Bazaly Stadium Ostrava

URBAN HUB FOR FANS AND RESIDENTS

The new Bazaly is not being built as a solitary structure, but as a natural part of the city. The public spaces are seamlessly connected to the surrounding streets, green spaces and transport infrastructure, providing a comfortable connection to public transport and pedestrian routes. The stadium thus becomes an open and accessible place for all residents and visitors to Ostrava – not just football fans.

The urban design is based on the character of the terrain, which slopes from west to east. The relief determines the internal organisation of the stadium and the layout of the entrance areas, which creates a clear and safe separation of individual user groups – home and away fans, players, media or VIP guests. Entrances around the perimeter respond to height differences and naturally follow the surroundings. The plazas around the stadium encourage spontaneous interactions where appropriate, while maintaining a safe separation of the different visitor streams.

The tradition is maintained in the positioning of the sectors: home fans continue to occupy the north stand, away fans the south. The east stand is shaped in line with the terrain, which represents an economically and environmentally sustainable approach to construction.

The key public space is the southwest corner plaza, which functions as a daily meeting place and as a space for celebrations and fan rituals. The plaza has direct access to the stadium museum and beer garden, strengthening the link between the club, the fans and the city.

Ostrava has long been characterised by an industrial tradition rooted in coal mining and steelmaking, which have shaped not only the local identity but also the face of Europe. New Bazaly does not forget this history, as the main construction material is steel, which refers to the industrial heritage of Vítkovice Ironworks and thus preserves the connection between the new and the familiar.

The proposed solution strengthens the football tradition of Baník and at the same time redefines the stadium as a modern cultural and community hub of Ostrava – open, connected and deeply rooted in the identity of the city.

SMART TRANSPORT FOR BIG MATCHES AND EVERYDAY TRAFFIC

The stadium’s transport solution is based on the existing infrastructure and at the same time cultivates it for the needs of large sporting and cultural events. The main connection is led from Českobratrská Street, which is modified from a four-lane to a two-lane road in the section in question. The freed space allows direct access to underground parking, the creation of a one-lane roundabout and the addition of service areas for the stadium.

Reducing the number of lanes does not have a negative impact on capacity – traffic volume is fully covered by the standard two-lane urban profile according to the latest counts. The underground garages provide 451 parking spaces, supplemented by dedicated parking for people with reduced mobility and for the needs of security forces. Parking spaces for players, referees and match organisers, as well as technical facilities for the maintenance of the playing field, are located at ground level.

The safe separation of the individual traffic streams is ensured by a new roundabout at the intersection of Českobratrská and Bukovanského Streets, which allows vehicles to be guided directly to the underground parking. Separate drop-off zones along the stadium serve buses, taxis, ride-sharing and visitors with disabilities without interfering with the pedestrian movement of fans.

Visitors using public transport disembark on the west side of the stadium in direct connection with the city centre. From there, they can continue to the main entrances or to the South West City Plaza as a natural meeting area.

Safety in emergency situations is handled clearly: emergency vehicle entrances are located near the main boarding areas, direct access to the playing field is from the players’ tunnel and escape routes are located on all sides of the stadium. The underground garages are equipped with escape staircases leading directly to safe outdoor areas.

The transport infrastructure thus supports smooth operation during normal days and full capacity during major events – with an emphasis on safety, user comfort and minimal burden on the urban environment.

OPEN ARCHITECTURE FOR THE CITY

The architectural design of the stadium responds to the natural slope of the terrain, which allows the building to rise to multiple floors towards the southwest and can effectively organize all functions. The south-west plaza forms the main entrance area, as a lively meeting point on match days and during normal operations.

On the lower floors there are technical and operational facilities, a museum, a fan shop and a bar, which are accessible directly from the plaza and operate independently of the match programme. The training facilities are connected to the sports and health facilities for the A-team and youth.

Spectators enter the stands from higher levels, with a clear and safe separation of home and away fans. The public areas are complemented by a business lounge, skyboxes and a rooftop beer garden with views of Ostrava and the surrounding area.

OSTRAVA’S STEEL HEART: MATERIALS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

The main material is steel, referring to the industrial tradition of the city, and it forms the supporting structure, the façade and the roof of the stadium. The transparent ETFE roofing of the stands lets in light, allows natural ventilation and creates a subtle lighting effect at night. The enclosed parts are designed as modular, energy-efficient spaces.

The result is an architecture that combines openness, functionality and long-term sustainability – a stadium firmly rooted in Ostrava’s identity and ready for the future.