StadiumDBNews: 2022
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Turkey: Meet the arena of the 2023 Champions League final!
This year's Champions League season is over. However, it is worth taking a look at where the final of next year's edition will be held. This time the best players in the world will come to Turkey, a country that Liverpool FC has good memories of...
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Washington: Commanders with the smallest stadium in the NFL?
Three-time Super Bowl winners, the Washington Commanders, have been fighting for a new stadium for many years. Although their current facility is one of the largest in the National Football League, they dream of moving out to a venue that will be.... the smallest in the league, but for them exclusively.
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New Zealand: Christchurch indoor stadium to cost $150 million more
The cost of building a fully covered 30,000-seat stadium in the centre of New Zealand's Christchurch is expected to be $683 million, according to new estimates. The venue was initially expected to cost $533 million. This means that the budget will be exceeded by exactly $150 million.
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USA: Kansas City Current with visuals of new stadium
The women's soccer team, Kansas City Current, played last season at Legends Field ballpark. Next campaign they will inaugurate at Children's Mercy Park, home of MLS team Sporting KC. Soon, however, Kansas City women's soccer players could have their own, impressive home.
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Chile: The first venue for the Pan Am Games 2023 inaugurated
The National Stadium Sports Park in Chile's capital Santiago is home to 12 venues for the upcoming Games, including the main Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos. The long-awaited Field Hockey Training and Competition Centre has just been inaugurated there.
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Olympic Games: The IOC recommends more sustainable Olympic venues
So-called "white elephants" are the arenas built to host the Olympics, which deteriorate unused after the event, generating costs. Over time they can become a real problem for the cities and regions that have to maintain them. The IOC has recognised the problem and is advising not to build stadiums just for the Games.
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Ivory Coast: Stade de Yamoussoukro inaugurated
On June 3, the first official match was held at the new venue with Ivory Coast taking on Zambia. The encounter was staged as a qualifier for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place on the Ivorian pitches. The inaugurated facility will be one of the arenas of the tournament.
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An Engineering Marvel: Tottenham Stadium Moves the Entire Pitch
As we are all well aware, football stadiums have greatly evolved over the years. Today, it’s not uncommon for a stadium to be retrofitted to host something other than a football match. However, people rarely stop and wonder as to how people behind the retrofitting do this. Do you just cover the grass pitch and put up different decorations or something?
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USA: Atlanta stadium first to achieve zero-emissions
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS-playing Atlanta United, has become the first professional sports stadium in the USA to receive the so-called Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) pre-certification for its zero-waste efforts.
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Bolivia: New arena for Santa Cruz if the country gets World Cup
The initiative was announced by Lafuente Business Group and has support of the Bolivian football governing body, FBF, as well as the Santa Cruz mayor's office. There’s one condition, though. The new stadium with 60,000 capacity will be built only if Bolivia is chosen as a 2030 World Cup co-host at the 74th FIFA Congress in 2024.
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Qatar 2022: New report critical of the WC's environmental impact
The upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar was hailed as the most environmentally friendly in history. Its organisers boasted that the World Cup will have net zero emissions related to the carbon dioxide. A newly published report dispels these hopes. The carbon footprint of the Qatari tournament could be even eight times greater than expected!
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Bologna: Breakthrough on the new Bologna stadium
It seems that the realisation of the project to rebuild the Dall'Ara stadium is getting closer. Bologna FC and the partner which is the City Council, are not announcing anything definitive for now. However, the talks are ongoing.
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Panama: Green light for the upgrade of Estadio Nacional
The National Stadium in Panama will undergo a modernization. The country's authorities have secured financing for the investment. There is not much time left, because the first phase of the renovation must be completed before the September qualification for the World Baseball Classic.
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World Cup 2026: Host cities announced!
For the first time a FIFA World Cup will be hosted by as many as three countries: USA, Mexico and Canada. In fact, the United States will be the main host and the other two countries will help to organise the event mainly symbolically. Either way, the 2026 football World Cup will be played at impressive venues!
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France: Controversy over Champions League final continues
The French Interior Minister, Gérald Darmanin, claims that there has been a massive ticket fraud among Liverpool fans. The English club's chairman, Billy Hogan, has expressed surprise at the claim and appealed not to jump to conclusions. UEFA has announced an investigation.
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Zaragoza: Three potential locations for the new stadium
Real Zaragoza has a new owner and the city council has begun considerations about where the new stadium should be built. Various locations for the new development are currently being studied. Three of them: La Romareda, Actur and Valdespartera seem to be the most viable options.
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Euro 2025: Race to host the women’s tournament heats up
Four bids are currently in the competition to become the women's Euro 2025 host. Looking at the whole process, at least one trend seems to be emerging: joined bids. Similarly to the competitions to host men’s Euro 2028 or World Cup 2030, that are shaping up, potential organisers are eager to welcome big tournaments but also look for ways to keep the costs down by joining forces.
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Lille: Stade Pierre-Mauroy with a new name
Starting from the upcoming season, the LOSC’s football stadium located in Lille will have a new title sponsor and will be called the Decathlon Arena. The facility commonly known as the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, after the former French Prime Minister and Mayor of Lille from 1973 to 2001, will keep its patron.
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Italy: Monza to revamp stadium after promotion to Serie A
The current stadium where A.C. Monza plays its matches has a capacity of exactly 9,999 seats. This is not enough, for the upcoming season in Serie A, first in the team’s history. The club authorities are fully aware of that and that is why the first works will already start this summer!
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Milan: Breakthrough on the new stadium nearing?
The chances are growing that a new stadium for AC Milan, will be built in the town of Sesto San Giovanni. Its mayor has declared that the plan to build a new facility there has his full support. The project is to be designed by world-renowned architect Sir Norman Foster, who’s portfolio includes the new Wembley Stadium.
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Madrid: Cyclists to cross through a stadium during a match?
The organisers of this year's Vuelta a Espana want the route of one of the stages of the race to pass through Wanda Metropolitano. There would be nothing unusual about this, as cyclists have occasionally visited stadiums. This time, however, it will happen during a match.
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Mexico: Renovation of Estadio Azteca will take two years
The modernisation of Mexico's national stadium is about to begin. The venue will be one of the arenas for the 2026 World Cup, so therefore it is necessary to undertake renovation works. The process is expected to start right after this year's World Cup in Qatar and take about two years.
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Madrid: 360-million deal crowns Real's season
It's been a great time for Real Madrid supporters lately. Firstly, their team won the double crown, then Antonio Rudiger's move to the Spanish capital was finalised and, in the meantime, the club signed a lucrative deal to make the 'Los Blancos' facility multi-purpose.
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Spain: Cadiz with an expanded stadium soon?
Cadiz's president has stated that the club playing in La Liga, which Cadiz CF has been for several years, needs a new stadium. He further explained that talks with the City Council have already started. However, there are rumours stating that the current facility is set to be upgraded.
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China: Football authorities abandon 2023 Asian Cup
The Chinese Football Association has informed the Asian Football Confederation that it will not organise next year's Asian Cup. The reason for this decision is another outbreak of pandemic in the PRC. For the time being, it is unclear what is next for the tournament.
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USA: The biggest renovation in Gillette Stadium history
The United States is not idle when it comes to upgrading its sports arenas. This time it is Foxborough and the combined arena of both New England Patriots and New England Revolution. The stadium will undergo a renovation worth well over $200 million.
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USA: 17 venues compete for FIFA 2026 World Cup
The World Cup is returning to North America after 32 years. However, we still do not know the list of host cities. That is due to change on June 16, when FIFA in New York will announce the final list of arenas where the world's best soccer players will compete.
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Czech Republic: Prague to host Europa Conference League final
The UEFA Executive Committee, in a session held in Vienna, decided that next year's Conference League final will be held in Prague. The two best teams of the third-tier European football club competition will play at Sinobo Stadium.
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Euro 2024: Stadiums for the opener and the final selected
The UEFA Executive Committee, meeting in Vienna, has decided that the opening match of the 2024 European Football Championship will take place in Munich. Berlin will host the final. The European football union has also announced the schedule for the tournament, which will be played in Germany.
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Rome: First reports on AS Roma's new stadium
The saga of building a facility for the footballers from the Eternal City continues in full swing. The club's owner, American billionaire Dan Friedkin, has shown the design of the stadium in the new location. This is good news for Giallorossi supporters, but there is still a long way to go.
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USA: Memphis unveils plan to renovate Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
The city of Memphis and the University of Memphis are going to do a renovation that this aging stadium has never seen before. It seems that the home of the annual Liberty Bowl should be ready before the 2025 season.
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USA: Did the Hard Rock Stadium serve as a good F1 circuit?
After much discussion, debate, and deliberation among city officials, the public, and the sport, Miami finally got to host its first Formula 1 Grand Prix around the car park of the Hard Rock Stadium.
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England: Stadiums partially closed due to pitch invasions?
The end of the season in most European leagues, including the UK, was marked by many football club successes. Fans, in the heat of the moment, have on many occasions decided to run onto the pitch after the final whistle. "Pitch invasions" may have greater consequences than it may seem.
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USA: El Clásico in Las Vegas
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will play an exhibition match against each other in the United States during the summer preparation phase. This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams outside of Spain. The date of the event is not yet known.
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England: Is Tottenham Hotspur Stadium A Future Super Bowl Site?
Football, known as American football outside of North America, is gaining ground internationally. The NFL has increased its international outreach efforts, seeking to bring America's beloved sport to the international community.
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USA: New stadium for NFL’s Bengals on the horizon?
The Cincinnati Bengals are yet another National Football League team thinking about moving to a new facility. Renovation of the current stadium is expected to cost nearly half a million dollars, so plans to build a new arena from scratch may not come as a surprise.
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Spain: Demolition first, construction to start soon in Villarreal
“The Yellow Submarine" is on a roll. After a sensational season in the Champions League, where the Spanish team was knocked out only in the semi-finals against Liverpool FC, fans can not complain about a lack of emotions. Now they have been provided with visuals showing how the stadium will look after the €35 million renovation.
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Spain: Mallorca's stadium expansion starts… right now!
On May 5, a ceremony was held to symbolically launch the first phase of the modernisation of the venue located in Palma. The festivities were attended by local politicians, club representatives and the architect, author of the project. Work started in full swing on May 16, the day after RCD Mallorca's last game of this season.
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Scotland: Dundee FC presented images of new stadium
The Scottish club has unveiled the long-awaited concept for a new stadium complex in the Camperdown area. With this, another big step has been taken on the construction of the new venue, plans for which go back to 2017.
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Australia: A roof that weighs as much as 333 elephants!
The opening of Sydney Football Stadium is just over three months away. Australia's most modern stadium has now been completely roofed, so that its final shape is now visible. The venue has also joined the Allianz portfolio and will bear the name of the German insurance giant.
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USA: Tennessee Titans choose new stadium designer
The NFL’s Tennessee Titans announced that Manica Architecture will prepare the concept for their new stadium. The Kansas City-based firm already has some experience designing impressive sports venues, including a stadium in Las Vegas and an indoor arena in San Francisco.
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North Macedonia: New stadium for national team decided
The Football Federation of Macedonia (Fudbalska federacija na Makedonija) has decided to start the procedure to build a new facility for the national team. The project is being carried out by the federation together with Aerodom Municipality, with the support of the Government of North Macedonia.
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Brazil: Santos stadium getting more and more expensive
30,000 seats in the arena, 500 parking spaces and... extra 150 million reals for the new Santos stadium. We have learned details about the construction of the new venue of the legendary Brazilian club.
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Qatar: World Cup prelude at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
Qatar will host the final qualifying matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al-Rayyan Stadium. On June 13 Costa Rica will play against New Zealand and on the following day Peru will face the winner of the Australia - UAE clash.
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USA: Centene Stadium in St. Louis nears completion
At the construction site of the home venue of the future MLS team St. Louis CITY SC, works are in full swing. At the end of April, the level of progress of construction was already 80%. The planned date for delivery of the stadium is this summer.
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France: 30 years since the stadium tragedy in Furiani
May 5, 2022 marked the 30th anniversary of the tragedy at Stade Armand-Cesari in Furiani, French Corsica. Just before the French Cup semi-final match between Sporting Club bastiais and Olympique Marseille, the north stand collapsed. Nineteen people died and more than 2,350 were injured.
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Liverpool: City Council approves demolition of Goodison Park
Plans to demolish Everton's stadium have been passed in the council. In addition, a concept for the redevelopment of the site has been approved. Construction will not start until 2024 at the earliest.
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Netherlands: Feyenoord abandons plans to build new stadium
The Rotterdam-based team unveiled plans for a new arena in 2017, and construction work, after numerous funding problems and changes to the project itself, was due to start this spring. Feyenoord authorities have just announced that they are backing away from those plans.
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USA: The largest soccer stadium in the USA inaugurated!
It was a great celebration of soccer and the entire state of Tennessee. The first MLS game ever was played at GEODIS Park in Nashville, with over 30,000 spectators sitting in the stands. This is an all-time attendance record in the United States when considering soccer-specific venues.
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Barcelona: Blaugrana to leave Camp Nou for a year
It is now certain - the renovation of Europe's biggest football venue will start in June this year. What's more, for the entire 2023/24 season, Barça players and fans will have to settle for the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona.
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Scotland: Aberdeen fans like the beach stadium idea
Aberdeen City Council created a refreshed masterplan for the city centre with a new home for Aberdeen FC as a beachfront centerpiece. An overwhelming majority of club fans support the idea.
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Argentina: River Plate even more monumental
The iconic stadium in Buenos Aires is going to change not only in terms of infrastructure. During the press conference, club president, Jorge Brito, confirmed that a 7-year contract was signed for the naming rights of the venue. As a result, the second phase of the reconstruction of "Monumental" will be possible.
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Hobart - it's not just a Yacht Race anymore
Most sports fans, when they hear "Hobart", immediately see the beautiful yachts and the great Sydney-Hobart Race in front of their eyes. However, team sports fans will soon associate this charming city in Tasmania with an ultra-modern stadium.
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Canada: Vancouver is back in the game
After many problems and doubts Vancouver is an official candidate to hold football games during the Men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup, a tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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Miami: Beckham's dream has come true
Inter Miami will finally get a new venue. On April 28, Miami city commissioners approved by a vote of 4-1 a proposed stadium and land deal for David Beckham's club. This is a major milestone in the history of this recently founded franchise.
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Netherlands: Philips Stadion wins Eredivisie stadium test
Dutch weekly football magazine Voetbal International has named Philips Stadion, home of PSV Eindhoven, as the best stadium in the Netherlands. This is the result of a test carried out by the magazine's editors.
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Spain: Camp Nou with another attendance record
They did it again! The UEFA Champions League semi-final match between FC Barcelona and VfL Wolfsburg was watched from the stands by 91,648 spectators. It is an attendance record in the history of women's football, the hosts of Camp Nou announced on April 22.
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England: (New) Old Trafford? Consultants will examine the options
Upgrading an iconic venue or building a brand new stadium to accommodate 90,000 fans? The owners of Manchester United are facing one of the most important decisions in the club's history. An international team of experienced consultants is there to help them.
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England: Controversy over women's EURO 2022 stadiums
The UEFA European Women's Championship will kick off in just over two months' time, with England hosting the tournament for the second time in its history. Despite the fact that the grand final will take place at Wembley, the stadiums approved for the tournament, according to many, are… too small.
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Germany: Approval for expansion in Frankfurt
Eintracht's stadium will gain 11,000 standing places, making it part of a small group of German 60,000-seat+ stadiums. Approval for the extension of the venue has been granted by the Frankfurt local administration.
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Denmark: New Aarhus stadium inspired by Paris?
Denmark's second largest city without a proper football stadium? This is about to change soon! The new facility in Aarhus is expected to cost almost DKK 600 million, with inspirations including the French Stade de France, the 'Bird's Nest' in Beijing and the National Stadium in Tokyo.
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The Netherlands: Nieuw Cambuurstadion contract finally signed
The new stadium in Leeuwarden will be ready for use no later than 1 September 2023. Developer Van Wijnen confirmed the schedule shortly after the contract for the construction of the much-awaited venue had been signed.
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Indonesia: Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid in Jakarta
During the "soft" opening of Jakarta International Stadium, Barcelona's U-18 team beat their peers from Atletico Madrid. Next year, the largest stadium in Indonesia will host the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
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Qatar 2022: Netherlands to kick off this year's World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will kick off in less than seven months. Interestingly, the opening match at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha will not feature the hosts. This is the first such case in 20 years. Instead, the Netherlands and Senegal will face each other at the very beginning of the tournament.
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Stadium of the Year: StadiumDB visits Pamplona!
The grand final of this year's Stadium of the Year competition could not have gone better for us. A visit to the winning venue, a televised ceremony and a hard-fought clash with Real Madrid. Sounds incredible, doesn't it? It all came true on Wednesday night, when we personally presented the statuette at the Osasuna facility.
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England: WHU to expand London Stadium for its anniversary
West Ham United have informed fans of ambitious plans to modernize their home ground. The work is expected to be completed before the 22/23 season, making London Stadium the second largest venue in the league, second only to the legendary Old Trafford.
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Ukraine: Another stadium under fire during the war
Russia's invasion on Ukraine brings us terrible news every day. Killed not only among soldiers, but also many civilian victims of the war. In such a situation, the modern sports infrastructure is also exposed to devastation. Very sad news reached us from Irpin.
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Qatar 2022: Fighting for climate or saving the image?
The upcoming World Cup in Qatar raises as many controversies and question marks as it does positive associations with the football tournament itself. Air-conditioned stadiums, the fight against environmentalists, climate neutrality and much more. Meet the lights and shadows of the first ever WC to be played in December.
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Spain: The location for the Zaragoza stadium will soon be chosen
On the suburbs, behind the ring road, on the site of the old stadium or in a green quarter near an athletics facility? All potential locations for the planned new arena will be discussed at a special meeting in Zaragoza on 26 April.
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USA: Snapdragon Stadium nears completion
San Diego Aztecs have been homeless for three years. But on September 3, the wandering will end. That's when their brand-new home will be inaugurated. Construction of the arena is entering a final phase, and the college club is selling more and more passes.
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Spain: Sevilla FC - let the fans decide our future
The management of the club from the city of flamenco ordered a feasibility study for the new stadium. At the same time, they pointed out that it is extremely important to listen to the voice of the fans when carrying out this document.
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Parma: New stadium like a Trojan horse?
The vision for Parma's new stadium was revealed almost exactly one year ago. Since then, the idea of a futuristic arena has been gaining more and more opponents. The club is in a dire financial situation, and a recently published external report indicates that the entire stadium business plan may be unrealistic.
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Spain: New network quality at the Bernabeu
Real Madrid is not content only with modernizing its stadium in terms of infrastructure. Thanks to the cooperation with the technology partner Cisco, the comprehensive implementation of the intelligent network will take place at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
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Spain: Sector at Metropolitano closed for match against City
A prestigious Champions League quarter-final clash will take place today, with Atletico Madrid taking on Manchester City at their own stadium. According to UEFA's decision, about 5,000 fans of "Rojiblancos" will not be able to see the match in the Spanish capital.
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France: FC Sochaux may leave its stadium
In March, French media reported that Ligue 2 club FC Sochaux could be left without a stadium at the end of the month. Fortunately, negotiations to extend the contract until the end of the season have been completed successfully. However, the future of the stadium is still under a big question mark.
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USA: It is official, a new stadium will stand in Buffalo
First of all: the Bills will stay in Buffalo. Secondly: the club will move to a new venue. The team owners, NFL as well as state and local authorities have agreed to build a $1.4 billion stadium in Orchard Park.
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Spain: Mediterranean Power Horse in Almería?
The reconstruction of the Mediterranean Stadium in Almería is proceeding very quickly. New infrastructure elements appear almost every day. The acquisition of new naming rights of the stadium is also getting closer. It is a really well-known brand.
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Australia: Marvel Stadium Gets an Upgrade
There are few sports stadiums in the world with as cool a name as Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, with the superhero franchise having taken over the ground’s naming rights in 2018 and even going as far as to install a Marvel merchandise shop on the premises.
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USA: Turnaround on Titans stadium
After Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proposed $500 million in bonds for a new indoor stadium for the Tennessee Titans, it has been revealed that the team’s ownership is willing to put $700 million toward the venue.
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Italy: Another episode of the San Siro saga. New stadium outside Milan?
Bureaucracy. Anger and upset of fans. Helplessness of club owners. Will it be necessary to implement plan B? It has been three years since the talks on the new stadium in the capital of Lombardy began, and the negotiations are still at the starting point.
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Turkey: Trabzonspor stadium in danger of collapsing?
Trabzon has been experiencing bittersweet moments recently. Although the local team is the leader of the Turkish Super Lig, according to the latest data, its venue is located on a site that is in danger of collapsing.
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Norway: Express expansion behind the Arctic Circle
The increasingly better sports level had to translate into infrastructural development. In Bodø, Norway, fans can celebrate doubly. Not only did the local team qualify for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League, but just before the league's inauguration a new grandstand was completed.
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Brazil: Will Ronaldo speed up Cruzeiro's move out?
Although Cruzeiro has not been having a good time recently, legendary Ronaldo Nazario de Lima has taken things into his own hands. The former Brazilian striker first bought the club and now dreams of moving to a new venue.
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France: "White & read boat" will be built in Brest
Located by the Atlantic Ocean, Brest will finally get a new stadium. The fans from Brittany are expected to fill the stands of the new, 15,000-seat arena in just a few years. On 30 March, visualisations of the facility were presented, and now in Brest they are already thinking about the beginning of construction.
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Turkey: Galatasaray stadium gets Guinness listed
Thanks to the installation of a giant solar power plant, the Istanbul stadium has made it into the Guinness Book of Records. The nearly 10,500 solar panels covering the roof of the Galatasaray venue generate an impressive 4.3 megawatts of power.
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USA: Fire inside Broncos stadium
14 boxes and about 200 seats went up in flames at Denver Broncos' stadium last week. Thanks to quick action by the fire department, the flames did not take most of the arena, but heavy smoke was visible for miles around.
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Australia: Allianz secures naming rights at new Sydney Footall Stadium
Sydney FC's new home will be called Allianz Stadium. The global insurance company was already the naming rights partner for the predecessor of the newly built arena.
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Italy: Venezia will play among the trees
A dense park and, in the middle of the trees, a sports hall and a 16,000-seat stadium. Venice's councillors have approved 'Bosco dello sport' (a sports forest), project that will create a new entertainment and recreational space for the city's residents.
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Chicago: Bears will move out of Soldier Field?!
The 1985 Super Bowl winners are seriously thinking about changing their home venue and moving to the suburbs. A property in Arlington Heights was secured last year and now the club has selected architects to design a new stadium.
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Ukraine: Shakhtar Donetsk stadium damaged during the war
The Russian hostilities in Ukraine are reaping the harvest. During the war, sports buildings, including football stadiums, are often under fire. After the facilities in Chernihiv, this time Donetsk's Donbass Arena was damaged...not for the first time in history, anyway.
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Brazil: More skyboxes at Arena MRV
Construction of Atlético Mineiro's new home is going very well. So is the sale of skyboxes. It turned out that more of them will be offered than it was originally planned. In early March, the club announced that new VIP spaces for purchase would be created in the north stand.
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USA: Countdown in Nashville
Less than two months remain until the opening of a new stadium in Nashville. It is expected to be the largest soccer-specific venue in the US. On 1 May it will be filled with 30,000 fans of the Nashville SC club during the match against Philadelphia Union.
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Manchester: Will Man Utd knock down Old Trafford?
Old Trafford has been Manchester United's home ground for 110 years now, a big part of the mammoth club's storied history. It is the largest club football stadium and the second-largest general football stadium after Wembley in the United Kingdom.
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Egypt: The giant from the new capital ready next year?
2022 was supposed to be a great breakthrough in the history of Egyptian sport. Unfortunately, first the national football team, with Mohamed Salah in the squad, lost to Senegal in the final of the African Cup of Nations, and now it turned out that the new national stadium will most likely only be completed in 15 months.
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Italy: Cagliari aims for Euro in new stadium
The start of construction of Cagliari Calcio's new stadium is getting closer. The club recently signed an agreement with the company that will lead the investment. It is also known that the capital of Sardinia will host the matches of Euro 2032, if Italy earns the privilege of hosting the tournament.
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Florence: Stadio Franchi will be covered with a blade-shaped roof
In four years' time Fiorentina should already be playing in a completely renovated stadium. The modernisation is due to start next year. So far, the authorities of Florence have chosen the design.
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Barcelona: Spotify becomes Camp Nou naming rights sponsor
And so it has happened! Starting from the 22/23 season, FC Barcelona's venue will change its name to Spotify Camp Nou. According to the agreement with the Swedish streaming service, the name of the company, led by Daniel Ek, will also appear on the front of "Blaugrana" jerseys.
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Dortmund: Signal Iduna to pay €100 million for naming rights
It is one of the longest partnerships of its kind in the football world, and with the €100 million deal it will last until 2031. Borussia Dortmund's stadium will continue to be called Signal Iduna Park.
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USA: Washington Commanders will relocate to Virginia?
Shortly after the legendary American football team was renamed in February 2022, there were numerous reports saying that the Commanders could possibly move from Maryland, where they currently play their games, to Virginia. Which state will eventually get its way?
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Morocco: 160 arrested and the same number of injured in post match clash
At least 160 people, including 90 under-aged, have been arrested in Morocco due to the riots that broke out after Sunday's match between AS FAR Rabat and Maghreb Fez. The teams faced each other in the Coupe du Trone round of 16.
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Stadium of the Year: And the winner is... Spain!
With such strong and numerous candidates from Turkey and the US, the Spanish supporters had to perform at their best so that their stadium could triumph in our competition. So it happened, and the fans from Navarre left no doubt. Meet the winner: Estadio El Sadar!
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Portugal, Ukraine: Euro stadiums to shelter refugees
In 2004, it was here where Croatia and France played their match at the European Championship. Now Estádio Municipal de Leiria in Portugal has become a shelter for women and children fleeing from war. Just like Arena Lviv, which has become a large Ukrainian centre offering assistance to refugees.
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Ukraine: Two stadiums under fire in Chernihiv
As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more and more people are dying every day while many buildings are already unusable. Football stadiums are also being shelled in the course of the war, and two of them have suffered bombing in Chernihiv.
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Spain: Will the World Cup come to the Canary Islands?
Nine months ago Spain, together with Portugal, put forward their bid to host the 2030 World Cup. Unlike the event 40 years ago, this time some matches are to be played in overseas territories. One of the main candidates is a stadium located in the Canary Islands.
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Mexico: Tragedy at the stadium, dozens of people injured
At least 26 people were seriously injured after pseudo-fans of Queretaro and Atlas Guadalajara clashed in a Mexican league game on Saturday. The consequences of the biggest tragedy in Mexican football history could be dire. FIFA has also commented on the whole situation.
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Buffalo: Bills’ new stadium on the horizon?
It appears that a modern arena will be built in Buffalo in the near future. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul expects the deal for the NFL team’s new venue is to be finalized soon.
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USA: Record MLS attendance at Bank of America Stadium
74,479 spectators watched the match between Charlotte FC and Los Angeles Galaxy (0:1) from the stands of Bank of America Stadium. This is the highest attendance in Major League Soccer history.
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USA: Say “aloha” to the new stadium in Honolulu
Although the first shovel will go into the ground no sooner than 2023, preparations for the new Aloha Stadium are in full swing. Hawaii state authorities are currently awaiting bids from three companies interested in a contract to build the 35,000-seat facility.
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Australia: Melbourne could host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Victoria, a southeastern Australia state, will bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed that the state government is in exclusive negotiations with the organising body.
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COVID-19: Fans return to Europe's stadiums
As the pandemic is getting less and less in evidence, football stadiums are being prepared for reopening in Spain, Germany and Italy. It looks like in March the venues will be filled with fans.
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Ukraine: No to war!
Since February 24, many people's lives no longer look the same. After the Russian invasion, Ukrainians have to fight to survive. We strongly oppose the war in Ukraine and hope that the situation will soon improve.
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Stadium of the Year 2021: We are halfway through the voting
March has begun, and that means half of the voting in the 2021 Stadium of the Year competition is already over. Thank you for your active participation so far! If you haven't voted yet, we remind you that you only have time until March 14 to do so. Who knows, maybe it is your vote that will decide on the final classification?
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Liverpool: Dock filled with sand, Everton stadium is getting closer
February 23 marked one year since Liverpool councillors agreed to build Everton’s new stadium. Construction began six months ago and the first stage was to fill in the abandoned dock, which will be replaced by the future home of "The Toffees".
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Champions League final moved to Paris
It is now certain - the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League final will be played at Stade de France in Paris. UEFA has decided to move the match from St. Petersburg. The venue of the World Cup qualifiers between Poland and Russia will also be changed.
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New stadium: Ecuador's champion with modern arena
Independiente del Valle has been the most successful in its history over the past three years. After the triumph at Copa Sudamericana 2019 and the Ecuadorian Serie A in 2021, the time has come to inaugurate the new, 12,000-seat facility. The stadium is not only modern, but also innovative in many ways.
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New stadium: Africa's champions settle into new home
February is exceptionally successful for Senegalese football. First, at the beginning of the month, the Lions of Teranga won the Africa Cup of Nations, and literally a few days ago a new national stadium was inaugurated.
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NFL aims to conquer German market
For some time now, NFL officials have been striving to increase the fan base in Europe. Games played on the Old Continent are the best promotional campaign for the entire league. The initial goal was to expand to England where the first matches went really well. Now the plan has been extended and Germany is the new target.
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Italy: They are patching up the holes in Naples
Although it looks decent at first glance, in reality it is one of the most powdered stadium old-timers in the world. At Stadio Diego Armando Maradona they are preparing for further repairs, but it is still a drop in the ocean.
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Leeds turn to SeatGeek to streamline ticket sales
If you wish to attend a Premier League game at Elland Road then you will have to exercise the same talent as the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire contestants who play Fastest Finger First, given the unprecedented demand when they go on sale.
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Spain: Villarreal to revamp stadium for club's centenary
How to celebrate an important anniversary shows the club from the province of Castellón. A cash injection from CVC Capital Partners will allow the venue to be modernised. As a result, Estadio de la Cerámica is set to become a 5-star arena by UEFA standards.
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Euro 2032: Italy wants to host Euro four years later
It is possible that in ten years time we will experience the excitement of the European Championship played at Italian stadiums. The local federation has announced that it focuses on its efforts to organise Euro 2032. That means that Italians have abandoned their bid to host the championship in 2028.
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England: Arsenal to refresh Emirates Stadium
In 2006, Emirates Stadium was put into operation. At that time, it was considered to be one of the most modern grounds in the world. Since then, it has not undergone any major renovations, as there was no such need. However, the situation changed after the audit last summer.
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New Zealand: Christchurch Stadium with a brand new name
New Zealand's 30,000-seater, the construction of which is expected to start in 2022, has been given a new, rather unusual name. Previously, the facility, located on the South Island, was known as the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena.
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USA: St. Louis CITY SC reveals the name of the stadium
St. Louis CITY SC will make its MLS debut in March 2023, becoming the 29th participant in the competition. The franchise is getting ready for the inauguration by raising funds for its operations.
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Freiburg: They can finally host games whenever they want
It seems that the dispute between the inhabitants of the Europa-Park Stadion area and the stadium operator is over. This gives SC Freiburg more freedom to manage the arena and plan long-term expenses.
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New stadium: Soccer venue was built in no time
The owners of American Phoenix Rising FC proved that the stadium can literally be moved to another location. At the turn of 2020 and 2021, they first had their facility deconstructed and then placed in a new location. After 7 months of work, the new arena was ready to welcome fans.
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Stadium of the Year 2021: The Popular Vote is officially open!
There is exactly one month ahead of us to decide which stadium inaugurated in 2021 is the most deserving of recognition. The list is not so long, but there are some real gems on it. How will you vote? We leave that entirely up to you!
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England: Craven Cottage Development Could Kickstart a New Era at Fulham
Fulham are on the path to promotion back to the Premier League and the timing could not be more perfect for owner Shahid Khan. Khan made the decision to make a drastic rebuild of the Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage, making significant improvements to the aesthetics of the stadium, but also increasing the capacity and hospitality offerings available at the club.
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New stadium: War heroes are remembered in Charlotte
The name of the venue has been in use since the 1930s. However, its present shape has only been in existence since last year. This is the new home of Charlotte Independence, a team that plays in the USL League One (the third tier of competition).
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Netherlands: Feyenoord to decide on stadium in April
Plans to build a new ground for the Rotterdam side have slowed down. In April, Feyenoord is to unveil its intentions. We find out if the club wants to create something new or revamp the old venue.
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New stadium: Osasuna fans no longer blush with shame
You say Pamplona, you think corrida. When you think of corrida, the red colour comes to your mind. And when it's about red, then... the new Osasuna stadium is all you should focus on. Estadio El Sadar underwent an extensive €23.3 million redevelopment and is no longer a source of embarrassment for local fans.
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UK and Ireland bid for EURO 2028
Will the fans of “Sons of Albion” sing "Football's coming home" again in 2028? If that happens, they will do it together with the Welsh, Scottish and Irish - including those from the north. The federations of these five countries have announced their joint bid to host the European Championship in 2028.
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USA: Super Bowl at the world's most expensive stadium
The 56th annual playoff championship game of the National Football League (NFL) will take place on Sunday night. The Los Angeles Rams, for the first time ever, will host such a prestigious match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
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New stadium: Arena right on the shores of the Black Sea
Two clubs from the fourth tier of Turkish football share the picturesquely located facility. So we have significant disproportions between the quality of the stadium and the level of football represented by its hosts.
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Barcelona: Will Camp Nou change its name?
Over the past months, the Swedish streaming service Spotify has been linked primarily with Arsenal. In the end, however, it turned out that Daniel Ek’s company will invest a large sum in FC Barcelona. Will Camp Nou soon be known by another name?
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New stadium: Algeria's Olympic Stadium completed after decade
It took almost 11 years to build the first modern stadium in Algeria. The facility with its unique roof structure is part of a $800 million sports complex and an opportunity for the country to attract major events.
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USA: Possible new soccer stadium in North Carolina?
$38.6 million - this is the estimated cost of a new soccer venue for the Greenville Triumph. The facility is to be built in Mauldin, South Carolina, USA.
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New stadium: Modesty and simplicity in American Birmingham
This arena is far from the futuristic NFL venues in Las Vegas or Inglewood. Its aesthetics refer to classic facilities from the 90s. The stadium is entirely open-air, which is rare these days.
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USA: Huge funds needed to upgrade Ravens Stadium
The days when fans came to the games just to watch their favourite players in action, and went home right after the final whistle was blown, are long gone. Now spectators expect much more entertainment accompanying the NFL match. These new circumstances are well understood in Baltimore.
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China: “Bird's Nest” hosts another Olympics
Beijing is the first city in history to host both the summer and winter Olympics. On Friday, China's National Stadium held its second ever opening ceremony!
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Stoke-on-Trent: Stadium upgrade to start this summer
This week, the Potters announced refurbishment plans for their ground. Works will be spread over time with the initial phase set to begin right after the end of the current campaign.
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Parma: Tardini's reconstruction is getting closer
Italy has been suffering from a lack of modern football arenas for years. Second-tier Parma tries to meet the fans’ expectations, and the plan to redevelop the current Stadio Ennio Tardini looks increasingly viable.
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New stadium: The date bowl still awaiting its first game
There are just over 9 months until the start of the 2022 World Cup. All venues are ready, but not all of them were officially inaugurated. Lusail Stadium - the arena of the grand final - is still waiting for the first match.
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Argentina: El Monumental close to second phase of revamp
There is a good chance that River Plate's home will see the second stage of the modernisation in March. It all depends on whether it is possible to obtain the necessary funds to finance the works.
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Belgium: Three sites considered for the new Royale Union SG home
The current leaders of the Belgian Jupiler League are slowly planning their move to a new venue. The Brussels club is currently considering three different locations where a stadium with a capacity of over 21,000 seats could be built.
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New stadium: Desert tent from Qatar finally ready
The second-largest venue for the 2022 World Cup was inaugurated last year. On November 21, 2022, the first match of the tournament will take place there. The stadium is distinguished by architecture filled with desert symbolism.
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USA: Soccer in Las Vegas in just a few years?
Aston Villa's owners are looking increasingly bold towards a large investment in the United States. Will soccer come to Sin City before the 2026 World Cup?
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New stadium: They have reason to be proud again in Columbus
Years ago, the Columbus Crew proudly boasted the first stadium in the US built specially for a soccer club. In 2021, the team settled on a new, modern facility that hosted a record number of fans.
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England: Rovers are closer to starting work on new home
Green energy company, Ecotricity, has submitted revised plans for a new stadium of Forest Green Rovers. This was a must as previous proposals had been challenged due to concerns about noise levels, traffic jams and the impact on the landscape.
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New stadium: Turbulent history of Al-Madina Stadium
The story behind the construction of this venue is a ready-made script for an action movie. We would be watching kidnappings, the Islamic State threat, an economic crisis and a pandemic. After many years, all the difficulties were overcome and the facility was completed.
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New stadium: Sailing ship arrived in the Cambodian port
They had been waiting a long time and finally got it! From December 2021, after almost 4.5 years of construction, Cambodia can finally enjoy the new national stadium, which was built with the great help of the Chinese.
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Manchester United evaluate Old Trafford modernisation and expansion
Arguably the most famous club in world football, Manchester United also boasts the biggest club stadium in the United Kingdom, currently featuring an official capacity of 74,140 seats. However, with more than a decade having passed since the last major upgrades, which took place between July 2005 and May 2006, this iconic venue has also become somewhat dated.
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Berlin: No chance for Union's stadium expansion this summer
Clubs from the German capital have a hard time when it comes to stadium infrastructure. Hertha is laboriously looking for a suitable site for the construction of a new venue, and Union is unsuccessfully seeking permission to increase the arena's capacity.
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Mexico: Tigres awaiting eruption of new 'volcano'
Admittedly, Mexico is quite a seismically active place on earth, but this time it is not about any natural phenomena, but about a new home for the ‘Tigers’ of Monterrey. The construction of the successor to Estadio Universitario is due to be completed in 2025.
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Belfast: Redevelopment of Casement Park still uncertain
The new president of Ulster GAA has set himself the goal of commencing the redevelopment of Casement Park during his term. The facility is to be Northern Ireland's national stadium for Gaelic sports. However, it will not be easy to put the plans into practice.
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Austria: A billionaire wants to build a stadium for Austria Salzburg, the city snubs its nose at it
Salzburg is a medium-sized Austrian city with a fairly rich history in the field of stadiums. Bavarian billionaire Max Aicher wants to add another chapter to it.
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Croatia: Osijek will set the standards in the Balkans?
One of the top teams of the Croatian League will soon receive its new stadium. The facility is expected to be the most modern football arena in the country.
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Valencia: Works on Nou Mestalla to resume in October
Recently, the club's representatives met twice with the Generalitat Valenciana (various self-governing bodies of the Autonomous Community of Valencia) and once with the City Council. The meetings resulted in new arrangements regarding the future stadium.
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England: Plymouth Argyle announce stadium improvements
The scope of works at Home Park will probably be revealed in the next couple of months. So far, the club has not released many details, but it is known that the expenses for the modernisation have already been approved by the board.
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Italy: Bari will refresh its 'giant'
Following the awarding of tenders, renovation work at Bari's Stadio San Nicola will soon begin. This will allow the local team to play in Serie B next season if they get a promotion.
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New stadium: Turkish Hatayspor focuses on ecology
In southern Turkey, right on the Mediterranean Sea, a venue was built that draws on the climate conditions of the region. The solutions used at the arena allow it to consume less water and obtain energy from sunlight.
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El Salvador: Construction of the national stadium will start soon?
The welcome of the New Year was remarkably joyful for football fans in El Salvador. On December 30, the country's president Nayib Bukele announced plans to build a 50,000-seat national stadium. However, after the initial euphoria, environmentalists expressed their objection to the location of the construction site.
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England: Oxford United plan to relocate
The club's sporting ambitions reach at least the Championship level. When it comes to infrastructure aspirations, United want to possess their own stadium that could be built just north of the city.
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Stadium of the Year 2021: Time for You to nominate!
January is a special time on our website, when we begin the process of considering the candidates in the battle for Stadium of the Year title. Which venues opened in 2021 do you think should be on the ballot for the competition?
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New stadium: Football returned home to the legendary Alsancak
Practically every Izmir club had played at this facility for some time in its history. It's no wonder that fans of local teams did not allow the venue to disappear from the city map after the 2014 earthquake.
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Nashville: Major investment with the stadium at the heart of the action
Another American stadium colossus is about to undergo a major renovation. This time it is Nissan Stadium in Nashville where the Tennessee Titans play their home games. It is also a possible arena for the World Cup, which in 2026 will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
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New stadium: Arena in Budapest with unique facade
It is intimate, but perfectly tailored to the current needs of Honvéd. Its hallmark is the facade, the implementation of which was an extremely complex undertaking. Today we are catching up with last year and taking you to the capital of Hungary.
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Oregon: Old grandstand was knocked down at Reser Stadium
The demolition of a worn-out grandstand paves the way for the upgrade of the venue where the Oregon State Beavers play on a daily basis. A new structure will be built on the west side and the total value of the redevelopment project amounts to $153 million
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England: West Ham close to expansion despite huge losses
The stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympics, is likely to see the west stand redeveloped.
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Miami: Inter's plans are moving forward
Perhaps a contract will soon be signed for the construction of a new ground for the Miami club. The current venue does not live up to the ambitions of the franchise's board and its president, David Beckham.
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Germany: Cash is tight, but Energie is planning a stadium upgrade
More than ten years have passed since Stadion der Freundschaft was last modernised. The authorities of Energie have decided that this is too much and are planning an investment. The priority is the most outdated west stand.
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Romania: Rapid to be host at new Giulești
The stadium with a price tag of €37.5 million is to accommodate just over 14,000 spectators and will be the new home of Rapid. Stadionul Giulești is ready - almost exactly two years after the groundbreaking.
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England: How Can Elland Road Become a World-Beating Football Stadium?
Leeds United is a massive football club with a wealth of history. Elland Road, Leeds’ stadium, is iconic in Europe as being one of the oldest and most formidable on the continent. However, the stadium's historical prowess isn’t enough and, in recent years, there have been many critiques of the stadium's current lackluster quality.
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New Stadium: Meet most important venue of Africa Cup of Nations
One of the liveliest football tournaments begins on Sunday. The matches will be played at six stadiums in Cameroon. 24 teams will take part in the competition and Algeria are the defending champions.
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USA: Gillette Stadium will be renovated
New England Patriots are transforming Gillette Stadium. The revamp project will begin in early 2022 and its price tag is $225 million. The facility is also used by New England Revolution in Major League Soccer.
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Germany: 1. FC Nürnberg wants a new stadium
In Germany, most stadiums do not burden city budgets, as clubs pay relatively high rents. It is a bit different in Nuremberg, where the city incurs too high costs related to the operation of a well-worn venue. Therefore, both the club and the city want a new facility.
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England: Luton Town raised most of the funds to build the stadium
Clubs are building new stadiums not only in the Premier League. The Hatters' infrastructure plans look better and better as they have amassed a substantial sum to finance the construction of a new home.
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Brazil: National Stadium with new naming rights deal
From 2022, Estádio Mané Garrincha is called Arena BRB. The new name of the multi-functional facility located in the capital is the result of an agreement between the venue operator and a major bank.
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Lithuania: The end of the stadium infamy
Lithuanians themselves called the abandoned construction site of the national stadium a national disgrace. The past tense is absolutely right, because this week preparatory works for the creation of a representative facility have started on the same plot of land.
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Spain: € 20 million to redevelop Mallorca's stadium
The architectural studio, led by Izaskun Larzabal, will restyle Visit Mallorca Estadi on the most famous island of the Balearic archipelago. The works are expected to take 2 years and be completed in 2024.
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Belgium: Aalst stadium renovation on the horizon?
The fourth-division side Eendracht Aalst has attracted new investors and will renovate its more than 90-year-old stadium. The club has reached an agreement with the city and, in cooperation with it, will undertake the maintenance of the well-worn facility.
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Charlotte: Countdown starts to the first MLS match
Charlotte FC is just a few months away from its league debut. Tickets for the first game are selling like hot cakes. The North Carolina franchise will be the 28th participant of the Major League Soccer.
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Turkey: Flames in the stadium in Elazığ
A fire broke out at the Yeni Elazığ Stadyumu construction site in Turkey. Flames appeared in the external insulation of the building. Firefighters put out the fire, but the cause is not yet known.
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