StadiumDBNews: January 2019
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New stadium: Suzhou OSC Stadium
As China's cities are expanding dramatically fast, so are new sports complexes – popping up across the country. Here the capacity of 40,000 or complex size of 50 hectares is no surprise. However, we still consider the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre a true gem!
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Stadium of the Year 2018: Nomination process closed, thank you!
On midnight, Wednesday, we stopped accepting your proposals for Stadium of the Year candidates. The list is 22-stadium long but it's not the end just yet. We're still considering several potential nominees.
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Rotterdam: Sparta reveals stadium expansion plans
The Netherlands' oldest active stadium will soon see an expansion. Nothing too big, but more than enough for second league. At the same time Sparta Rotterdam have assured their supporters that the legendary 'castle' will not be touched.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 67 - Nominations, new designs and more
Those of you subscribing to our weekly newsletter already have it in your mailboxes for some 24 hours. Others may find it useful to stay up-to-date with the weekly digest in order to not miss key stories!
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Poland: Agreement reached, Szczecin stadium has green light
With over 21,000 seats it will become Poland's largest stadium project for upcoming years. The new home of Ekstraklasa's Pogoń Szczecin should be ready in just over 3 years.
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Florida: Inter Miami propose demolition of Lockhart Stadium
While their main stadium is expected to move forward, the newly-forming MLS franchise are also proposing to demolish one of American soccer's most known stadia, Lockhart in Fort Lauderdale.
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Kansas City: Arrowhead to undergo off-season upgrades
Brand new giant screens, seating replacement across the upper tier and waterproofing works are to be carried out before another NFL campaign begins at one of the most iconic stadia across the league.
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Wolverhampton: Wolves make history. Kind of
No club in Premier League has a safe standing section, right? Not anymore, at least not exactly. There is a caveat but still: earlier today Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed installation of the first safe standing options at Molineux.
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New design: Nuovo Dall'Ara – history & future
They've been working on this project since at least 2016, yet official presentation only took place on Friday. With initial agreement with the city of Bologna in place, let's hope this spectacular redevelopment kicks off soon!
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New design: Grand complex in small Selfoss
Even if we count the largest suggested population of Selfoss, this plan offers over 3 square meters of sports infrastructure per person. And that doesn't include the six football field!
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Germany: Falling roof alert in Duisburg
It sounded serious enough to threaten any games being played at the Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena. Thankfully the stadium will reopen this weekend but only after removal of 150 roof panels which were at risk of falling on supporters.
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Qatar 2022: Al Wakrah Stadium late but nearing happy end
One of the world's most unique stadiums is finally taking the shape from architectural renders. While it will be delivered slightly late, there's still a huge time buffer before the 2022 World Cup.
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Stadium of the Year 2018: Nominate your favourite now!
Before we even managed to open the nomination process, over 20 entries were submitted. And they will be considered, of course. Still, from today until January 30 you're invited to nominate your favourite stadium of 2018!
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Atlanta: Is Mercedes-Benz Stadium avoiding $700 million in tax?
With the Super Bowl moving closer, more and more attention is paid to this year's host, Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But not all of it is the kind of attention its operator would prefer, as proven by this lawsuit. Report by Atlanta Journal Constitution.
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Poland: Widzew working on stadium expansion
In an extraordinary case of fan devotion, Widzew Łódź need expansion of their brand new stadium already. Several thousand seats are to be added and we should know the details next year, when the club will celebrate 110 years in operation.
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Belgium: Another modern stadium, this time for Kortrijk
You know Vincent Tan as the owner of Cardiff City, FK Sarajevo and co-owner of Los Angeles FC. But he has one more club in Belgium and that very club is about to get a new stadium. It's no wonder that Tan is speculated to be the potential private partner of the project.
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New design: New Pearl of the Orient
Hong Kong is following Singapore with the creation of a major leisure hub within its crucial districts. Former Kai Tak airport will soon be replaced by this shimmering stadium and much more.
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Netherlands: Alkmaar working on stadium expansion
Feasibility study is in the works, outcome should be known soon. AZ Alkmaar want to add seats to boost both capacity and atmosphere. The move should be beneficial economically.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 66 - let the competition begin
After December hiatus our Newsletter is back and with some exciting news. You are hereby the first ones to find out when Stadium of the Year selection will take place this time. There's also a lot of news to digest as we haven't selected the most interesting ones for over a month.
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Stadium of the Year 2018: Coming soon, really soon...
It's that time of year again! StadiumDB will soon get more blue than normally as we prepare to host the 9th edition of Stadium of the Year. And we'd be delighted if you joined us and select the next best stadium!
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California: 49ers and city in another bitter row
As if the partnership over Levi's Stadium operation wasn't rough enough, San Francisco 49ers once more attack the city and Santa Clara strikes back. This time over the disappointing revenue from non-NFL events.
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Miami: Beckham's group can engage in negotiations
The road to Miami Freedom Park is cleared despite an ethics complaint. Investors now have an open path to negotiate terms of new sports and leisure complex with the city of Miami.
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Germany: Holstein Kiel introduce plan B
After two failed tenders Holstein Kiel have dropped their planned east grandstand. In order to meet the set deadline, the team will deliver an even larger temporary stand behind the east goal.
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England: Go Luton, unanimous approval!
With no concil member against, the long-desired Power Court stadium received the go-ahead on Wednesday night! This paves the way for construction, though one more vote is awaited in January.
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Ghana: “Here is your tax property after 10 years”
It's almost unbelievable to what extent one can neglect a stadium. In just over a decade the showcase Cup of Nations venue of of 2008 has turned into what's called a 'death trap'! It might not be that serious yet, but we don't know because it hasn't had a security check.
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Buffalo: What the future holds for Buffalo Bills?
A brand new stadium or a redevelopment of the current one. Or, perhaps, a third option? The outcome isn't certain but efforts to deliver a final decision are well underway as the NFL team consults specialists and supporters.
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New design: Second chance for Indianapolis
It's a preliminary concept for now but already seems impressive and is getting thumbs up from authorities. A 20,000-capacity stadium would be surrounded by additional uses and might bring actual revenue to the city.
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New design: Hongkou was never so beautiful
What is Hongkou? More imporant question is what it will become in a few years. According to plan commissioned by the Hongkou District Planning Bureau, this will be one of Shanghai's best leisure destinations.
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Chicago: Alderman kills stadium, rest of project moves on
Representative of local community decided he could not agree on a football stadium and thus the 20,000-seater for a proposed USL team has been scrapped from the massive Lincoln Yards revitalisation.
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England: Luton stadium recommended for approval
The proposed 23,000-seater at Power Court received backing in official report, which suggests it should be granted planning permission. If council members agree, the council could push it forward next week.
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Qatar 2022: Successful big lift in Doha. Not the last one
It's already the second stadium in Doha to have a big lift and we're still waiting for the third. Education City Stadium now has its cable roof in place and mounting of preassembled segments is ongoing on top of it.
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Poland: Wisła broke and homeless. For now
It's the biggest crisis of Poland's multiple champions in recent history. The Krakow club was left without a board after failed takeover and has no right to use its stadium until arrears are covered.
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India: Record stadium being born away from spotlight
No World Cup will be held here, at least not one for football. That's partly why the stadium in Ahmedabad is being built away from global attention. But these photos shared by Parimal Nathwani show the true magnitude of what will soon be a 110,000-seater!
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Tokyo 2020: Olympic Stadium on time
Delivery of the new national stadium in Tokyo is going as planned initially, though a slight price increase was confirmed. By this time next year official opening will be behind us.
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Naples: Renovation will not end in time for 2019 Universiade
In late January we will learn who will renovate the stands and replace all seats at Stadio San Paolo. The problem is: contractor will have 240 days to deliver the work, while there's only 179 days left to the Universiade, starting today.
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Liverpool: Everton confident of funding
What might become a 62,000-seat stadium, should be presented to the public in half a year. Financial vehicle for the Bramley-Moore project is described by deputy chairman of Everton as “firmed up” and situation as “comfortable”.
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