Proposed De Kuip Stadium renovation in Rotterdam would add roof, ring, and pavilions
A proposed renovation plan for De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam aims to modernize the historic 1937 venue while preserving its original character, AD reports. The plan, developed by architect Nanne de Ru and a team of specialists, includes a lowered playing field, an additional seating ring, a new roof, eight surrounding pavilions, and underground facilities.
The estimated cost is 350 million euros, with 250 million euros expected from seat licensing over ten years. De Ru said the project could be completed in four years while matches continue, with a brief break in home games for field-lowering work.
Lowering the field would remove the moat and create space for a new ring beneath the first tier, raising capacity to 56,000. The plan also proposes 4,000 business seats and sixty compact business units on the Olympia side, while general seating would remain the same or slightly increase.
Eight pavilions around the stadium would house restaurants and shops, connected to the upper ring via enclosed walkways to improve amenities for spectators. A new roof with fewer supporting pillars would cover all seating areas, restoring the stadium’s original appearance. Underground facilities on the Olympia side would include two levels for locker rooms, media spaces, and 120 parking spots for team buses.
Feyenoord’s leadership has not committed to moving forward with the plan, although Stadion Feijenoord shareholders have expressed enthusiasm. The municipality has not formally engaged but has discussed surrounding urban development projects, including a new NS station and bridge to Kralingen.
