Corinthians starts Fazendinha pitch revamp, due in coming weeks | OneFootball

Corinthians has begun renovating the pitch at Alfredo Schürig Stadium, known as Fazendinha, located in Parque São Jorge. The work started in the second half of May and is expected to continue through the first days of June. According to a statement released by the club this Wednesday, the goal of the maintenance is to provide better conditions for matches at the stadium.

Recently, the condition of the field had already been the target of criticism. In the match report for the derby between Corinthians and Palmeiras in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship, referee Gustavo Holanda Souza reported problems with the pitch structure, especially in the side areas used by the assistant referees. “I report that the pitch is in poor playing condition, especially in the area where assistant referee 1 operates, due to the mud accumulated there,” the match official wrote.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel/Agência Corinthians

According to Corinthians, the period chosen for the work takes into account the lower temperatures at this time of year, a scenario considered ideal for the field’s recovery. The intention is to improve both the quality of the surface and the visual appearance of the pitch, also using a winter seeding process to preserve the field during the dormancy of the summer grass.

The renovation schedule was divided into four phases: soil decompaction, grass cutting, replanting, and seeding. Approximately 20 professionals are involved in the work. The club expects to complete the process in about 20 days, with matches at Fazendinha expected to resume during the second half of June.

Because of the maintenance, Corinthians had to change the venue for some fixtures. The women’s team, for example, hosted its 4-1 win over Mixto at Canindé last Monday in the Brazilian Championship.

In addition to the Brabas, the youth teams also frequently use Fazendinha, which should lead to changes in at least seven more matches during the renovation period.

In recent months, the club also carried out improvements to the stadium’s lighting system. The structure had been barred by the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) from hosting night matches between May 2025 and March 2026, after problems were detected in the venue’s electrical system.

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