New Multi-Sport Arena for Athletes & Cyclists Planned for Brno – Costing 65M CZK

Brno, Czech Republic – Plans are moving forward for a novel multi-sport hall in Brno, designed to serve as a premier training and competition venue for both track cycling and athletics. The project, spearheaded by OVA architects, was selected as the winner of an architectural competition and is poised to become a significant addition to the city’s sporting infrastructure. Project documentation is currently underway, with a budget of 65 million Czech crowns (approximately $2.7 million USD as of March 27, 2026), and is expected to be completed next year.

“Bird’s Nest” Design Aims to Elevate Brno’s Sporting Landscape

The winning design envisions a solitary structure, subtly resembling a bird’s nest, seamlessly integrated with the surrounding parkland. Brno’s Mayor Markéta Vaňková emphasized the hall’s aesthetic ambition, stating that the design will utilize a full wooden construction with a lamellar façade and a roofline mirroring the curve of a cycling track. “The area will not only serve a sporting function but also an aesthetic one, enhancing the overall character of the location,” Vaňková said.

The multi-functional hall will span two floors above ground and one below, with the main sporting arena situated on the ground level. Brno City Councilor for Sports, Tomáš Aberl, explained that the facility is being designed to meet the specific needs of the sporting clubs that will utilize it. “The arena will include administrative spaces and facilities for athlete recovery and accommodation,” Aberl added.

Capacity for 1,200 Spectators and a Hub for Czech Cycling

The underground level will house a training area and parking facilities. The hall’s spectator capacity is estimated at approximately 1,200. David Průša, President of the Czech Cycling Federation, expressed strong support for the project, highlighting Brno’s rich cycling history, which spans over a century and includes numerous prominent athletes. “The Czech Cycling Federation welcomes and supports the construction of this multi-functional hall,” Průša stated.

Průša also championed the idea of expanding the project to encompass the planned National Sports Center Brno, potentially opening the facility to a wider range of sports. “Cyclists would therefore also be able to use other sports facilities in their training process, whether for regeneration, swimming, or the gym and other amenities,” he explained.

The future of Tělovýchovná jednota Favorit Brno, a local cycling club currently based at the Brno Exhibition Centre velodrome, remains uncertain. Even as city officials have yet to finalize arrangements with the club regarding the use of the new hall, Aberl assured that the facility will be fully utilized even if Favorit does not relocate. “It’s not just Favorit, but also Dukla Brno. The velodrome would also be used by track cyclists from all over the Czech Republic,” Aberl noted.

A Long-Awaited Home for Czech Athletics

Beyond cycling, the new facility will provide much-needed infrastructure for athletics in Brno. Petr Kotyza, Chairman of the South Moravian Regional Athletics Association, described an athletics hall as “a dream for all athletes in Brno and the surrounding region.” He explained that the hall would resolve the current lack of indoor training options, particularly during the winter months, benefiting both elite athletes and youth development programs.

Currently, athletes from the region must travel to Prague or Ostrava for indoor training. “And that doesn’t even mention the possibility of hosting indoor competitions directly in Brno,” Kotyza said. “I can say that this project, with its scope, will impact our region and neighboring countries, supporting the development of athletics and tourism in our area.”

Construction of the multi-purpose sports hall, planned for the Ponava district of Brno, is currently slated for completion between 2029 and 2030. The design, as visualized by Mangoshake and modeled by any:scale, features a striking slatted parabolic façade and a curved roof that echoes the shape of a cycling track. The building’s exterior will incorporate cladding made from recycled food industry waste – rice husks combined with mineral additives – giving it a neutral, natural appearance. OVA architects detailed the project’s ambition to connect the park with the urban structure, creating a dynamic landmark within the city.

The project team includes Jiří Opočenský, Štěpán Valouch, Ondřej Králík, Norbert Lichý, and Františka Chaloupková as authors, with collaborators including Denis Cheryn, Ondřej Suk, Vojtěch Kordovský, Karolína Myšková, Vendula Stehlíková, Alena Richterová, Ester Maria Dvořáková, and Petra Rychtarčíková. Marcel Vojanec is responsible for the structural solution, while Štěpánka Endrle | L&SCAPE is handling the landscape architecture.

This new facility represents a significant investment in the future of sport in Brno, promising to provide world-class training and competition opportunities for athletes in both cycling and athletics. The project’s innovative design and commitment to sustainability further solidify its position as a landmark development for the city.

The next key milestone for the project is the completion of the project documentation next year, paving the way for construction to begin. Stay tuned to Archysport for further updates on this exciting development.