StadiumDBNews: August 2020
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England: Forest Green Rovers closer to new stadium once more
Proceedings are dragging on forever but there is progress at the end of the day. The long-awaited planning permission has been signed and is valid, now detailed design work is ongoing for what is advertised as the world's most sustainable stadium.
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New design: Future and past mix in Xi'an
Many westerners probably don't even know Xi'an is a thing, while it's a near-10-million metropolis. In just 700 days (!) that city is to receive its first ever football stadium.
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Alkmaar: Main truss installed by November?
As assembly of the giant steel arch is going on in front of AFAS Stadion, we're all eagerly awaiting the big lift. According to club information, it should come by early November.
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London: New stands at West Ham ready for use
London Stadium operator has confirmed that the long-awaited conversion of lower end sections has been completed. Straightened ends are ready for fans, of course as soon as it's deemed safe for them to attend.
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Liverpool: Everton to break ground later, design updated
The Toffees have confirmed changes in Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium schedule. No chance for groundbreaking in 2020 any more, early 2021 is the best option. New architects also updated the stadium design.
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USA: Buffalo Bills first to sell naming rights to a gambling operator?
Desperate times call for desperate measures – one might conclude. It turns out that a gambling operator could become the first naming rights holder for an NFL stadium as Barstool expressed serious interest in Buffalo Bills opportunity.
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Stadia Designers Cup 6: Choose the best vision for TSV 1860's stadium!
Eight designers in the eighth month of this… special year will fight for victory in 6th edition of MSTADIA Designers Cup. New nations are making their debut in the competition, so the cup may go where it has never been! Without further do… start voting now!
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London: Wimbledon to begin season at QPR over stadium delivery
While it was supposed to be ready this summer, new Plough Lane stadium won't be delivered until late October. That's why AFC Wimbledon teamed up with QPR to play first fixtures there.
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Bucharest: Opening of Stadionul Steaua in April?
Construction pace is impressive and should see the stadium ready for use in roughly 2 months from now. But official sources suggest opening might not take place until April of 2021.
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New design: Club Brugge's plan for domestic dominance
They have the concent, contractors and funding. All they need now is the green light to deliver the 40,000-capacity stadium. In order to ensure the community is heard, Club Brugge made numerous concessions.
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New construction: 4 months of excavation in California
We're not talking about the US state of California, rather about the picturesque district of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Here, the first major stadium since the 2014 World Cup is being built!
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England: Scunthorpe admit new stadium stuck in limbo due to COVID-19
SUFC chairman admits in an interview that COVID-19 has “pretty much killed that at the minute”, speaking about the club's stadium redevelopment plans. However, planning and talks to make the project viable are ongoing.
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New design and construction: The hazelnut stadium of Giresun
We're adding one more Turkish stadium project late but 'thankfully' progress has been agonisingly slow in recent months so it will take some more time to open. And you should see it, it's quite a thing, especially for Giresun's modest size.
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Milan: Crucial steps coming soon?
Leading Italian media outlets are suggesting we should expect two crucial Milan stadium developments soon. Agreement between Inter, Milan and the city is supposedly reached, while the final stadium design should be selected soon.
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England: Southend United stadium ready by spring 2024?
If the latest time table comes to fruition, Southend United supporters will see their long-desired new stadium ready after 18 long years since its first announcement.
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Florida: Homeless man lived in a skybox for 2 weeks
With no spectators or games, stadiums stand empty. Al Lang Stadium was no exception, which was used by one local homeless man as a chance. 39-year-old was found living in a skybox and using VIP facilities after a couple weeks.
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Helsinki: Stadium reopening, the Finnish way
After lengthy reconstruction the Olympiastadion in Helsinki is about to reopen. And Finns are doing it their way: for weeks residents will be able to visit nearly all places at the stadium, even use the Olympic facilities for exercise!
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England: Portsmouth with green light for Fratton Park revamp
It's going to be the biggest single upgrade since Fratton Park was turned into an all-seater in 1997. The stadium's east end will grow, while also being themed with mock-Tudor decorations to match the historical south facade.
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New design and construction: Nice stadium but they forgot about one thing
Construction of the new Çorum stadium was an arduous task that took 100% more time to deliver than initially planned. And now that it's ready it turns out... it's too close to nearby hospital to operate.
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New construction: Demolition in Płock ongoing
From today onwards we'll be showing you the progress of another Polish stadium project, this time the 15,000-seater in Płock. We begin early, already at demolition for the first phase.
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England: “New ground should be ready to open in January 2023”
Owners of Peterborough United FC have officially confirmed work on the new stadium has been resumed. With opening capacity of 19,500, the ground is inspired by Ferencvaros' new arena in Budapest.
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Russia: Mordovia Arena still stands but FK Mordovia are out
With a World Cup stadium, FK Mordovia was supposed to be a new powerhouse, making the Republic of Mordovia proud. But as of yesterday the team is no longer professional and the stadium has no long-term tenant to hold on to.
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Germany: Opening in Freiburg as late as 2021
It was supposed to be ready this summer but COVID-19 caused significant delays. Now SC Freiburg confirm they will not play any games at the new stadium before January, 2021.
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Italy: Atalanta bracing for September
Reconstruction of the east stand is progressing in express pace, while the club also decided to quickly renovate the south curve for next edition of Champions League. As of yesterday all of the stadium budget, €40 million, is secured.
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New design: One more of Orbán's foreign stadiums
Hungarians are building so many modern stadiums that you might not keep track of all of them. But here's one special example, another stadium being built outside the country, this time in Serbia.
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Newcastle: Takeover cancellation dashes St James’ Park revamp plans
Amanda Staveley, Reuben Brothers, and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund looked poised to finally deliver Newcastle United fans the one thing they crave more than anything else: to be rid of current owner Mike Ashley. However, at the 11th hour, or rather, the 17th week, the consortium officially pulled the plug on the deal that would have made the once-domestically glorious club one of the richest in the world.
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Design + construction: What are they building in Elaziğ?
Though it will hold over 20,000 people, this stadium didn't get too much coverage even in Turkey. That's a shame because its simple angular aesthetic is something increasingly rare in football stadiums.
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UEFA: Neutral stadiums in four countries submitted for UCL and UEL
Should travel or local restrictions prevent a club from hosting its European trophy fixture at home, a neutral venue would be selected in one of four countries: Cyprus, Greece, Hungary or Poland.
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Izmir: Rough work complete at Alsancak
Legendary stadium in Izmir is now structurally complete, at least with regard to primary elements. In early 2021 the first ball should roll on the field that saw Turkish league's first goal in history.
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Barcelona: New Camp Nou no sooner than 2025
FC Barcelona's financial director Jordi Moix has two messages for fans. Good one: Barca won't let go of Camp Nou revamp. Bad one: works will start no sooner than next summer and last until 2025.
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England: Second summer without new stadium in York?
While it was supposed to be delivered over a year ago, the new Community Stadium in York might not see its opening event this summer as well. This time, quite understandably, it's caused by COVID-19.
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Cincinnati: West End Stadium construction stopped over... racism
After two racists incidents occurred last week, general contractor of West End Stadium in Cincinnati decided to stop all work until all workers get it: racism will not be accepted.
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New design: Sandecja stadium getting more tangible
The city of Nowy Sącz has officially the launched tender for construction of a brand new stadium. Having failed with the more ambitious scheme, they've created an economic option that might just work.
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Leipzig: Preparations ongoing for Red Bull Arena expansion
Since the land of Saxony will allow spectators from September, RB Leipzig have little time for stadium changes. This summer only part of work will be done in order to expand to 48,000 in 2021.
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England: Leicester hit “brief pause” on expansion plans
The impact of COVID-19 has forced a change of plans for Leicester City. The club have confirmed they would not resume consultation on stadium expansion until late 2020.
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Alkmaar: Roof megatruss assembly begins
This single element of AFAS Stadion's roof alone will weigh 2,400 tons! On Thursday a special transport brought the very first element of what will be a 170-meter arch.
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