StadiumDBNews: September 2016
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Tokyo 2020: Olympic Stadium approved for construction
The Japanese government greenlighted the final design and budget for National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. The concept saw cost-cutting efforts, but is only slightly cheaper.
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Paris: Green light for ultras to return to Parc des Princes
After six years of ban, organized support for PSG may return to Parc des Princes. Both the club and police gave their approval for the move, even if a cautious one.
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St. Petersburg: Roof closing at Zenit Arena
First attempt at closing the retractable roof over Zenit Arena will last 5 days. When it’s tested and working properly, it will only take 15 minutes.
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London: Upton Park demolition begins
No-one will play any more game here and fans bid farewell to their stadium as demolition begins. Instead of Upton Park a new Upton Gardens estate is planned.
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New stadium: For footballers and… ski jumpers!
This unique stadium in South Korea is at the same time a ski jump. Keep it in mind, because this is where the 2018 Winter Olympics will take place!
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Bundesliga: Could 1. FC Köln build a new stadium?
It may be just a negotiation strategy or a viable long-term solution for the Billy Goats. For now it’s a plan for the post-2024 period, assuming that the club remains on course.
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France: FC Nantes want to "pimp" La Beaujoire
The popular French club launched a unique action, allowing fans to select the future seating layout at La Beaujoire. The unique thing about it is the fact that supporters can see the outcome as they choose.
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Vienna: Austria officially break ground on new stadium
In practice works have been ongoing since May, but formally the groundbreaking ceremony took place yesterday. Austria follow their league rivals Rapid in upgrading their stadium.
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New stadium: Smaller stadium of the greatest leader
You may argue whether Kim Il-sung was the best leader ever, but that argument won’t happen in North Korea. Here’s the “eternal president’s” stadium.
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London: West Ham’s pattern of own goals
Won only one game and are in relegation zone. But don’t mind Premier League, West Ham are doing even worse with their fans recently, only adding fuel to already big fire.
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Historical, design & construction: Torino returning to roots
After over half a century of playing next door, Torino FC is finally just months away from returning to its spiritual home. Stadio Filadelfia will be operable in 2017.
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Russia 2018: 9 months of progress in Yekaterinburg
They began construction as one of the last cities in Russia, but are now well into the project, not threatened to miss the FIFA deadlines. See how the Yekaterinburg host stadium has changed.
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Italy: Did Rome lose the 2024 Olympic bid or not?
All indications suggest the 2024 Olympics will be decided between Budapest, Los Angeles and Paris as the Italian bid of Rome suffered from a major blow. But is it dead already?
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Liverpool: 1 year to decide on Anfield Road
Liverpool FC have one year to move forward with their north stand expansion. The planning permission expires in September 2017.
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Budapest: MTK stadium opening in 3 weeks
Budapest’s second modern stadium will open its doors on October 13. The timing isn’t perfect, but construction is delivered within the desired timeline.
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Germany: RB Leipzig to consider new stadium sooner?
Every game they could sell 10-12,000 tickets more than Red Bull Arena allows. The fresh Bundesliga “franchise” might require a larger stadium soon if they succeed in the league.
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China: No floating stadium for Hainan Island after all?
The rising artificial eco-island north of Hainan could have been a place of the first large floating stadium. It most likely won’t as a different masterplan won the international competition.
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Hungary: Construction in Miskolc coming soon
It should have been delivered by now, but initial plans were put on hold. Along the new one construction may begin within days or slightly later. Outcome to be ready in a year.
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London: Explosions damage Upton Park
Before it gets demolished, former West Ham stadium suffered from explosions as American action movie is filmed at the stadium. It’s spectacular, but possibly not as spectacular as fans reactions.
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Scotland: Aberdeen supporters overwhelmingly in favour of relocation
Aberdeen supporters trust ran an extensive survey of fans opinions on new stadium plan. Three out of four fans are positive about the need to move outside city limits.
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Ukraine: Kyiv to host 2018 Champions League final
The national stadium of Ukraine will hold its first Champions League final in 2018, following a long campaign to win the hosting rights and upsetting Atletico Madrid who also submitted a bid.
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London: Council again backs Plough Lane stadium
Merton Council has formally renewed its support of the decision to allow AFC Wimbledon to build a stadium on Plough Lane. Your Local Guardian report.
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Poland: Lech to install a locomotive at INEA Stadion
By mid-October the Poznan stadium will be decorated by Lech’s symbol, a locomotive. The campaign began several years ago.
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New lists: Who got 4 and 5 stars from UEFA?
It’s only 38 stadiums in total across Europe, so the two lists are truly exclusive. Check out who was granted a 4 or 5-star note by UEFA and why we’re showing these lists to you now…
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New stadium: Stadium filling the void after demolished housing
Zwickau is one of the shrinking cities of eastern Germany. It lost a third of its population since 1940s and is now resizing its infrastructure. A modest stadium was built on the site of what was once mass housing.
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Madrid: Philips to light up Atletico’s stadium
It might not have a roof yet, but Atletico’s new stadium already has contractor for the roof’s lighting system. Philips will equip Estadio la Peineta with LED floodlighting.
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London: Tottenham show their decor at Wembley
As 17 other clubs, Tottenham begin their UEFA Champions League group campaign tonight. It’s also their debut at Wembley Stadium as temporary home. Will they feel comfortable?
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Norway: 300 students to live at Brann stadium
This unique partnership might see a new grandstand added to the SK Brann stadium in Norway. Up to 300 students might live in dormitories at the stadium.
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Oxford: Kassam Stadium to get a 4th stand
Oxford United have been granted planning permission for a temporary fourth stand at the Kassam Stadium. A BBC report.
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Spain: Sevilla installing new stadium skin
Thick aluminum mesh will decorate Estadio Ramón Sanchez Pizjuán by the end of 2016, ending the second phase of stadium renovations.
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USA: All-time record for the smaller football
On Saturday American football celebrated by far the largest crowd in history. Still far behind association football, the American branch seems to be the only one still growing in crowd size.
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Rotterdam: Rain of cuddly toys by ADO Den Haag fans
It was surely an adventure for many kids yesterday as visiting supporters showered them with cuddly toys. The overwhelmingly positive action went viral instantly.
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London: Hammers fans dilemma – to sit, stand or fight?
Thousands of fans continue to “persistently stand” despite threats of ground eviction. Tensions resulted in actual fights at London Stadium on Saturday.
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New stadium: CSKA finally home after 9 years!
It took them a stunning 3,361 days to build the long-overdue Arena CSKA. But once they arrived there were fireworks both on and off the field.
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Brussels: Eurostadium suffers from further blows
Over 2,000 people from the neighbourhood are trying to stop the new national stadium of Belgium. This time it’s about a road running through the planned venue.
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California: Levi’s Stadium growing its own tomatoes
It may sound insane, but Levi’s Stadium really has a small farm built on top of it. It provides 40 kinds of organic herbs and vegetables that are later served to guests.
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Iran: Tehran giant gets smaller once again
It began with 100,000 capacity, then went to 95,000, later 84,000. Now, for the first time in history, it’s below 80,000. Azadi Stadium has just become an all-seater.
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England: Grimsby announce stadium partner
Extreme Leisure are to build the long-anticipated Grimsby Community Stadium, along with adjacent ice rink, shops and housing. Planning application yet to come though.
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New design: Italian third league’s own Allianz Arena?
This comparison has only been made a million times by now, probably. Every second new stadium is compared the landmark that is Allianz Arena. In this case there’s some, even if purely functional, resemblance.
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Nigeria: Cows grazing at national stadium
Despite it being illegal, herdsmen are taking their cows in huge numbers to graze at the Abuja National Stadium. As if the stadium wasn’t notorious enough already.
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Moscow: CSKA to earn $20 million annually on boxes
The Russian champions hope to cover their stadium cost timely. Skyboxes alone are to bring $20 million annually. The most expensive one is already booked.
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Germany: Darmstadt changing stadium name to honour “Johnny”
Jonanathan died of cancer in March. But memory of him will remain alive and is now spreading worldwide. “Johnny” now has his name included in the Böllenfalltor stadium!
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New design and construction: First marine stadium for J2 League
It’s located literally beside the sea. Well, not exactly the sea but the Kanmon Straits, but still. The new Kitakyushu stadium will be a very interesting addition to Japanese football.
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Egypt: 16 “scapegoats” still awaiting trial
16 supporters of Zamalek SC accused of leading to their fellow fans’ deaths are still awaiting for their trial to recommence, following delay caused by insufficient evidence. Proceedings will restart in November.
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Liverpool: Stand inside a stand – news from Anfield
As fans share their impressions from the test events, Anfield is entering the last week of preparations for grand opening of the new main stand. See what’s new in Liverpool.
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10+ Ranking: Europe’s most popular clubs by attendance
We’ve listed all 227 clubs that draw an average of 10,000 people or more every day. Which teams from your country are on the list?
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Russia: Opening confirmed for Krasnodar stadium
Finally we know when the FC Krasnodar stadium opens. First the Russian national team will face Costa Rica, then the host club will fight against Schalke 04.
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Regina: Mosaic Stadium substantially complete
Both contractor and investor confirm that Canada’s latest football stadium is ready for tests. Some tasks remain, but looking at Mosaic Stadium you know why they announced completion!
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New stadium: StadiumDB’s fresh record-holder!
You may argue that it’s a racetrack, not a stadium. To which we say: Oh yeah? Tell us that on September 10, when it holds the world’s largest football game…
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