LNF signs a strategic partnership to raise the standard of arenas in Brazilian futsal

The Liga Nacional de Futsal (LNF) takes another important step toward the structural evolution of the sport in Brazil. The organization announced a partnership with ARENA E+V, which will be responsible for conducting a broad technical diagnosis of the arenas used in the League’s competitions.

The project covers the analysis of up to 32 sports arenas, involving both the LNF Cresol and the LNF Silver Cresol, with the goal of mapping current conditions and establishing minimum infrastructure standards for professional futsal in Brazil.

The initiative foresees a detailed survey, with more than 500 items assessed per arena — from physical structure, lighting and the court to accessibility, safety, media areas, technology and hospitality. From this, individual technical reports and a consolidated document will give a complete overview of the LNF arenas.

Beyond the diagnosis, the partnership also paves the way for a 2026–2030 Infrastructure Strategic Plan, focused on modernizing the arenas, improving the experience of athletes, fans and commercial partners, and enhancing the futsal product.

We’ve closed a partnership with ARENA E+V, a company with vast experience in football, working with the CBF, FIFA and CONMEBOL on stadium projects and diagnostics. From this, we’ll carry out pioneering work in Brazilian futsal — analyzing more than 500 items per arena, such as lighting, flooring, operations and the fan experience. It’s a revolutionary project, with the potential to serve as a model for other sports.

Ricardo Trade, CEO of the LNF

The vision is shared by the project partner. For Carlos de La Corte, CEO of ARENA E+V:

ARENA E+V believes that infrastructure is one of the pillars of the sport’s evolution. This project with the LNF establishes, for the first time, a structured and comparative view of the country’s arenas, creating a clear path for investment, modernization and the growth of Brazilian futsal on a national scale.

Carlos de La Corte, CEO of ARENA E+V

The collaboration also foresees the future creation of a digital platform that will centralize technical information about the arenas, increasing transparency and making it easier for investors and partners to support the development of Brazilian futsal. With this initiative, the LNF reinforces its commitment to professionalization and to building an increasingly structured, innovative environment prepared for the sustainable growth of the sport.