Corinthians strike new deal to manage Neo Química Arena parking | OneFootball

Corinthians is expected to officially announce in the coming days a new contract related to the management of parking at Neo Química Arena. The deal was signed with Indigo, the company responsible for operating the space since 2018, and includes changes to the commercial terms compared to the previous agreement.

According to information initially published by Meu Timão and confirmed by reports from other outlets covering the club, the new model establishes Corinthians’ participation in the net revenue generated monthly by the parking operation. Under the contract, the club will begin receiving 35% of the net amount collected from the operation.

Photo: João Paulo – JP Drone/Neo Química Arena

In addition to the financial participation, the company will also be responsible for the investment needed to create approximately two thousand new parking spaces in the Upper East Stand area of Neo Química Arena. The future structures will be permanent, unlike the temporary facilities used at previous events held at the stadium.

Despite the investment being defined, the expansion still depends on obtaining technical authorizations and approval from the relevant authorities before construction can begin.

Another point included in the new agreement involves settling an existing financial issue between the parties. A debt of around R$ 2.5 million, linked to the contractual relationship between Corinthians and Indigo, is no longer considered an outstanding liability after the signing of the new deal.

Change compared to the previous model

The management of parking at Neo Química Arena has been the subject of internal discussions in recent years. Club members believed that the existing contract offered low financial returns to Corinthians, even though the operation was being carried out in a structure that is part of the club’s assets.

During 2025, different possibilities were considered by the board. Among them were proposals from other companies interested in taking over the parking operation and models that would guarantee the club a greater share of the revenue generated.

One of the companies involved in those talks was MultiPark, which made progress in negotiations to take over management of the space. The talks, however, were not concluded, and Corinthians continued discussions with Indigo until reaching the new agreement.

Contract history

The partnership between Corinthians and Indigo began in 2018. At that time, the company took over operation of the Arena parking lot through a contract signed during the administration of Andrés Sanchez.

The original agreement included conditions that limited changes to the contract during its first years in force. In addition, there were clauses related to possible termination and financial obligations between the parties.

Over the years, the model began to be questioned internally due to what was seen as reduced returns for the club. The matter was analyzed by internal committees and was also part of administrative debates involving different administrations.

In 2025, the discussion gained momentum again after assessments of the possibility of restructuring the contract and seeking alternatives that would give Corinthians a greater share in the operation’s financial results.

Revenue and new projects

With the signing of the new deal, the expectation is that the parking operation will become a recurring source of revenue for the club. In addition, the expansion of Neo Química Arena’s capacity could have an impact on future events held at the stadium. According to information released by sectors linked to the Corinthians administration, the internal understanding is that the agreed conditions represent progress compared to the previous contract, both in terms of financial participation and the investments planned for the Arena’s infrastructure.

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