Hempel Anti-Corrosion and Fire-Resistant Coating Solutions Safeguard Serbia’s National Football Stadium
2026-05-07 14:44

On May 4, local time, by CSCEC Steel Structure The world’s first “garden football stadium”—the National Football Stadium in Serbia, which is responsible for the detailed design, fabrication, and installation of its steel structure—has completed the first hoisting of its steel framework, officially marking the project’s entry into the main steel-construction phase. As the coating supplier for this project, Hempel has provided professional anti-corrosion and fire-retardant coating solutions to ensure the safety and durability of the National Football Stadium in Serbia.
Located in the Surčin Municipality in the southwestern part of Belgrade, Serbia, the project boasts a total floor area of approximately 76,000 square meters and a total steel consumption of about 12,600 metric tons. Upon completion, it will be able to accommodate more than 52,000 spectators. This stadium is the only top-tier professional football venue in Serbia that meets both FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship standards. 
In the construction of large-scale sports venues, the corrosion and fire-protection performance of steel structures is directly linked to the safety and service life of the building. Leveraging its deep technical expertise in the coatings field and extensive project experience, Hempel has provided a comprehensive corrosion- and fire-protection coating solution for Serbia’s National Football Stadium. The products supplied this time include Hempadur Avantguard 750 Furthermore, a robust protective barrier is constructed to meet the diverse structural steel requirements of football stadiums.

Hempadur Avantguard 750 This is an activated, zinc-rich epoxy primer that meets the requirements of ISO 12944 Part 5 and SSPC Paint-20 Class II, Category 2 (2019). Based on the proven Avantguard Pioneer Shield technology, it features triple activation for exceptional corrosion protection. The Avantguard Pioneer Shield delivers enhanced corrosion resistance, helping to reduce maintenance costs over the asset’s lifecycle. Hempadur Avantguard 750 It has demonstrated superior corrosion resistance compared with equivalent zinc-rich primers.
In response to the fire protection requirements for steel structures, Hempel provides Hempel Outdoor Intumescent Steel Structure Fire-Resistant Coating 320 is specially designed for steel A single-component, solvent-borne intumescent coating for structural passive fire protection, effectively resisting fiber-based fires. This product is suitable for both on-site and off-site application; through optimized formulation, it delivers 30- and 60-minute fire-resistance ratings for fiber-based exposures and has undergone independent testing on I-beams and hollow steel sections, making it applicable to most common steel profiles. The product can also provide up to an additional 90 minutes of fire protection. Compared with other products, Hempel Outdoor Intumescent Steel Structure Fire-Resistant Coating 320 Through specialized design, it delivers superior fire protection for open-web beams at a lower dry-film thickness.
Advantages of Hempel Outdoor Intumescent Steel Structure Fire-Resistant Coating 320
- Coating rate Highly competitive and effectively reduces costs.
- A single solution for effortless optimal results.
- High turnover efficiency, boosting productivity.
- Reduce paint consumption and achieve sustainability benefits.
As a globally renowned coatings supplier, Hempel has consistently been committed to providing professional and reliable coating solutions for large-scale engineering projects. Its participation in the construction of the National Football Stadium in Serbia not only showcases Hempel technical expertise but also represents a significant step in supporting the development of the global sports industry.
With the full-scale commencement of the project’s steel-structure construction, Hempel will continue to provide robust support for the smooth completion of this “Garden Football Stadium” through its high-quality anti-corrosion and fire-retardant coatings and expert services, jointly witnessing the rise of this new landmark in Serbian football.
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