We start with the „first dig“

Discussion featuring Tomáš Šiřina and Roman Popek

Photo: Jiří Zerzoň

Baník nostalgia concludes accompanying programme of thematic exhibition

12. 2. 2026

In the packed Council Hall of the Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz District Office, we bid farewell today to the events of the accompanying programme for the exhibition Nové Bazaly!!! The Story of an Architectural Competition. A lecture by experienced journalists Tomáš Šiřina and Roman Popel guided visitors through the rich history of FC Baník Ostrava, from its foundation in 1922 to the present day. Both main protagonists of the evening demonstrated not only their Baník hearts but also the scholarly erudition with which they have long devoted themselves to the iconic Ostrava club. Indeed, they are co-authors of the lavish publication My jsme Baník (We Are Baník), published in 2022 as a gift for the centenary of the founding of the then SK Slezská Ostrava, predecessor of today's Baník. The lecture, followed by a discussion, thus confirmed that Baník is an Ostrava phenomenon, captivating the attention (not only) of Ostravans across generations. Baník also unites people of opposing views and world outlooks, which is undoubtedly a good thing. If for any reason you missed the lecture live, no matter. We shall bring you a recording in the near future. The exhibition itself continues until Sunday, 15 February 2026. For just three more days, we can freely view all nine competing designs for the significant commission to develop the New Bazaly stadium design in the Council Hall of the central district office. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

SK Slezská Ostrava (predecessor of today's Baník) in the 1920s.

Photo: AMO

Accompanying programme of the exhibition of architectural designs is drawing to a close

11. 2. 2026

The exhibition entitled New Bazaly!!! The Story of an Architectural Competition remains open to all interested parties until Sunday, 15 February 2026. It can be visited daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The display in the Hall of the Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz Municipal District Office is free of charge and features not only all the entries from the architectural competition but also the master’s trophy of FC Baník Ostrava from the legendary 2003/04 season. Tomorrow, however, the accompanying programme of the exhibition will conclude. The final event of the accompanying programme is a discussion lecture on the history of FC Baník Ostrava. The presentation will be delivered by acknowledged experts for whom Baník is a matter close to the heart: experienced journalists with a passion for research, and co-authors of the book We Are Baník – Tomáš Šiřina and Roman Popek. It will take place at the exhibition venue tomorrow, Thursday, 12 February 2026, starting at 5 p.m. Admission is again free. Given the limited number of seats, reservations are required. Interest in the event is high, and all reserved places are currently taken. It is possible, though, that some reservations may be cancelled by their holders, so we recommend monitoring the booking system. No one will miss out on the fascinating lecture! We are preparing a recording of it for you, which you can watch from the comfort of your home or on your mobile phones.

Public debate featuring both representatives of studio L35 Arquitectos

Photo: Adolf Horsinka

Take a look at the debate with representatives from the winning studio

9. 2. 2025

The accompanying programme of the New Bazaly exhibition!!! The Story of the Architectural Competition also brought a discussion at the end of January with the authors of the winning design from the Spanish studio L35 Arquitectos. The presentation by the studio's Executive Director and Senior Partner, Tristán López-Chicheri, together with the Chief Architect of the New Bazaly project, Guillermo Guso, sparked considerable interest. We have decided to meet the interest of enthusiasts and are providing a recording of the debate in English with Czech subtitles. If readers are curious about how L35 Arquitectos celebrated their victory in the architectural competition, they can discover it in a pleasantly relaxed video featuring representatives from the studio's leadership. The exhibition, where all nine architectural designs can be viewed, continues until 15 February 2026. Admission is free. You are cordially invited.

Discussion featuring René Bolf and Jan Laštůvka

Photo: Adolf Horsinka

Nostalgia and Anticipation for the New in the Hall

6. 2. 2026

The accompanying programme for the New Bazaly!!! The Story of an Architectural Competition exhibition continued yesterday with a discussion featuring René Bolf, captain of Baník's championship team in the 2003/4 season, and goalkeeper Jan Laštůvka from the same squad. The former key players of Baník Ostrava, drawing on their experiences with the Czech national team, reminisced about the 'old Bazaly' while debating the New Bazaly. The meeting with these stars, which filled almost all reserved seats, took place in the Hall of the Municipal District Office of Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz, where an exhibition of all architectural designs for the New Bazaly is on display until 15 February 2026. Also on view is the champions' trophy from the Czech top league in the 2003/2004 season—the very one once raised aloft by yesterday's protagonists, René Bolf and Jan Laštůvka. Admission to the exhibition is free, and it is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The exhibition's accompanying programme concludes on Thursday, 12 February 2026. Its finale will be a discussion lecture by a duo of well-known Ostrava journalists for whom football club Baník is a lifelong passion and scholarly pursuit: Tomáš Šiřina and Roman Popel. The co-authors of the iconic publication We Are Baník will begin their lecture at the usual time and place—the Hall of the Municipal District Office of Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz—from 5 p.m. Reservations are required owing to limited seating.

Several historical milestones of Baník, as captured by contemporary press

Photo: MMO

Exhibition of Architectural Designs Enriched by a Glimpse into Baník's History

5. 2. 2026

Until 15 February 2026, the general public can view all architectural designs for the new Bazaly Stadium free of charge. The hall at the Municipal District Office of Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. At the same time, an engaging accompanying programme continues, which is also free. Next week, on 12 February 2026, the hall will host a lecture followed by a discussion on the history of Baník. From 5 p.m., all interested parties are invited to meet well-known journalists and long-standing experts on the history of football club Baník, co-authors of the book We Are Baník, Tomáš Šiřina and Roman Popel. The lecture will offer a coherent overview of more than a century of the club's existence. It will recall key matches, prominent player personalities, the atmosphere of various eras, and stories that unfolded off the pitch. Particular attention will be devoted to the Bazaly Stadium as a symbolic site, with which most fans associate their 'first match' and strong personal emotions. Entry to the event is free, but reservation is required due to limited seating.

Graphic invitation to the events public exhibition New Bazaly!!! The Story of an Architectural Competition

Photo: MMO

(New) Bazaly Through the Eyes of Football Legends – A Conversation with Jan Laštůvka and René Bolf

30. 1. 2026

The exhibition of architectural designs for the New Bazaly continues until 15 February 2026. The accompanying programme shows no signs of ending either. Another intriguing event in the accompanying programme of the New Bazaly!!! exhibition – the story of the architectural competition – is ‘A Day with the Legends’. In the Council Hall of the Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz District Office, this light-hearted talkshow featuring prominent figures from FC Baník’s football history, Jan Laštůvka and René Bolf, will commence on 5 February 2026 at 5 p.m. Hosted by Ondřej Tureček, the evening will offer not only the perspectives of these former stellar players on the New Bazaly project. You can look forward to recollections of unforgettable matches, amusing anecdotes from the dressing room, genuine sporting passion, and above all, pure ‘blue-and-white’ Baník hearts. Admission is free. The event is open to the general public – Baník fans, contemporaries, and all those interested in Ostrava’s sporting history. Places in the hall are limited, so we remind you of the need to book them via the reservation system.

Public debate featuring both representatives of studio L35 Arquitectos

Photo: Adolf Horsinka

Creators of the Winning Design for Ostrava's New Bazaly Stadium

30. 1. 2024

Representatives of the architectural firm L35 Arquitectos, whose drawing boards produced the winning design for the Nové Bazaly stadium, visited Ostrava. The firm's executive director and senior partner, Tristán López-Chicheri, and the lead architect for the New Bazaly project, Guillermo Guso, were received at the New Town Hall, toured Dolní Vítkovice, and served as the principal speakers at an evening debate within a thematic exhibition. The Spanish guests were welcomed at the New Town Hall by Deputy Mayor Břetislav Riger. Following their meeting, the visitors took in the city views from the tower of the town hall—the tallest such tower of any Czech town hall. After a shared lunch, they proceeded to tour the industrial complex of the Dolní Vítkovice area, which greatly impressed the L35 Arquitectos delegation. The highlight of the visit was a public debate featuring both studio representatives, focusing primarily on their design for the Nové Bazaly stadium. Ostrava's mayor, Jan Dohnal, also took part. The discussion formed part of the accompanying programme for the exhibition Nové Bazaly!!! The Story of an Architectural Competition. Although the debate was conducted in English without Czech translation, it generated considerable interest. Nearly every seat was taken in the hall of the Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz Municipal District Office, where the talk—moderated by Tomáš Čech—was held. The exhibition's accompanying programme does not end with this event. On 5 February, we invite the public to a "Day with the Legends", featuring active participation from former Baník Ostrava football stalwarts Jan Laštůvka and René Bolf. The venue and time remain traditional: the hall of the Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz Municipal District Office, starting at 5 p.m. Admission is free once again. Given the limited number of seats, reservations via the booking system are required.

Graphic invitation to the events public exhibition New Bazaly!!! The Story of an Architectural Competition

Photo: MMO

How the Winning Design for the New Bazaly Came About: Hear Directly from Its Authors

23. 1. 2026

Join us this Thursday, 29 January 2026, for the next event in the accompanying programme of the New Bazaly exhibition!!! The Story of the Architectural Competition. From 5 p.m., an English-language discussion will take place with the architects from the winning studio L35 Arquitectos. In attendance will be the executive director and senior partner of the studio, Tristán López-Chicheri, alongside Guillermo Gus, the lead architect for the New Bazaly. Entry is free, as with all events in the accompanying programme. Please note that the discussion will be held in English. Places are limited, so interested parties are directed to the reservation system.

Fiery exposition by Lukáš Semerák, chairman of the New Bazaly project working group

Photo: Jiří Zerzoň

Mayoral guided tour brings architectural competition for New Bazaly closer to the public

23. 1. 2026

The accompanying programme to the exhibition New Bazaly!!! The story of the architectural competition kicked off with Thursday's guided tour of the nine architectural designs submitted for the competition's second stage. The expert commentary for members of the public was provided by Ostrava's mayor Jan Dohnal, Lukáš Semerák (chairman of the working group for the New Bazaly project), and Jiří Burysz (head of the urban planning department in the municipal office for urban planning and building regulations). The 'guides' brought the competition's concept, process, and outcome closer to the tour participants, outlining its specific circumstances and describing the decisive factors in evaluating the individual designs. The tour took place in a pleasant and stimulating atmosphere, with arriving guests showing their interest in this key project through their questions. Another part of the accompanying programme is a discussion with representatives from the winning studio L35 Arquitectos, from which the design for the new stadium emerged. We invite you to this on 29 January 2026. The debate will again take place in the Council Hall of the Moravská Ostrava a Přívoz Municipal District Office, with the same start time of 5 p.m. Entry is, of course, free. Given the limited number of seats, it is necessary to use the reservation system. Please note that the discussion with the Spanish architects will be held in English, without simultaneous Czech interpretation.

Graphic invitation to the exibithion New Bazaly!!! The Story of the Architectural Competition

Photo: MMO

Guided Tour to Shed Light on Architectural Competition Background

16. 1. 2026

As part of the accompanying programme to the exhibition New Bazaly!!! The Story of the Architectural Competition, there is also a free guided tour of the displayed designs. This will take place on 22 January 2026, at 5 p.m. The role of guides will be undertaken by Ostrava's mayor Jan Dohnal, the chairman of the New Bazaly project working group Lukáš Semerák, and one of the city's architects. Visitors will learn why the city opted for an international architectural competition, how the evaluation process for the individual designs proceeded, and what ambitions the winning stadium design holds—which is set to become Ostrava's new architectural landmark. The event will also offer a glimpse behind the scenes of the jury's decision-making and the entire competition process. The programme will include space for public questions and a subsequent discussion. Places are limited; you may reserve yours HERE. We shall keep you informed on a regular basis about further events in the accompanying programme.

Exhibition showcasing the competition architectural designs for the New Bazaly football stadium.

Photo: Adolf Horsinka

Exhibition of New Bazaly Architectural Designs Opens to the Public Today!

14. 1. 2026

It is here! The courtyard gate of Ostrava City District Office's town hall and ferry terminal swings wide open to welcome the first visitors to the exhibition New Bazaly!!! The Story of the Architectural Competition. Members of the general public can view the designs submitted by all nine participants in the second stage of the architectural competition for the new football stadium at every day of the week until 15 February 2025. Admission to the exhibition, open from 10 am to 6 pm, is free. Visitors to the courtyard will not only gain a detailed insight into the fascinating designs from renowned architectural studios around the world, but will also be reminded of a great moment in Ostrava football history. Alongside the models, the exhibition features the trophy awarded to the champion of the Czech Republic's top football league in the 2003/2004 season, which Baník Ostrava won after an epic journey through the campaign. A supporting programme is also planned during the exhibition. It includes guided tours with representatives of the city leadership, discussions with the creators of the winning design from the Spanish studio L35 Arquitectos, personalities from Baník Ostrava, and experts in architecture, urban planning, and history. Details of the supporting programme will be published in due course on the statutory city of Ostrava's information channels.

The Winning Design for the New Bazaly Stadium

Photo: L35 Arquitectos

The opening reception will launch the public exhibition of architectural designs

12. 1. 2025

A ceremonial opening reception took a place in the atrium of the Town Hall of the Municipal District of Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz, marking the opening of the exhibition „New Bazaly!!! The Story of an Architectural Competition”. With the participation of representatives of the city leadership, the winning architectural studio, FC Baník Ostrava, the affected municipal districts and other guests, the opening reception will also serve as a symbolic invitation to the exhibition presenting all nine proposals for the New Bazaly stadium submitted to this closely followed architectural competition. This exhibition for the general public will run from 14 January to 15 February 2026. It will be open every day of the week, including weekends, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free of charge. An attractive accompanying programme is also associated with the exhibition. Guided tours, panel discussions and lectures have been prepared. During these events, visitors will have the opportunity to meet the authors of the winning design from L35 Arquitectos, prominent figures from FC Baník Ostrava, members of the leadership of the Statutory City of Ostrava, as well as experts in architecture and urban planning. Details of the accompanying programme will be communicated on an ongoing basis through the city’s information channels. Visitors to the exhibition can also look forward to a special bonus – in addition to the displayed designs accompanied by information panels, they will be able to view a rare club trophy. This is the championship trophy of the top Czech football league, which FC Baník Ostrava won in the iconic 2003/2004 season.

Graphic invitation to the exhibition New Bazaly!!! - The Story of the Architectural Competition

Photo: MMO

Come and view all the designs for the New Bazaly

19. 12. 2025

In mid-January, those interested in football, architecture, and events in our city will be treated to a very exciting occasion. From 14 January to 15 February 2026, an exhibition of all nine large models—created by entrants in the architectural competition for the design of the New Bazaly—will be on display in the Hall of the Moravská Ostrava a Přívoz District Office (náměstí Dr. E. Beneše). The exhibition will be open at the specified location from 10 am to 6 pm during those dates. Admission is free. We look forward to seeing you!!!

Visualisation of the future New Bazaly Stadium.

Photo: Author: L35 Arquitectos

Selected! Decided! Revealed! We Know the Winning Design for the New Bazaly Stadium

4. 11. 2025

The architectural competition for the design of the New Bazaly Stadium—a state-of-the-art football ground announced by the Statutory City of Ostrava in December 2024—has come to an end. As readers of our website will know, more than thirty architectural studios from around the world entered the contest at the outset. Their number was gradually reduced to ten, then nine, then four—and now, the winner has finally been chosen. The new football temple will be built according to the design of L35 Arquitectos, an urban planning, architecture, and design studio. This Spanish practice, based in Barcelona, operates internationally with offices in Madrid, Paris, Milan, Miami, Mexico City, Bogotá, Santiago, Istanbul, and Abu Dhabi. Around the world, the studio has realised a number of highly successful projects—ranging from railway stations and shopping centres to urban regeneration schemes and major stadiums. Notable examples include the Simón Bolívar Stadium in La Paz, Bolivia, the Río 55 Madrid Business Park in Spain’s capital, and the distinctive VYE Social Club in Cairo, Egypt. Ideally, construction of the new stadium could begin in 2029, with completion expected by the end of 2031. Further details are available on the official website of the Statutory City of Ostrava.

The jury members posed for a farewell photograph marking the conclusion of their work

Photo: Jiří Zeroň

Competition Jury Reaches Consensus on Final Ranking of Designs for the New Bazaly Stadium

27. 10. 2025

The international jury of the architectural competition for the New Bazaly Stadium, chaired by renowned Irish architect Valerie Mulvin, has convened for the final time. During its last meeting, the jury deliberated over the four finalist proposals for the design of the football stadium and determined their ranking to the best of its judgement. Due to the strict transparency rules governing the competition, the anonymity of the designs and participants must be maintained for the time being. However, the City Council is expected to make its final decision in the early days of November, at which point both the winning design and the other entries will be made public. The architectural competition attracted considerable international interest, with nearly thirty studios from across the globe submitting entries. The Statutory City of Ostrava ultimately invited ten of them to take part. From the nine submissions received, the shortlist was narrowed down to four finalists, from which the winner has now emerged.

The current state of the New Bazaly Stadium

Photo: Adolf Horsinka

Deadline for the Four Finalists to Refine Their Designs for the New Bazaly Stadium Has Passed

29. 9. 2025

Today, 29 September 2025, at precisely 1:00 p.m., the deadline expired for the four remaining participants in the architectural competition to refine their proposals for the New Bazaly football stadium. This time frame had been set by the Statutory City of Ostrava at the end of June, and the finalists were tasked with incorporating feedback provided by the evaluation panel into their original designs. The revised proposals will now be assessed by an international jury chaired by renowned Irish architect Valerie Mulvin. The jury will issue a recommendation upon which the City Council will base its decision regarding the final winner. The winning design is expected to be announced in November, in approximately five weeks’ time. Due to the necessity of ensuring complete transparency, the architectural competition is being conducted under strict anonymity. As such, no information regarding the individual proposals or their authors can be disclosed at this stage. However, once a winner has been selected, the Statutory City of Ostrava will publish all nine designs submitted during the course of the competition. The architectural “Battle for Bazaly” has attracted considerable interest. Nearly thirty studios from around the world applied to take part. The city subsequently invited ten of them to submit entries. In response, it received nine proposals, from which four finalists were selected.

This is how supporters cheered at the old Bazaly, and it will be no different at the New Bazaly

Photo: The Ostrava City Archive

Holiday Series: Baník Reflections

1. 7. 2025

With the arrival of the summer holidays, we are pleased to present a summer series of short anecdotes in the „History" section, relating to the past of Bazaly, the football club Baník, and the people associated with it. Each holiday week will feature a brief note – a piece of historical information, a curiosity, a little gem, a „funny story from the filming" or similar. We hope that these snippets of Baník memories will make your summer more enjoyable.

The current state of the Bazaly Stadium

Photo: Lukáš Kaboň

The final four contestants in the battle for the New Bazaly

24. 6. 2024

he Ostrava City Council decided today to invite four of the nine architectural studios that submitted their designs for the New Bazaly project to proceed further. This decision was made based on the recommendations of the competition jury for the New Bazaly project. The selected studios are expected to present their refined and fully developed proposals during the course of this autumn. In order to maintain the transparency of the competition process, no specific information can be made public at this stage. The public will be informed of the designs submitted by all nine studios as soon as the conditions allow.

Jury Meeting on the New Bazaly Project

Photo: MMO

The Jury Selected from the Submitted Proposals for the New Bazaly Stadium

16. 6. 2025

On 12 and 13 June 2025, the international jury reconvened, led by the renowned Irish architect Valerie Mulvin, to take another significant step towards the final design of the much-anticipated New Bazaly football stadium. The jury reviewed the results of the first phase of the competition, during which nine proposals were submitted by selected architectural studios (we remind readers that the competition originally involved over thirty practices). The deadline for submission was 29 May, as previously announced on our website. In accordance with the competition rules, the jury selected four of the nine submitted designs to advance to the second phase — the so-called "battle for the form of the New Bazaly." Due to the anonymous nature of the competition, and in order to ensure fair, clear and transparent conditions, we are unfortunately unable to disclose the appearance of the proposals or any details about them at this stage. All nine submitted designs will be presented to the public once the competition has concluded.

Bazaly packed with fans in the glory days

Photo: Květoslav Kubala

The story of the New Bazaly continues

29. 5. 2025

In the first phase of the architectural competition for the design of the new stadium at Bazaly, nine participants submitted their proposals. The designs will subsequently be evaluated by a jury, whose conclusions will then be reviewed by the city council. „I am extremely pleased, and it is a great honor for me and for the whole of Ostrava that truly top architectural studios from both the Czech Republic and abroad have joined the competition. We already know that Ostrava has attracted attention, and the project has rightfully sparked well-deserved interest,” said Ostrava’s mayor Jan Dohnal. As the competition is anonymous, the proposals can only be published after it has concluded.

Valerie Mulvin in her studio, Dublin

Photo: Myles Shelley

Interview with the Chairwoman of the International Jury of the Architectural Competition for Nové Bazaly

8. 4.

In the news section, we provide readers with a link to an interview with renowned Irish architect Valerie Mulvin, who also chairs the international jury for the New Basal project. The interview was conducted for POSITIV Business & Style magazine, which kindly allowed us to share it on the city of Ostrava's website. Thank you very much, and we spread this further for the widest readership. What does the Irish architect with ties to the Czech Republic think (not only) about Ostrava and architecture? How does she perceive the strong connection of Ostrava's residents with local football? Just dive in, and you'll know! Perhaps these lines will inspire you, or make you ponder the role of architecture in our everyday lives. We'll leave that to you.

Signatories of the memorandum before the match between Baník and Pardubice

Photo: Lukáš Kaboň

Memorandum for the construction of New Bazaly is here!

29. 3.

Today, shortly before the start of the Chance League football match between Baník Ostrava and Pardubice, a Memorandum for the construction of the Bazaly football stadium was signed at the Municipal Stadium in Ostrava-Vítkovice. This event marks another step towards a new football stadium at Bazaly. The memorandum was signed by Ostrava's mayor Jan Dohnal, the chairman of the FC Baník Ostrava board Václav Brabec, as well as representatives from the Czech Football Association, the FC Baník Ostrava Academy, and Vítkovice Aréna. The memorandum outlines the cooperation of the parties involved in the implementation of the New Bazaly project.

Snapshot from the construction of Bazaly

Photo: From the estate of Zdeněk Valovič

Unique images from the construction of the Bazaly Stadium!

28. 3.

Documentary filmmaker Marek Hýža sent our editorial team absolutely unique photographs from the estate of his grandfather Zdeněk Valovič. The images captured moments from the construction of the Bazaly stadium in the late 1950s. You can view them in the photo gallery of the History section on this website. We have also included accompanying text in the History section itself. Do you have similar photographs stored at home? We would be very grateful if you could send them to us for publication at bazaly@ostrava.cz.

A view of today's Bazaly Stadium

Photo: Adolf Horsinka

The journey towards the New Bazaly is closer to its destination

27. 3.

Selected architectural teams are creating competition designs. Before the match between Baník Ostrava and FK Pardubice on Saturday, March 29, 2025, after 3:40 PM at the Ostrava city stadium, we will reach another historical milestone of the project. A memorandum for the construction of Nové Bazaly will be signed in the presence of the public. Signatories will include Ostrava Mayor Jan Dohnal, FC Baník Ostrava Chairman Václav Brabec, and representatives from the Czech Football Association, the FC Baník Ostrava Academy, and Vítkovice Aréna.

The architects are inspecting Bazaly and its surroundings.

Photo: City of Ostrava

The architects visited the current Bazaly

19. 3. 2025

At Bazaly, the iconic site where the new football stadium, Nové Bazaly, will be located, a specialized tour was organized for representatives from architectural firms competing for the winning design. The opportunity to visit the site generated considerable interest, with the majority of the ten invited offices being represented during the tour. We believe that the architects have drawn strong inspiration from the local genius loci, which will be reflected in their proposed designs. We would like to remind everyone that the deadline for the first phase of submissions is set for May 29, 2025.

Bazaly Stadium

Photo: Lukáš Kaboň

Please take a moment to peruse the samples of work from the contacted studios.

18. 3. 2025

In the „Architecture" section, we have completed an overview of selected projects from the studios of all architectural firms tasked with delivering the first phase of the New Bazaly design by May 29, 2025. This overview encompasses a cross-section of existing and upcoming stadiums from around the globe. As you can readily ascertain, these are exceedingly attractive and innovative projects. The current developments surrounding the New Bazaly project have been commented on by Ostrava's mayor, Jan Dohnal, for Stadiony.Blog. You can read the interview HERE

Bazaly nowadays...

Photo: Lukáš Kaboň

Who will create the proposal for the New Bazaly?

20. 2. 2025

The architectural competition for the New Bazaly project has garnered attention across continents. Out of 34 registered participants, the city council has engaged precisely 10. These firms will now commence work on their proposals, with the first phase of their designs due by 29 May 2025. The selected firms are as follows: Fenwick Iribarren Architects, gmp International GmbH, IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture, S.A.U., Populous Holdings (represented by Populous Limited), querkraft architekten zt gmbh, RAUM +/RAUMKUNST ZT GmbH, Zaha Hadid Limited, JKMM Arkkitehdit Oy, SADAR+VUGA d.o.o., L35 Arquitectos S.L.P., Arup International Projects Limited, RSHP Architects Limited, Studio Perspektiv s.r.o., and OFIS architekti d.o.o.

The Bazaly footbridge offers a nice view of the new stadium as well

Photo: Jiří Zerzoň

Project development

19. 2. 2025

This year, on January 30, a professional jury convened to evaluate the submitted applications. On February 18, the Ostrava City Council has selected the participants for the architectural competition. From among them, the winner will emerge—the one who will bring the New Bazaly to life. The selected participants, consisting of renowned architectural studios from both the Czech Republic and abroad, will soon begin working on their designs. The deadline for submitting proposals for the first phase is May 29, 2025, by 1:00 PM.

Impressive choreography by the Baník fans during the football match

Photo: FCB

The return journey begins

18. 2. 2025

Ladies and gentlemen, sports enthusiasts—especially football fans—architecture lovers, and all those interested in the development of our/your city. We are excited to launch this new website dedicated to documenting the progress of the New Bazaly project, all the way to the grand opening of the stadium to the public. Here, you will find up-to-date news on every step of this highly anticipated endeavor from the perspective of the Statutory City of Ostrava.