StadiumDBNews: March 2018
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Munich: Allianz Arena more red-white. But not really
As FC Bayern announced yesterday, Allianz Arena will become red-white inside. However, it will actually be grey-red as only a third of all grey seats will be removed prior to 2018/19.
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Belarus: Stadion Dinama structurally complete
Just two months before (re)scheduled delivery all major works are delivered at Stadion Dinama in Minsk. The host of 2019 European Games was visited by the EOC and authorities are pleased with progress.
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Los Angeles: Most expensive stadium even more expensive
It was a bombshell tweet that grabbed headlines across USA yesterday, claiming the new stadium for Rams and Chargers could cost as much as $5 billion. This would make it three times more expensive than current record holder.
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New design: Stade de Yamoussoukro for AFCON 2021
The capital of Ivory Coast will finally get a stadium worthy of major international fixtures. Far from the coastal metropolis of Abidjan, a minimalist and monumental stadium will be built in 2020.
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Russia 2018: Nizhny Novgorod ready for play
It may have come 3 months later than expected, but it did come eventually. Stadion Nizhny Novgorod received the green light and opening game is just 2 months away.
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Brazil: Football is not the future in Brasilia
When you hear public official saying “it was a mistake to build this stadium”, you know the problem is serious. And so, for the next 35 years, football will be at best secondary for the Brazilian national stadium.
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Lithuania: Can Vilnius get the long-overdue stadium?
When it rains, it pours. For Vilnius the dream of having a new national stadium is over 30 years old and still not certain to end happily. Latest developments suggest dark clouds may be gathering once more...
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Russia 2018: Kaliningrad almost ready for opening
Today the single last inspection by FIFA representatives took place before opening of the new Kaliningrad stadium in two weeks. It's almost fully prepared and should safely hold the planned 3 test games.
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Brazil: The most efficient stadium nationwide?
The cheapest in terms of price-per-seat, optimised to generate maximum revenue, Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte might be a game-changer for Atletico Mineiro, who have just finished 110 years!
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London: Fulham with planning permission
Fulham FC have announced their new Riverside Stand development plan received the green light from London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham earlier this week.
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Cologne: Stadium to be expanded, but only for international games
In an effort to strenghten their Euro 2024 position, the city of Cologne will expand RheinEnergie Stadion. Ironically, 1. FC Köln won't be able to make much use of nearly 4,000 additional seats.
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Liverpool: Anfield to reach 61,000 by 2021?
It's no secret to anyone that Liverpool FC are working on further expansion of Anfield. The club has so far been careful not to reveal details, though. Time to break the silence, perhaps?
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Miami: Hard Rock Stadium's tennis conversion begins
After official grounbreaking earlier this week, the NFL stadium in Miami begins conversion to become home of Miami Open from 2019 onwards. The tennis tournament will grow commercially and in terms of attendance.
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Germany: See the two runners-up for new Freiburg stadium
We've known the winning concept for over half a year now, but only today learned how the two runners-up shaped their stadium bids. Meet the enjoyable entries from agn and GMP Architekten.
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Poland: Opole invites designers to create 12,000-seater
Architects from around Europe and beyond have one more week to apply for participation in Opole municipal stadium design competition. The UEFA Category 4 venue should see groundbreaking in 2019.
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London: Here's how you do groundbreaking ceremonies
Despite high-ranking officials in attendance, it wasn't them who grabbed the shovels yesterday. The honour was given to a family of Brentford FC supporters, who have been with the Bees for 4 generations!
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Tel Aviv: Bloomfield Stadium to be opened in May, 2019
Completely reconstructed, the legendary Tel Aviv stadium will welcome spectators in over a year from now. While a significant delay, it still represents a reasonable time frame for a project of such magnitude.
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London: Wimbledon to wait (a bit) more for new stadium?
Despite all hurdles having been cleared, there's still no certainty over groundbreaking time for AFC Wimbledon's new stadium. It may be autumn, which means the opening before 2019/20 season is also not secured yet.
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New stadiums: Three from Superliga
You should see these three stadiums. If not for any other reason, then to compare how different stadia are within the top flight of Denmark. Here are our fresh additions from Hobro, Silkeborg and Helsingør.
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New stadium and design: Helsingør today and in 2019
It's a lovely town with family-friendly games, almost as you'd imagine the Danish football experience. But the stadium is heavily dated, so a new one will be built. A little gem, it is!
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Belgium: Preparations for new stand in Mechelen
They may be relegated from the league already, but KV Mechelen aren't stopping down with their stadium redevelopment program. New main stand will begin to grow once the current one is demolished.
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Austria: LASK present detailed stadium plans
No, this isn't the final architectural concept. It's a visualistion of where the stadium will be built. But we know a lot more than just that: site, capacity, access, budget and more...
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Morocco: When will Tetouan stadium finally open?
It was supposed to be delivered this year, but to this day foundation phase hasn't been completed. One of the northernmost stadiums of Morocco's 2026 World Cup bid is on hold.
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New design: Piece of shade in Arizona
Fighting off heat is commonly associated with the Qatar World Cup stadiums. Meanwhile a very interesting set of ideas was presented by Phoenix Rising and the hired architects: Populous and Gould Evans.
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Moscow: Dynamo might not afford to use their own stadium
It sounds like a paradox and almost is. Due to ownership changes FC Dynamo and VTB Arena are no longer the same group, forcing them to negotiate terms of stadium use. And a few months before opening there is no agreement.
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London: Chelsea resolve dispute with the Crosthwaites
After prolonged negotiations and announcements of legal battle, Chelsea and the homeowners from across the railroad have finally reached an agreement, once again enabling construction of new Stamford Bridge.
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New design: The stellar stadium for Steaua
If they really manage to build it with such limited budget, Romania will get one more impressive stadium with limited expense. The funding is secured, concept is here, but will there be enough time?
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London: West Ham in legal dispute over capacity
The Hammers and stadium owner LLDC will go to the High Court in November to resolve their London Stadium capacity dispute. The disagreement concerns revenue from additional seating.
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Austria: Stadium in Wiener Neustadt approved
Three stands with 5,000 capacity, just enough to meet Bundesliga requirements. Early next year this will be the new stadium in Wiener Neustadt, approved by the city council last night.
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London: Tottenham reveals the most expensive season tickets ever
Not only unprecedented for Spurs, these are literally the most expensive season tickets in the world. One season for $2,765? Possible only at Tottenham's new stadium.
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England: Wolverhampton reopen possibility of stadium expansion
After collapse in 2012-2014, now Wolves are again ready for glory as they're eyeing promotion to Premier League. Club chairman wants to get to 50,000 seats as soon as possible, but settling in top flight comes first.
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Romania: Funding approved for new Steaua stadium
After complete reconstruction the new Stadionul Ghencea will hold 30,500 people. The contract, worth an expected 301.77 million lei (€65 million) will be executed in 25 months, just before Euro 2020.
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Germany: €10.7 million for MDCC Arena intervention
It was first planned only as improvement works to allow Magdeburg supporters to jump once again. Now the extent of works has increased and so has the budget.
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Stadium of the Year 2017: What it takes to win
Slowly we're moving towards the end of this edition of Stadium of the Year. Victory of Cerro Porteńo's new stadium in this year's Public Vote took some people by surprise. Let's explain how it happened.
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Public Award – La Nueva Olla!
We didn't understand it at first, but that's on us. We have severely underestimated the social phenomenons called Cerro Porteńo and La Nueva Olla. Credit where credit is due, Stadium of the Year Public Award goes to Paraguay!
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Public Vote 2nd Place – La Bombonera de Toluca!
Mexico already has one Stadium of the Year and it's clear that football fans in this country haven't had enough. However, less than 30% of votes for this stadium came from Mexico!
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Public Vote 3rd Place – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
One of the biggest favourites and for great reasons, too. It lacked only one thing: actual support from its own community. Pushed by votes from Paraguay, Mexico and Russia, Mercedes-Benz Stadium managed to grab the third spot in our second vote.
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Jury Award winner – Luzhniki!
We knew this stadium would be high on the list, but did not see it coming until we saw the votes. Unanimously appreciated by the Jury, here is the latest Stadium of the Year, Luzhniki!
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Jury Vote 2nd Place – U Arena
Being the runner-up is both a success and may leave some thirst. But U Arena reached a milestone in Stadium of the Year despite coming second. Find out why!
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Jury Vote 3rd Place – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The most expensive, immensely impressive, but not the best. Or so claims our Jury, comprising five renowned architects. The new stadium in Atlanta has to be noticed, though, which is exactly what its place on the podium does!
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London: West Ham see record profit at London Stadium
First full season at the new location brought significant increase in revenue for West Ham, despite poor performance on the field. The Hammers have revealed today how much they earned over the last fiscal year.
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Switzerland: Aarau stadium won't see groundbreaking until 2021
Though citizens voted in favour in a referendum 10 years ago (!), the new stadium in Aarau is still not coming. Just enough work will be done this year to retain the planning permission, while actual groundbreaking is expected in 3 years.
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Antwerp: Mayor promises new stadium if re-elected
On Monday evening the mayor of Antwerp reassured his constituency that he wants to build a new joint stadium for Royal Antwerp and Beerschot Wilrijk by 2024, if elected for second term.
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Vienna: Austria announces stadium reopening
It's not exactly a new stadium, but for them it's going to be a major celebration. Two days before the World Cup final, on July 13, fans of Austria Wien will come back home after two years away.
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England: Sunderland offer stadium as homeless shelter
Case of community engagement done right: Sunderland AFC invited homeless people from their area to stay for the night in times of biggest freeze. Warm meals, beds and clothes were prepared for the past weekend.
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Winners to be announced on Wednesday!
It's been as exciting as ever for us to monitor, thank you for getting involved. We are now preparing to publish the results and announce the two Stadiums of the Year, as selected by the Public and by the Jury.
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Minneapolis: U.S. Bank Stadium needs to buy curtains
It is ironic to say the least. The stadium built to be airy and light now has to get dark and opaque. It's required by NCAA and might improve the $1.1-billion stadium's versatility.
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Poland: Widzew breaks one more season ticket record
Despite playing in the 4th division they're relentless! They continue to buy more season tickets than any other team in Poland and any other on the 4th level in Europe. Now almost at 16,000!
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Russia 2018: Opening game in Kaliningrad cancelled
Second-league Baltika against Schalke 04? That would have been great, but won't be. At least for now. The game was cancelled due to harsh weather conditions and fear of how it could have affected the field.
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Cagliari: Meet the 3 possible stadium options
They're all far more impressive than the ruins of Stadio Sant'Elia, that's for sure? But which one will be selected as the best way forward? Take a look, just like Cagliari Calcio fans are doing right now!
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