the timetable, which was ultimately moved to June and July of this year. All the work is under the responsibility of World Sports, the company in charge of carrying out the pitch renovation project.

Corinthians’ next commitment in Itaquera is scheduled for July 23. On that occasion, Timão will face Remo at 7:30 p.m. in the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship, in the team’s first home match after the calendar break for the World Cup.

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