INTRODUCING

THE NEW ĎOLÍČEK

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

The entire stadium will be fully roofed, with the height matching the current main stand roof
Sections of the roof will be transparent to ensure enough sunlight reaches the pitch.
A large service entrance for machinery will be built in the corner between the South and West stands.
The playing field will be shifted 3 meters north, re-centering it with the main stand.
Plans were complicated by the inability to acquire additional land from the neighboring Sokol.
Traditional floodlight pylons will disappear, replaced by lighting rigs integrated into the roof.
The club will cover the cost of repairing a problematic sewer line this year, which will also require the removal of the current mural.
A partial reshuffling of season ticket holders will be necessary with the reorganization of main stand seating.
The current “Náměstíčko” area will be turned into an open space, suitable for fan zones and similar events.
The project is being funded by the club’s majority owners, the Jakubowicz family.
Construction is expected to take around five years, though the timeline depends on the speed of building approvals.

VISUALIZATION OF THE STADIUM

WEST STAND

The current main stand will be largely preserved but transformed beyond recognition. Here too, the entire reconstruction project is heavily limited by space, particularly by the biocorridor of the Botič stream. All existing club facilities will be rebuilt solely for sporting purposes—serving as dressing rooms and facilities for Bohemians, as well as for the visiting team, referees, and officials.

To meet additional needs, a new administrative building will rise behind the main stand, closing off the space. This building will house all office and administrative areas, the entrance for spectators heading to the main stand, and VIP areas with skyboxes on the upper floors. The lower floor will expand the existing sporting facilities, adding a new home-team dressing room and a larger press center. The administrative building will also feature a permanent reception service.

EAST STAND

Perhaps the biggest architectural challenge lies on the east side of Ďolíček, where today stands the tiny “post office” sector. The maximum possible depth for construction here is only 4.5 meters, making the new building a true world rarity. Access to the stand will be provided from both the north and south sides. Once the renovation is complete, television positions will be moved to the east, so that broadcasts will face the main stand. This also includes relocating commentator booths and the entire stadium’s AV control room. The East Stand will feature five levels in total: three tiers for spectator seating, one floor for technical facilities and media, and a ground-level corridor connecting the north and south ends of the ground. Economically, this part of the redevelopment will be the least profitable, but its architectural uniqueness makes it a standout element of the project.

NORTH STAND

The current section for the club’s most active supporters, located behind the north goal next to Sokol, will feature two access points—one from the east side and another from the west via the main stand concourse. Beneath the seating, a spacious concourse will be built with plenty of refreshment stands and full restroom facilities. On the lower level, aligned with the pitch surface, storage areas and technical facilities for stadium operations will be constructed. In addition, a dedicated space will be created to serve as a base for the active supporters.

At the end of last year, after long negotiations, Bohemians Praha 1905 reached an agreement with the Prague City Council on a new 60-year lease. This not only secures the club’s long-term presence at its traditional home in Vršovice, but also allows the “Kangaroos” to modernize their stadium to meet the demands of today.

From the outset, the renovation has focused on upgrading and expanding all areas to provide both sporting and community use, even outside of football matches. The project respects urban, operational, and architectural considerations. With the redevelopment, the stadium’s capacity will rise again to the levels it had around the turn of the millennium, before the south stand by the tramline was demolished.

The architectural study was designed by Prof. Ing. Arch. Arnošt Navrátil, CSc., who also created the current Ďolíček in the 1970s. This will close the circle on the first and last sporting project of this renowned architect. Visualizations were prepared by the design studio neoVISUAL.

SOUTH STAND

Construction will begin along Vršovická Street. Here, a new stand with full facilities for spectators will be built, ultimately mirroring the northern stand once the renovation is complete. It will be the most prominent part of the stadium, facing the public space, and will also serve as the main entrance. On the ground level, at street height, there will be all necessary amenities including restrooms, refreshments, and a new fan shop—barrier-free and accessible even on non-match days. Three separate turnstile entrances will lead into a spacious atrium, with stairways providing access up to the stand.

RENOVATION IN STAGES

As announced at the December press conference, Bohemians plan to continue playing at Ďolíček throughout the entire renovation. The redevelopment is therefore divided into several separate stages, with individual stands being built or refurbished one by one. Work is expected to begin on the southern part of the site along Vršovická Street, where fan facilities have long been lacking. A new, unique stand will then be constructed on the eastern side of the stadium by Sportovní Street. In the final stage, the stadium will be fully enclosed, with the corners of the structure also completed.

WE PRESENT THE FUTURE LOOK OF ĎOLÍČEK STADIUM. THE RENOVATION OF BOHEMIANS’ HOME GROUND WILL TAKE PLACE OVER THE COMING YEARS IN SEVERAL SEPARATE STAGES.

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