BDP Pattern reveals design for new El Campin Stadium in Bogota

BDP Pattern, the sports and entertainment division of global multidisciplinary design practice, BDP has unveiled the concept design for the redevelopment of Estadio Nemesio Camacho, known as El Campín Stadium in Bogota, Colombia, creating a new landmark and entertainment district in the capital city.

Developed in collaboration with Sencia Colombia and engineering partner WSP, the ambitious project will transform the site of the historic existing El Campín Stadium into a world-class, mixed-use destination for sport, music, culture, and leisure – a new civic heart for Bogotá and a cultural hub for Colombia.

At the core of the development is a new 50,000-capacity stadium, a bold and modern replacement for El Campín, the historic home of Millonarios F.C. and Club Independiente Santa Fe. Designed to meet the highest international standards, the new stadium will feature a retractable roof, enabling year-round programming of sports, concerts, and large-scale performances.

Sustainability is crucial to the design, with proposals to incorporate energy-efficient systems, local materials and green spaces that reflect Bogotá’s unique landscape. The venue sets a new benchmark for Colombian sport and entertainment, creating a modern, future-facing home for two of the country’s most celebrated football clubs.

BDP Pattern’s involvement in the project comes as it completes the delivery of the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, the new Premier League home of Everton F.C. Much like in Liverpool, the new El Campín stadium is the centrepiece of a wider mixed-use, civic masterplan, conceived as a vibrant urban public realm for Bogotá. The new district includes a wide range of cultural facilities, commercial functions and community sports. Together, these elements create a 365-day-a-year destination designed to welcome fans, families, visitors, and residents alike.
“This project is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a world-class stadium while harnessing the passion and support of two of Colombia’s biggest football clubs. This project proves that sport is a catalyst for urban regeneration. By placing football and live entertainment at the centre of an exciting new district, we’re creating a place that will transform not just Bogotá’s urban and cultural landscape but help define a bold new identity for Colombia on the global sports stage,” said Lindsay Johnston, Director and Co-Founder of BDP Pattern.

The masterplan has been carefully designed to allow the stadium to operate independently and simultaneously with the wider district. Public spaces, pedestrian routes and operational planning have been integrated to ensure smooth event-day logistics while maintaining the vibrancy of the surrounding neighbourhood.

The project is currently at the concept design stage. BDP Pattern has been appointed as Lead Design Consultant. The new stadium will be built alongside the existing El Campín, allowing all football matches and concerts to continue without interruption throughout the development phase.