Millionaires and Santa Fe can continue playing in the Campín without any problem.
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Despite the transformation that will live the environment of the Nemesio Camacho El Campín stadium, football fans in Bogotá can be calm: The current scenario will remain operational during the entire construction process of the new stadium.
This was confirmed on Wednesday by the Mayor's Office of Bogotá, next to the IDRD and Sncia, operator of the stadium, within the framework of the 487 anniversary of the city. The announcement included details of the ambitious project that seeks to turn the current property into a modern entertainment and sport district, but making it clear that Football will not stop in the capital While the works advance.
“Campín will operate without any problem, there will be guarantees for this”, Said Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán, who also pointed out that the works will begin on March 1, 2026, on the eastern side of the property.
This means that throughout the construction period, scheduled until December 2027, The league matches, cup and sporting or cultural events will continue to be carried out without interruptions In the current stadium.
The new scenario will have an capacity of more than 50,000 spectators and will be designed under international security standards (NSR-10 and FIFA). Will include last generation hybrid grassas used in European leagues, and will be the first in Colombia with Retractile cover and storm prediction system.
Beyond the technical, The fan's experience will also improve. All the capacity will have full visibility thanks to the FIFA isopics, and the design will bring the stands to the field, seeking to replicate the atmosphere of European stadiums. Advanced acoustic criteria will also be included to enhance the atmosphere in the parties.
“It is not a new stadium only, but it is A world -size entertainment hub that we will have around the El Campín stadium site (…). We will allow the current stadium to continue operating during the construction of the new one, ”said Mayor Galán.
The construction will be part of a public-private alliance and will transform 167,000 square meters in a complex that will combine Soccer, culture, music and tourism. Among its spaces there will be a philharmonic auditorium, commercial areas, hotel and recreational areas.
“With this new stadium, Bogotá takes a firm step towards the future of sport and culture. It will be a symbol of modernity, identity and pride for the entire city,” added Daniel García Canon, director of IDRD.
For his part, Mauricio Hoyos, CEO of Sencia, said: “This new stadium will bring investment, development and better quality of life for all capitalists and visitors. We put the '10' with a project that fully respects the agreements established in the concession”.
For now, what is clear is that The Campín will continue to be the Bogota football housewhile preparing to give way to a new era in the country's sports infrastructure.
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