Curling in Brno has been growing steadily for many years. Today, the Curling Brno club has approximately 150 active members, and the existing venue welcomes around 10,000 visitors from the general public every year, including roughly 2,000 children. Families, groups of friends, companies, and schools of all levels—from primary schools to universities—regularly come to the curling hall. However, the current facility with three sheets has reached its limits, both in capacity and in quality.

With the increasing interest in curling, it is no longer possible to provide sufficient space for the public or adequate conditions for systematic training, especially for young players.
“Our goal is to expand the opportunities we currently offer to curlers and the public. Expanding from three to five sheets will significantly increase capacity for schools, which have taken a great liking to our sport, and will also broaden opportunities for children and young people, whom we are always happy to welcome at Curling Brno,” says Lukáš Merta, Chairman of Curling Brno.

A New Hall to Support Growth and Youth Development

The solution is the construction of a new curling hall with five sheets in Brno‑Černovice. The facility will serve both the general public and performance‑ and elite‑level athletes. Strong emphasis will be placed on youth development. Thanks to modern facilities, the hall will be capable of hosting top‑level international competitions and help bring Czech curling closer to the world elite. The specialized venue will also make it possible to extend the season by several months, which is crucial for systematic training and preparation.

“The new hall is not just about modern changing rooms or better spectator facilities. It is about closing the gap between us and the European elite. If we want to develop national‑team athletes in Brno who can truly compete internationally, we must offer conditions that meet 21st‑century standards. This project is a clear signal that we take elite sport seriously and that Brno has the ambition to become a place where future champions are born,” says Jakub Bareš, former coach of the Czech Olympic team and current coach of the Polish national team.

Higher Quality Conditions and Increased Capacity

The new hall will bring a fundamental improvement in conditions for both athletes and the public. A fully controlled indoor environment will ensure stable, high‑quality ice, which is essential for player training and for a positive visitor experience.

“The three sheets we currently operate at the Nová Zbrojovka site have been a great starting point, but in the long term they are very demanding and uneconomical to operate. In addition, our time in the space is limited. Construction of a new curling hall is therefore a necessary step to preserve curling in Brno,” says Sebastian Ženatý, manager of Curling Brno.

Five sheets will also significantly increase capacity. The hall will be able to accommodate more groups at the same time and, for example, host two corporate events in parallel. Brno would thus become the city with the largest curling hall in the Czech Republic. Curling is an Olympic sport that continues to grow in popularity among both the public and athletes, and the new hall will make it possible to harness and further develop this trend.

Financing and Timeline

The estimated cost of constructing the hall is approximately CZK 150 million. The project is based on multi‑source financing. The club’s chairman will provide an interest‑free loan of CZK 25 million. Additional funding is expected from the National Sports Agency, the City of Brno, the South Moravian Region, the Czech Curling Association, as well as from the public and the players themselves. A fundraising campaign is currently underway at www.novahala.cz.

At present, negotiations are ongoing regarding the finalization of the planning agreement and the subsequent purchase agreement. Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2027, with completion of the hall planned for August 2028.