StadiumDBNews: January 2015
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Milan: Rossoneri release more stadium details
Capacity goes up, delivery time will be shorter. These are the newest revelations from Italy, where AC Milan and Arup presented their plans earlier today.
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Istanbul: “Turkish Wembley” a chance for Atatürk Olympiat?
It failed as an Olympic giant and serves nearly only for football. Now the most controversial stadium in Turkey may expect a sharp turn and be converted into football-specific “Turkish Wembley”.
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Minsk: Dinamo stadium reconstruction to end in 2019?
Carrying it out in previously anticipated time frame is already impossible. But delivering Stadion Dinama for 2019 is “a matter of honor” for Belarus, assistant president assures.
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Innovation: Indoor hall under the stadium
It sounds oddly and is odd, because you don’t see a stadium hover over public space every day. But this unique design deserves to be noticed for creating that public space where there was very little space for it.
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Russia: Plans for Kuban postponed until 2018
Though Krasnodar isn’t a World Cup city, it was still to receive a world class stadium. But currently the plan is on hold, at least for 3 years.
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New design: Stadium for Indiana
Great looking concept that’s extremely likely to… look completely different when implemented. But at the moment it’s very appealing. Will its financing model also gain support?
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Germany: New superpower? Köln to follow Bayern
They sell each game out and plan to expand their stadium. No, we’re not talking about Bayern right now, but 1. FC Köln, who may expand their stadium to match Allianz Arena in terms of capacity.
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New additions: 110 years of history and the future at Ebbsfleet
You probably know the club which was planned as the world’s first online-ran football team. It didn’t work, but now they’re making bold plans at making it in a more common way.
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Poland: Stadion Narodowy among Warsaw’s biggest offices
As crazy as it may sound, There aren’t many office towers in Warsaw’s rising skyline that can match Poland’s largest stadium in terms of occupancy. Narodowy has just leased 16,000 sqm of offices.
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Liverpool: Anfield substation plans approved by council planners
A proposal to build an electricity substation to help power the new Liverpool FC stadium in Anfield has been given the go-ahead. A Liverpool Echo report.
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New construction: New home for “the Sunflowers” is growing
Uruguay’s most recognised football club is awaiting the completion of their new stadium. The “Sunflowers” are relocating to the fields outside Montevideo this summer.
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Sao Paulo: Centenary of Palmeiras at Parque Antarctica
It was 100 years yesterday since Palmeiras played their historical first game ever. The club has since remained at their spiritual home, Palestra Italia, a.k.a. Parque Antarctica. Celebratory game is planned for tonight.
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Russia 2018: Works in Saransk need to speed up
Since they’ve been halted in 2013, almost nothing new has happened on the site of future World Cup stadium. Authorities have no doubts: progress needs to be faster.
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Stadium of the Year 2014: Meet the competition Jury
They’ve delivered some of the most unique and important stadiums the world has ever seen. Now these six great architects are looking into this year’s Stadium of the Year nominees.
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Brazil: World Cup stadium closed for urgent repairs
The list of problems at Arena Pantanal is so long that the stadium had to be urgently closed for repair works. Water pouring through ceilings, systems not working properly and significant damages require attention from the general contractor.
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Poland: Chorzów stadium goes forward
Earlier today council members voted in support of the city budget. Enough money was secured to launch preparation works on the new Chorzów municipal stadium.
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Stadium of the Year 2014: One day, two records!
Already on the fifth day of our annual vote two records were broken. It’s the most popular edition of all so far, which also means that the stadium ranked highest gained more points than previous winners.
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Glasgow: War over legendary Ibrox at hand
Public demonstrations, game boycott and now readiness to battle in court. Rangers supporters are ready to do anything to save their club’s biggest asset. Ibrox is threatened by millionaire Mike Ashley.
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Bordeaux: Euro 2016 makes easy conversion to rugby
One of the last elements still not completed at Stade Atlantique is the 1,000 temporary seats behind both goals. They’re meant to allow fast conversion to rugby mode without pushing an entire stand away from the field.
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San Jose: Avaya Stadium opening sold out
The game is in two month from now, but has already sold out. Only some season tickets are left for grabs as San Jose Earthquakes prepare to move in to their first ever own stadium.
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England: Contractor selected for the York Community Stadium
Another significant sports project in England proceeds as York City is finally getting their desired new home. Completion is expected already next year.
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Brazil: Estádio Nacional to pay back in… 3014?!
Raised eyebrows, anyone? Realistically the stadium will not repay its price even in a millennium. But it’s not as one-sided as it may seem by the outrageous financial estimations.
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Manchester: City supporters want a singing section
Over 1,000 capacity for fans who like to sing, don’t mind flags and banners or persistent standing. This is what the 1894 Group are appealing for. City should respond soon.
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USA: Boston’s wishful Olympic dream
National Olympic committee of the US accepted Boston as the official candidate for the 2024 Olympic bid procedure. However, key elements of the vision don’t seem convincing at this point.
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Poland: Arena Lublin to get out of the red in 2016?
One of Poland’s newest stadiums shouldn’t be a burden for its municipality longer than for two operating years. Or so says the new president of the municipal operator.
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Stadium of the Year 2014: Public vote begins
For one month everyone will have the chance to be part of the world’s largest stadium vote. This year it’s a tough choice with record list of 32 nominees from around the globe.
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Latest addition: Incheon Asiad Main Stadium
One more stunning sports venue in Korea’s blooming city of Incheon is open to the public now. Nearly half of it is possible to convert into a park overlooking the sports field.
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London: Tottenham’s ordeal a month longer
After years of waiting a month shouldn’t make that much of a difference. But every small delay makes Tottenham’s plan of opening new stadium in 2017 at serious risk.
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Netherlands: Capacity dilemmas in Rotterdam
While Eredivisie’s smallest Excelsior Rotterdam plans to leap forward with stadium expansion, Feyenoord is torn between increasing or downsizing their planned redevelopment of De Kuip.
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Stadium of the Year: Meet the nominees!
After a week and 400 messages from our readers here they are: 32 stadiums from 20 countries around the world. Tomorrow we begin the public vote, remember to be here!
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New addition: Nigeria’s white gem
With diamond-shaped apertures in its white elevation this stadium is in a league of its own in West Africa. But will Akwa Ibom Stadium be sustainable in the long run?
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Liverpool: Anfield expansion to pay back in 4 years?!
The Reds are spending £100 million on the expansion of just one stand, but the investment is planned to pay for itself very quickly. With corporate seating, it should take just a few years.
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Bremen: Weserstadion needs flood protection
Its picturesque location comes at a price. Weserstadion is under threat of drowning in Weser River waters should flood come. But who should pay for protective embankments?
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Latest addition: Kingspan Stadium
The Home of Ulster rugby is over 90 years old already. But recent reconstruction allowed to prolong the stadium’s lifespan while also retaining its traditional layout.
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Moscow: Spartak’s stadium mobile-friendly
High-speed and safe internet access to all fans allows a series of services to be deployed. Fans of Spartak should be able to order food to their seat, check parking availability or use other apps.
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New stadiums: 1962 World Cup stadia reborn
Both of them are among the least impressive World Cup host venues. Still, after recent redevelopment works they’re also modern and sufficient for their cities. Let’s take a trip to Chile!
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Glasgow: Old Firm returns and demand is huge
Ever since Rangers were relegated both teams haven’t met even once. It’s been less than three years, but seems like so long. No wonder fans have stormed the ticket office to be part of Old Firm game no. 400.
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England: Scunthorpe march on with stadium plan
Scunthorpe have submitted plans for their new £18million 12,000-seater stadium to North Lincolnshire Council planners. Sky Sports report.
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Singapore: Nearly 700,000 people at the Sports Hub
The new national stadium of Singapore summarizes its first six months in operation. Despite several major issues, the stadium manages to attract crowds and should improve from now.
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Hungary: Billions for new stadiums in 2015
They opened three new stadiums in 2014. This year works are to commence or progress at 22 (!) major projects. The government plans to spend 67.144 billion forints.
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London: West Ham’s great migration begins
The Premier League club announced plans to meet with up to 40,000 people, inviting them to buy sears at the Olympic Stadium. Meanwhile corporate seats are selling out.
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Rio de Janeiro: Engenhão reopening on Feb 1
The delayed repair of Rio’s Olympic Stadium is coming to an end after nearly two years. Botafogo, who have lost millions in ticket revenue, announce their return fixture and appeal to change name.
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New design: Stadium beside dome in St. Louis
It wasn’t long ago when their stadium was among the most modern in NFL. But now retaining the franchise requires planning of a brand new stadium. Here’s the governor’s response to Stan Kroenke.
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Romania: Another big stadium? This time in Iași
After Bucharest, Cluj, Craiova and recently Timisoara now another city is announcing ambitious plans of building a large stadium. With 40,000 capacity, the new Iași venue would be second-largest in Romania.
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New stadiums: Bayreuth, Herford, Dortmund and Cologne
Four new additions from Germany join StadiumDB tonight. We recommend especially taking a look at Borussia Dortmund’s previous home. It’s a historical monument, but still in use.
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Bursa: Timsah Arena ready in half a year?
Though significantly delayed, the crocodile-shaped stadium is entering its final construction phase. The Turkish Timsah Arena is to be ready in June.
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Vienna: Allianz Stadion’s foundation works start tomorrow
After three months of demolition works 99% of the old Hanappi Stadion is gone. Tomorrow foundation laying begins on site, while in one and a half year Allianz Stadion is to be opened.
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Stadium of the Year 2014: Time to nominate!
It’s that time of year again when we ask you which were the most important stadia opened last year. Let’s nominate them together, this time via facebook and twitter.
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New construction: Sun Life Stadium
Monday saw the first construction crews arrive on site and begin removing seats. Divided into phases, redevelopment of Miami Dolphins home ground will last until mid-2016.
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Dublin: Desperate plan to save football in the capital
Shelbourne and Bohemians are in debt and cannot invest anything in their dated stadiums. So the city is to buy both grounds and demolish one of them, bringing derby rivals to a groundshare.
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Indianapolis: Indy Eleven’s new stadium debate back soon
Last year there wasn’t enough political support for the 18,500-capacity new stadium in Indianapolis. Now the team proved to have huge ticket demand and that’s a major argument in favor of the stadium scheme.
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London: Stamford Bridge redone by Herzog and de Meuron?
The acclaimed architects from Switzerland are working on Stamford Bridge expansion study. According to Architect’s Journal this may be their key work in English sports stadia.
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Los Angeles: Third bidder to build NFL stadium in LA
While two contenders have been gearing up for a couple years now, billionaire Stan Kroenke announced he also is interested in establishing his NFL franchise in Los Angeles.
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Kosovo: Stadium in Mitrovica on fire
City known primarily for ethnic conflicts this time comes to the spotlight as one of its two major stadiums was severely damaged during Saturday’s fire.
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New design: Finally a place to call home for Peñarol
One of the world’s most famous clubs will eventually move to their desired new home this year, ending 82 years (!) of failed attempts. Aurinegras move from central Montevideo to rural outskirts.
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Manchester: Another delay at Broadhurst Park
It was due in September, October and then December. But all deadlines were passed and now the new FC United stadium is planned to be ready in February 2015.
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Coventry: New stadium for Sky Blues? Nobody knows
While the club assure it’s progressing, no public institution knows anything about the planned 23,000-capacity stadium. Or that’s what Coventry Telegraph and Sky Blue Trust managed to establish.
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Cardiff: City’s new record low
Reason to celebrate comes at a high price as Cardiff City won their FA Cup game in nearly empty stadium. Fan boycott brought the stadium’s lowest turnout ever.
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Romania: New plans for 35,000-capacity stadium in Timisoara
Another major sports project in Romania is awaiting fruition. New stadium for up to 35,000 people and an indoor arena of 13,000-15,000 are to be built in Timisoara. This time financed by the government.
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