StadiumDBNews: September 2020
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Turkey: Çorum stadium subject to further controversy
First it was ridiculed for being built just beside a major hospital. Now the issue of price tag has taken media headlines. Reportedly, the stadium cost 3 times as much as was supposed to. That's not entirely true. But...
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Hamburg: About HSV losing ground
Not to worry, we don't mean financial collapse, even if HSV are hardly in top form. The club decided to lose rights to the land beneath Volksparkstadion in order to finance renovation ahead of 2024.
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Zurich: 3-1 for stadium supporters, victorious referendum
The fourth referendum on future football stadium in Zurich is the third one in favour of a stadium. Will this be enough to deliver the 18,000-capacity ground?
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Denver: South Park cast at NFL game
It might be just a marketing effort but it shows that even in the distressing times of COVID-19 new formats of advertising can be enjoyable. 1,800 stars of South Park came do Empower Field at Mile High for last night's game.
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Bulgaria: Botev stadium contractor in a month
The project is already 5 years late and will likely exceed a 7-year delay in the end. That's because we're still a month before contractor is selected and he will need 2 years to finish what has been abandoned since 2015.
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Belgium: Here's the possibly game-changing plan from Charleroi
We were expecting a full design presentation, that didn't happen. But key features of the new Sporting Charleroi stadium have been presented. It could become the first ground Europe's top leagues to be fully covered, without a sliding roof.
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No football in Canada means stadium hardship
With the 2020 CFL season officially called off, Canadians are left without pro football this year. Which means particularly hard times for stadium operators.
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Liverpool: Further consultation on Everton stadium
With the amended documentation now submitted, residents and institutions have until October 22 to list their support or objections to the Bramley-Moore Dock plans.
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Cambodia: National stadium delayed, conflicting info
Back in May authorities assured there is no COVID-19-caused delay. Now we're talking of 3-4 months more work needed to complete Cambodia's most impressive stadium. And we're still not sure how many people it will hold.
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Premier League football returns to Elland Road for the first time since 2004
One of the biggest domestic stadiums in England will make a return to our screens during the 2020/21 Premier League season. The promotion of Leeds United means that Elland Road will host top-flight football for the first time in 16 years.
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England: York stadium delayed even further, city arguing it's not a delay
York City are furious with further delay in LNER Community Stadium opening. Meanwhile, the city of York is arguing it's not really a delay because there was hardly any official opening date set. Obviously, after so many delays one shouldn't expect any deadlines being met.
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Why students are the most active football fans
Loyalty is a rare element to earn but students have made it quite clear that they will remain loyal to their football teams. Right from their enthusiasm as they cheer and celebrate their players, to the point of going that extra mile to stick with the team even when they lose.
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Zurich: 4th stadium referendum – seriously, it's getting boring
Over 17 years have already passed since the first referendum, in which citizens agreed to a new football stadium replacing Hardturm. And yet on Sunday we'll see a fourth public vote, this time aimed to stop construction that has almost been approved.
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Valencia: Levante to play at home in just a month
The photo might not inspire much hope but it's already a few weeks old and progress has been substantial. Levante's goal is to play at home on October 25, against Celta. The roof will not be 100% ready by then, though.
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Las Vegas: The Death Star is fully operational
Although the first game will be held without supporters, Nevada's largest city seems thrilled about the 'opening'. Department of Transport even issued a warning for motorists not to stop beside the glowing stadium.
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Spain: Alternative stadiums of all La Liga teams
In case their region is forced to lock down again, each Primera División club was forced to select a second stadium to continue playing, outside their locality. Here are the choices, confirmed yesterday.
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Rotterdam: Pandemic or not, Feyenoord pushes forward
Feyenoord has confirmed the stadium design is progressing to next stage, despite the turbulent COVID-19 reality. But it's not a done deal just yet. Why?
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Belgium: Opponents preparing to derail new Club Brugge stadium
Within just two days they collected nearly €5,000 for legal representation. Lawyers are intended to help stop the development of a new 40,000-capacity stadium by Club Brugge.
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England: Could Barnsley leave Oakwell after 133 years?!
The Daily Mail shocked England with claims that Barnsley FC could leave their home after over a century and share a stadium elsewhere with another club. Why would they do that?
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New design: LASK pursuing Rapid with this stadium
The second attempt by Linzer ASK to deliver a new stadium could come to fruition. Even better, it could come true within the 2022 deadline set out two years ago, despite complete change of design and location.
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New stadiums: Piła, Żagań, Hajnówka and Drawsko Pomorskie
For the first time in a while we've added some new stadiums from Poland, more countries coming soon. Our database has grown by four stadia and three new cities, led by Piła, with a stadium that does remember Adolf Hitler back from its German days.
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Germany: The absurd continues in Freiburg
It was expected that the administrative court would withdraw its ban on evening and Sunday games at the new Freiburg stadium. But the opposite has happened today. Now local authorities promise further fight.
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Antwerp: Roof structure tops Bosuil's 4th stand
By European standards it's still a very fast build. In Belgium – it's long overdue. Still, Bosuil's 'Tribune 4' is growing every day and should be ready to welcome fans when Royal Antwerp's European campaign begins.
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New design: Unique stadium inspired by the Mayans
Its presentation was widely commented in the media and by bloggers, fans – everyone. The most sustainable stadium of Mexico might also be groundbreaking in terms of technology and versatility.
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Brussels: Rejected national stadium vision prompts announcement
Design for the revamped Koning Boudewijn Stadion at Heysel is expected to be revealed soon. The message came after renowned architect suggested that the stadium should be built in a different location.
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England: Luton Town rethinking stadium design due to COVID-19
In an online conference with supporters executive director Gary Sweet informed them that changes are necessary to the new stadium design. Amended documentation should be filed within weeks.
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Buenos Aires: Symbolic revamp at El Monumental
After over 8 years of service, the running track at River Plate's stadium no longer exists. The field is also ripped apart in preparation for further changes that will convert the stadium into a football-specific one.
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New design: Can COVID-19 help build this stadium?
While the pandemic has hit many stadium projects hard, it might actually lead to at least one being built. Investment relief funding in Poland is pretty much the only chance the city of Tarnów has to build this venue.
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Qatar 2022: Lusail Stadium bracing for big lift
As confirmed by the general contractor, the final venue of the 2022 World Cup will soon see its roof lifted into place. The structure will be among the most challenging tensile cable roofs ever built.
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Liverpool: As expected, conservation body against the stadium
Historic England has requested for the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium project to be reviewed by secretary of state. The organisation recommends for the application to be denied approval overall, unless the decision-maker concludes benefits outweigh the harm.
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Germany: New grandstand in Karlsruhe delayed
Seats are being installed, as are standing area railings. But the massive east stand at Wildparkstadion won't be ready in time. This could derail all of the stadium reconstruction effort.
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Poland: Fourth stand in Łódź under construction
Construction of the fourth and last grandstand began in Łódź, at the ŁKS stadium. The contractor has also confirmed being a few months ahead of schedule, expecting to finish the whole project early.
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Belgium: Zebras with new lights, soon a new stadium
The stadium used to host Euro 2000 but now it's nearly obsolete. To make sure it meets UEFA requirements it received LED lights but on September 21 presentation of the new stadium in a different part of the city is planned.
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Italy: Ascoli working on stadium revamp
The south curve, damaged during the 2016 earthquakes, has recently been demolished. Now the replacement is being planned, hoped to be a transformative part of the aging Ascoli Calcio stadium.
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Manchester: City postpone further expansion plans
This could have been Premier League's second largest stadium but it likely won't, at least for some time. Etihad Stadium's north stand will not be expanded in the short or medium term, City chairman confirms.
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Sao Paulo: Finally, Corinthians celebrate naming rights deal
It wasn't until 6 years after completion of the troubled Sao Paulo stadium that its name has been commercialised. Starting now Corinthians will play at Neo Química Arena for the next 20 years.
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