The new sports facility will cost between 115 and 130 million euros and work could start this year and be completed by 2026.
Marbella is embarking on an ambitious project with a new sports facility that will cost between 115 and 130 million euros. The construction is set to begin this year, with the facility expected to be completed by 2026. This major investment reflects Marbella’s aspirations, as the town aims to become a sub-host venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, a joint event being hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
The announcement came from Marbella’s mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, and Esteban Granero, head of the Marbella FC Foundation, marking the culmination of years of discussion. “It has been one of our hopes, and there was a strong desire to make a definitive commitment to the club and to grassroots sports,” said Muñoz. The new stadium will have a capacity of 10,000 seats, meeting FIFA’s minimum requirement for World Cup venues.
The company responsible for the project will oversee both the demolition of the old Antonio Lorenzo Cuevas stadium and the construction of the new facility in the heart of Marbella.
This development follows the approval of new town planning regulations, allowing the project to be expanded. In addition to boosting local grassroots sports, the stadium will provide a venue for other clubs in the area. Furthermore, the facility will feature 90 rooms for elite athletes, a 1,000-space parking lot, a shopping area, and a 1,500-square-meter high-performance center. The project is expected to create between 1,600 and 2,300 jobs, with an estimated GDP impact of between 36 and 50 million euros.
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