StadiumDBNews: December 2014
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Recap: Best of 2014! (top 10)
What would you like to remember from 2014? Here’s our list of most significant events, of course stadium-wise.
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Recap: Worst of 2014! (top 10)
Another year is ending, so let’s see what things we’ll be hoping to forget asap. Unfortunately some of the events are literally tragic.
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Tokyo: Still no demolition of National Stadium
After problematic tender procedures, now investigation is underway over possible bid-rigging. Demolition of the Tokyo National Stadium is half-year behind schedule already. A Japan Times report.
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Romania: Government approves funds for Craiova stadium
New 30,000-seater in Craiova is moving forward as Romanian government will provide 90% of the required €55 million. Opening is expected in early 2017.
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Russia 2018: „Our stadiums aren’t more expensive”. But they are…
General director of Sports In, company running 7 projects for the 2018 World Cup, argues Russian stadia aren’t more expensive than in other countries. But he presented the public with manipulated data to make his case.
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Singapore: Leaking roof, bad acoustics criticized after Sports Hub concert
New national stadium of Singapore failed once again. This time problems surfaced during a concert, at which fans were getting wet despite closed roof, while sound system offered poor quality. And the list goes on.
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London: Chelsea to improve Stamford Bridge atmosphere?
Whole-new singing section is expected to boost the noise and morale at home games. But so far a letter showing contempt for atmosphere proves critics still have a lot to moan about.
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Minneapolis: Huge interest in future stadium seats
While construction is only half-way, most of future seat licenses have been sold. Revenue proved to be over twice as high as estimated earlier.
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Christmas wishes: Enjoy the Holidays!
If you’re celebrating Chanukah, we hope it will leave only great memories. If you’re preparing for Christmas or have other plans, we hope you make the best of them!
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Bordeaux: Final touches on site as grass is beginning to grow
The jaw-dropping outer appearance, stands, roof and even seats are all in place, just as in renderings. As most works move inside the stadium amenities, grass is showing on the future field.
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Romania: Groundbreaking in Craiova possible in May?
Tender for construction of the new 30,000-seater in southern Romania has been launched. Works may start as soon as in May 2015, leaving just 13 months for delivery of the entire project.
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Texas: Kyle Field main stand collapsed (video)
Sunday morning wasn’t calm for College Station, a city shaken by a series of bursts. Within seconds the once-iconic western side of Kyle Field went down. In just 8 months a new one will be built.
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Belgrade: Red Star stadium to change name – no more Marakana?
Today shareholders decided to rename Crvena Zvezda’s stadium name in honor of Ratko Mitić, one of the club’s greatest legends.
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New design: The octagonal vision for Erfurt
There are only a handful of stadiums with this kind of layout. And by mid-2016 there will be one more, this time in German city of Erfurt.
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Russia: 20 billion for Rostov, 16.5 for Saransk
Russian currency is plummeting, but so far stadium prices haven’t inflated further than before the crisis. Most recent information gives RUB 20.2 billion for Rostov and 16.5 billion for Saransk.
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Las Vegas: Council approves soccer stadium subsidy
A split Las Vegas City Council approved public funding on Wednesday for a $200 million downtown football stadium, marking a major turning point in the year-long debate.
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Qatar: $6 for pretending to be a sports fan
Two thirds of Qataris are against it, but paying migrant workers to be a “fake crowd” is widespread in Qatar’s professional sport events. And many immigrants are happy to add something extra to their paycheck.
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Rome: AS Roma fans to get the Christmas gift they need
Promising news came from the city hall yesterday. Councilman Fabrizio Panecaldo assured the new stadium for AS Roma should receive green light by the end of Christmas festivities.
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Florence: Breakthrough with Fiorentina stadium in a few months?
Will we see detailed renderings in 2015? Fiorentina president assures it’s a matter of months before the project moves forward and the club will not rest until that happens.
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Moscow: „Luzhniki among the world’s cheapest”
Now that’s a bold statement for a stadium expected to cost $700 million. But deputy mayor of Moscow assures there’s hardly any cheaper stadium of this kind.
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World Cup 2018: Bombs and shells fund at Volgograd construction site
Before Rotor Arena is built, remains of the old stadium need to be removed. And it’s no surprise the site was problematic due to WWII remains. 10 missiles were found during demolition.
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Jeddah: Fifth day under arrest for female fan
Police have finished their investigation, but it’s unclear what charges will be raised against a young woman, who violated the ban on attending football games. She’s been in custody since Friday.
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London: Elton John honoured at Watford
He began coming to this stadium as a child. Then as a star he bought Watford and helped the club advance to where it is now. No wonder Elton John was honoured with the newest stand being named after him.
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Moscow: VTB Arena to pay for itself in 9 years? Yes and no
Moscow’s immense sporting-commercial complex is expected to recover its cost after just 9 years in operation. But it’s not the stadium that will bring biggest income.
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London: Charlton Athletic fans ask uncomfortable questions about Olympic Stadium
Red Robins’ fans managed to establish some facts that weren’t disclosed to the public before. And they go on, trying to figure out if West Ham is threatening their club’s future.
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New stadiums: More than one stadium for Man City, one for Barnet
Our database has grown by three stadiums overnight. Two of them are connected to Manchester City – old and new reserve grounds. The third is new, but hopefully only temporary Barnet FC home.
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Prague: Sparta stadium to lose some seats
By autumn 2018 the Generali Arena will be downsized to 18,251 seats after alterations are planned in the south and east. Office spaces are to be added to the stadium.
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Milan: More details about Rossoneri future stadium
Already in February we may be treated to first renderings of the new stadium. So far we know who’s behind the stadium design, what capacity it will have and where AC Milan want to build the stadium.
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Poland: Chorzów stadium back on agenda
Local elections and pressure of supporters brought a major change for Chorzów. This Polish city returns to the idea of building a modern football stadium after a year of setback.
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Innovation: Finger-vein scanner for quicker stadium entry?
Biometric systems are used more and more commonly for stadium entry identification. But this one may be a game-changer, facilitating both access for fans and surveillance for organisers.
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New stadium: nib Stadium or over century of the Perth Oval
Today it has a commercial name and will undergo further structural changes. But historically this stadium has been much more than just a local football/rugby/cricket ground…
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London: Watching Liverpool live for £4? Here’s it’s possible
As Liverpool supporters continue their protests against ticket prices, their upcoming rival AFC Wimbledon once again make news headlines with their pro-community approach.
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Rotterdam: De Kuip reconstruction under threat?
Despite over half a year since the preferred bidder selection, BAM is yet to submit stadium plans for evaluation. It’s unclear whether their concept is feasible at all.
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New construction: BMO Stadium
Canadian soccer’s national stadium is undergoing its first major redevelopment, beginning with the east side’s expansion. By 2016 the ground should be very “English”.
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Perth: Construction of the 60,000-seater underway
Long-anticipated project finally gets going as we await for the first tower crane to arrive on site in early January. But first piling works need to be done to stabilize the ground underneath.
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New construction: Regenboogstadion in Waregem
Erecting a new grandstand took them literally a couple of months. Winter hasn’t fully settled in and they’re done with over 3,000 covered seats for fans. More changes in Waregem coming soon!
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Liverpool: Preparations launched at Anfield
The plot is cleared, now construction materials are arriving behind the Main Stand and foundation laying is about to begin. Before construction starts, see the video of what’s planned by Liverpool FC.
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Helsinki: Olympiastadion slightly cheaper, but a year later
From the outside you won’t notice any change and still the project is priced at over €200 million. And that’s still cheaper than the initial plan which also envisaged a pavilion built next to the stadium.
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Bratislava: Groundbreaking at Tehelne Pole on Monday
The site of former national stadium has been overgrown by weeds, but the long wait is about to end. Groundbreaking on the new 20,000-capacity stadium is expected on Monday.
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New design: Nándor Hidegkuti Stadion
So far only one rendering has been revealed, but more are anticipated soon. The new MTK Budapest stadium seems much larger visually than it actually is. Opening is planned very soon – summer of 2016.
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Regensburg: Continental Arena topped, but attendance fears arise
Yesterday saw the topping out ceremony of Continental Arena in Regensburg. The stadium’s primary roof structure is ready and now the question is… who will go to games at the new stadium?
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England: Three steps closer to the new Grimsby Town stadium
All indications suggest supporters and the community should be presented details in 2015. Local council established their own project team and commissioned a study into the scheme.
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New stadiums: Latest Romanian five at StadiumDB
It’s high time to improve our Romanian database. So here are five stadiums you should see for starters, more updates for Romania coming.
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Liverpool: The Reds confirm Anfield expansion
Not as optimistic as some speculations claimed, but the Liverpool announcement today brought excitement up about the future of Anfield. After years it’s finally coming!
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South Africa: Cape Town first to seek damages for tender rigging
After 2010 World Cup contractors were proven to rig tenders and inflate prices of many projects, now Cape Town is the first city to seek compensation.
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England: Over a decade of Southend United’s waiting for nothing?
Few clubs in England are lucky enough to build their stadium fast. But few are also as unlucky as Southend United, whose fans have been waiting some 15 years and again have reasons to lose hope.
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Bern: Supporters demand their Wankdorf back
“We value our tradition, but we also need to develop new sources of revenue”, says the stadium operator as thousands of fans pressure to bring back the old Wankdorf stadium name.
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Washington: Council approves financing for DC United stadium
The D.C. Council has approved spending nearly $170 million to help build a stadium for D.C. United of Major League Soccer. Stadium itself will be financed by the club.
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Atlanta: Falcons Stadium cost increased by 40% already
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority has approved a $1.4 billion budget for the new Atlanta Falcons stadium. Initially it was expected to “only” reach $1 billion.
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Milan: Stadio Emirates for AC Milan?
This isn’t just speculation, Emirates CEO confirmed the company will discuss potential naming rights deal for AC Milan’s new stadium. But where would it be built?
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New design: Diamond (not) in the Desert
The Supreme Committee claims it’s a desert diamond, though it’s hardly going to be surrounded by a desert. Still, the gem-alike new arena marks four years since Qatar’s selection as the first desert-located host of the World Cup.
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Belgium: All three candidates still running for national stadium
Each of the three initial bidders met yesterday’s deadline and delivered a more detailed bid for the national stadium in Brussels. Final selection coming up in January 2015.
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India: Will this be one of the world’s largest leagues?
In its first season it’s already the fourth most attended league in the world (by average home crowd)! And there’s still a lot of room to grow in following seasons.
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