Benito Villamarín Stadium enters first phase of major renovation
Phase one covers excavation and diaphragm wall retaining works needed to build the stadium’s below-ground levels.
Acciona and Real Betis Balompié have begun renovations at Seville’s Benito Villamarín Stadium, launching the first phase of a multi-stage redevelopment project. The project aims to increase the venue’s capacity and update the facility, Acciona said. The current phase involves excavation and installation of diaphragm retaining walls in preparation for new below-ground levels.
In the coming months, both parties, operating under a joint delivery model, will continue to refine technical aspects of the project and optimise the final design. The collaborative approach aims to integrate solutions developed by both Acciona and Real Betis Balompié. Subsequent phases will see the construction of a new stand, refurbishment of existing seating areas, including Gol Norte, Fondo and Gol Sur, and the building of an adjacent mixed-use structure.
Plans also cover the addition of several underground parking floors, a new roof and a facade for the entire stadium. Construction activity will be organised to maintain urban mobility and manage noise to reduce disruption to the Heliópolis neighbourhood surrounding the stadium. The redevelopment aims to establish Benito Villamarín Stadium as a “leading urban and sports landmark” in Seville, with plans to introduce new architectural designs, improved functionality, advanced technology and notable upgrades for supporters.
Previously, Acciona delivered the Rafael Gordillo Training Complex in Dos Hermanas, which features football pitches, shared dressing rooms, office space, a gymnasium, medical facilities and meeting rooms. The development also included supporting buildings for maintenance and control, connected road infrastructure and urbanisation of the area. This training facility was designed with an emphasis on sustainability measures, including bioclimatic features, natural ventilation, energy efficiency, water reuse systems and integration of renewable energy, aligning with Real Betis’s Forever Green environmental programme.