Noul stadion Dinamo – design description

What is the new Dinamo Bucharest stadium project about in brief?

Dinamo Bucharest is one of the most successful football clubs in Romania; however, its stadium, opened in 1951, had for a long time fallen short of modern standards.

With government support, Dinamo is now set to receive a completely new arena. The project was planned alongside three other new stadiums in Bucharest – for Steaua, Rapid and a venue intended for rugby.

Unlike the other three projects, the plan to build a new stadium for Dinamo faced significant delays. After several years, however, the project was ultimately brought to the implementation stage. Construction works began in early 2026 and are scheduled to last three years.

The new stadium is being built on the site of the existing venue. It is designed as a modern, football-specific arena with a capacity of more than 26,000 spectators. The stands will be fully covered, and the exterior will feature a unique, decorative facade.

Who are Dinamo Bucharest?

Dinamo Bucharest was founded in 1948 as a sports club operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. From the very beginning, the club’s football team competed continuously at the highest level of the league system, with its first relegation occurring only in 2022 (although the team returned to the Superliga after one season).

Dinamo have won 18 league titles, placing the club among the most successful teams in the country (surpassed only by Steaua). After the fall of communism, the football section separated from the multi-sport club, forming an independent entity that continues Dinamo’s footballing traditions.

What was Dinamo Bucharest’s previous stadium like?

Dinamo’s stadium was opened shortly after the club was founded, in 1951. The venue was built on Ștefan cel Mare Street, surrounded by other sports facilities. It featured an athletics track and oval stands, with one side (the west) higher than the other.

The stadium underwent renovations in the early 21st century, but its condition still fell short of modern standards. After installing seating, the capacity of the stands was around 15,000.

When were the plans for a new Dinamo Bucharest stadium launched?

As early as the 1990s, Dinamo officials promised the construction of a new stadium, but these announcements were not implemented. The breakthrough came in connection with Euro 2020, when one of the tournament’s venues, organized across multiple UEFA countries, was Arena Națională in Bucharest.

As part of preparations of training facilities, with government support, four new stadiums were planned in Bucharest. Three of them were intended for the city’s most prominent clubs – Steaua, Rapid, and Dinamo. The fourth (Stadionul Arcul de Triumf) was primarily planned for rugby competitions.

How did the initial preparations for Dinamo’s new stadium proceed?

The investments were to be carried out by the Compania Națională de Investiții (CNI). Three of the four new stadiums were completed with only minor delays. The construction of Dinamo’s new stadium, however, faced significantly greater challenges.

The new stadium was initially planned to be built on the site of the existing venue. In 2016, the first concept for the new Dinamo stadium was presented, but a complicated ownership situation led to considerations of relocating the project.

At that time, a plan emerged to build the stadium on the site of a nearby cycling track. However, prolonged procedures prevented the project from moving forward, and ultimately, the plan to build on the original site was reinstated.

When was the feasibility study for the new Dinamo Bucharest stadium prepared?

As part of preparations for the investment, the companies Profesional Construct Proiectare and Lucian Simion Arhitectura prepared a feasibility study along with a preliminary concept for the new stadium. The vision was presented on 16 May 2023 at the Ateneu in Bucharest, during a gala celebrating the club’s 75th anniversary.

According to the announcements at the time, the demolition of the old venue was scheduled to begin in September 2023, and the new stadium was expected to be completed by 2026. However, prolonged procedures once again delayed the project, preventing it from starting on the planned schedule.

When was the contractor for the new Dinamo Bucharest stadium selected?

The tender was announced by the CNI only on 5 August 2024. Six bidders competed for the construction contract, and the winner was announced on 13 February 2025. The successful bidder was a consortium led by Bog’Art, together with ACI CLUJ SA, DICO si TIGANAS, and UTI Construction. The contract was signed on 16 April 2025.

How much will the new Dinamo Bucharest stadium cost?

The value of the contract is 478.3 million lei. The investment will be mainly financed with government funds, channelled through the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration. Additionally, 20% of the budget will be covered by the local authorities of the district where the stadium is located (Sector 2).

When was the final design of the new Dinamo Bucharest stadium completed?

The final design was prepared by the architectural firm DICO si TIGANAS, and the new visualisations were released at the end of 2025.

What does the new Dinamo Bucharest stadium project include?

The new stadium will be built from scratch on the site of its predecessor. It will be a modern, football-specific arena, with two-tiered, fully covered stands surrounding the pitch. The stadium will have a capacity of 26,217 spectators. The exterior will feature a unique, decorative facade.

When will the new Dinamo Bucharest stadium be completed?

The official handover of the construction site to the contractor took place on 19 January 2026, marking the start of initial works. The following day, a ceremony was held to bid farewell to the old stadium.

Construction began with the demolition of the old venue. The project is expected to last three years, with the new stadium scheduled to be completed in early 2029.

Coverage of the construction of Dinamo Bucharest’s new stadium can be found on a separate subpage