The Wisła Kraków Stadium is undergoing changes—not only those aimed at improving the matchday experience for fans but also in the overall management strategy of the facility. The goal is for the stadium to finally become financially self-sufficient.

New seats and LED screens

On March 10, work began on replacing the seats in the north stand of Henryk Reyman Stadium. The new seating will debut on March 28 during the match against Kotwica Kołobrzeg. The investment, worth 285,000 PLN, was covered by Wisła Kraków’s sponsor, the betting company Superbet.

However, this is not the only recent improvement at Henryk Reyman Stadium. With the start of the spring season, new LED screens were installed on the top structures of the west and east stands. These new screens match the dimensions of the previous ones, filling parts of two structures suspended under the roof at a height of approximately 25 meters. They measure 10.56 meters in width and 5.76 meters in height and are designed to function flawlessly in temperatures ranging from -20°C to +50°C. The LED panels have a minimum lifespan of 100,000 hours. The investment, amounting to 717,000 PLN, was carried out by Ledlive from Stalowa Wola. While waiting for changes at football stadiums, fans often look for alternative online entertainment. One of the most popular options is undoubtedly online casinos. Visit slotsspot.com/online-casinos/ to explore reviews of various gambling platforms, information on bonuses, payment methods, and guides on casino games.

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Largest financial loss in years

In 2024, the city contributed 2.34 million PLN toward the maintenance of Wisła Kraków’s stadium. The costs increased to 10.40 million PLN, while revenue dropped to 8.63 million PLN. This represents a significantly larger deficit compared to 2023, when the loss was 933,000 PLN. At that time, maintenance costs stood at 9.75 million PLN, while revenue reached 8.81 million PLN.

The financial balance of the stadium was affected by various factors, such as the necessity of essential renovations, inspections, and mandatory assessments, which in the past year cost over 700,000 PLN more than the previous year, said Michał Sobolewski from the Communication Department of the Sports Infrastructure Authority in an interview with LoveKraków.pl.

Wisła Kraków, which uses office space at the Henryk Reyman Stadium and hosts matches there, paid 4.25 million PLN for the facility’s use, covering only 52% of the total revenue. Maintenance costs for municipal officials amounted to 1.8 million PLN, while other tenants contributed nearly 2 million PLN. The stadium has not seen such a poor financial result since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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City proposes solutions to increase revenue

The Sports Infrastructure Authority is looking for solutions to bridge the growing financial gap. In February, they introduced offers for renting stadium spaces for conferences, weddings, and graduation parties. While prices vary based on specific requests, Dziennik Polski reported some sample costs: renting Skybox 30 for eight hours would cost 1,522 PLN net, while the media pavilion rental would be 3,200 PLN net. These prices include electricity, heating, security, access to multimedia equipment, coffee and conference facilities, and restrooms.

Another initiative to boost revenue is the development of an innovative modular urban services center, which will be the largest of its kind in Poland. This center will feature parcel lockers, public service kiosks, automated pharmacies, vending machines, flower dispensers, refrigerated lockers, storage lockers, and ATMs. The installations will cover two areas: one 35 meters long along Reymonta Street and another 40 meters long along 3 Maja Avenue.

In addition, in cooperation with TS Wisła Kraków SA, we are working on launching a competition to select a naming rights sponsor for the stadium. With its flexible space and prime location, the stadium is an ideal venue for events throughout the year. Our goal is to transform the facility into a vibrant center of community activity, operating 365 days a year, stated the Sports Infrastructure Authority in Kraków.