What will Zagreb gain?
The biggest change in the Maksimir Stadium will be the athletic track, that is, its removal and construction in Svetice. The south and east stands that were constructed in the 1960s will be torn down. According to latest UEFA standards, the stands do not meet the organisation and construction standards. A novelty will also be the ITM system of covering the field with artificial grass. The system, implemented by the biggest world clubs, envisages so-called cassettes, 1.2 by 1.2 metres, in which artificial grass would be grown. In a desperate attempt to get families to come to football matches, the architects envisaged a childrens playroom. Some 60 cafes and restaurants, various kiosks and a fitness centre will also find their place at the stadium. A new underground garage will receive 867 vehicles. The stadium will also have a mobile roof and will seat 51,000 spectators. On Kajzerica, a stadium will be built for 15,000 to 20,000 spectators, buildings for athletes and the management and
