The Colombia National Team will have a new sports venue in Manizales, with the renovation of the Palogrande Stadium. The project will cost $6.177 million and have a 10-month execution timeline, according to a statement from the Manizales City Council.
What happened?
The modernization of the Palogrande Stadium's roof already has a contract awarded in Manizales. The intervention in the stadium's roof will include the acquisition and installation of a new cover, the repair of the structure that will support it, the removal of the current asbestos-cement cover with final disposal in accordance with environmental regulations and the change of the channels to optimize the management of rainwater.
Why it matters for Colombia?
The renovation of the Palogrande will allow the Colombia National Team to have a modern and safe sports venue for its matches. The project will also include the installation of a new state-of-the-art LED screen.
What comes next?
The execution of the contract will be coordinated with the Once Caldas team's schedule to facilitate the works and the use of the stadium during the competition. The renovation of the Palogrande is an important step for the modernization of Colombian football.
The Colombia National Team has had a good start in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a 0-0 draw against Switzerland on July 7. Recently, the team has maintained a good streak, with 3 wins and 2 draws in its last 5 matches. However, player J. Córdoba is injured and will not be able to participate in the next matches.
The renovation of the Palogrande is an example of investment in sports infrastructure in Colombia. The project will also include the installation of a new cover with a 20-year guarantee. The renovation of the Palogrande is an important step for the modernization of Colombian football and will allow the Colombia National Team to have a modern and safe sports venue for its matches.
La Selección Colombia tiene una buena racha en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, con 3 victorias y 2 empates en sus últimos 5 partidos. Sin embargo, el jugador J. Córdoba se encuentra lesionado y no podrá participar en los próximos partidos. La renovación del Palogrande es un paso importante para la modernización del fútbol colombiano y permitirá a la Selección Colombia contar con un escenario deportivo moderno y seguro para sus partidos.
