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Geneva Sports Facilities Advance With Multiple Major Projects Underway

New centres and arenas target expanded capacity and modern amenities across several Geneva locations.

By Geneva Sport Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Plans-les-Ouates commune has selected a Parisian architectural firm to design a new sports centre valued at CHF 250 million. The facility will include a skating rink, swimming pool, and courts for tennis, squash and badminton, with completion expected by 2030.

City-wide infrastructure upgrades address growth

La Ville de Genève has launched renovation and expansion programs for aging sports infrastructure to address demographic growth and new sports practices. Work is underway at the Les Acacias site as part of these efforts. Separate plans include a new CHF 157 million arena at Le Trèfle-Blanc in the south of the city that will feature two ice rinks, one with 8,500 spectator capacity, plus a Park+Ride with 1,200 spots and a target opening in 2028.

The City of Geneva is borrowing CHF 115 million to build a new sports hall near the Eaux-Vives Léman Express station. This centre will include a climbing wall, a 25-meter indoor pool and multipurpose areas. These projects sit alongside completed private investment, including the Geneva Country Club, which David Lloyd acquired in 2020 and which finished a 13-month makeover that added a 25-meter indoor pool, paddle courts, a spa and co-working space while reducing the number of tennis courts by three.

Projects respond to changing needs

The scale of spending and the mix of public borrowing and private redevelopment indicate sustained attention to sports infrastructure across Geneva. Specific figures such as the CHF 250 million, CHF 157 million and CHF 115 million outlays, along with the 8,500 capacity and 1,200 parking spaces, come directly from project announcements. Completion dates of 2030 for the Plans-les-Ouates centre and 2028 for the Le Trèfle-Blanc arena provide concrete timelines for delivery.

Further phases will depend on continued municipal approvals, contractor progress and any adjustments needed to accommodate evolving sports preferences. Residents and clubs can monitor updates through official city channels as construction milestones are reached.

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