StadiumDBNews: March 2020
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Valencia: No sale, no money for Nou Mestalla
Today Valencia CF were supposed to sign the sale of Estadio Mestalla. The transaction would fuel construction work on Nou Mestalla. That is now delayed and the city is getting impatient.
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London: Chelsea loses planning application
Today the green light for construction of a new Stamford Bridge is turning bright red once more. Chelsea failed to begin work within the legal limit of 3 years and will have to reapply.
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Texas: Austin FC construction halted due to COVID-19
Though there's no nationwide curfew in the US, the city of Austin ordered its residents to remain at home whenever possible, while all non-essential businesses were shut down. Construction sites included.
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London: Wenger to have a statue outside Emirates Stadium?
So far only five Arsenal legends have been honoured in this particular way. Arsène Wenger is expected to join them later this year, though Arsenal are yet to confirm the move.
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Germany: Pendemic or not, Jena is going forward with stadium
Just days before final deadline, authorities of Jena have signed the contract that will see new municipal stadium delivered by late 2023. Works could begin as soon as September of this year.
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Santiago de Chile: Hospital instead of expansion works?
Chilean football giants Colo-Colo were planning call for bids on their stadium expansion plan in April. Instead, the club has now offered the ground to authorities, while postponing the projected works.
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Cape Town: 162 new suites to be added to Cape Town Stadium
A decade after opening the beautiful stadium in Cape Town is still deep in the red. To increase its potential the number of suites is to grow by over 200% in what will be the most expensive upgrade of the facility.
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Turkey: Fiery seats in Adana
Though Turkey is among countries brought to a standstill, installation of seats is going forward. Their layout will be unique, seeing red flames created on white background.
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Ohio: Columbus Crew construction goes uninterrupted
Despite citizens being asked to stay home unless their work is essential, construction work on the site of Columbus Crew's new stadium isn't experiencing setbacks.
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Italy: Coronavirus and the reconstruction in Bergamo
For obvious reasons work at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo has been put on hold, much like most activities in the northern Italian city. But what does the future hold for reconstruction efforts by Atalanta?
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Germany: Paderborn want to put expansion on hold
As of now construction work is still ongoing but the Bundesliga club would prefer to wait with further phases until the COVID-19 situation becomes more stable. To do this, approval from DFL is needed.
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COVID-19 crisis: South America turns stadiums to hospitals
Though the continent hasn't yet seen as many cases as Europe or North America, football clubs are donating their stadiums, first of which are being converted into field hospitals or used for other purposes.
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Tokyo 2020: Olympics postponed until 2021
It seems to have been unavoidable at this point. Even with Japan's relative control over COVID-19, rest of the world is only coming to terms with how immense the disease's impact might be. Thus the decision to push 2020 Olympics to early 2021.
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Stadium of the Year: Jury Award – Japan National Stadium
Not as imposing and futuristic as planned initially, the National Stadium in Tokyo is a masterpiece of harmony, rhythm and functionality. All packed with warm wood greenery, creating a mix unseen in stadium design!
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Stadium of the Year: Jury Vote 2nd – Bankwest Stadium
Hand on heart – we did not see this coming. But we respect the verdict regardless, especially that all four Jurors were very pleased with this particular candidate. Just short of first place, Bankwest Stadium!
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Stadium of the Year: Jury Vote 2nd – Puskás Aréna
No, you're not seeing double, it's the Budapest stadium again. This time it was voted second by the Jury, ex aequo with one more stadium.
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Stadium of the Year: Public Award – Puskás Aréna
With strong representation from Central Europe this stadium's strong position is no secret. But that wouldn't have been enough to win. One in two (!) voters this year supported Puskás Aréna, contributing to its final success!
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Stadium of the Year: Popular Vote 2nd – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
It's impressive in many ways, but even with the involvement of Spurs fans it didn't reach the top of our Popular Vote. Still, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium proudly takes 2nd place in this year's global vote!
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Stadium of the Year: Popular Vote 3rd – Al Janoub Stadium
Regardless of country of origin, you universally supported this stadium, gathering over 12,700 votes that included Al Janoub. Truly impressive, this goes to show how universally attractive it is!
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Redskins might decide stadium location based on sports betting
Washington Redskins aren't located in Washington and that's unlikely to change. But should their new stadium be built in Virginia or Maryland? Decision might be based on one legal issue: sports betting.
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First US stadia to receive sports betting lounges ahead of 2020 season
Though fans already have betting apps at their disposal wherever they are, only from the 2020 season onwards – and only at some NFL stadia – sports betting lounges will be created.
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Mexico City: Cruz Azul not looking for new stadium?
Already before the pandemic reached Mexico, Cruz Azul have signed a 2-year extension of their stay at Estadio Azteca. But, what is more important, in almost two years no plot for a new stadium was found.
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New design: This is Minsk's national football stadium
Though they already have the Dinamo Stadium, Belarus will also get a second national stadium, for football only. And it will be 50% bigger in terms of capacity.
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Liverpool: Everton expected to build as planned
Exactly today the process of public consultation on new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium ends. Regardless of the ongoing pandemic, there are no delays expected to hit the project. Should go under construction in Q4 of 2020.
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COVID-19 crisis: Porto and Chelsea step up
More and more entities are showing solidarity with those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. To ease the tension of medical personnel, FC Porto and Chelsea open their stadiums to doctors and nurses.
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Poland: Płock stadium on schedule despite COVID-19
In the most recent update the mayor of Płock reassured citizens and supporters that the new stadium is being delivered as planned. Ironically, the long-overdue project may have benefitted from how it was timed.
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France: If Ligue 1 resumes as planned, where will Lyon play?
With Euro 2020 out of the way there's extra time to finish league schedules in June and early July. But Olympique Lyon already has 7 events planned at their stadium in this period, most of them sold out.
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Tennessee: Demolition begins for Nashville stadium
It's not actual construction just yet, but demolition of the old fairgrounds in southern Nashville is already ongoing. At this point it's unclear whether COVID-19 could halt them.
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COVID-19 crisis: Stadiums turning into testing sites
With no sport being played and vast spaces available, stadiums are being turned into drive-through testing sites. Such plans were already announced in Philadelphia, Dublin and Jerusalem.
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Stadium of the Year: Announcement on March 23
Because we're yet to reach the final determination of the Jury Award winner, we have to ask you for a few more days of patience. Complete results of the 10th edition of Stadium of the Year will be revealed on Monday, March 23.
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COVID-19 crisis: Vittorio Gregotti (1927-2020)
Famous Italian architect Vittorio Gregotti passed away in Milan on Sunday. His carreer saw several unique stadiums delivered in four countries.
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COVID-19 crisis: European football rescheduled
Euro 2020 is no more, get ready for Euro 2021. International games and cup finals also have a new schedule in effort to allow domestic competitions to conclude this summer.
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COVID-19 crisis: Supporters show their colours
Lack of football is hard to bear for its enthusiasts. But while football – as all areas of life – is in for hard times, supporters are showing that it's no time to feel helpless. Here are a few cases of how to show support, not just for your club!
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Stadium of the Year 2019: Popular Vote over, thank you!
It was a tumultuous period, but also a very encouraging one. We saw even people at the heart of the COVID-19 crisis voting for Stadium of the Year. Your verdict will soon be revealed!
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Zagreb: The end of Maksimir is near
Dinamo's assembly unanimously voted to tear it down, then the city agreed. The national stadium of Croatia will finally be demolished, after years of attempts to build a new one elsewhere.
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COVID-19 crisis: European lockdown in 4 days
Though it's been weeks since Italy has closed its stadiums to spectators, vast majority of Europe only decided to follow suit this week. At least 25 countries have closed their stadia between Monday and today.
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London: Spurs Stadium review - how it feels to visit N17
The longer you must wait for something, the more you will appreciate it when it finally arrives. That is a statement that certainly rung true as far as Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium is concerned and although its construction caused pain and anguish for many fans, the wait is now finally over.
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Florence: Relocation or revitalisation?
Fiorentina has confirmed it would not participate in the tender for Mercafir grounds. The club has now been confirmed to be in contact with on more town outside of Florence. But local architects plea for Viola to remain at renovated Artemio Franchi.
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Finding a Date in an App While You Are at the Stadium
Competitive sports is a national pastime and matches held at the biggest stadiums around the country draw in massive crowds from all walks of life. It makes sense to consider these gatherings as a natural way to meet new people and socialize with them. As such, there is no surprise why some relationships begin at these events. After all, watching sports is common ground that can be the foundation of a good friendship that may eventually lead to a romantic connection.
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COVID-19 crisis: Further countries closing stadiums
Bulgaria, Romania, Poland and Slovakia join the list of countries where stadiums have to remain empty, while further Champions League games are scheduled to take place without spectators.
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England: Forest Green Rovers pushing forward
After three long months of waiting Forest Green Rovers now know: their planning approval will not be called in for review. This means the club can proceed with final design.
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Spain: Bitter row around Balaídos goes on
This summer further construction works are expected in Vigo. But even before tender has been launched, Celta Vigo called the new east stand a “bungled job” of “nefarious aesthetics”. It's like a telenovela by now...
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Belgium: Club Brugge consults neighbours on new stadium
350 people living in direct vicinity of the Olympia complex attended this week's consultation meeting about the planned 40,000-seater in Bruges. Club Brugge got some mixed reactions and now are more aware of concerns of local residents.
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England: Decision delayed again in Southend-on-Sea
Once again, the new stadium on Fossetts Farm has been delayed. The constant déjà vu of Southend United supporters has been extended once more this week as they learned the plans would not be decided upon in March.
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England: Watford considering a brand new stadium
Revealed earlier today by The Athletic, this is how a purpose-built stadium could look, should Watford FC decide to leave Vicarage Road and move north-east.
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England: The Posh reveal they are inspired by Groupama Aréna
Though Peterborough United's stadium plans are a fresh piece of news overall, the club has already revealed it would like to deliver a stadium based on the Groupama Aréna in Budapest.
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COVID-19 crisis: Switzerland and Italy also with empty stadia
The Swiss top flight was put on hold last week, today all matches in Italy and first ones Poland were announced to be closed to the public. These European countries join major Asian leagues already put on hold.
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Portugal: Tax inspectors enter top stadiums
Over 100 inspectors on the ground and nearly 200 army military fiscal inspectors on Wednesday entered Portugal's most important stadiums in the country's largest football financial scandal.
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Germany: Potential cost increase in Karlsruhe
It only took a couple months of construction for financial issues to arise in Karlsruhe. General constractor is expecting a vast, €15-30 million increase in funding, according to Badische Neueste Nachrichten.
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Stadium of the Year 2019: Meet the 10 Jury Award finalists
Less than half of all candidates remains in the running for the Jury Award. The final 10 contains the expected favourites from London, Moscow and Tokyo but there are also less known stadia from the Philippines and China on the list.
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Amsterdam: Budapest to host 2022 Europa League final
Personally we'd prefer it getting a Champions League final first but that's also good news for Budapest. The new national stadium will host Europe's second major final in May of 2022.
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Bulgaria: Finally, a breakthrough for Botev?
Bulgarian prime minister announced that he himself will supervise the construction of Botev Plovdiv's new stadium. Will the curse finally be taken off the unfinished stadium?
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