Horácká Multifunctional Arena in Jihlava Officially Opened: DELTA Group as a Key Construction Partner
05. November 2025
After seven years of preparation and 26 months of intensive construction, the Horácká Multifunctional Arena (HMA) has been completed and handed over for trial operation – the largest sports and cultural building in the modern history of the Vysočina Region. DELTA Group CZ played a crucial role in the project as the construction manager and coordinator of construction processes, in cooperation with partner FETTERS management.
From Demolition to a 21st Century Arena
The new arena was built on the site of the original ice stadium, which served the city of Jihlava for an incredible 68 years. Demolition began in the summer of 2023, with 37,380 tons of material removed – a weight equivalent to nearly 180 Statues of Liberty. Earthworks involved the excavation of 44,800 m³ of soil, enough to cover the entire Masaryk Square in Jihlava with a 1.5-meter layer.
The foundations consist of 263 reinforced concrete piles with a total length of 2.5 km. More than 10,000 m³ of monolithic concrete (the volume of four Olympic swimming pools) and 3,160 m³ of prefabricated structures were used in the construction. The steel roof structure weighs 1,215 tons – equivalent to the weight of two hundred African elephants.
PHOTO: Josef Prokeš, Project Manager DELTA Group CZ | Construction Manager
Technology and Multifunctional Use
The Horácká Arena is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies:
- LED cube (6 × 6 × 5 m, weighing nearly 5 tons)
- 360° LED boards with 11 million diodes
- 2.4 tons of audio equipment with a power output of 126,000 watts
- 268 km of electrical cables – the distance from Jihlava to Havířov
- 20.8 km of cooling pipes beneath the ice surface
Capacity: 5,581 seats for hockey, 7,416 for concerts, 1,200 for trade fairs and exhibitions.
The complex includes accommodation, a brewery, fitness center, gym, rooftop running track, hall of fame, fan shop, and 10 food service outlets.
DELTA Group CZ: Coordination and Project Management
“Construction was extremely demanding both technically and logistically – from precise coordination of dozens of trades in a tight urban environment to phased installations linked to the commissioning of technologies,” says Josef Prokeš, Project Manager at DELTA Group CZ.
“One interesting feature is the use of waste heat and excess cold from ice surface cooling for water heating, underfloor heating, or cooling of interior spaces via air handling systems.”
PHOTO left to right: Josef Prokeš from DELTA Group CZ (Construction Manager), Radovan Daněk (Spokesperson for the City of Jihlava) | Press Conference 24.10.2025
Significance for the City and Region
“Horácká Arena is currently one of the most modern multifunctional halls in the Czech Republic. While it is the home base of the Dukla hockey team, the hall can accommodate virtually all types of sports, and cultural and social events should also play a major role,” adds David Beke, City Councilor of Jihlava.
An integral part of the complex is the accommodation facility in the corner building, offering comfortable amenities for sports teams, tournament participants, and visitors to cultural events. This makes Horácká Arena a comprehensive multifunctional center capable of hosting multi-day sports and social events.
PHOTO: Accommodation facilities in the corner building
Horácká Arena in Numbers
- 263 reinforced concrete piles (2.5 km)
- 10,000 m³ of monolithic concrete + 3,160 m³ of prefabricated structures
- 37,380 tons of demolition material
- 44,800 m³ of excavated soil
- 1,215 tons of steel structure
- 268 km of cables, 20.8 km of cooling pipes
- 4,498 light fixtures (including 1,197 emergency lights)
Final Word
“Horácká Arena proves that public buildings can be technologically advanced, architecturally distinctive, and efficiently managed. We thank the City of Jihlava, the Vysočina Region, the National Sports Agency, and all partners (GEMO, CHYBIK + KRISTOF, etc.) for their trust. A big thank you goes to our team – people who are goal-oriented and stick together until the end. Thanks to them, the atmosphere on the project was exceptional throughout the entire 26 months. That is the greatest value for us,” concludes Erik Štefanovič, Managing Director of DELTA Group CZ.
Photo credits: City of Jihlava | Jakub Koumar | DELTA Group CZ | Pavel Rybníček
More information about the Horácká Multifunctional Arena can be found here, in the official reports of the City of Jihlava.
