StadiumDBNews: June 2014
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World Cup: Brazil’s games quite exclusive
Starting value of average matchday ticket is half of what many Brazilians earn. No surprise that 90% of locals attending World Cup matches are from two richest social groups and are almost never black.
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Germany: Regensburg new arena sponsored by Continental
Renowned tire manufacturer Continental acquired 5-year naming rights for the new stadium under construction in Regensburg. Local club Jahn won’t benefit from the deal, though.
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Minneapolis: Giant crane begins arriving at Vikings Stadium construction
Starting today, a massive number of 70 truckloads will bring in Terex Demag CC6800, one of the largest crawler cranes in the world. It will operate on site for 15 months.
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World Cup: Your matchday photos matter!
As with every mega event covered at StadiumDB.com, we reach out to our Users present on location. If you were lucky enough to get a ticket, have photos of local stadiums and would like to share any – this message is for you.
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Southampton: St. Mary’s Stadium changes floodlights to LED
It’s cheaper, greener and more modern. Southampton are England’s first club to change stadium floodlights to LED lighting system. Will this be the new standard? Possibly, according to The Construction Index.
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Budapest: Hungarian national stadium more expensive, but still cheap?
Hungarian government confirmed the new national sports complex will consume more funds, but will still be very good value for money. The 65,000-capacity stadium should cost €325 million.
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Miami: New location for Beckham presented?
County commissioner Xavier L. Suarez has revealed a new plan to build the desired MLS stadium. The scheme is supposed to have wide support and might prove the Plan C that David Beckham needs.
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Brazil: Their World Cup is over, what now?
Contrary to many media outlets, we don’t find these Brazilian stadiums a result of vanity, even if the risk of becoming white elephants is real in all but one case. As group phase ends, four stadium bid farewell to the World Cup and have to move on. To what?
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Turkey: “Big lift” begins in Bursa
One of the largest stadiums under construction in Turkey gains pace after months of standstill. Future home of Bursaspor sees the cable roof slowly rise above ground.
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Poland: Safe standing to be legalised soon
Great news for traditional fans came from the Polish legislature today. Amendment to the Mass Event Safety Act is expected to allow standing sections back inside stadiums already this summer!
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Poland: New stadium in Zabrze delayed further
Three stands for over 24,000 people were supposed to open for fans of Poland’s most successful team in April… last year. But they’re still not ready and the municipality just admitted they have no money to finish works.
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Sydney: ANZ Stadium progressing towards redevelopment
The scheme worth AU$250 million is a step from design and contractor selection. Stadium Australia Operations are expected to view detailed proposals within days and publish them this summer.
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Bristol: Contractor named, City prepare for demolition
As expected by local media, Barr Construction will redevelop Ashton Gate into a 27,000-capacity modern stadium. Works on new south end will begin in July.
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New stadium: Sammy Ofer Stadium
Israel’s most interesting stadium was due to open last year, but still sees no use. From tomorrow first spectators will be allowed in, but not for football – not yet.
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London: Tottenham still waiting, local business anxious
It’s been over 90 weeks since the notion to grant compulsory purchase order for one business standing in the way of new stadium. Usually decisions like these are handled within 10-11 weeks.
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Russia 2018: Design preparations twice overpaid?
The country’s central audit body found seven projects prepared for the 2018 World Cup to be severely overpaid. Work that should have cost $80 million was priced at over $170 million, according to insideworldfootball.com.
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Saudi Arabia: 500,000 seats at new stadiums coming soon!
After recent glory of King Abdullah Stadium opening, now the king himself ordered for 11 new large stadiums to be built. This way Saudi Arabia could hold the World Cup soon, of course theoretically.
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New design: Stadium disguised as a tent
Very often stadiums have visibly inspirations or associations with local themes. This isn’t the case, the new Al Khor Stadium in Qatar is very literally a Bedouin tent, far from loose inspiration.
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London: Lionel Road Stadium months behind already
Bad news: preparatory works won’t start in 2014. Good news: Brentford FC are still the first club since Arsenal to build a new stadium in London.
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New design: Lithuania’s national stadium, but for how much?
Transparency International Lithuania sounds the alarm as works are to resume on Lithuania’s ghost stadium, abandoned in 1993. The organization claims it may cost up to €200 million, but government dismisses the claims.
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London: Stamford Bridge for 55,000 people?
Roman Abramovich commissioned a study into potential expansion of Chelsea’s home. That’s interesting, especially that the club earlier tried to convince fans it’s not feasible.
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Poland: Roof over Białystok stadium ready
Just over two months – this is how long (or short?) it took to deliver the primary roof structure over new 22,400-seater in Białystok. Entire stadium should be ready in mid-August.
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New design: Cheap, but decent remodeling?
This Romanian city hasn’t got enough resources for a brand new football stadium. So why not save the old one with much, much less? These are the first effects.
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Miami: Sun Life Stadium revamp approved
Miami-Dade Comission decided to approve the second proposed scheme for Sun Life Stadium revamp. Works should begin within weeks and last until mid-2016.
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Rio de Janeiro: Wobbly staircase raises concerns
A fan-made video clip shows how temporary staircase structure sways from side to side under hundreds of people. As disturbing as it is, some media outlets persistently claim the structure is at Maracana. Well, it’s not.
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Russia: $575 million for smallest stadiums of the World Cup?!
Already in 2010 the plans of Russian World Cup were among the most expensive ones. Since then they’ve grown by roughly 50% and may see further increase.
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Regina: Ground broken for Mosaic Stadium
Construction is officially under way in Regina, expected to last until 2017. So far only excavation works will be carried out, but changes are hoped to come already in the summer.
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World Cup: All stadiums tested, no serious incidents
Some may argue that safety infractions happened, that stadiums aren’t ready. But in all fairness Brazil is proving to be a great host for tourists. And if Japanese fans cleaning litter make headlines, nothing serious is going wrong, eh?
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New design: DC United Stadium
By the time this stadium is ready, it’s going to be a decade since DC United have been trying to build their own ground. Will the latest renderings come to fruition? First answer soon, after DC Council vote.
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Cyprus: New stadium for Limassol moving closer
Greek architect is coming to Cyprus tomorrow to re-launch work on the new Limassol stadium. This time it’s planned for three derby rivals, not two like previously.
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Berlin: Pitch covered with sofas
The unique initiative held at Union Berlin’s stadium seems to be a Real success. Over 700 sofas were brought by fans inside the stadium to create the world’s biggest living room and coziest public viewing area.
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Sao Paulo: Test passed, spectacular opening
Organisers gave a clear answer: even if at the last minute, they’re ready. Despite protests and overly-repressive reaction of security forces the evening will most likely be remembered for the 3:1 victory by most Brazilians.
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Sao Paulo: Intense countdown to World Cup opening
Most desired scenario: everything goes well, the game is great and matchday experience for those inside at least enjoyable. But until today evening, work is still in full swing to get the stadium ready.
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Miami: Beckham lost his second vision
Yesterday’s meeting between David Beckham and Miami mayor Tomas Regalado ended the history of Museum Park Stadium project. Mayor was quoted to find the proposed location inappropriate.
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New design: The final Orlando City Stadium
As they’re preparing to fight in United States’ top football league, Orlando City are forced to build themselves a new stadium. Now we know how it’s going to look!
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World Cup comment: English hooligans? What English hooligans?
If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s probably because Argentine hooligans took most of the spotlight. But headlines with the myth of English yobs invading the host country are well alive. Should they?
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New design: Allianz Stadion
Rapid Wien hopes to become Austria’s top club partly thanks to this stadium. Its large corporate section might prove crucial in reaching this goal.
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Swansea: Liberty Stadium expansion should start in January
Swansea City chairman announced the upper deck of Liberty Stadium’s east stand may begin to grow in January. First phase will see a 4,000-5,000 capacity increase.
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New stadium: Arena Pantanal
This is the very last new stadium we’re adding ahead of the World Cup. Why so late? Well, it’s late itself and there’s been little quality material since FIFA took over at the site.
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Liverpool: Demolition around Anfield begins
First of the 300 houses set for demolition are already leveled at Lothair Road. Soon the street itself will also be a memory, making way for the main stand expansion.
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Rome: AS Roma hopes to sell naming rights
Vice-champions of Italy confirmed today their cooperation with CAA Sports. The company is expected to commercialise the new stadium, still in the planning phase.
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Bristol: Rovers confirm UWE Stadium opening delay
Were the plans carried out as expected, the new stadium would be only weeks from opening. But with numerous protests the delivery has been moved again, from mid-2015 to mid-2016.
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Poland: Contractor selected for Widzew stadium
Marred by delays, the procedure for one of Poland’s most popular club’s new home is finally getting closer to a happy end. Surprisingly low bid by Mosty Łódź was accepted and the company has 28 months to deliver the stadium.
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New Zealand: Petone Arena falls through
New 12,000-capacity stadium for Wellington Phoenix FC will not get support from the mayor. Decision was made as community stands against the project.
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USA: Third league club drawing 20,000 per game?
Very few clubs playing at the third level in their respective countries can match Sacramento Republic’s season so far. The club has an average of 19,526 people per game.
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Miami: New Deal for Sun Life Stadium revamp?
Previous financial scheme for the Sun Life revamp failed. Now Miami-Dade mayor announced a new deal with the Dolphins’ owner is almost ready for signing. But can it go through?
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Luxembourg: New national stadium in 2019?
In most countries a stadium of this size wouldn’t raise much interest, but Luxembourg is among the world’s smallest states. So a 9,000-capacity national stadium sounds very sensibly, both for football and concerts.
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England: Reebok Stadium expansion approved
Bolton city council gave the green light to £100 million investment planned within and around Reebok Stadium. A sports college, offices, hotel and apartments will be created.
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Austria: Allianz Stadion to be built in Vienna
The insurance giant secured naming rights to its sixth stadium, this time in cooperation with Rapid Wien. First design renderings should be presented within days.
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New stadiums: Szamotuły, Międzyrzecz, Skwierzyna, Pniewy
Don’t worry, you don’t have to say these names out loud. But checking out stadiums in these four Polish towns may come in handy some day! Thanks to our photo-correspondent Sebastian Spychała further Polish stadiums join StadiumDB.
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Liverpool: Anfield expansion to start in early 2015?
This time next year we may already be looking at workers building the new Main Stand. Liverpool have just filed the planning application and hope to open the 21,000-capacity stand in time for 2016/17 season.
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Warsaw: National Stadium out of the red this year
Number of events doubled, revenues increased by 121% in the first half of 2014. This year Stadion Narodowy is to get out of the red, in 2015 it should see a significant profit.
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Budapest: Construction ends as planned for Ferencváros
Though final touches are being added outside the stadium, it’s ready as planned. 14 months was a very tight time frame, but Hungary’s largest sports project has kept it.
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Amsterdam: Record turf relaying at ArenA
Removing the old field and covering the ground with fresh grass was delivered in just 14 hours. Operations this fast are a rare sight, but is the quality high enough? We’ll know after today’s game.
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Russia 2018: Better late than over budget?
Russian Ministry of Economic Development refused to accept a notion by the Sports Ministry to skip financial audits in order to speed up World Cup stadiums progress. Report by Saint Petersburg Times.
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2022 World Cup: Pressure grows to reopen bidding process
FIFA members assure that Qatar may be stripped from its hosting rights if corruption accusations are confirmed. Previously lost bidders watch closely as pressure mounts over FIFA ahead of final inquiry report.
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Rio de Janeiro: Nervous attempts to prepare Maracana’s field
In just two weeks the stadium will host its first World Cup game. A month later it’ll witness the final. Meanwhile, intensive use over the past weeks severely challenged its field’s quality.
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Sao Paulo: Another test below expectations
FIFA specifically ordered a further test game for Arena Corinthians to assure at least one game with all stands opened will be played. But once more only 40,000 people were allowed inside yesterday.
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Saint Petersburg: Vladimir Putin Arena?
No, that’s not a joke. Saint Petersburg lawmaker Vitaly Milonov suggested to name Russia’s largest new stadium after Vladimir Putin, honouring the epic Russia is living right now.
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