StadiumDBNews: April 2024
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Spain: Modernizing La Rosaleda to resemble Bernabéu?
Malaga has been working on a renovation project for La Rosaleda stadium. Following the project presented just over a month ago, it's clear that Malaga aims to have one of the best stadiums in Spain, with aspirations to host the 2030 World Cup.
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England: Over £300 million investment underway at Etihad!
Manchester City has entered a crucial phase of redevelopment at Etihad Stadium. This investment aims to increase the capacity of the venue to nearly 62,000 seats. The upgrades include expanding the North Stand, but that's not the only work planned for Pep Guardiola's team's stadium.
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Spain: Stadium upgrade a signal for Elche's revival?
Despite playing in Segunda División, Elche is dreaming of a first-class facility. An ambitious plan to redevelop Estadio Martínez Valero is set to transform the look of the venue. In its new guise, it will not only be more modern, but also prettier, greener and more practical. The club and supporters hope it will be a 'rebirth' not only of the arena, but also of Elche C.F.
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Germany: Bomb next to Bundesliga stadium! What about the match?
During construction work related to the expansion of a university located near the MEWA Arena stadium, a 500-kilogram explosive device from the United States Army dating back to World War II was discovered.
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Italy: How much have Serie A stadiums earned in 2023?
The Italian league is ranked among the prestigious "Big 5" - a group of Europe's best leagues. Despite this, in terms of revenue, Serie A stadiums lag behind venues in England or Spain, as the Calcio e Finanza portal has shown by publishing the revenue brought in by Italian arenas in 2023. The gap between the bottom and the top of the ranking is huge, but the battle for 1st place was fierce.
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Germany: Stadium too small for third-tier club!
In autumn 2023, for nine home matches, SG Dynamo Dresden welcomed a total of 259,556 spectators, averaging 28,840 per game. No other team in the third league can keep up with them. For comparison, Bielefeld and Essen had an average of around 17,000 fans. Therefore, the club's officials are planning to modernize Rudolf Harbig Stadium.
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Spain: Actions not words! Metropolitano with environmental initiative
Reducing CO2, renewable energy sources and electric cars. Sound familiar? Of course, as such solutions are becoming increasingly fashionable and popular. Along with this trend, the authorities at Atletico Madrid have also followed this course and, with the help of Graphenstone, have created a project that is unique in Europe, improving the air quality within the arena.
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England: What might renovated St James' Park look like? Renderings shown!
Newcastle United is awaiting preliminary findings from a feasibility study on the modernization of St James' Park. The investment is subject to many constraints, including existing buildings near Leazes Terrace, the proximity to the protected area of Leazes Conservation Area, and major transportation arteries.
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Central Europe: Polish Cup final without supporters of a big club?
Wisła Kraków are returning to the Polish Cup final after 16 years. The team's fans have not attended any away games this season. They missed the first two league matches due to a penalty imposed back in the previous season, and then a boycott began. Will they be able to go to Warsaw?
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Spain: New return date to Camp Nou has been set!
FC Barcelona is already planning their return to Camp Nou. The work is progressing well, and President Laporta has publicly stated several times that barring any unforeseen delays, the official inauguration of the upgraded facility will still take place in 2024. According to Mundo Deportivo, the club's management has already chosen a specific date, different from the previous one What is it?
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Poland: Will Warta Return to Poznań?
Recently, Bartłomiej Farjaszewski, the owner of Warta Poznań, appeared on Poznańska Telewizja Informacyjna (WTK). One of the main topics of discussion was, of course, the new stadium. The creation of a multifunctional facility with low maintenance costs seems necessary for Poznań. Will this happen?
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Central Europe: 21st century record attendance during double celebration
A great Friendship Match, Ruch Chorzów's 104th anniversary and the massive stadium. The result? The attendance record for an Ekstraklasa meeting in the 21st century was officially broken and it seems that another such occasion will not be repeated for a long time.
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Spain: When will Bernabéu be officially opened?
The major modernization of Santiago Bernabéu is nearing completion. Although work is still ongoing and Real Madrid continues to announce increasingly newer and more spectacular investments that will make this stadium one of the most advanced facilities in the world, there is much speculation about its official opening.
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Spain: 360° video board debut in controversial El Clásico!
Nobody can dispute that El Clásico is one of the most exciting clashes in football. Adding to the prestige of Sunday's clash at the Bernabeu was the fact that, for the first time, spectators were able to see a 360° video board 'in action', which captured the attention of fans and media alike. How did the gem of Los Blancos' new arena cope in the midst of controversy?
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Spain: Latest news on renovation of Spotify Camp Nou
A few days ago, a participatory session regarding the construction of Spotify Camp Nou took place. It was attended by the Vice President for Institutional Relations, Elena Fort, and the Chief Operating Officer of Espai Barça, Joan Sentelles. Progress updates were shared during the meeting. What stage is the investment at?
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England: Step forward on Stamford Bridge expansion
The construction of one of the largest and finest stadiums in the country is a priority for Chelsea's owners, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. In 2023, the club purchased a 1.2-acre plot adjacent to Stamford Bridge. This plot belonged to a charity organization that supports veterans. Does this group have reason to worry?
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England: Premier League Return Essential For Elland Road Plans
Leeds United’s plans to redevelop Elland Road were put on hold when the club were relegated from the Premier League after the 2022/23 season. With the Whites battling to return to the top flight as swiftly as possible, the West Yorkshire outfit are in need of the financial benefits that Premier League football brings, to get their plans for the expansion of Elland Road back on track.
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Germany: UEFA Euro 2024 Stadium Update
Although Germany was already ready for Euro 2024 when the organisation was awarded, and most of the venues also hosted World Cup 2006, modernisation work on the selected stadiums has nevertheless taken place.
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England: Another stage of Bramley-Moore Dock construction begins
Despite financing challenges, construction of Everton's new stadium is progressing at full steam. Earthworks have commenced at the pitch location and are expected to continue for the next several months. However, additional issues have arisen in connection with the investment. What's the matter?
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England: Lack of funds to complete Everton Stadium?
Concerns have arisen regarding the completion of the £760 million Bramley-Moore Dock stadium construction. Everton has failed to secure the next tranche of funds required to continue work on the investment. What has happened, and what does the future hold for the facility?
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Spain: How did Barça manage financially after moving out of Camp Nou?
The move to Montjuïc had to be painful. The halving of capacity is a big blow for a club that desperately needs ticket sales revenue, especially in the face of deep financial problems. What steps Barça took and how did they manage after moving out of Camp Nou?
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2030 World Cup final: Will Bernabéu lose due to lack of support from Spanish government?
For weeks now, there has been much talk about which stadium will host the final of the 2030 World Cup. Barcelona and Morocco have joined the battle for this match. Meanwhile, the idea of hosting the final at Real Madrid's venue reportedly does not sit well with the Spanish Prime Minister himself! What's going on here?
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Italy: Atalanta Stadium renovation nearing completion
Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, home to Atalanta BC, is entering a critical phase of modernization. Playing a pivotal role in this transformation are the wide platform capabilities of JLG, which can safely and effectively reach required heights. When will the facility be fully operational?
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Spain: La Romareda modernization project presented
A few days ago, the long-awaited project for Nueva Romareda stadium, inspired by the Cierzo wind, was unveiled. The event was led by the mayor of Zaragoza, Natalia Chueca, a supporter of the new facility, aiming to transform the capital of Aragon into a significant point on Spain's sports map.
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Chorzów: Will attendance record be broken?
In the context of the 29th round of the PKO BP Ekstraklasa, a match between Ruch Chorzów and Widzew Łódź will be played. The "Friendship Match" always arouses great emotions. At this moment, over 32,000 tickets have been sold for this encounter. Will an attendance record be set?
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Spain: Major gastronomic investment launches at Santiago Bernabéu
Another exciting project is underway at Santiago Bernabéu, confirming that Real Madrid's new stadium will soon become not only the city's entertainment hub but also a significant culinary destination in the capital of Spain. What are the leaders of Los Blancos preparing this time?
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Stadiums and 360-degree screen - Barcelona, Madrid, USA or... Krasnodar
Real Madrid boasts it, Barcelona gives it up. The first 360-degree video board in a stadium appeared in the United States. In Europe, on the other hand, it has been pioneered by a rather unexpected venue. Is having a panoramic screen crucial?
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Czech Republic: What's next for the new Sparta Prague stadium?
On Monday, April 8, the deadline announced in February by the Czech Football Association (FAČR) passed for submissions in the tender for the development of the land at Prague's Strahov, where the dilapidated Evžen Rošický Stadium currently stands.
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Central Europe: First step towards new stadium for national champion taken!
The topic of a new stadium for Raków has been one of the hottest concerning sports infrastructure in Poland in recent years. However, it now seems that this issue is finally starting to move towards a happy conclusion. A contract has just been signed to create a feasibility study. Millions have also been invested in the current facility.
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Central Europe: New management of large national stadium
The company PL.2012+, which manages National Stadium in Warsaw, has new authorities. This is a result of the transformations that are taking place in state-owned companies in Poland. What specific changes have been made?
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Germany: Modernization of stadium for Euro 2024 in Stuttgart is complete
After about two years since the official start of construction, the work has now concluded. The new main stand of the MHP Arena not only shines with new splendor from the outside, but much has also changed inside over the past 25 months. What exactly has changed?
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England: Pioneering artificial intelligence-based solution at Brentford stadium
The most important statistic is, of course, the match result, but fans love detailed data during the game, and Brentford aims to meet these expectations in partnership with Genius Sport. Saturday's game against Sheffield will be the first time fans of The Bees will see a game enhanced with live, video-game-like stats.
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Ireland: Will controversial UEFA decision spoil Europa League final?
The federation has decided on how tickets for the UEFA Europa League final will be distributed. The decision has been met with a strong outcry from sections of the supporters' community, who believe that UEFA's division will allow tickets to be sold on the black market and stiltedly inflate prices.
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Central Europe: Modernisation of a unique athletic stadium underway
In the early months of the year, work was already underway on the construction of Skra Warsaw's new stadium. The start of this long-awaited investment is, according to the Deputy Mayor of Warsaw, a "historic day" for the community. What exactly will be built?
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England: A pool will appear on the top of the stadium!
Fulham FC has presented visualizations of the Riverside Stand designed by Populous at Craven Cottage Stadium in London, featuring a rooftop pool. This visualization is part of the stadium's redevelopment. What are the details of this project?
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Poland: New president, new hopes for Ruch stadium
Recently, local elections were held in Poland. As a result, there will be a change of power in Chorzów. The new mayor of the city is Szymon Michałek, who won in the first round. He has frequently spoken about the construction of the Ruch Chorzów stadium, eagerly anticipated by fans for many years. Was it they who decided?
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Spain: How much will the reconstruction of Santiago Bernabéu cost?
In the coming months, Real Madrid will conclude the ambitious renovation of Santiago Bernabéu. The work began in 2019 and despite many obstacles, the investment is heading towards a successful completion. According to the club, the cost of this reconstruction is slightly over one billion €. Will it stay within this budget?
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Germany: Grand celebration of BVB stadium opening 50th anniversary
Over the past weekend, Borussia Dortmund fans celebrated the 50th anniversary of the opening of Westfalenstadion. There was a special display, commemorative jerseys, and events organized by the ultra group. However, not everything went according to plan. What happened in Dortmund?
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Italy: AC Milan stadium project endangered by opponents?
Dark clouds are looming over AC Milan's ambitious plans. A group of residents backed by lawyers have filed a request with the court to annul decisions pushing forward preparations for the construction of a new stadium in San Donato Milanese. Will this force the club to seek an alternative location for the planned arena? The fate of the facility is at stake.
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France: PSG is preparing to build new stadium
The leaders of Paris Saint-Germain have sent a letter to the head of the Île-de-France regional spatial planning commission. Consequently, the capital club has formalized its intention to find a location for the construction of a new stadium.
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Central Europe: Open day at construction site of revolutionary stadium
An open day was organised at the Polish stadium, during which those wishing to attend could see for themselves what the facility looks like from the inside. According to official information, more than 3,000 people attended the event. What is still to come at the construction site and why is the facility special?
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Spain: Stadium project for Betis under threat?
A spectacular plan fit for the 21st century - that is how the planned redevelopment of the Benito Villamarin can be called. The project is expected not only to complete the previous modernisation, but also to elevate the stadium to the forefront of European venues. However, some politicians and locals are pointing out serious flaws and shortcomings.
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World Stadiums Under Construction (April 2024)
Stadiums all over the world are still being built and we are constantly on top of things. This time, we will take you on a tour of all the major arena construction sites that will soon take their final shape. You will see as many as 15 sports venues, which are located on three continents.
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Australia: How are the preparations for 2032 Olympic Games progressing?
Organizers of the Olympic Games in Brisbane have abandoned plans to demolish and rebuild the iconic cricket ground as the central element of the Games in 2032, while also rejecting the recommendation of the evaluating panel regarding a new stadium.
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England: Sunderland continues stadium modernization
Sunderland has announced a multimillion investment aimed at improving fan comfort during matches at the Stadium of Light. Following the first phase of modernization, which took place last summer, it's now time for the second phase, set to commence after the current season ends. What will change?
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Spain: Uneven battle for Rayo Vallecano’s stadium continues
For several months the club's authorities have had reports of the deplorable state of Campo de Vallecas, but the information has been concealed and no reform has taken place. Fans are still struggling to stay at the ground, but more and more people are asking - does a tragedy have to happen for someone to react?
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Will Estadio Azteca be renovated on time for 2026 World Cup?
Estadio Azteca will host the opening match of the World Cup. On June 11, 2026, the first match of the Mexican national team is scheduled to be played there. However, it appears that this event is currently in question. Why?
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Europe: Which stadiums generate the most revenue in Europe?
A UEFA report published some time ago analyses the state of football clubs in Europe and their financial performance in 2022 and 2023. It did not lack stadium statistics. How did European arenas perform?
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USA: New renderings for NYCFC stadium - club unveils “The Cube”
New York City FC is planning to build its stadium in Queens, and a step forward has recently been taken, with the ambitious project passing through a key city commission. The club also showed renderings depicting one of the venue's most iconic features: "The Cube".
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World Cup 2030: Morocco steps up to bid for hosting final!
Architectural firm Populous has been chosen to design the Grand Stade in Casablanca, which will compete with Santiago Bernabéu and Camp Nou for the organisation of the last match of the World Cup. Where will the final be held in 2030?
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USA: Demolition of 98-year-old stadium in Chicago underway
After nearly 100 years of hosting football fans, Ryan Field will be nothing but a memory in about four months. Demolition work began in February. Later, construction of a new facility will commence on the same site.
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