Work at the Dragão to resume in the summer | OneFootball

The renovation works of the Estádio do Dragão, which began last pre-season, will resume after the end of the 2025/26 sports season, with the second phase focusing on the same three areas of intervention: infrastructure, services, and technologies.

With the aim of enhancing the fan experience and preparing the venue for the 2030 World Cup, FC Porto has implemented a new ticketing solution, installed an innovative lighting system, and completely renovated the boxes and hospitality areas, in addition to enhancing the catering offer by creating a central kitchen and several satellite kitchens. The interventions do not stop there.

Following its Strategic Plan, which also focuses on the enhancement of infrastructure, the Club plans to increase the hospitality seats: it will expand from the current four levels to nine concepts integrated into the FC Porto Premium Experiences proposal.

To increase the availability of products that are usually sold out before the start of competitions, FC Porto will optimize spaces that have been underutilized in hospitality areas and create new areas that can be exploited throughout the year – both in the Club's daily activities and through events held by external partners.

The second phase of development of the Premium East Central Stand will make these seats more appealing to members and fans. The introduction of autonomous bars with AiFi technology – which allows purchases without queues to order or pay – will bring an innovative service and introduce frictionless solutions in common areas.

Studies have also been initiated to assess the current state of the infrastructure and define the plan for replacing the roof.

In the services area, the relocation of the Member's Store to the Museum area is planned, where a larger and more modern space will be created, allowing members to carry out all operations related to membership life.

Digital transformation remains a priority for FC Porto. After the Member Portal and the tickets.FC Porto.pt platform, the next step will be the Hospitality App, aimed at the Club's relationship with its partners and their guests, and, in the medium term, a Super App intended to centralize the entire Porto universe.

As part of the Estádio do Dragão modernization project, FC Porto is working to ensure that the impacts of the interventions are minimal, preventing potential constraints and defining suitable solutions for Annual Seat holders, who will maintain their guaranteed position and will be informed through official channels.

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