StadiumDBNews: October 2015
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New stadiums: Our Halloween (not so) special
There’s Transylvania, there’s the chilling memory of authoritarian leader Ceaușescu and there are some scary photos depicting these four interesting cases from Romania.
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Germany: All eyes on Dynamo Dresden, seriously!
Third league? Maybe on the field, but not concerning their fans. Dynamo Dresden have outdone themselves once more by presenting Europe’s largest stadium flag.
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New design: LA Coliseum (not much) redefined
Retaining as much as possible of the iconic stadium and at the same time making it a prime sports venue for Los Angeles. That’s a challenge priced at $270 million!
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Belgium: Entire city of Ghent against… Spanish police
It began with one simple game that should have no history of disorder. But it has and the disorder was caused entirely by police in Valencia. Quite predictable with Spanish police’s reputation for football violence.
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Vienna: Austria begin reconstruction countdown
Austria Wien will play only 12 more games at their home Generali-Arena before relocating for two years. During that time the stadium will undergo a €42 million makeover.
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Warsaw: High-speed internet working well at Legia
Legia Warszawa is the first Polish club to offer high-speed internet access throughout the stadium. Tested during near-sell-out against Lech, the system worked very well.
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Brussels: Contract signed, Anderlecht on board
After somewhat tense negotiations Anderlecht joined other partners to become anchor tenant of the new national stadium. Project should see groundbreaking in 2016.
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Mönchengladbach: Borussia announce hotel at Borussia Park
Within the next two years we may see a significant change around Borussia Park. Borussia are about to spend €28 on new a hotel, which will bring the number of events up from 450 to 750 annually.
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Brazil: 2016 Olympics without the capital?
The national stadium in Brasilia may not be able to hold football games during the 2016 Olympics. Cost of hosting is simply too high and possible revenue insufficient at best.
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San Diego: Update on Chargers stadium design
Outer cladding shimmering to mimic ocean waves, dynamic lighting of the outer shell and open-air feeling stand out with the updated San Diego stadium design.
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England: Southend’s updated dream getting re(sidenti)al
Southend United could finally live their dream of a new stadium, deadlocked for a decade. Change of fate is possible with the inclusion of 240 apartments into the plan!
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Vienna: Last concrete poured, great pace
New stadium for Rapid Wien is growing impressively fast. Last week the very last portion of concrete was poured and panicle decorates the main stand now.
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New stadiums: Doing Istanbul (well, gradually)
With four latest additions we now have 13 stadiums from Istanbul. And it’s not the last part of what we need to show you, there’s more in this amazing metropolis!
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Budapest: MTK Stadium ready in mid-2016
Contract signed, now contractors have to get going, because the project has extremely tight time frames. Delivery set for August 31, 2016, while official opening will take place in September.
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New stadium: Turkey’s first solar arena
Known for its great weather, Turkey’s southern coast has just received its first solar-powered stadium. Rivals from Istanbul arrive today for first league game.
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England: He woke up in empty stadium
A fan of Barnsley FC fell asleep in the toilet only to wake up at night in a dark and empty stadium. To add a more “Hangover” movie element to it, he had no shoes, hat and cell phone.
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Salzburg: Stadium trouble puts Austria in dramatic situation
First they had to significantly upgrade their stadium. Then they had to find an alternative ground for high risk games. Now Austria are on the edge of collapsing financially and appeal to everyone for support.
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Pyrotechnics: Legal flares, spotlight on Bergen
Short video documentary, longer background story. Copa90.com did a viral video on Norwegian fans lighting flares.
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Netherlands: Have Zwolle fans had enough?
Four fan groups of PEC Zwolle are protesting loudly about the announced naming rights deal for Ijsseldelta Stadion. As it turns out, the entire facility isn’t much fun for them too…
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Barcelona: Espanyol to launch a wind tunnel
Barcelona’s most modern stadium will gain a new attraction as Espanyol announced cooperation with Windoor, operator of indoor wind tunnels. Skydiving indoors will be available in late 2016.
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Competition: Why not design a stadium in London?
Yes, you! Stadia Designers Cup allows you to propose a concept of the new Crystal Palace stadium. Virtual land for the 40,000-seater awaits your vision.
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Belgium: Club Brugge closer to new stadium
Environmental impact assessment shows there are no critical obstacles that would block Club Brugge’s planned new stadium. The 40,000-seater gets closer to fruition.
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Buenos Aires: Fans won’t let go of Bombonera
One of the world’s most famous stadiums may be living its last years. But if Boca Juniors demolish the stadium and relocate, it won’t be without a fight from their fans.
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Poland: Better access to domestic football
President Andrzej Duda signed new legislation regarding stadium safety in Poland. Clubs and league operators are preparing to welcome new fans who may have been discouraged before.
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New design: The white dove of Tetouan
It’s off! Construction of Morroco’s latest and quite impressive stadium is officially ongoing, launched by King Mohamed VI himself.
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London: Three companies bidding for Tottenham build
Sir Robert McAlpine, Mace and Multiplex are said to be the three still competing for the Tottenham new stadium contract. Decision could come in November.
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New design: Is this a mini Allianz Arena?
Back in 2013 the new secondary stadium was announced as a ‘mini Allianz Arena’. Does this latest rendering meet these expectations? Judge for yourselves.
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Moscow: 33 years ago, but still unclear
You won’t find photos documenting these tragic events. You won’t even find a death toll that wouldn’t be questioned. What happened at Luzhniki in 1982 remains unclear to this day.
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England: New hope for Southend United fans?
Southend United’s chairman Ron Martin has revealed Blues’ new stadium will happen regardless of whether Roots Hall is sold or not. Change of fortune after 8 years?
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Manchester: City already plan further expansion?
They’ve only played 5 games with the new south stand and sell out every time. Second expansion of Etihad Stadium may come sooner than expected...
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New stadiums: Three from two Norwegian leagues
What happens when your new stadium is too expensive? You return to the old one, as it happened with Stabæk. Their current home and two other grounds from Tippeligaen and 1. Divisjon added tonight.
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New stadiums: Quite some views from the US!
From one of these stadiums you can admire the Rocky Mountains, while another gives you a panorama of the Atlantic Ocean. And it so happens that we now have 100+ US venues!
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Reading: Mixed-use complex along Madejski revealed
Reading Football Club’s property arm has unveiled plans to build a convention centre, 250-bed hotel and ice rink on land next to its stadium.
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Texas: Hall of fame at Dallas FC
Celebrating local football while also adding new premium facilities to Toyota Stadium: that’s the scheme launched by Dallas FC.
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Euro Qualifiers: England, Poland and Germany on top
Perhaps surprisingly, the three most-supported national teams during Euro 2016 qualifiers were England, Poland and Germany. In that order! Italy and Spain left well behind, while Austria strived.
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Moscow: 90% of the Luzhniki concrete structure ready
Russia 2018’s final stadium already has 90% of its main concrete structure in place. By year end it will be done, leaving less challenging works for 2016.
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New stadiums: Wonderful sights from Faroe Islands
Southernmost stadium of one of the Faroe Islands and northernmost ground of the entire country. These may be small, but the sights are in fact priceless!
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Vienna: Austria needs a new national stadium
After great success in their Euro 2016 qualifiers, Austrians are again talking about building a new national stadium. Budapest is given as example for Vienna.
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Colorado: CSU Stadium excavation begins
4,600 truckloads of soil need to be removed before the new 40,000-stadium of Colorado State University gets built. First foundations are to be poured next week.
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Hamburg: Sankt Pauli can officially get loud
Unusual miscalculation in capacity resulted in 2,000 seats at Millerntor being under threat of closing. Noise limit was set for 27,500 people, while the stadium holds 29,500.
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Serbia: State to co-fund national stadium
After poor performance in Euro 2016 qualifiers, Serbia wants to rebuild its position partly with a new national stadium. Up to 60% of the project would be state-funded.
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New stadiums: We’ve (almost) completed the Serbian SuperLiga
Just two stadiums of the Serbian SuperLiga missing in our database, while we also added three stadia from the lower leagues. All thanks to Gerhard Rudolf and Joerg Pochert (thanks!).
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Minneapolis: Vikings stadium 75% ready
Progress in Minneapolis is clearly visible on a daily basis, more inside than out nowadays as work slowly concentrates inside. 75% is not only the advancement, but also amount of savings with innovative lighting system.
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England: Reading FC reveal plans for stadium surroundings
Large congress centre, ice rink, public park and 600 apartments are to grow around Madejski Stadium. That’s the team’s plan to boost revenue and regain Premier League status for good.
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Poland: The secret of unopened Bielsko-Biała stadium
Despite officially being delivered in June, the new stadium in Bielsko-Biała will not be opened until February 2016, maybe even March. See here how is that possible.
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New design: Second league, but top class design
Sandnes Ulf may be only in the 2nd tier of Norwegian football, but their stadium plan is indeed impressive. One major issue is whether they can in fact pull it off.
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Hungary: Farewell, Legend of Budapest!
It’s the end of an era for Hungarian football. The country’s most impressive and recognized stadium is officially closed and awaiting demolition. New one will be even larger, which raises questions.
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New stadiums: October four from the US
All of them delivered in October (well, one in November…) and each so different. Great stories behind them too, even if “The Cock Pit” may sound somewhat clumsy as a nickname to some…
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Moscow: What happened at Luzhniki?
It looked extremely bad, but ended with fear. Only some construction materials were destroyed and the façade seared. Works aren’t halted at Russia’s national stadium, still ahead of schedule.
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Belgium: Construction in Waregem to resume soon
By the end of October groundbreaking on the new north stand is expected. It will hold 3,000 people when terraced and 2,000 when seated, depending on tournament held.
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Iraq: Turkish workers released after stadium abduction
16 Turkish construction workers abducted from Al Sadr City Stadium were released unharmed. This shows how unstable situation in Iraq is, also concerning sports projects.
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Russia 2018: Grass in Sochi by year end
No sooner than two years after official opening will Stadion Fisht actually become usable for football. Current preparation progress for the 2018 World Cup stands at just 35%. Why?
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USA: DC United closer to new stadium
Washington DC met the deadline and acquired all of the land at Buzzard Point, where future stadium of DC United will stand. The club used the occasion to release a fresh rendering.
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Germany: Darmstadt will have a new stadium
Groundbreaking is planned for 2016 and the phased development should be done by 2018. 19,000 covered capacity will include lower standing paddocks and upper seating.
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Paris: Parc des Princes (not) for sale?
Today’s Le Parisien published revelations of planned sale of Parc des Princes. This prompted outrage and quick denial by the mayor’s office. So nothing is on the table?
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Bilbao: Two options to close San Mames
Adding a retractable roof over San Mames may run along the schemes in Warsaw or in Amsterdam. Depending on solution used it might cost €20-30 million.
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Milan: Rossoneri to pay dearly for no new stadium
AC Milan will pay the Fondazione Fiera a compensation fee of €10 million, after pulling out of a deal to build a new stadium in the city’s Portello district. Gazzetta dello Sport report.
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Netherlands: Fans may choose the field’s pattern
FC Utrecht was complimented on their new grass pattern at Galgenwaard that they went a step further than other clubs. Fans themselves can indicate what pattern will be adapted next.
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