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The City of Lod presents:

Israel's National
Arena

A once-in-a-generation investment opportunity: an international-standard multi-use complex at the heart of the country, in North Lod.

Up to 20,000
seats
35 Dunams
Site Area
195,000 sqm
Building Rights
5 min
To the Airport
November 12, 2026
Submission Deadline
About

Israel's National
Arena

L2 Arena is far more than a sports or cultural venue - it is a new beating heart at the center of the country. A sophisticated multi-use complex, designed to the highest standards, that will host major international shows, world sporting competitions, and large-scale business conferences.

The arena will create a new urban experience combining retail, office, and hospitality space - connecting the local stage to the international arena.

Lod is setting a new standard. This is the chance to be part of history.

Seating Capacity
Up to 20,000 seats
Double the capacity of Israel's current largest indoor arena (approx. 11,000 seats)
Building Rights
195,000 sqm for the arena, convention center and parking
Including 43,000 sqm for retail, hospitality and offices
Location
The "Lodcation" District
Located at the heart of Israel's new metropolitan business center
Planning Status
Approved Zoning Plan
TAMAL 1095A - land available for immediate execution
Lod: Breaking Records
For the first time in Israel, the most accessible and convenient business and leisure district in the country is being built. With major transit arteries, a link to Ben Gurion Airport, rail connections nationwide, and just minutes from Tel Aviv. At the heart of this district, the National Arena of Israel will rise - its accessibility ensuring it will always be at the center.
14 Billion NIS
In two historic framework agreements
Tens of Thousands of Housing Units
In development and marketing
2.7 Million sqm
Of employment space
90% of the City
Undergoing urban renewal
About Lod

The Driving Force Behind the Revolution

In recent years, the city of Lod has undergone an unprecedented revolution across every area of life - from a massive construction boom, through groundbreaking urban renewal, to becoming one of Israel's leading smart cities. At the heart of this national effort stands the Lod Economic Corporation, the entrepreneurial and executive arm of the Lod Municipality. The company operates as a professional, agile body that combines public-sector norms with entrepreneurial business thinking. It leads the city's ambitious development plans, chief among them the management and execution of two active framework agreements that create strong certainty and a secure investment environment for developers and entrepreneurs - alongside the establishment of new neighborhoods and employment zones, and management of the "Green Track," which provides close guidance to developers from planning through execution.

Leadership Statements

The Vision Speaks for Itself

The Mayor and Chairman of the Board, and the CEO of the Economic Corporation, on Israel's National Arena.

The National Arena is far more than a sports or cultural venue - it is an expression of the vision of the State of Israel and the city of Lod for the decades ahead. For years, Israel has lacked an international venue capable of hosting the world's biggest events, shows, and competitions. The Arena complex will hold up to 22,000 seats. That gap is now being closed, right at the heart of the country. In doing so, the Arena in Lod will serve as Israel's largest indoor, air-conditioned gathering venue. Choosing Lod is no coincidence - the city is becoming Israel's new metropolitan center, with unprecedented investment in infrastructure, transportation, employment, and housing. The Arena will, God willing, be a national anchor drawing millions of visitors, strengthening the economy, and positioning Lod as Israel's new capital of culture, leisure, and business.
Adv. Yair Revivo
Adv. Yair Revivo
Mayor and Chairman of the Board
Photo: Lod Municipality
The National Arena is the result of years of professional planning, infrastructure development, and land preparation. Every component needed for the project's success is already in place - an approved plan, available land, some of the best transit access in Israel, and a development environment already in motion. The Lod Economic Corporation leads the project out of a commitment to provide developers with certainty, professionalism, and full support, so the move from vision to construction can happen quickly. For us, this isn't just a plan on paper - it's a project built to rise and become reality.
Shiran Bukra Jarbi
Shiran Bukra Jarbi
CEO of the Economic Corporation
Photo: Lod Economic Corporation
The Opportunity

There Is No Place Like It in Israel

A huge gap exists in Israel between demand for major shows and the venues available to host them. L2 Arena is the only realistic solution at this scale - right at the center of the center.

Israel is the only country in the West without an international-scale indoor arena.
15-20
Major international shows Israel misses out on every year
150,000-250,000
Israelis who fly abroad each year for concerts and sports
1.1-1.6 Billion NIS
Wasted every year abroad by Israeli tourists flying to shows
30-40
International properties and tournaments Israel loses each year
50,000-100,000
Tourists from around the world the Arena is expected to bring to Israel each year
300-500
Permanent jobs at the Arena complex
1,500-2,500
Temporary jobs on every event night
150-250 Million NIS
Annual revenue for the city and local businesses
A Massive Market Gap
Israel's largest indoor stadium holds only about 11,000 seats. The Arena is expected to hold up to 22,000 seats - twice as many.
Tens of Thousands of Israelis Fly Abroad for Shows
Why pay for flights, hotels, and extra expenses just to enjoy major culture and sports events?
L2 Arena lets the world's biggest shows happen close to home.
High Economic Viability
Comprehensive feasibility studies with a leading consulting firm point to exceptional return potential.
International Potential
5 minutes from Ben Gurion Airport - an ideal location to attract artists, sports teams and international events that don't currently come to Israel due to the lack of a venue of suitable scale.
Cooperation

Strong Backing: National & Municipal Support

The project enjoys full backing at every level - national and municipal.

Statutory Leadership
Jointly led by the Lod Municipality, the Lod Economic Corporation, the Engineering Administration, the Ministry of Construction and Housing, and the Israel Land Authority.
Approved Zoning - Land Ready Now
The site operates under the approved plan TAMAL 1095A. Infrastructure is developed and the land is market-ready - work can begin immediately, with no bureaucratic delays.
National Bodies Engaged
NTA, Ayalon Highways and Israel Railways are partners in infrastructure development.
Transit Accessibility

From Anywhere in the Country, No Transfers

Lod has two active train stations, with a third planned near the Arena - about a 12-minute ride from Tel Aviv on high-frequency lines. In the future, 3 metro stations will open on the M1 line, in addition to proximity to Ben Gurion Airport and major highways such as Routes 200, 1 and 40.

Timeline

All Roads Lead
to the Arena

Approved, binding infrastructure milestones -
2026 through 2040.

Leading Israel's Culture Revolution

The Lod Municipality and Economic Corporation invite pioneering developers, visionaries, culture and business professionals, and leading international groups to take part in building, managing, and operating the new National Arena of Israel.

Why Join Now?
Land Available
Unmatched Location
Approved Zoning
No Competing Market
Open Tender
Proven Demand
Local Authority Support
Business Ecosystem

Companies Already Operating in Lod

Establishment Directorate
Shiran Bukra Jarbi
CEO, Lod Economic Corporation
Nitzan Eloz
VP Business Development
Head of Establishment Team
Architect Anat Lerner
City Engineer
Professional Team
Nir Parzelina
INPROJECT
Project Management
Adv. Lior Maimon
S. Horowitz
Legal Counsel
Meidad Gandler
VS Architects
Architectural Planning
Avi Bizman
B&K
Economic Consulting
Contact
Main Contact: Head of the Establishment Directorate
Nitzan Eloz
VP Business Development, Lod Economic Corporation
nitzan@calcalitlod.co.il
Submission DeadlineNovember 12, 2026