StadiumDBNews: April 2015
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Bristol: East stand’s truss lifted into place
This was the most spectacular operation so far at Ashton Gate. Yesterday two cranes lifted the massive main truss atop the east stand. See it on film, thanks to Bristol Sport.
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Montreal: Impact lose final, but win record
It was a night to remember for many even despite Montreal Impact losing 2:4 in CONCACAF Champions League final. This game brought a new all-time high to football in Canada.
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New design: Does this look like waving algae?
It might not be the most convincing identity of all we’ve seen, but a promising visual effect comes along with very reasonable framework for Celta Vigo’s home redevelopment.
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New York: NYCFC in Manhattan after all?
It may be the very northern tip of the Manhattan island, but still Manhattan. NY Times suggests NYCFC have eyed a cooperation with Columbia University to build their desired stadium.
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Miami: MLS stadium in South Florida still possible
After being dismissed with his early proposals almost instantly, David Beckham may still hope to establish a team in Miami. Next bid suggests a site near Marlins Park as still on the table.
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Poland: Katowice announce new stadium plan
Half a year after local elections the new authorities of Katowice confirmed new stadium ambitions. But the scale is modest – 12,000 instead of previous 21,000 capacity.
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Innovations: Stadium at the bottom of the sea?
Initial renderings are stunning, though it’s not a concrete design yet. Nevertheless, a Polish architect hopes to deliver underwater sports complex for tennis in Dubai.
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Milan: Rossoneri in the final, time to celebrate?
Yesterday the Fiera Foundation announced three bidders to undergo further evaluation. The new AC Milan stadium seems to be the favourite bidder at this point. But it’s not over yet.
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Rostov: Beautiful and expensive? No, only expensive
In a cost-cutting effort the 2018 World Cup stadium in Rostov was stripped of anything that made its previous vision impressive. The humbled venue is still only 15% cheaper than expected.
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Germany: Expansion pending in Paderborn?
Bundesliga’s smallest stadium needs to grow. Currently packed to capacity for every game, the building has a plan ready to expand it to 18,000. But… not this year yet.
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Ivory Coast: China offer 60,000-capacity stadium in Abidjan
Another megaproject of the Chinese “stadium diplomacy”, this time for the Ivorian capital. New Olympic-sized stadium will be built for the 2021 Cup of Nations.
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Belgrade: Serious damages after Eternal Derby
Yesterday’s 148th “Eternal Derby” of Belgrade began with scenes of heavy violence in the east and north stands of Marakana. Hundreds of seats and railings were used as missiles against police forces.
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New design: Revamped Carson vision for Los Angeles
The city council barely managed to approve stadium construction and already the design has changed entirely. More impressive and… less impressive at the same time.
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Madrid: Atletico’s current stadium to stay?
The Madrid Supreme Court halted the residential scheme planned in the place of current Estadio Vicente Calderón. But Atletico Madrid assure their relocation isn’t threatened.
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Prague: Sparta to follow best European clubs
Sporting success needs to be achieved on the field, but what happens throughout the stadium matters too. Sparta aims to boost revenue and improve comfort for fans.
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New stadiums: Toronto and Montreal updated
We’ve had one stadium from each city, now we’re making up for the lost time. So here are Rogers Centre, Percival Molson Stadium and Lamport Stadium!
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Orlando: State legislature to stall new MLS stadium?
The funds were expected to pass in February, but are stalled with just days to go. Can this stop or slow down the Orlando City new stadium? Club urges supporters to act now.
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Belarus: BATE unable to fill Borisov Arena
Domestic champions, playing in Champions League. And yet BATE are unable to fill 50% of their new stadium on regular basis. Even the Dinamo Minsk derby is disappointing.
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Belgium: Mechelen plan finally approved
KV Mechelen announced the mayor and councilmen of Mechelen approved the long-awaited redevelopment of Argos Stadion. The project is priced at €8.5 million and should see first stand open in August.
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USA: Green light in Carson, red in Minneapolis
There’s good and bad news from the US about two stadiums. The NFL megaproject in Carson was approved, while the Minnesota Senate blocked tax exemptions for MLS stadium.
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Netherlands: Ajax hope to take control of Amsterdam ArenA
Today they hold only 13% of the stadium’s shares, but in medium term Ajax may become the majority shareholder of Amsterdam ArenA.
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New design: Al-Rayyan Stadium
It’s the fifth design to be officially presented ahead of Qatar’s 2022 World Cup. Just as promised, half of its stands will be only temporary.
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New design: Exclusive main stand for Oostende
Though only 3,700 in capacity, the new main grandstand of KV Oostende is expected to cost €9 million. Understandable when we mention a third of it will be business seats.
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Belgrade: Rad stadium damaged by fire
Sunday saw a dramatic sight in Belgrade, where one of the city’s major stadiums was significantly damaged by fire. Thankfully no-one was injured.
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London: West Ham deal illegal? Possibly, not likely
If the European Commission finds the deal between LLDC and West Ham to be illegal state aid, the club may be fined severely. However, it’s not as dramatic as it may sound.
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New York: Cosmos Stadium up for consultation
Long overdue but still optimistic, the NY Cosmos will answer questions by citizens on their proposed new stadium in Belmont Park. The 25,000-capacity venue is currently on hold.
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Egypt: Absurd trial to begin in Cairo
16 fans of Zamalek fans are charged with murder over stampede that led to their colleagues being killed. Meanwhile all evidence suggests the panic outbreak was caused directly by extremely poor crowd management.
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Russia 2018: Stadiums 30-40% more expensive
Russian sports minister confirmed stadiums may again prove more expensive than expected. Each of the ongoing projects may cost 30-40% more, coming after previous 50-100% increase.
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Vienna: Large crawler to arrive tomorrow
Foundations of the new Rapid stadium are ready now, so it’s time to mount the stands. This task will be carried out by a massive crawler crane, which is to arrive tomorrow.
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Poland: Record number of disabled fans in Wroclaw
One in ten people during today’s friendship game between Śląsk Wrocław and Lechia Gdańsk in Poland was a disabled person. Together fans of Śląsk and befriended clubs established a new record!
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Germany: Crowds in 3rd and 4th league games
Yesterday it was Alemannia Aachen who drew over 20,000 people to a game in the 4th league. Today 25,000+ came to watch Arminia Bielefeld beat Preußen Münster in the 3rd tier.
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Los Angeles: Inglewood and Carson compete for NFL
A series of meetings took place in Los Angeles this week. Next week presentations will be made in New York as two visions of the world’s most expensive stadium compete for glory. LA Times report.
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Regina: Roughriders doing their best to relocate fans
Season ticket holders of Saskatchewan Roughriders received surveys with 90 (!) questions regarding their preferences for the new Mosaic Stadium.
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Minneapolis: Minnesota United present stadium financial plan
Minnesota United FC claim to be ready to spend $250 to bring MLS to Minneapolis. And they’re not asking for subsidies. Or at least for “direct” subsidies.
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California: Land, design and cost in Sacramento by year end
They may have not made it to MLS yet, but Sacramento Republic may still count on a new MLS-specific stadium. Details are to be known this year.
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Netherlands: Twente and Grolsch stick together
After seven years of cooperation both companies confirmed today they will continue their partnership. Twente’s stadium will retain the name De Grolsch Veste.
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Poland: Poznan stadium financially balanced
While the investment may never be recouped, INEA Stadion is the only Polish Euro 2012 stadium operated privately and has a safe position.
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Russia: The fight to keep stadium budget from inflating
Russian prime minister ordered to replace imported components with domestic products where possible. This should help with keeping budgets from overruns.
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New stadiums: Venice, Ferrara, Chioggia
Currently they represent the 3rd level and lower, but two of these stadiums are among the oldest still in use across in Italy.
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2024 Olympics: Paris joins the pack
Strong European competition emerges in the fight for the next available Olympics. Paris was expected to launch the bid for a few years now, making yesterday’s announcement less surprising.
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Toronto: BMO Field expansion needs more time and money
Works on the national soccer stadium of Canada are delayed and will be more expensive than anticipated. But reopening on May 10 isn’t threatened.
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Indianapolis: Stadium for Indiana is no more?
It seems the $82-million dream of Indy Eleven is dead in the water as the Senate approved a $20-million renovation to current Carroll Stadium. An Indy Star report.
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Czech Rep: Final phase of Štruncovy Sady revamp this summer
The city of Plzen and FC Viktoria will split costs of the redevelopment of local stadium. Details are approved, work should start this summer and see first results by year end.
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New design: The monster of Moscow
This one isn’t getting built. On the one hand we’re relieved, but on the other it’s so intriguing that seeing it delivered would have been exciting! The Luzhniki stadium that never was.
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Poland: Building the glory of Polish Cup Final
This year will bring the highest attendance in nearly 30 years for the Polish Cup Final. Clash of domestic giants is a great concern in terms of safety, but a festivity for fans and the FA organizing it.
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Minneapolis: Vikings Stadium half way there
After one million work hours the new Vikings Stadium is now over 50% ready and progressing on schedule. Deadline of July 2016 is safe, while the structure is already very impressive!
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England: Ebbsfleet granted planning permission
After Boston, now plans for the Stonebridge Road redevelopment are approved. Ebbsfleet United may begin works as early as end of May.
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England: Groundbreaking in Boston this summer?
Last week saw the planning permission for new Boston United stadium granted. The club hope to enter the site in a few months and build the stadium within two years.
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Qatar 2022: Fifth World Cup design to be revealed
The Supreme Committee will reveal Al Rayyan Stadium design on April 22, making it the fifth World Cup venue to be officially presented. Demolition of the old one is complete.
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Curitiba: First ever Brazilian game under retractable roof
On Easter Sunday fans of Atletico Paranaense witnessed the first game at Arena da Baixada under closed retractable roof. This marks the end of reconstruction for the stadium.
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Iran: Ladies back inside stadiums soon
Finally, after 35 years of waiting, women will soon be allowed back into Iranian football grounds. This unexpected announcement came on Saturday and marks the end of complete ban, replaced by partial one.
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China: “White Lotus” recognised before opening
Another majestic Olympic Stadium in China is about to open its doors. But before it does, the country’s steel industry already praizes the amazing roof, shaped to resemble a white lotus flower.
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New design: Finally a viable stadium plan for Hradec Kralove?
FC Hradec Kralove face license revoke if their stadium doesn’t finally improve. And after the public-private plan from 2008 collapsed, now the city wants to build a new stadium on its own.
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New stadiums: A visit to the hot Moroccan top division
With these three latest stadiums we know have most of the Botola championship represented on StadiumDB. And the latest examples show just how different the Moroccan stadiums are!
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Moscow: Luzhniki to turn into one giant screen
The existing roof may have been preserved during construction, but it will soon gain a new use. 39,000 square meters of dynamic illuminations will allow people across Moscow to see the game.
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New design: Olympic Stadium resembling… a horse
Yes, you read it right. The new national stadium of Turkmenistan will have a huge head of a horse on top. Which will add to hundreds of smaller horse-themed elements around.
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Montreal: Olympic Stadium needs $220M facelift, government report says
Olympic park president says money would go to buildings, surrounding parking areas and public spaces. A CBC report.
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India: Built without permit? Now demolish it
It may seem absurd, but the Supreme Court demanded immediate closure and partial demolition of stands accommodating 12,000 people. Chennai’s new stadium didn’t have proper clearance upon expansion.
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New stadiums: Gostynin, Niepołomice, Katowice, Nowy Tomyśl
Brand new stadium in Niepołomice and not at all new stadia from three other Polish towns have joined our website in recent hours. Check them out!
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