StadiumDBNews: May 2014
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New construction: One City, two stadiums
They’re the newly-crowned English champions, so what can they want more? How about a larger stadium and world class training academy? Both are in progress already, so have a look!
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Tokyo: New, (slightly) smaller National Olympic Stadium
After a wave of criticism the Japan Sport Council revealed updated renderings of what is now a 20% smaller 2020 Olympics main venue. And almost within the initial budget, but still world’s most expensive.
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Athens: AEK finally close to groundbreaking?
Plans of launching construction in January 2014 are already exceeded significantly, but latest news by GreekReporter.com suggest AEK may soon see the desired stadium break ground.
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Brazil: FIFA urges Natal to speed up
With just over two weeks remaining until the World Cup begins in Brazil, only one of two temporary stands is ready in Natal. FIFA secretary general expressed his anxiety with what he saw yesterday.
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Qatar 2022: Four designers shortlisted for Lusail stadium
In March the Supreme Committee dismissed all entries from top architectural practices, claiming none met the expectations. Now Qataris invited some of them to workshops and now saw entries from four shortlisted offices.
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Toronto: Confusion over Argonauts at BMO Field
With no funding from public authorities the redevelopment of BMO Field has changed its main focus for the time being. Some media claim this means Argonauts are out of the scheme, but the investor denies.
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Edinburgh: Murrayfield naming rights sold
For the next four years the BT company will be promoted through Scotland’s largest stadium’s name. The deal, according to BBC, may be worth some £20 million.
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New design: Craven Cottage that never will be…
… and we regret this a whole lot! A unique vision of redeveloped Fulham stadium was created by Mariusz Sępek. The Polish author presented a bold approach at connecting heritage with the future.
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Tokyo: Old stadium closed, new still unwanted
While the last game was held at the National Olympic Stadium on Sunday, another petition was launched against the Zaha Hadid design for a new one.
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Prague: Slavia to lose their stadium?
New owners of Synot Tip Arena filed a lawsuit to cancel current lease with Slavia. The club in turn assures they have a solid contract, according to aktualne.cz.
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Canada: Financing the reason for no retractable roof
When Regina announced the new stadium back in 2012, it was considered to possibly include roof over the pitch. This turned out far too expensive, might double the price tag.
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Washington: MLS stadium scheme submitted to council
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray announced he reached an agreement with DC United. He also submitted legislation to the D.C. Council that would outline his plan to build the desired stadium.
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Singapore: Dome opening postponed
The ‘Causeway Derby’ between Singapore and Malaysia was to inaugurate the new national stadium of Singapore. But the game is now postponed indefinitely to give time for preparation.
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Jakarta: Stadion BMW construction (almost) begins
Heavy machinery enters the northern BMW Park in Jakarta, but it’s not the main contractor’s equipment yet. So far only public authorities are leveling the site for future 50,000-capacity stadium.
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New design: Do you see Beckham’s latest stadium?
Most probable answer is “hell no”, because all renderings presented focus on hiding the stadium rather than showing it. And quite expectedly David Beckham’s latest idea brought about stiff opposition.
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Belgium: Regenboog’s renovation begins
Zulte-Waregem has qualified for a Europa League spot. That’s why just one day after season ended works began at Regenboogstadion.
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Canada: Impressive design for Roughriders unveiled
Considered crucial to the revitalization of Regina, the new stadium design was finally unveiled yesterday. Along renderings the new, quite familiar name was disclosed, starting the 20-year naming rights deal.
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Munich: Allianz Arena’s illumination reinvented
Philips released new of a three-year contract with Bayern. As part of the deal the Dutch company will completely rethink Allianz Arena’s external lights, making the stadium even more impressive.
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Dortmund: Standing at Borussia gets more expensive
Though the Westphalia club recorded significant profits last year, in the 2014/15 season it will become the first Bundesliga club to ask over €200 for the cheapest season ticket.
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Vienna: Austria and Rapid to share national stadium?
All indications say that for at least one season both largest clubs in Vienna will be playing all home games at Ernst-Happel-Stadion. Neither has any intention to stay there longer, though.
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Brazil: Stressful finish for the late three hosts
Cuiaba stadium is handed over to FIFA today, but seats weren’t installed until two days ago. In Sao Paulo the recent test game proved not enough and one more is planned. Meanwhile Curitiba’s Arena da Baixada remains most delayed.
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USA: Minneapolis selected to host Super Bowl 2018
After four rounds of voting the NFL owners chose the new Vikings Stadium as host of the 2018 Super Bowl. One of the world’s most popular events will take place at a stadium that doesn’t exist yet.
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Atlanta: Construction begins on Falcons Stadium
By spring 2014 this site should see a record crowd for any MLS game ever. Two years later the Super Bowl. But for now it’s a plain construction site as Atlanta’s dream is slowly shaping up.
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USA: Large sinkhole just behind the pitch
While contractors were rebuilding the man structure of Governors Stadium in Clarksville, Tennessee, a sinkhole began growing near the corner of the football field. Small at the start, now it could fit a bus.
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New design: Another covered stadium in Sydney?
Times are changing, but stadium in New South Wales not that much. This is why the Australian state will invest in sporting infrastructure. After plans for giant ANZ Stadium’s facelift now we see the vision for Allianz Stadium.
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Sao Paulo: Bitter opening of Arena Corinthians
It’s not the first and surely not last stadium opened before works end. But this one is in the global spotlight as opening venue of the World Cup in 24 days. Yesterday it saw its last, 8th test event.
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New stadiums: Campinas derby and heart of São Caetano
Two large stadiums built just meters apart? “Why not!”, thought officials of Ponte Preta and Guarani in 1940s, ending up with two extraordinary stories of their home grounds. Third we also add the São Caetano stadium.
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Pamplona: 25 supporters injured in barrier collapse
During today’s La Lige closing at Estadio El Sadar a barrier collapsed, causing a surge in the celebrating crowd. 25 people were treated for injuries, but only 5 need hospitalization.
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London: Tottenham confirm potential temporary relocation
Initially planned as a phased development allowing the use of White Hart Lane, Tottenham’s new stadium may force a relocation for the club. Three potential temporary homes were named.
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Turkey: Football to the rescue in Soma?
After the mining catastrophe Turkish football authorities decided to aid those most affected in several ways. Special funds will be transferred, while the Supercup game is going to be played in Manisa.
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2022 World Cup: Blatter admits selection of Qatar was a mistake
Sepp Blatter openly admitted that hosting the summer World Cup in Qatar was a mistake. In a following statement by FIFA the choice was called an ‘error’, but this doesn’t mean changing hosts. Rather a step towards winter World Cup instead…
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Bulgaria: Scandal during cup final, advertising boards on fire
During yesterday’s Bulgarian Cup final several small fires were caused by hooligans and… firemen. Flames took electronic advertising system as paper streamers took the flame from flares.
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Berlin: “Bring your own sofa” and enjoy the World Cup
Union Berlin will surprise the world of football once more, this time changing their stadium into a massive living room. 750 sofas are expected on the field, all directed at the 700-inch TV surrounded by actual wallpaper covering the stands…
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USA: Less than three months to build a stadium in Sacramento
Works were launched in March, are due to end in early June. The new home of Sacramento Republic FC will offer much… less seats than needed, but will be a very cheap one as well.
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Tokyo: Close to official protest against the Olympic design
Only a few hundred signatures are missing to file an official challenge against the approved design of new National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. Campaigners appeal to downscale the plan much more than it already is.
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Oxford: Major success for supporters’ protection of Kassam Stadium
Oxford United fans were the very first in England to achieve a ‘community asset’ status for their stadium. This means the owner cannot sell it without their knowledge. He tried to protest, but has now been rejected.
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Brazil: Further controversy with Estádio Nacional
If we count the surrounding infrastructure, Brazil’s new national stadium is one of three most expensive stadiums in football history. According to a report by Court of Audit one third of the project expenses raises questions.
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New design: Grimsby Community Stadium
They’ve been playing at their current ground since the nineteenth century. Efforts to relocate already date back 20 years. No wonder Grimsby Town supporters are now mobilizing to gain support for this project.
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Munich: Allianz Arena has standing sections replaced
Supporters began to speculate over what’s going on at the south stand as crane moved in last weekend. Some said it was the planned capacity expansion, others that the fanatic sections may be replaced by seats. None of that proved true…
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New stadiums: Berkeley, Lawrence, New York
Each of them is different. In Berkeley there’s a new structure embedded in historical footprint. In New York a brand new stadium that bears some features of the past one. And in Lawrence one that needs renovation to keep up.
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Sao Paulo: Stadium change means a change in supporting model
Supporters of South America’s richest club, Corinthians, are getting ready for their first league game at Arena Corinthians. Ticket prices went up by 40% and the club attempts to educate fans about the importance of taking the right seat.
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New stadium: Borisov Arena
Having waited very long for their new stadium, BATE Borisov supporters were finally able to watch a game at the most modern Belarusian stadium last weekend. Now we welcome Borisov Arena at StadiumDB!
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Africa: Another tragic stampede, this time in Kinshasa
Huge popularity of the derby clash between ASV Club and TP Mazembe worked against people yesterday, as thousands tried to flee the stadium after dramatic police response to violence. At least 15 people were killed.
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London: Court dropped the case, but Arsenal banned its fan
Mick Doherty found in a painful way that the institution of ‘club banning order’ is controversial. Police suggested his club to ban him, even though charges against Mick were unrelated to any football game.
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Sao Paulo: Already seven opening games at Itaquerão
And the last 8th one will come next Sunday. Yesterday Corinthians fans watched 6 exhibition games with roughly a quarter of all capacity available to supporters.
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Sweden: “Don’t be fooled that England solved its problem”
Safety expert Prof. Clifford Stott gave an interview to DIF TV, the club television of Djurgården IF. An interview that we had to republish and you have to watch and/or read!
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Germany: Stadium in Mainz to be… rebuilt in Saarbrücken?!
Building brand new stands may be too expensive, so how about building ones that have already been built? Two obsolete stands from Mainz may be used again as part of a new stadium 150km south.
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Tokyo: Pieces of old national stadium to go nationwide
As part of the farewell to Japan’s old national stadium some elements will be reused in other venues across the country. The remainder may be converted to souvenirs distributed among fans, according to Yomiuri Shinbun.
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England: Boston United apply for planning permission
Private development of the new Boston football stadium is one step closer as the planning application was filed on Friday. After public consultation the stadium will also be equipped with an indoor arena.
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Brazil: Another tragic accident, this time in Cuiaba
35 days before the World Cup four stadiums are still under construction and delays are growing. As if that wasn’t bad enough, another worker was killed yesterday. He was electrocuted at Arena Pantanal.
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Germany: Two stands in Chemnitz ready already next season?
The latest stadium growing in Saxony is progressing decently, but supporters of the 3rd league Chemnitzer FC had to wait years to see it happen. Next season they’ll be able to use two terraces of the new structure.
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Poland: Wisła Kraków stadium still empty
While the club faces its biggest conflict with supporters, the city of Krakow fails to attract anyone for thousands of square meters of commercial space under the stands.
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Turkey: Court suspends controversial fan cards
Italian or Polish football fans never heard this kind of good news, but in Turkey things seem more positive. The 16th Court of Ankara ruled to suspend Passolig, the system forcing each supporter to provide sensitive data to get inside any stadium within two top leagues.
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Malaysia: Super stadium in the Johor Strait
Largest man-made island complex is being created in southern Malaysia. Apart from skyscrapers also a new football stadium is planned, hoped by local prince to be the most state-of-the-art in the whole world.
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Udine: Demolition of Stadio Friuli launched
With several months of delay the demolition of three landfill stands began at Udinese’s Stadio Friuli. In late 2015 the stadium should be completely redeveloped, should all go as planned.
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Tokyo: Japan bids farewell to National Stadium
Amazing number of 7,000 people took their last trip to Kokuritsu Kyōgijō on Sunday. The giant built in 1958 will soon be leveled to make way for a newer, greater one. The-Japan-News.com report.
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Qatar: Enabling works to start in Al-Wakrah
The Supreme Committee awarded first contract for Al-Wakrah Stadium. Preparatory works on site should allow cornerstone mounting in September and actual construction at year end.
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London: Wembley still well in the red
Europe’s most expensive stadium is still repaying the inflated construction price. Bank loans made the stadium lose £7.2 million last year, arguably better than in 2012. ThisIsMoney.co.uk report.
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Florida: Tax rebate for Orlando and Miami stadiums?
It’s considered a step forward for the planned MLS stadia, but newest bill by the state of Florida may not boost the projects as much as expected. In short, all new stadiums priced at over $100 million may count on up to $3 million in tax rebate.
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Bristol: Rovers relegated to 5th league, but still want new stadium
It’s the first time since Bristol Rovers joined the Football League that the side landed so low. But chairman Nick Higgs assures this isn’t the end and Rovers are still planning on building their new stadium.
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England: Fan dies following his club’s relegation
The away game in Leicester was very sad for Doncaster Rovers fans, who suffered a defeat and unexpected relegation. One fan died from aneurysm despite rescue efforts.
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Recife: Supporter killed by thrown toilet bowl
A tragic act of violence unfolded on Friday night, after Santa Cruz tied 1:1 with Parana in the second league of Brazil. Away supporters were attacked with various projectiles, one of which killed a 26-year-old fan.
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New stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium
Entry tickets for opening ceremonies were free, but demand was so high that they were selling for €100 in the black market. And no wonder, because both the new stadium and opening ceremony were quite amazing…
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USA: The misery of abandoned Silverdome
Over 90,000 people participated in largest events here. John Paul II, Nelson Mandela, Madonna, 1994 World Cup, 1982 Super Bowl – the list goes on and on. Until it ends in 2010, since when the stadium has been abandoned and falling into despair. Now most of it will be auctioned.
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New stadium: Luxembourg’s national ground that never was
In 2012 one stand was opened. Soon afterwards plan was drawn for additional two and as a result UEFA-compliant national stadium. The plan fell through, but it’s still arguably the best stadium in Luxembourg.
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New stadium: Nagyerdei Stadion opened as planned
Despite a sad accident last week, the newest stadium in Hungary was opened along plan yesterday, welcoming thousands of citizens both inside and to the park created around it.
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Rotterdam: Winning concept of De Kuip selected
Conceptual vision by BAM Sports was confirmed to have won De Kuip’s revamp today. The old stadium will grow to 70,000 and become by far the largest in all of Benelux.
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New designs: End of exile for the “Romantic Traveler”?
It may sound like a really odd nickname for any football club, but there aren’t many clubs worldwide that haven’t got a stadium to call their own despite almost 90 years of success! Will this change for Universidad de Chile?
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