StadiumDBNews: March 2014
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Manchester: Etihad Stadium expansion to begin shortly
Lang O'Rourke, the company behind Etihad Stadium's construction, was selected to add 6,250 seats to the ground's south end. Works are expected to begin very soon and hoped not to obstruct matchdays.
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New construction: Cardiff City Stadium
While inside Premier League games draw sell-out crowds, outside the stadium's east side is earning a new second tier of seating. This unusual expansion may from now on be seen at StadiumDB.com.
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Sao Paulo: Another death at Arena Corinthians
It's the third casualty in Sao Paulo's Itaquera district and seventh at World Cup stadiums overall. This time rescue efforts proved futile after Fabio Hamilton da Cruz fell almost 8 meters down.
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England: Club failed, now fans want to build new stadium
As one fan-owned club is building their stadium, another group of supporters ends the 18-month long preparation and hope to get the council's green light. Worcester City fans are to file planning application for their new 4,000-capacity home.
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Germany: City council approved the new Zwickau stadium (again)
With FSV supporters and officials in attendance, the Zwickau city council voted in favour of the new 10,000-capacity stadium. Preparatory works may start this autumn, delivery hoped for 2016/17 season.
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Orlando: New MLS stadium still unclear, but getting closer
As Orlando City prepare to be the next expansion team of the MLS, work on new stadium is also hoped to begin in May. Official renderings are still kept secret, but local WFTV got ahold of the ground's construction agreement.
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Hillsborough: 13 policemen facing charges for stadium tragedy
Most of them were already interviewed. All 13 are suspected of various offenses, from perverting the course of justice to manslaughter.
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Germany: Kaiserslautern stadium too big?
In yesterday's TV program an unexpected statement came from 1. FC Kaiserslautern CEO Stefan Kuntz. The official said Fritz-Walter-Stadion is too big and too expensive for his team to use.
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Brazil 2014: Nervous finish, opening in Curitiba and Cuiaba
While the countdown is at 76 days, three stadiums are yet to be opened before the World Cup. Two of them will welcome first fans within the next few days.
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Florence: New stadium for Viola or squad improvement?
After January's encouraging news, now fans of Viola may lose some enthusiasm. Fiorentina board member calls for investment in players, not a new stadium.
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Porto Alegre: Beira-Rio not ready until 10 days before the World Cup?!
While the stadium itself is delivered, its surroundings and temporary World Cup facilities still require work. Previous FIFA deadline cannot be met, so now tests of the prepared infrastructure need to start no later than June 5.
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Hamilton: Tim Hortons Field six weeks late
The consortium behind Hamilton's new stadium warns of setbacks in the project's delivery. Weather conditions and subcontractor bankruptcy are the reasons, but opening remains set for the Tiger-Cats' first home game.
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Bristol: No opposition, construction to start in May
With no legal challenge raised within the 6-week period, complete redevelopment of Ashton Gate can begin as planned, by the end of May.
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New design: AS Roma's own coliseum
A modern rendition of the Coliseum, of traditional Roman piazzas and and the atmosphere of Curva Sud. Joined by maximised revenue streams and green technologies, the new AS Roma stadium should live up to all expectations.
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New design: David Beckham's Port of Miami Stadium
Revealed yesterday, here is the stadium David Beckham hopes to see standing in Miami by 2018. But there are many obstacles along the way, so other locations are still being considered.
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Euro 2016: Upcoming changes at Parc des Princes
Before the UEFA tournament changes will be rather modest, but not cheap. With a budget of €75 million for the project, Parc des Princes will increase its revenue potential significantly.
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Hillsborough: Invitation to join the unique 96 Tribute
Liverpool FC send out an open invitation to all sports fans worldwide who wish to pay their respect to 96 victims of Hillsborough. Everyone may send their scarf, which will decorate Anfield on April 15.
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Newcastle: Owner to block St. James' Park expansion?
Mike Ashley again comes under fire as supporters reveal he ordered the sale of Strawberry Place lease for proivate development. The site is Newcastle United's only option of expanding St. James Park further.
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Turkey: Football opening of Mersin Arena
İdman Yurdu supporters had to wait long 9 months to see their first game at the city's new stadium. Despite opening in June 2013, football began to play there yesterday.
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Perth: 60,000-seater preparatory works completed
Not only have the preparations for new Perth Stadium ended, they were also carried out six weeks ahead of schedule – The West Australian reports.
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New construction: Stadion Hristo Botev
We've already shown you the design, now it's time for construction updates. Thanks to the courtesy of grassroots Botev profile at facebook we'll provide you with regular progress photos from now on.
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New York: NY City FC stadium announcement soon
New York's youngest sports club has just presented its official badge. The sister-club of Manchester City's next step will be the new (temporary) stadium presentation. An MLSSoccer.com report.
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Moscow: Ukrainian crisis to affect Otkritie Arena's opening?
Already in July Russia's largest private stadium is to be opened. And though owner Leonid Fedun assures he still plans to welcome „Soviet derby” rivals Dynamo Kyiv, Ukrainians aren't keen on coming.
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Marseille: Roof over Vélodrome ready!
Yesterday saw the most spectacular part of refurbishment works end with a 100-meter long truss installed atop the Marseille stadium. Opening is planned for this summer.
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Athens: AEK stadium groundbreaking in May?
After consultations there's already a ministerial signature to allow the new AEK stadium. Three more are needed for construction to begin, but AEK hope they'll be able to break ground in May.
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Germany: Finally solid time frame for new Karlsruhe stadium
It's been nearly 9 years (!) since debate on the new stadium in Karlsruhe began. During that time barely anything has been established regarding the stadium itself. Only recently a location was selected, one where current Wildparkstadion stands.
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Italy: Catania bought land for future stadium
On Thursday Calcio Catania president Antonio Pulvirenti signed a deal crucial to the club's future. He bought 50 hcetares of land for the new stadium west of the city. Construction should start in 2015.
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Minneapolis: Only rubble left of Metrodome
Two implosions and gradual demolition of all remaining facilities – this is how Metrodome disappeared from the Minneapolis skyline within just two months. Ground works for the new stadium are half way done.
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Bristol: Stadium for Rovers on track? Protest dismissed
High Court judge took less than two minutes to dismiss a legal challenge by TRASHorfield to Sainsbury’s building a supermarket at the Memorial Stadium. Westerndailypress.co.uk report.
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Washington: Exceptional sign of support for DC United stadium
In less than three weeks citizens flooded the mayor’s office with over 27,000 emails expressing support for the new DC United stadium. Its fate it still unclear, though.
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New design: Khalifa Stadium
Today it’s Qatar’s national stadium, but ahead of the 2022 World Cup Khalifa Stadium will lose its role to Lusail’s new arena. But this doesn’t mean a loss in standard, quite the contrary! Almost 20,000 new seats and 48,000 sqm of new floor space – this is the plan.
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Houston: First rebranding of Reliant Stadium, now NRG Stadium
After almost 12 years in operation, Houston’s retractable-roof stadium changes its name. From now it’ll be known as NRG Stadium. That’s not a new naming rights deal, but continuation of the ongoing one.
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India: FIFA unsure of U17 World Cup venues
Even the completely redeveloped Nehru Stadium in Delhi failed to meet requirements for football games. Cricket stadiums pose doubts, while the Mumbai supposed venues are both questionable.
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New design: De Kuip by Erick van Egeraat
The only candidate-vision of Feyenoord’s stadium redevelopment so focused on exposing the historical structure. Erick van Egeraat thinks a tribute to initial creators is key for new De Kuip.
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New design: De Kuip according to Zwarts en Jansma
Holland’s most famous stadium may become even more recognizable thanks to a massive illuminated roof. That’s almost 100,000 sqm of bright ETFE membrane.
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New design: De superKuip
They are the last key player to prezent their vision of how Feyenoord’s new stadium should look. Volker Wessels took full advantage of it and prepared their presentation better than anyone else.
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Poland: Two projects (re)launched in Łódź and Zabrze
This week brought major developments regarding two new stadiums in Poland. Construction is expected to restart in Zabrze, while contractor should soon be known for Widzew Łódź new ground.
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Jakarta: Construction of Stadion BMW to start in March?
Groundbreaking ceremony should be only days away, though no date has been officially selected so far. After months of delays the 50,000-giant is still surrounded by uncertainty.
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Nigeria: Tragedy during recruitment in Abuja
Catastrophic scenes unveiled yesterday at Nigeria’s national stadium in Abuja. At least 19 people were killed, dozens are injured, some critically. Interior minister claims they should blame… themselves.
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Milan: AC Milan confirm interest in land for new stadium
As previously declared, AC Milan have officially confirmed their interest in acquiring part of Expo 2015 land in north-western Milan. This is where the new 55,000-capacity stadium will be built.
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Stadium and design: Upcoming relocation for Cambuur?
They’ve just been promoted to Eredivisie first time this century. And already half a year later SC Cambuur have very solid plan of building their new stadium and remain a competitive top flight club.
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Regina: Contractor and designer appointed for new stadium
Later than expected initially, but the selection was finally made. PCL Construction Management will deliver the $280 million stadium, designed by B+H Architects.
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London: Final approval for Lionel Road Stadium!
Third and final approval was granted yesterday for the Brentford FC project. This means The Bees are the second London-based club to get a new stadium after Arsenal.
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Porto Alegre: “There is no pavement, it takes three months!”
There’s only 89 days left until the 2014 World Cup, but work is still ongoing in many areas. Recently opened Estadio Beira-Rio has almost none of the surrounding infrastructure, earning further criticism from FIFA.
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Poland: New tender to finish abandoned giant in Chorzów
The construction site of 55,000-capacity stadium in southern Poland has been abandoned since June 2013. Recent weeks saw previous contractors negotiate terms of finishing the halted work. As talks fell through, new tender will be announced soon.
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Toronto: New details on BMO Field expansion
While the project is to be privately funded, 25% of required resources are expected to come from public authorities. CFL side Argonauts are expected to take up a long-term lease, though remaining a secondary tenant.
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Warsaw: Record-breaking windsurfing event at Narodowy
Poland’s largest stadium is expected to set new record as the largest ever venue for indoor windsurfing event. 3,000 tons of water will fill the playing field, while 34 large blowers will create the wind.
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Poland: Białystok roof to collapse or not to collapse?
This has been the question for weeks. Former contractor accused the design of severe flaws that may lead to tragedy. But no expertise confirms that the roof structure in Białystok could fall onto the stands.
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Russia 2018: Sports Minister slams delayed stadia
Despite very generous funding, Russian World Cup stadiums suffer from very severe setbacks. Sports Minister admits there’s trouble in every region. Unless all projects get under construction this year, heads will roll.
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New design: First ever modular stadium for FC Dordrecht?
We’ve all seen temporary stands or even stadiums, but not a permanent one built with simple modules that can easily be replaced or transported to a different location. Will this Dutch stadium become a model for Qatar?
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England: Groundbreaking on Sixfields Stadium expansion tomorrow
Apart from a new east stand theNorthampton stadium will get a conference centre and hotel, while residential estate will grow beside it. Groundbreaking is scheduled for tomorrow.
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New design: Sun Life funded privately, then reverted to county?
Miami’s Sun Life Stadium is making headlines as its owner proposed an interesting deal to local authorities. Billionaire Stephen Ross agreed to fund the overhaul on condition that the county will take over as new owners. Dreamy deal? Not just yet…
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Dubai: Two 60,000-capacity stadiums?
Large stadium with or without a running track? That may not be a dilemma for Dubai, because the city will have two new stadiums before 2018, should they be selected as 2019 Asian Cup hosts.
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Sao Paulo: Last roof truss mounted, progress at 98%
Several hours ago the missing roof fragment was mounted in northern part of Arena Corinthians. This is where tragedy unfolded in late November. Soon the stadium will reach its final appearance.
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Brazil: Manaus opened once more, once more not finished
Yesterday saw the first game at Arena da Amazonia, the stadium initially opened by president Dilma Rousseff in mid-February. Both occasions have one thing in common: works still haven’t finished.
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Turkey: Are these the most expensive goals?
No, it’s not about outcome of scoring goals, it’s about buying them. Turkish housing administration reportedly paid millions for a set of four goals to equip two of the several new stadiums.
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New design: BMO Field expansion plans
The national football stadium of Canada awaits expansion. With 30,000 permanent and covered seats, it’s supposed to exceed MLS standards. For special events even 40,000 may be allowed inside.
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New design: Sport Park Częstochowa
You most probably don’t know this club, perhaps even have no idea where its home city is. But Raków Częstochowa want to emerge as a solid top-tier club of Poland by 2021. And this stadium is supposed to help them.
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New designs: Plovdiv’s stadium derby
Two top clubs in Bulgaria have been competing for eight decades now. Their stadiums are only 600 meters apart, making it one of the closest derby games. But right now a game of stadiums is being played. And it seems Botev will be on top once more.
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New stadium and design: The present and the future of Gibraltar
UEFA’s latest member association has a great football tradition ranging back to 1895. But currently the only stadium in Gibraltar isn’t able to hold international games. That’s why a new world class one is planned.
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Coventry: Starting capacity of new stadium higher?
Instead of 12,500, the new stadium for Coventry City may be launched with 15,000 seats, maybe even more, according to CoventryObserver.co.uk. The club wants to find the right balance.
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Barcelona: Qatar Camp Nou? Sponsor very likely
In exactly one month from today the vote one Camp Nou is planned. Depending on outcome, the stadium may get its first ever corporate rebranding. Naming rights deal would be crucial in securing the funds to deliver the proposed upgrade.
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Debrecen: Five games for first weeks of new Nagyerdei
Largest stadium opened in Hungary in decades will hold at least four games in its first month, maybe more. New Nagyerdei Stadion faces intensive launch into operation.
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Texas: McLane Stadium opening in August?
It’s almost set, the opening game of largest new stadium being currently under construction in Texas. McLane Stadium will most probably not be opened by the home team, the Baylor Bears.
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Japan: The unique tradition in Sapporo
Football clubs often reach out to football fans with various needs. But what may seem like another cleaning works doesn’t usually transform into a traditional pre-season meeting that draws hundreds.
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New design: Another modern stadium in Budapest?
While work is nearing completion at Ferencváros’s new stadium, another project awaits implementation. This time it’s the southern club Honved planning a new ground with federal support.
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New York: Four bidders competing for Cosmos stadium site
Decision is expected soon on the Belmont Park site, where reborn NY Cosmos hope to build their future home. The football club has three counter-bidders, Empire of Soccer informs.
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New design: 2017 African Cup of Nations final venue
Three giant arches were designed to reflect the city’s name Tri-polis. But in reality Libya’s new national stadium is being built outside Tripoli…
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Sao Paulo: Arena Corinthians a month late again
Less than 4 weeks – this is how little time will be left until the World Cup when Arena Corinthians opens in mid-May. But FIFA assures everything will still be ready in time.
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Hungary: Finishing works at the charming youth stadium
The unique stadium in a village outside Budapest is almost ready and awaiting opening in less than two months. The spectacular roof looks just as planned and presented in renders.
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New design: New Regina Stadium
Before we know the final design, here are the first renderings of Canada’s latest stadium project, expected to break ground this year. The price for 33,000-capacity ground is expected to reach $278 million.
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Belo Horizonte: Mineirão given extreme weather test
Just hours before yesterday’s Cruzeiro home game a massive storm went over Belo Horizonte. Stadium roof was slightly damaged, while field drainage couldn’t cope with the excessive amount of water. Still, the game was held without problems.
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Design and construction: Tim Hortons Field
Already this summer Canadian football players move here. Then next year association football will see its first games at Tim Hortons Field. The new $146-million stadium is four months away from delivery, so be sure to check it at StadiumDB.com from now on!
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New design: New-old stadium in Bytom?
Using the old landfill stands, authorities of Bytom (Poland) hope to build a modern, but very economic stadium. The city has been struggling to provide decent infrastructure for decades. Will this concept change things?
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Qatar: List of 2022 World Cup stadiums still not set
FIFA agreed to cut the host venue list from 12 to as few as 8 stadiums. Despite 9 months passing since that decision, final selection of arenas is yet to be determined.
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