Corinthians plan Neo Química Arena upgrades during World Cup break | OneFootball

Corinthians’ board is considering a series of interventions at Neo Química Arena during the pause in the national calendar due to the World Cup. The actions range from already planned maintenance to structural improvements at the stadium. The information was first reported by Meu Timão.

Among the main measures under review is a general cleaning of the Arena. The proposal is to expand the service carried out in previous years, covering not only the exterior, such as the façade and roof, but also internal areas, stairways, and metal structures. The club is reviewing bids to determine the company responsible, with estimated investment between R$ 500,000 and R$ 600,000.

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Another point under discussion involves modernizing the stadium’s big screens and LED panels. The idea is to fix issues that have built up over time and, in some cases, replace equipment. The cost of this stage has not yet been defined, but it is part of the package of structural improvements being studied by the board.

A complete replacement of the pitch is also in the plans. The last significant intervention took place in September last year, when the field underwent adjustments to host an NFL event. Now, the intention is to take advantage of the break without matches to carry out a broader renovation of the surface.

In addition to maintenance, Corinthians is working to make an increase in the Arena’s capacity possible. The club has already begun the process of obtaining authorizations that would allow small structural changes, such as adaptations in the South Stand and the creation of new areas in the Upper East Stand. If the project moves forward, the expectation is an increase of about 3,700 seats, raising the stadium’s total capacity to more than 52,000 fans.

The interventions are part of a broader plan by the board to improve the infrastructure of Neo Química Arena and meet recurring demands from the fans, as well as prepare the stadium for major events and high-profile matches throughout the season.

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