The Serbian government has announced that construction has started on its brand-new, state-of-the-art national football stadium, which will showcase a unique ‘garden’ design, abundant with trees and greenery.
The eco-friendly stadium, which has been designed by Spanish firm Fenwick Iribarren Architects, will be built in the municipality of Sucrin, on the outskirts of the capital Belgrade and 5.4km from Nikola Tesla Airport. The stadium, which will be home to the national football team, will be the driving force behind the development of a new district around the Sava and Danube rivers. Serbia does not currently have a national stadium and the national team play most of their home matches at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade.
The design envisions a circular stadium with a capacity for 52,000 spectators. This meets the requirements for hosting national team matches and major international UEFA/FIFA events.
Its unique facade is composed of four suspended rings connected by cables that include garden areas. There will be three levels of landscaped gardens surrounding the entire stadium, designed as “accessible hanging gardens”. These spaces will be accessible all year round, providing a natural environment for locals and tourists to enjoy.
The architects say that the primary goal was is “to offer a design that is highly energy-efficient, intelligent in its operation, and environmentally friendly.”
The stadium’s surroundings will also have cafes, kiosks, dining, and leisure areas, as well as three theme parks, a water sports centre and golf courses. With 4,500 parking spaces also included in the plans, the entire project will cover approximately 32 hectares.
According to local reports, the Serbian government has committed to invest €350 million (US$376 million) in the stadium, which is set to be completed by December 2026.
