StadiumDBNews: November 2018
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CONMEBOL: Historic superfinal in Madrid
For the first time in history two archrivals from Buenos Aires play against one another in Copa Libertadores final and for the first time they both have to fly to Europe for the game. Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu was selected as the venue for second leg of what's referred to as the Superfinal.
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Cardiff: Two hotels to join Principality Stadium
The largest stadium in Wales could soon be accompanied by two hotels, one with 3 stars and one with 5 stars. In total the two buildings might offer over 300 bedrooms.
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Portugal: Stadium in Leiria to finally be completed
Almost 20 years after opening, the Euro 2004 stadium in Leiria will become complete. As of now the unfinished northern side is still a true eyesore. Its delivery will be relaunched in 2020 and cost some €7.5 million.
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Rotterdam: Sparta buys back stadium, enables expansion
Despite still focusing on player budget and youth training, Sparta Rotterdam are aiming at revenue increase. The club has agreed terms and now owns its stadium almost entirely, paving the way for upgrades and expansion.
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Five of the most hi-tech sports stadia from across the globe
Technology affects every area of our lives, both personally and professionally. For sports fans, the world of apps and live streaming has made it easier to keep up with the on-field action and the latest team news, wherever we might be. Still, nothing can quite equal being there in person.
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Moscow: VTB Arena approved for use
After numerous delays, after seven years since the operation began, finally the spaceship has landed! VTB Arena in Moscow has been commissioned for use and may see first visitors by year end.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 65 - Last week in headlines
It's been a fruitful week in terms of stadium news, surely. We've treated you to new designs and stadia, photos and we're not going to stop there, surely! Here's the weekly summary in the form of StadiumDB Newsletter! If you enjoy this kind of roundup, you may find it safely in your inbox by subscribing below!
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London: Emirates Stadium begins storing energy
Unlike many stadiums that have solar power plants, Emirates will only store energy. This still makes it somewhat 'greener' and should bring revenue to the football club at the same time.
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Zurich: Citizens vote in favour of new stadium
After years of efforts it finally seems like nothing could stop the new stadium in Zurich. By 2022 Grasshopper Club and FC Zurich should have a brand new 18,500-capacity home in their spiritual roots.
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NFL: They call it sold out, we call it half empty
With nearly 100% paid attendance, the temporary home of Los Angeles Chargers was almost half empty yesterday, despite the team doing really well in USA's second largest NFL 'market'.
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New design: The white-red pride of Brest
It's not even Ligue 1 and yet Stade Brestois 29 might soon have one of France's best stadia. Not the biggest, but a very sensibly planned scale is part of the equasion. Efficient, not just impressive – that's the goal.
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London: QPR magic not working on council
Despite a heavy campaign to promote their new stadium plan, the city council isn't budging. “No land for free” is the message. And if that message breaks any deal, it means the effort by QPR owners wasn't sincere to begin with.
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Dortmund: No major investment planned for Euro 2024
Borussia Dortmund is planning to host Euro 2024 with just one significant change at their stadium: new floodlights. All other changes would be temporary only and few concessions to UEFA are expected.
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Scotland: Aberdeen appoint Morrison for Kingsford project
Morrison Construction will lead the development of the community sports centre and training facilities. The move comes after AFC secured £8 million for the works. A Press & Journal report.
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Paris: Stade de France for sale?
French prime minister rejects the option of spending €450 million on upgrades to Stade de France. Instead, a fraction will be spent before the 2024 Olympics and in 2025 the stadium should be ceded to a new private operator.
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Top MLS stadiums
When MLS commissioner Don Garber visited Orlando City Stadium for the first-time last year, he hailed it as "a blueprint for the future" and no truer words were ever spoken, as it marked a high tide for soccer-specific stadiums.
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Berlin: Hertha announces opening date for new stadium
It's more of a wish than solid information at this point, but still worth the attention. When Hertha is 133 years old, on July 25, 2025, their new stadium should open its doors to supporters. Exactly 55,137 of them.
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FIFA World Cup: Spain, Portugal and Morocco co-hosting in 2030?
Spain's prime minister has officially proposed a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup to the Moroccan auhorities in Rabat. The first ever European-African bid might be a very strong option for 2030.
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New design: The future Wildparkstadion
The old ground is already siappearing, while we were informed of the general contractor signing his contract. On that occasion the very first renderings of new Wildparkstadion were released.
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London: WHU aiming for 66,000 seats
On the day when both sides were supposed to meet in court over one more issue, they reached an agreement. No more capacity limits imposed on West Ham and the prospect of reaching 66,000 seats sooner than later.
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New stadiums: Double visit to Yerevan
Our database of Armenian stadia was particularly poor out of all the Caucasian countries. Now it's somewhat better as Agnieszka Drygaś takes you for a virtual visit on two more stadiums in Yerevan. More to come!
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Manchester: City consulting fans on further expansion
By 2021/21 Manchester may be the home to not one, but two largest stadiums of the Premier League. Etihad Stadium might exceed 63,000 people by then, surpassing all London rivals and shying only to nearby Old Trafford.
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Lviv: Karpaty fight for stadium revamp
Lviv's largest football team is appealing to all authorities for help with their long-standing dream of reconstructing Stadion Ukraina. Following their open letter, first meeting has already taken place.
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Milan: San Siro reborn or new stadium?
It might be a thorough redevelopment of the existing stadium, including capacity decrease. It might also end up being a brand new stadium, though. Either way, Milan and Inter both claim they're stronger together and will stay co-tenants.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 64 - From Leicester to New Zealand
We had to begin the last Newsletter with tragic news from Leicester. This time there's some consolation from the recent Premier League champions that we can open with, thankfully!
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New stadium: TCF Bank Stadium
It's a traditional gridiron giant, stadium built specifically for university football. Still, it played host to MLS and NFL for two seasons each. Minnesota's second largest stadium has the potential to outgrow U.S. Bank Stadium some day, if demand merits it.
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Bratislava: Turf laid at new Tehelne pole
Slovan Bratislava has confirmed that grass from the Netherlands has been successfully laid at the new national stadium in the Slovak capital. This marks one more milestone in the nearly-finished project.
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Warsaw: Design competition launched for Polonia stadium
After years of having been left behind, finally Polonia Warszawa officials can celebrate. Their club will not only get a new stadium, but also an indoor arena and multi-discipline facilities for other Polonia sections.
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Nantes: Two stadia side by side? What's the point?
It's been the talk of town since late Friday, when mayor Johanna Rolland announced her decision to both approve the construction of a new stadium and prohibit demolition of the old one. Now everyone wanders... is there a plan at all?
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Leicester: Vichai's monument to adorn King Power Stadium
First home game after the helicopter crash is already behind them. It was a very difficult experience, as it had to. Now comes time for reassurance: King Power will remain part of Leicester City.
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New Zealand: Auckland's sunken stadium to be shelved?
As iconic as it may be, the proposed 50,000-seater sunken into the harbor seabed isn't convincing for everyone. Following the city council's first talks with proponents of the stadium, there are still major doubts.
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#MisjaStadion: Warsaw, Barlinek and Annopol
As we commemorate the centenary of Poland's independence, here are stadiums 16-18 on our list of 100 from Poland. They're all small but at the same time – quite modern.
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Colombia: Millonarios to build a new stadium, finally
It's been discussed for nearly 30 years already and hasn't happened to date. Next year the famous Colombian football club should have a design. Land outside Bogota is already said to be acquired.
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Stadia Designers Cup: Which stadium would best fit in Brasov?
5 designers from 5 different countries submitted their entries for brand new stadium of the Romanian football team SR Brașov, subject of Stadia Designers Cup. It's already the fourth edition of the leading competition for stadium design enthusiasts.
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The London stadium games bring 100k new seats
Only including the top 10 teams of Greater London the increase in stadium capacity is over 100,000 between 2008 and 2018. But while some clubs succeed, others struggle to expand their grounds in the world's most dense football market.
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Germany: Legal pyroshow, yet penalty imminent?
Karlsruher SC supporters lit 180 flares. They had the green light of all safety authorities you might imagine, from their club. They didn't do it during the game or in the stand. And yet the club may face a €63,000 penalty. Absurd, right?
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Miami: Beckham scores referendum victory
Along with the midterm elections voters in Miami were asked one more question: should David Beckham be given preferential treatment to secure lease for his club's new stadium? And they answered: yes, go ahead!
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Netherlands: Cambuur stadium on track again after turmoil
The new 15,000-capacity stadium was hanging by a thread for three weeks but now seems to be safe once more, following successful talks with crucial partners in the project.
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Ecuador: Capwell's illumination a landmark in domestic football
Even though only two most-exposed sides of Estadio Capwell are illuminated, installation helped the unique stadium become a major landmark and serves as means to boost commercial revenue for Emelec.
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Germany: Farewell ceremonies over for Wildparkstadion
It's not disappearing all at once and yet it's been a very sentimental weekend in Karlsruhe. Yesterday the last game, today the souvenir-seat event and tomorrow – first phase of demolition.
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Istanbul: Young fan dies on derby night
Friday was supposed to be a night of fierce rivalry on the field and it was indeed. However, the focus has since shifted to what happened in the away enclosure of Galatasaray's stadium. Young student collapsed and was beyond saving.
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Bucharest: Contractor selected for new Giulești
Three companies have joined forces to deliver the new Rapid Bucuresti stadium, training venue of Euro 2020. There's very little time left, but the price still stayed within set limits.
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Spain: Villarreal go green in response to EU plastic ban
From this weekend onwards there will be no drinks in plastic cups sold at Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal. The club is hoping to reduce pollution and adhere to the recently approved EU reduction in plastic products.
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