StadiumDBNews: March 2017
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Interview: Will we see a retractable roof in Premier League?
From the Premier League, through Wimbledon, safe standing and Qatar 2022, to the recent Stadium of the Year. Here's our interview with Andy Simons, founder director of KSS Group.
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Berlin: Here's where Hertha want to move
It will b either 250 meters or 22 kilometers away from Olympiastadion. Obviously, the closer option is preffered for a 55,000-capacity stadium.
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London: Could Tottenham stay at White Hart Lane one more season?
White Hart Lane could live to see one more Premier League campaign in 2017/18, but decision on that is still to be taken.
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Russia: Sochi stadium opened, once more
After delayed reconfiguration it's in use again. The notorious Fisht stadium in Sochi opened last night, but there are still issues looming.
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New design: A piece of Morocco's World Cup ambition, perhaps?
Morocco have already hinted they could join the 2026 World Cup race. They're the country to have lost more biddings than any other, maybe this could indeed be a World Cup venue?
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Shanghai: Serious fire damages Shenhua stadium
Current club of Carlos Tevez won't play the next home game at home. Hongkou Stadium was seriously damaged by a fire earlier today.
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Brussels: No planning permission for Eurostadium
Very significant blow, which will slow the project down by no less than 3.5 months. Still, Ghelamco assure they have a plan to get Belgium's new national stadium delivered.
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Rotterdam: 80th birthday of De Kuip
Yes, birthday. Not anniversary. De Kuip is more than a building to Feyenoord fans, which they proved last night in quite significant numbers.
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London: Dogs raced for the very last time at Wimbledon's stadium
Until now it was the Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium. In the future it will be the new Plough Lane stadium, home to AFC Wimbledon.
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New design: “Jeans Genius” tailors a stadium for Bassano
Bassano Virtus – have you heard of such club? If not, that's exactly what Renzo Rosso hopes to change in upcoming years. The fashion giant is thinking of a new stadium.
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Atlanta: Meet the new sustainability leader
About to open in a few months, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first throughout MLS and NFL to receive LEED Platinum certification. It could be an example for projects beyond the US.
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Barcelona: Cruyff celebrated in three different ways
Legendary football player will be included in the names of new training stadium and a street beside Camp Nou. Johan Cruyff will also have a dedicated section in FC Barcelona's museum.
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England: Power Court recognised at global architecture ceremony in Cannes
Luton Town Football Club’s plans for a new stadium at Power Court and mixed-use development at Newlands Park were hailed at a global architectural awards ceremony last week in the south of France.
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Kyiv: Serious financial issues of Olympic Stadium
Ukraine’s national stadium has some of its bank accounts frozen after audit revealed the operating company is unable to pay debts from before Euro 2012.
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London: Tottenham to sell a million more tickets
After a heated debate Tottenham has been allowed to sell out all of Wembley during their 2017/18 Premier League campaign. With PL games alone this means over 1 million tickets more than at White Hart Lane.
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Liverpool: Everton close to securing Bramley-Moore Dock site
They already agreed with developer Peel, now the Toffees are set to agree the principles of an innovative finance model with the Liverpool City Council.
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Saint Petersburg: Opening in a month, then… construction again
In exactly a month from today the very first official football game will be played at Zenit Arena. Finishing works are still ongoing, but according to latest information the stadium will again go under construction after it opens.
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USA: Update on MLS expansion efforts
We take a look at four out of twelve candidates to join MLS in upcoming years. Let’s see if Phoenix, San Diego, Raleigh and St. Louis have news for us!
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Pyrotechnics: Denmark to see “safe flares” this year?
There’s progress in Brøndby’s effort to introduce pyrotechnics that would be both safe and visually impressive. Perhaps during the 2017/18 season we could see them used officially.
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England: Grimsby stadium call-in dismissed
Extreme Leisure’s 5-year option to buy Peaks Parkway land was recently called in for further scrutiny. Now that call-in has been dismissed.
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New design: The Newcastle stadium that never was
It was exactly 20 years ago when Newcastle United filed their planning application. They wanted a 55-70,000 capacity stadium just a stone’s throw from St. James’ Park. But it never happened.
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Poland: Wrocław’s Olympic Stadium ready for use
It’s one of the most historically relevant Polish stadiums. Now, following complete reconstruction in 2015-2017, it’s ready to host the 2017 World Games as the main venue.
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Munich: Lions’ ultras demand new stadium
After months without organized support, atmosphere at TSV is finally better and morale is high. But reunited supporters now demand prompt relocation from Allianz Arena, which they call a “wasteland”.
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Vienna: Rapid sued over inflated cost of Allianz Stadion
General contractor of Allianz Stadion demands additional € 2.8 million for the delivered contract. Rapid remains calm and seems not inclined to pay.
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New stadium: Grand (re)opening for Widzew
Today is the day that will go in history. Not just the history of 107-year-old Widzew, but that of Polish football as well. The new stadium in Łódź is ready for tonight’s opening game.
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Stadia Designers Cup: Start your engines and design for Everton
In three months we’ll see what could be built at the Bramley-Moore Dock. If not the official concept, then surely the grassroots ones taking part in Stadia Designers Cup.
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Scotland: Bad news for Aberdeen relocation scheme
The Aberdeenshire Council decided to vote against Aberdeen FC’s plan to relocate to Kingsford. Fans’ commute and traffic were among the most important reasons.
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England: Grimsby stadium plan called in for scrutiny
First the city council gave unanimous support to the £250 million project at Peaks Parkway. Then two councillors decided it warrants a closer look.
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Las Vegas: New NFL stadium to be decided within days?
If NFL owners vote in support of Raiders relocation to Las Vegas, the $1.9-billion stadium could be approved by the end of March. If not… it’s still not over.
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Liverpool: Everton’s stadium or… floating buildings
Developer Peel confirms talks with Everton are progressing, but there is a Plan B in case the stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock falls through.
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Scotland: Dumbarton announce planning application for June
New stadium is coming to Dumbarton, of course if permission is granted. Dumbarton FC director announced the planning application will be filed in 3 months.
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New stadium: The only one with fishing ban
Yes, that’s not a joke. Fans in the east stand are officially informed that fishing is prohibited. That’s how close to water Mikuni World Stadium is!
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Italy: Here’s Cagliari’s temporary stadium in more detail
From the 2017/18 season onwards Cagliari Calcio will be playing at their… parking site. This is where temporary facilities will be set up within the next several months.
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New design: Penn State’s slightly smaller giant
They’ve been hinting about potential renovation, but this is an almost complete reconstruction. Still, a decrease from almost 107,000 to 103,000 capacity-wise.
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Amsterdam: ArenA’s seats to be part of 3d print
Amsterdam ArenA operator is finding unique ways to make use of old seats, currently being replaced throughout the stadium. Some of them will become 3d-printing material.
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Madrid: Atletico buy stadium land from council for €30 million
Atletico Madrid will pay €30.5 million, plus undertake building work worth another €30m, as well as creating 4,000 parking spaces for public use. A Sport report.
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Austria: Stadium named after teddy bears and plush
To be exact, the name is Teddybären- und Plüsch-Stadion (Teddy Bear and Plush Stadium). How did Wiener Neustadt end up with it?
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Berlin: Hertha closer to final verdict
Still waiting for the outcome of their feasibility study, Hertha already indicate in which places and capacities they’re not interested for the new stadium…
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Belgium: New stadium for derby rivals in Antwerp?
It’s not common these days to see such proposals and yet one has surfaced in Antwerp, where the city wants to get two local rivals to play in one stadium. Their reaction? Not too enthusiastic.
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New design: “Purple Renaissance” of Fiorentina
Finally, after 6 years of waiting we know the design of Fiorentina’s new stadium. It might put “Viola” on top of Serie A in terms of how connected fans will be. But it’s a magnificent stadium either way you look.
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England: York Stadium groundbreaking set for September
Work will not start on the Community Stadium until September this year, the council has said, and completion dates have been pushed back again until late next year. A York Press report.
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London: Cost increase to be explained by the summer
According to Sky Sports, an accountancy firm has been named to investigate the rising cost of London Stadium conversion. Results should be revealed to the Greater London Assembly by June.
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New design: Here’s the stadium to be built under the lollipops
The name is sweet and so is the design: simple, yet attractive. After 6 years of efforts (!) finally the planning permission is within reach and construction should begin by year end.
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Italy: Palermo pushing towards new stadium
First official meeting between new club president and city mayor took place today and a brand new stadium for US Palermo takes priority for chairman Paul Baccaglini.
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Netherlands: Slightly smaller solar plant at Rat Verlegh Stadion
It’s somewhat less impressive than previously announced, but will still allow the Breda stadium to run on solar power on a daily basis. Also, this year floodlights will be changed to LED.
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USA: Seventh stadium for Allianz in Minneapolis?
Mógłby się nazywać Allianz Field, ale to jeszcze nic pewnego. Za to fakt porozumienia między Minnesota United a Allianz potwierdzają dwa lokalne źródła.
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London: Tottenham Stadium to cost £800 million
The new 61,000-seater in northern London is currently Europe’s largest private project, according to chairman Daniel Levy. It also got more expensive, partly due to Brexit.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Public Vote Award – Vodafone Arena!
Until the very last day we had no idea which stadium would win. But there could be only one Stadium of the Year in this year’s Public Vote and you chose Vodafone Arena.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Public Vote 2nd Place – Stadion FK Krasnodar
Second time on the podium, this time narrowly second. The beautiful stadium in Krasnodar put up a great fight in your Public Vote, but ended up as the runner-up.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Public Vote 3rd Place - Estadio Campeón del Siglo
You won’t believe how supporters of Peñarol managed to achieve this high position for their new stadium!
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Jury Award Winner – London Stadium!
Making the best out of a bad situation is more than the usual design challenge. After London’s U-turn in Olympic Stadium legacy architects and engineers have done the impossible.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Jury Vote 2nd Place – Vodafone Arena
There was no other location as challenging as this one in the entire competition! Beşiktaş has just show how to build a new stadium without losing historical identity.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Jury Vote 3rd place – Stadion FK Krasnodar
Impressive, but not lavish. Thought-through in the very smallest detail and representing unmatched quality. New Krasnodar stadium is the first ever Russian project to be on the podium of our Jury.
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Brazil: World League Finals to debut in a football stadium
Arena da Baixada in Brazil will host the first ever World League Finals that will be held at a football stadium. Never before has the event been held at a venue that large.
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Interview: Uj Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion – the ‘football capsule’
There’s one stadium we couldn’t include in this edition of Stadium of the Year, but it deserves the spotlight! Interview with Architect: Peter Bordas.
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London: “A jewel in London’s sporting crown”
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan praised the proposed Chelsea stadium as he approved it for construction earlier today!
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England: Stoke to fill their stadium more effectively
This year’s expansion of bet365 Stadium isn’t the only planned improvement in Stoke-on-Trent. Stoke City are also planning to create a more flexible away section in order to make more use of the available seats.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Thank you for the vote!
Huge engagement and a fascinating final. This year’s Public Vote is now over and a massive number of 82,826 votes were cast. The winners will be announced on March 7.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 29, Yeni Eskişehir Stadyumu
It’s the very last reason to vote. If none of these 29 fascinating stadiums convinced you, we probably won’t either. So read about the new Eskişehir stadium if you’re not sure yet…
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 28, Yancheng SC Stadium
Have you ever seen a stadium covered by crane’s wings? The metaphor might not be clear to everyone, but it’s still a very elegant stadium, as the Chinese got us used to in recent years.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 27, Windsor Park
You may have heard of Northern Ireland facing issues with international games due to no modern stadiums there. Well, those days are gone and Belfast now has one of the best venues across the island.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 26, Vodafone Arena
One of the most picturesque and most challenging stadium locations across Turkey. And yet built with high quality and cheaply, too!
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Poland: Framework ready for Sosnowiec stadium
The Sosnowiec city council approved creation of a municipal company responsible for delivery and management of their new sports complex. First phase: the 12,000-seat stadium.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 25, U.S. Bank Stadium
Definitely the most expensive stadium in this year’s competition, but also the only one to have a solid dome over spectators. Even more, a covered bridge connecting it with the rest of downtown.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 24, Steigerwaldstadion
Thanks to reconstruction in the last two years this is now the best stadium across Thüringen, while also being a major exposition/congress center. Take a closer look at Steigerwaldstadion!
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Scotland: The end of “the world’s closest derby”?
Dundee FC are planning relocation up to 3.5 km west of their current stadium. This would end their century-long cohabitation with Dundee United at Tannadice Street.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 23, Stadion Zwickau
It meets our minimum capacity requirement only minimally and may well be the simplest stadium of all 29 nominees. But that’s not an issue, quite the opposite.
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England: Derby County to launch their own bar and restaurant
After a gym at Pride Park went into administration, Derby County have decided to use the free space and create a new bar and restaurant.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 22, Stadion Pakansari
Indonesia is one of those countries where new stadiums are popping up every year. They have a lot of catching up to do and this is the case of doing it right.
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Stadia Designers Cup: Why don’t you design Everton’s new stadium?
As we’re all waiting impatiently for details about the official stadium design for Everton, everyone will have a chance to create their own vision in a grassroots competition.
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London: Upton Park (almost) gone, here’s what’s next
Barratt Homes will soon finish the demolition of Upton Park stadium, former home to thousands of West Ham supporters. Its replacement will feature 842 flats.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 21, Stadion Miejski w Bielsku-Białej
Not as high-end as Krasnodar, but at the same time not needed to be as impressive. This simple and modest stadium in Poland is still even excessive when compared to local football’s needs.
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Rome: Lazio remind Rome of their stadium plan
Agreement between AS Roma and the city of Rome seemed to strike a nerve at Lazio. Their stadium design was also planned on a floodplain, but never received an approval…
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 20, Stadion FK Krasnodar
Despite being just a few months old, it doesn’t need recommendations. What you might enjoy is knowing more about one of the world’s most luxurious stadiums.
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Stadium of the Year 2016: Reason 19, Stade Omnisports de Bafoussam
New reigning champions of Africa are yet to play a game here, though they have played 4 already at an identical (!) stadium in the same country. One of Chinese stadium diplomacy’s cheaper tricks…
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