The City of Zagreb and the Zagreb Society of Architects (DAZ) are conducting an international architecture competition for Maksimir Stadium and Svetice Sports and Recreation Centre.
The competition was launched on March 20th 2026, following a landmark agreement between the City of Zagreb and the Croatian Government. This €224 million joint investment aims to replace ageing infrastructure with a world-class, integrated sports precinct. The organisers invite visionary designs for a 35,000-seat stadium and a 'City of Sport' that honours the site’s historic character while meeting 21st-century athletic needs.
Competition entries will be judged by an international panel of architects, including François Chas (NP2F, France), Kersten Geers (OFFICEKGDVS, Belgium), Vasa Perović (BEVK PEROVIĆ ARHITEKTI, Slovenia, Vice President of the Jury), Nenad Fabijanić (STUDIO FABIJANIĆ, Croatia), Toma Plejić (STUDIO UP, Croatia, President of the Jury), and Mia Roth-Čerina (ROTH&ČERINA ARHITEKTI, Croatia), as well as state and city officials.
The deadline for submission of questions is Tuesday, April 21st 2026. The competition entry submission via EOJN is no later than Wednesday, June 24th 2026, by 11 AM, CET. The deadline for model submission is Thursday, July 9th 2026.
The competition documentation, along with all additional information, is available in English on the official website.