Olsztyn has taken another significant step toward the construction of a new stadium for Stomil Olsztyn. A tender has been announced for the preparation of the design documentation, opening the way for an investment worth more than PLN 250 million. If the schedule is maintained, the modern facility on Piłsudskiego Avenue could be completed by the end of the decade.

Tender for the stadium modernisation design officially announced

In mid-February, the city launched a competitive dialogue procedure for the preparation of the project design. The choice of this procurement model was deliberate. Competitive dialogue allows not only the comparison of price offers but, more importantly, detailed discussions with potential contractors in order to jointly develop optimal technical and functional solutions.

The procedure is being managed by the municipal company Hala Olsztyn, which also operates the Urania Hall. The company will supervise the design process, obtain the building permit, and later oversee the author’s supervision during construction. While waiting for important decisions regarding sports infrastructure, fans often turn their attention to everyday matters, and one of the most concerning issues is, of course, finances. Is Coindepo legit? Of course — deposit funds and earn interest.

The plan assumes signing a contract with the design contractor by the end of June 2026. The design phase itself — including documentation updates, sector-specific technical designs, and administrative procedures — is expected to take approximately 14–15 months. Only after its completion will the city announce a tender for the general construction contractor.

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Construction details and investment timeline

If all procedures proceed according to plan, physical construction of the new stadium will begin after the design phase is completed and the construction contractor is selected. The building works are expected to last approximately three years. This means the new Municipal Stadium on Piłsudskiego Avenue could be opened by the end of 2030. City authorities emphasise that this time the project is moving into a phase of concrete action rather than remaining merely a conceptual plan.

One of the key elements of the investment is increasing the stadium’s capacity to around 10,000 seats. The current Stomil stadium, built in 1978, has undergone partial upgrades in recent years — including pitch replacement, installation of floodlighting, and new seating — which increased capacity to approximately 4,500 spectators. However, the new investment aims to completely transform both the scale and standard of the facility.

The stands will be designed in accordance with current safety and comfort requirements, featuring full roofing as well as modern sanitary and catering infrastructure. The stadium is expected to meet standards that allow not only league matches but also higher-profile sporting events.

A stadium that lives 365 days a year

An important component of the project is an expanded VIP zone and commercial infrastructure. Plans include 14 VIP boxes intended for lease by entrepreneurs and business partners. This solution is designed to generate stable revenue and enhance the attractiveness of the facility for sponsors.

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Commercial and service spaces are planned under the stands and along pedestrian routes. Shops, food outlets, and service points are expected to operate independently of the match calendar, in line with the concept of the stadium as a year-round venue. A restaurant operating on a daily basis — not only during sporting events — is also planned inside the stadium. It will serve both the VIP zone and external customers, becoming another element that activates this part of the city.

A “mini city hall” and a shelter space for residents

One of the most original ideas is the creation of a municipal service point at the stadium, described by city authorities as a mini city hall. This fully accessible space will allow residents to handle most administrative matters currently processed at the main municipal office on John Paul II Square. This solution is intended to increase daily foot traffic in the stadium area and strengthen its role as a multifunctional hub combining sport, administration, and community life.

The project also includes the development of approximately 2,500 square metres of underground space as a designated shelter area. It will be appropriately equipped and prepared to function in crisis situations. On a daily basis, however, the underground area is expected to serve recreational and sporting purposes.

Among the proposed concepts are a bowling alley, a shooting range, and a combat sports space where a boxing ring or MMA octagon could be installed. This flexibility would allow for the organisation of various events, from training sessions to combat sports galas.

A development impulse for the club and the city

City authorities hope the new stadium will provide a significant development boost for local sport, particularly for Stomil Olsztyn. As an example, they point to the modernised Urania Hall, which became a major support facility for local volleyball and the broader sports community.

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However, the new stadium is expected to have a broader impact — serving as a venue for city events, family festivals, and outdoor gatherings on the adjacent green areas. Its central location on Piłsudskiego Avenue is considered one of the project’s strongest advantages. Unlike many other cities, Olsztyn is not relocating its stadium to the outskirts but reinforcing its role within the central urban structure.

Financing the investment: over PLN 250 million

The total cost of the investment is estimated at over PLN 250 million. Hala Olsztyn plans to take out an investment loan of approximately PLN 207 million, along with a working capital loan of PLN 47.6 million to finance VAT.

The financial structure assumes long-term repayment while simultaneously generating revenue from the stadium’s commercial activities. Key revenue sources will include the rental of VIP boxes, commercial spaces, and the organisation of non-sporting events — ensuring that the new Municipal Stadium becomes not only a sporting venue but also a sustainable economic asset for the city.