StadiumDBNews: January 2024
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USA: Orlando City SC stadium with new naming rights holder
Home of the Major League Soccer side Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride will change its name as part of a multi-year deal. The stadium’s new naming rights partner is Brazilian financial and digital commerce services provider, Inter&Co.
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Spain: Another sports discipline to grace Bernabéu?
A few weeks ago, there was information that in 2025 Estadio Santiago Bernabéu will host an NFL game. As it turns out, this is likely not the only non-football event that will take place at Real Madrid's venue in the coming years.
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England: Issues with wages for workers on Everton Stadium construction
As reported by the Liverpool ECHO, electricians working at Bramley Moore Dock are entangled in a dispute over wage and overtime-related issues. This is not the first instance of conflict on the construction site of the new Everton stadium. What happened this time?
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Spain: Third division Malaga fans set new records!
Malaga CF is a club full of paradoxes, and its supporters have created another. Despite suffering another painful relegation last season, undaunted fans head to the stadium in greater numbers on weekends than supporters of Girona, Osasuna or Rayo Vallecano.
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World Cup 2026: SoFi Stadium tries to get back into contention the final last minute
Two twists and turns. So much has happened since Tuesday when it seemed that the outcome of the race to host the World Cup final was already a foregone conclusion. Meanwhile, it has emerged that not only has the scales tipped the other way, but a third stadium is back in play.
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Scotland: Storm Isha Damages Stadiums in Glasgow
A few days ago, Storm Isha swept across Scotland. After issuing a rare red alert for the northeastern part of the country during the storm, winds reaching speeds of up to 130 km/h were recorded. This dangerous weather contributed to numerous damages, and sports facilities were not spared.
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Saudi Arabia: 'Future wonder of the world' on its way?
The Las Vegas of sport. That's what Qiddiya’s sports supercity project can be called. Even being hostile towards Saudi Arabia, it's hard not to lose your breath at the sight of the new renderings of Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium. So what is happening on the construction site?
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YouTube: Stadium News (January 2024)
What's been happening in the stadium world over the past month? Upgrades, ideas, construction, returns and petitions. In this video, however, we will be in twelve places, and most of the news is about Europe. We'll cover it all expressly in our new format - Stadium News.
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Italy: Significant step in the Milan new stadium project
On September 27, AC Milan officially announced the stadium project in the San Donato area and simultaneously submitted relevant documents to the City Council. The resolution for the proposed urban development variant was expected to be signed around mid-January, but it was delayed by a few days.
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World Cup 2026: Will dispute at Estadio Azteca endanger tournament hosting?
Lodge owners at the region's largest stadium are accusing FIFA of being "ignored" in hosting the World Cup. The federation rejects the accusations, so the situation is escalating. The stadium authorities have a plan to resolve the dispute, but we still do not know the details.
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Italy: Five-year stadium ban for racist shouts towards Maignan
The Italian prosecutor's office has sentenced to a five-year stadium ban a man who insulted AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan during a match against Udinese on January 20. In addition, for the rest of his life he will only watch the matches of his favourite team at best... on TV. More sentences can come.
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Italy: New turf at San Siro
Officials of Inter Milan and AC Milan have decided on a complete replacement of the turf while Nerazzurri were participating in the Italian Super Cup held in Saudi Arabia. As a result, the Inter – Atalanta match was postponed to another date, providing enough time for the necessary work to be carried out.
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Stadium of the Year 2023: Your suggestions, your competition!
The StadiumDB.com team is singing "That's the most wonderful time of the year" a month later than the rest of the world. That's because of a competition that makes every start of the year special. The 14th edition of Stadium of the Year is fast approaching, so now it's time for you! Our list of stadiums built in 2023 can now be seen, and you can give your own suggestions for such venues.
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World Cup 2026: Who won the race to host World Cup final?
The World Cup final is the most important football event of the quadrennium, so it is no surprise that there is fierce competition to the end for the right to host two of the world's best teams. And recently, some clues have emerged as to who won.
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Rwanda: Will impressive national stadium be handed over before planned?
Rwandans have long dreamt of such a stadium, and dreams are coming true.The reform of the Stade Amahoro, which will completely change its appearance, is in full swing. It won't be long before the arena, which could be the envy of many European countries, will once again host crowds.
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England: The oldest football club to unveil plans for a new stadium next month
Founded in 1857, Sheffield FC was officially recognized by FIFA as the world's oldest football club. It originated in Steel City, and in recent years, its headquarters have been just outside the city borders in Dronfield. Currently, there are ongoing efforts to create a project that will allow the team to return to the heart of the city.
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Germany: Touching ceremony at Allianz Arena
On January 19, Bayern Munich paid tribute to the memory of Franz Beckenbauer. As a player, he won the World Cup in 1974, among other achievements, and as a coach, he repeated this success with his country's national team 16 years later. Beckenbauer also earned two Ballon d'Or awards in 1972 and 1976. The farewell ceremony for the Emperor was attended by 30,000 people.
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Saudi Arabia: Disastrous attendance at Italian Super Cup
In this season, the Italian Football Federation followed in the footsteps of the Spanish and modified the format of the Super Cup. A system with four teams was introduced, and the tournament itself was moved to Saudi Arabia. However, not everything went according to plans, or rather, dreams for the Italians.
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England: Brighton residents urge club to "turn off that light"
Residents of Brighton and its surroundings have been complaining about the overly bright light illuminating the night sky above the Amex Stadium for quite some time. "Sometimes it's really bright – it lights up the sky all night and doesn't let us sleep," one resident lamented in a conversation with The Argus.
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Spain: Pérez's dream of NFL coming true soon
The realization of an American football game in Spain is closer than ever. According to Relevo's sources, the NFL has given the green light to host one of its matches outside the United States in 2025. Following positive experiences with games played in Europe, the Americans aim to reach new countries on the Old Continent.
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Spain: La Liga project (again) breaches data protection laws
Spain's Data Protection Authority has issued a firm letter warning Primera Division authorities that their planned programme to identify fans' faces is illegal. But why does LaLiga need a system to recognise fans in stadiums?
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Poland: 2023 - "Year of Stadiums"
One of the key trends that emerged in Poland in 2023 was a noticeable increase in Polish spending on entertainment. However, this doesn't refer to concerts or other major music or art-related events. Poles are increasingly eager to participate in sports events.
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Sweden: Farewell to Malmö and national team legend at stadium
Fans of Malmö FF and Swedish football had the opportunity to say a symbolic final farewell to the legendary Bosse Larsson, who died some time before Christmas Eve. The coffin of the double Swedish Golden Ball winner was carried into Malmö Stadium during the funeral ceremony.
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Spain: Racing de Ferrol wants a stadium worthy of great results
It is not often that a newcomer dominates the entire league, yet the team from Galicia is 2nd in the Segunda División, and fighting for direct promotion to EA Sports' LaLiga. The obsolescence of the stadium is an obstacle, but the club is planning an ambitious upgrade not only of it, but of the entire infrastructure.
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Germany: Bayern will honour Beckenbauer at their stadium
The highly successful German footballer, coach and sports official Franz Beckenbauer passed away on January 7. The "Kaiser" was a true legend of both the national team and Bayern Munich, with whom he was associated for the vast majority of his career. The Bavarians decided to honour Beckenbauer's memory with great respect.
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Italy: How much exactly does San Siro cost Inter and AC Milan?
Milan's legendary stadium, whose time seems to be running out, has recently surprised with record profits. However, this will not change its fate, as the costs incurred by the Rossoneri and the Nerazzurri are still many times higher than the revenues.
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Spain: Match against racism in world's best stadium
"The same skin". With this slogan, the Spanish and Brazilian national teams will meet at the Santiago Bernabeu in a friendly match that, in addition to being a celebration of football, will highlight the opposition to discrimination and violence in football.
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Brazil: Maracanã to turn into a ski jumping hill?
Despite ski jumping being practiced in the summer on artificial surfaces, it is predominantly associated with winter. However, it seems that soon this discipline might find its way into countries that have no connection to winter sports climatically. Sandro Pertile, the director of the Ski Jumping World Cup, believes that competitions in ski jumping could soon take place in Brazil.
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USA: Funding for Michie Stadium renovation project
The Army West Point Athletics Association and the West Point Association of Graduates both announced that the initial private funding needed to begin work on Michie Stadium Preservation Project in the spring of 2024 has been secured.
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Poland: Speedway returns to country's second largest stadium
In 2013, for the first time ever, the individual European speedway championships featured Grand Prix riders, thus increasing the importance of the competition. Since then, the championship has been promoted under the name Speedway Euro Championship. This time the prestigious event will be held in Poland.
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Italy: Fiorentina still hasn't found temporary stadium
In April of this year, renovation work on the historic Artemio Franchi stadium is supposed to begin. During the reconstruction, Fiorentina needs to find another stadium to play their home matches. However, none of the proposed solutions so far has been satisfactory to all parties involved, and an agreement has proven elusive. Has the matter reached a standstill?
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England: Sunderland's blunder ahead of Newcastle derby has outraged fans
You know that awkward feeling when someone tries 'too hard' to be nice? That's exactly how Sunderland fans felt when, for the Tyne-Wear Derby, the club, wanting rival fans to feel at home, made Sunderland fans feel like they were playing away.
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Spain: Wave of stadium upgrades sweeps through Iberian Peninsula
In the 21st century, stadiums, rather than results, are increasingly becoming the calling card of clubs. While battles for points are being fought on the pitch, a constant race for prestige is going on in the offices, hence almost 50% of Spain's top arenas will undergo modernisation in the next five years. Which ones? See for yourself!
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Brazil: Stadium name change in São Paulo after over 60 years
Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo, commonly known as Morumbi, is changing its name following a three-year contract for the naming rights sold to the company Mondelez International. This marks the first name change for São Paulo's home venue since its opening in October 1960.
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AFCON 2023: Stadiums of the tournament
Today the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Ivory Coast, begins . Due to weather issues, the tournament was moved from June 2023 to January 2024. Six stadiums were selected for the AFCON, where 24 teams will compete in less than a month. In the opening match, the host team will face Guinea-Bissau. Let's get to know the venues that will be the arenas for this edition of the tournament.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA requirements a deterrent to hosting the final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, marking the first time in history that the tournament will be hosted by three countries. It will also feature a record 48 participating teams. Matches will take place across 16 stadiums in 16 cities, but the location for the crucial final matches is still undecided.
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Spain: Inauguration of renovated stadium in Mallorca is getting closer
The stadium where RCD Mallorca plays its matches has undergone an incredible transformation. The renovation started in May 2022 and was carried out in four stages to ensure that the facility could still serve the team. After twenty months of work, the old stadium is now among the most modern arenas in Europe.
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Germany: Red Bull Arena set to challenge Signal Iduna Park
From the very start of their Bundesliga appearances, RB Leipzig fans have only been able to base their pre-match tifo on standard methods. Come the end of this season, that is set to change thanks to the club’s decision giving fans the opportunity to compete artistically with the likes of Westfalenstadion.
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Spain: How did reconstruction of La Cerámica impact Villarreal's finances?
Villarreal closed the year 2023 with financial stability and a consolidated fan base. This was achieved despite the costly renovation of the stadium and a decrease in European cup revenues compared to previous years. Additionally, it was a year in which the club celebrated its centenary, marked by various events.
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Poland: Moving to old stadium for play-offs because of a concert
After the fall round, Lechia Gdańsk are in a position that gives them the right to play in the play-offs for promotion to the best league in Poland. And although there are still many rounds to go before the end of the season, in Gdańsk they are already thinking about organising a potential play-off match, and it is more than complicated.
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Germany: Düsseldorf Arena ready for Euro 2024... in handball
On the evening of 10 January, Merkur Spiel Arena will follow the example of Warsaw National Stadium and host two opening matches of the European Championships. The difference being that in handball setting a world record for attendance at a handball match. This is not the only major event that Düsseldorf will host this year.
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Spain: 2024 will mark Barcelona’s return to Camp Nou
FC Barcelona enters the New Year with hopes of sports stability, stadium renaissance and monetary prosperity. Joan Laporta's second wish is expected to come true in November, but there is still a lot of work to be done until then by the contractor.
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France: What's next for PSG's stadium?
Until January 3, 2024, PSG had time to submit an offer to purchase Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The club expressed interest in buying this stadium shortly after the Paris City Council rejected their offer for Parc des Princes. According to Le Parisien, the city received only three offers for the Saint-Denis facility, none of which were from PSG.
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Germany: Volksparkstadion’s renovation closer to completion
The reconstruction of the Hamburger SV’s stadium has now entered its final phase. Much of the work has already been completed but the contractors still have some way to go. Will the Euro 2024 arena be finished with modifications on time?
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Portugal: Famous Braga stadium at risk from mayor's idea?
Just as the SC Braga stadium was not cheap to build, it is not cheap to maintain. Meanwhile, the city authorities cannot count on the club to finance the facility, so they have decided to find an alternative solution, but one that is causing concern.
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Spain: Brewery at new Bernabéu
The renovation of Santiago Bernabéu aims to make the venue extend beyond football. As stated by Florentino Pérez himself, they are striving to turn it into "the largest recreation and entertainment center in Europe." We've just learned another interesting detail about this endeavor.
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Scotland: New Dundee F.C. stadium getting closer
Dundee's owner and managing director, John Nelms, discussed plans for the construction of a new stadium to replace the aging Dens Park in an interview with BBC. Last week, a new vision for the Camperdown Stadium Development was unveiled by Holmes Miller Architects.
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Germany: Friendship Stadium changes name
For over 50 years, the Energie Cottbus facility carried the name Friendship Stadium. However, that changed a few days ago when, during a charity Christmas market, the sale of naming rights to the stadium to the company LEAG was announced, one of the largest energy corporations in Germany, which has been supporting the club on various fronts for years.
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Canada: BC Place to undergo renovation before 2026 World Cup?
The reconstruction of Vancouver's BC Place stadium is necessary for the city to host the 2026 World Cup. It is still unclear, however, how much the work will cost and how these plans relate to FIFA's actual requirements.
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USA: Pitchside VIP seats at Snapdragon Stadium!
The newest mark on California's football map has not even played in MLS yet, and it has already caused quite a surprise. San Diego FC's plans go beyond the previously established framework of hosting premium visitors. And it won't stop with the boxes.
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Germany: Signal Iduna Park open to those in need for Christmas
Throughout the year, Borussia Dortmund invited the disadvantaged to lunch together in their stadium. This time, the last edition in 2023 took place right before Christmas.
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USA: Titans secure naming rights with Nissan for a new stadium
The Tennessee Titans have announced a significant milestone in their journey towards a new era of football in Nashville. In a landmark agreement, the Titans have secured a 20-year naming rights deal with Franklin-based Nissan North America.
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Canada: Olympic Stadium with new problems. The reason is the roof
The issue of roofing The Big O has risen to political prominence. It has become a priority for the Quebec provincial government as it has begun to complicate life for users of the country's largest facility.
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England: Peterborough hasn't given up on the thought of a new stadium
The development of a new Peterborough United venue has been controversial, but everyone agrees that the team needs a new home. Some time ago the club changed ownership, which insists that the current project is still possible.
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Switzerland: Fairytale stadium in the mountains for FC Sion?
It has been known for a long time that the Sion team's stadium is far behind modern counterparts, which is why the club's president, the controversial Christian Constantin, has announced an impressive $600 million project to build a new venue and sports city. It won't be easy, however.
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USA: What's next for new Jacksonville Jaguars facility?
Jacksonville Jaguars team is on a mission to fulfill their dream, undoubtedly building the "Stadium of the Future" that will replace the aging EverBank Stadium. As some contemplate the renderings of what the Jaguars' new home could look like, there's speculation on whether it will indeed become a reality.
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England: Busy start of 2024 at Everton Stadium despite opening date change
When work began on the construction of the new stadium, there was hope that the club could move from Goodison Park as early as the start of the 2024/2025 season. Those plans have changed, but Everton are starting the year very actively. What work will be carried out in the near future?
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Spain: New look for Montilivi Stadium in Girona
It was clear from 2018 that, once Girona FC had been granted the concession to use the stadium for the next 50 years, Estadi Montilivi would be brought up to top-flight standards. We now know what the final outcome of the metamorphosis is to be.
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Ultras World 2023: Wydad Casablanca supporters top the rankings
YouTube channel Ultras World has unveiled another ranking of football fan crews from around the world. The list aims to summarise the activities of ultras groups in a given year, and Wydad supporters topped it for a second time in a row.
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USA: We know the contractor for the redevelopment of M&T Bank Stadium
Another facility used by a club from the NFL will get a new look. This time, an upgrade awaits the arena used by the Baltimore Ravens. We also know the consortium responsible for the upcoming work.
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