Is it possible to build a fully functional football stadium in just a few months? Zaragoza has just proven that it is. The new modular venue with a capacity of 20,000 seats was completed in record time.

Quick decision, lightning-fast execution

City authorities and Real Zaragoza faced a dilemma: where to play during the demolition of La Romareda and the construction of a new stadium for the 2030 World Cup? Instead of seeking alternative venues in other cities, they decided to build a temporary stadium. And not just that – they set an ambitious goal: the venue had to be ready in under six months.

The solution was a modular structure – quick to assemble and much cheaper than traditional builds. The chosen site was Parking Norte, the northern area of the former Expo grounds. Construction began in March 2025 and, as promised, was completed by June.

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Full stands and ready pitch

While it may sound like a futuristic project, Mini Romareda was very real. The modular construction allowed for the swift assembly of four stands, accommodating around 20,000 spectators – all seated. By June, seats had been installed, changing rooms completed, and the pitch laid – with grass brought in from Extremadura. Additionally, new parking spaces were created around the stadium, improving accessibility for fans.

Final works and stadium inspection

On Friday, technicians from Nueva Romareda SL – the company in charge of the project – signed a provisional handover of the stadium. The company consists of the Aragon regional government, Zaragoza city council, and the club itself. While the main structure is finished, a few finishing tasks remain.

These include the installation of floodlight towers, being relocated from the old Romareda, as well as systems required by LaLiga: access control, sound systems, and scoreboards. Some of these are covered by separate contracts and will be completed in the coming days.

A crucial step will be the activation of the main power supply, which supports all the stadium’s technical systems. Only after thorough testing and official verification will the provisional handover become final.

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Two seasons at Parking Norte

The total cost of the temporary stadium is around €12 million – relatively modest for a venue capable of hosting second-tier, and potentially soon first-tier, football. The plan is for Real Zaragoza to play at the Mini Romareda during the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons.