# Sports infrastructure and youth funding in Kecskemét

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sports-infrastructure-and-youth-funding-in-kecskemt
> Updated: 2026-08-25T07:43:12.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Sports infrastructure and youth programs in Kecskemét, Hungary, are receiving significant investment. The Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét has allocated 857 million forints through a corporate-tax-based program to support 26 amateur sports clubs, benefiting over 6,000 children across the region.

Complementing these community programs, the Lánchíd Utca Sports Primary School is undergoing a 1.2 billion forint renovation. This project includes reconstructing the gymnasium and upgrading the sports field with flexible rubber coating. Future phases of the school's development will focus on environmental improvements, such as rain gardens and rainwater storage tanks, using domestic and EU funds.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Kecskemét school to undergo 1.2 billion forint renovation

Lánchíd Utca Sports Primary School in Kecskemét will undergo a 1.2 billion forint renovation, including sports facility upgrades and climate-conscious environmental improvements through 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kecskemt-school-to-undergo-12-billion-forint-renovation

### 2026-08-06: Mercedes-Benz Kecskemét Plant Funds Youth Sports for Over 6,000 Children

Mercedes‑Benz’s Kecskemét plant allocates 857 million forints to 26 clubs, expanding sport for 6,000+ Hungarian children across six team sports through its TAO program.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-benz-kecskemt-plant-backs-over-6000-youth-athletes-through-sports-grant

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