StadiumDBNews: 2016
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Croatia: National stadium in… Osijek?
Could you imagine the Croatian national team leaving Zagreb and moving near the Serbian border? Owners of NK Osijek surely can as they’re proposing to build a 25,000-30,000 stadium there.
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England: Grimsby 3 weeks from decision on new stadium
It’s hard not to be excited when looking at the new renders, but these will in fact change entirely before we see the actual stadium built. So far a preliminary decision needs to be made.
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New design: Another gem from the Basque Country
After Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad now it’s time for Deportivo Alavés. Their stadium may grow to 32,000 and get entirely covered in wood by 2021.
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Florence: Fiorentina submit design, but don’t reveal it
We were hoping for renderings, but have to wait a bit longer. Still, the 40,000-seat stadium for Fiorentina is now officially under analysis of municipal planning committee.
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Rome: Roma hope for construction in 2017-2020
This time it’s actually a matter of just “a couple months”, Roma CEO assures. Except it’s been two years since construction was to begin…
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Saudi Arabia: Major upgrade, yet hard to notice
Vast changes are coming to the west side of King Fahd International Stadium. And yet you can hardly see them without comparing renderings to current photos. And that’s great about it!
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Munich: Could football return to Olympiastadion?
For the last 11 years Olympiastadion had no football tenant. This year it doesn’t even have a field. Could that change if TSV 1860 were to leave Allianz Arena?
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Brussels: Eurostadium still uncertain?
At least 65 appeals against demolition of a local road were filed and need to be examined. If any of them is upheld, the new national stadium in northern Brussels might not be built.
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Poland: Record-breaking season ticket sale in 4th league
They’re three months away from their first game in 2017 and already now Widzew Łódź broke their all-time high and are among Poland’s most magnetic clubs. 5,500 season tickets passed and growing.
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New stadium and design: See what Man United stars are up to
Five former players of Manchester United co-own a football club in Salford, northern Manchester. Now they want to build a new stadium and not everyone is happy.
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Spain: A more yellow submarine
Villarreal has recently installed bright yellow outer cladding on its south-western stand. More changes will come in 2017, including the anticipated new stadium name.
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St. Petersburg: Arena delivered, but… not quite
Officially construction ended yesterday, as was contracted. In reality it will go on until March 31 as the contractor signed another deal, worth almost a billion rubles.
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StadiumDB.com: Have a great Christmas
Carols as loud as terrace chants, Christmas trees as bright as pyroshows and pure goodness like that from the best supporters community charities! Our wishes to you.
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Amsterdam: ArenA finally in Ajax’s colours
Here’s a Christmas present they might enjoy. Ajax Amsterdam supporters were just presented with long-desired seat replacement scheme that will change Amsterdam ArenA’s image.
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Berlin: “The best tradition of German football”
Four days after the tragic terror act, eyes turn again to Berlin, where the traditional Christmas caroling will fill Union’s stadium beyond capacity yet again.
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Ivory Coast: Finally construction launched for “Arc de Triomphe”
Nicknamed the Triumphal Arch, Ivory Coast’s new national stadium is now officially under construction. As usual, the Chinese will deliver the 60,000-capacity giant.
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Bundesliga: RB Leipzig buy their Arena
Red Bull Arena is now officially owned by the new German football club. No new stadium then, just an expansion of what’s already available at the stadium.
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Pyrotechnics: Brøndby a step from creating “safe flares”
Instead of simply banning them outright, Danish football club works with fans to develop safe and perfectly legal flares for stadium use. And their results are very promising.
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New design: Like a pandanus leaf
Cox Architecture design the new stadium for Townsville in North Queensland. Its roof should resemble the distinctive leaf of a pandanus plant.
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Netherlands: Zwolle to go ahead with solar plant
Two years after first announcements it’s now very likely that 2017 will bring a major project to Zwolle. MAC³PARK stadion might get up to 2,000 solar panels.
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Poland: Hundreds of flares light up Wisła Kraków stadium
Impressive pyrotechnics display brought Stadion H. Reymana back to life during winter break. It’s the fans celebrating their club’s 110 years in operation during official Christmas party.
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Seville: Betis displays new stadium image
As the expansion of Estadio Benito Villamarín progresses, fans are in for a big surprise in the 2017/18 La Liga. To prepare them for the changes, Betis already presents future layout of the stadium.
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Bundesliga: Darmstadt shortlists plots for new stadium
12 different locations were under consideration, now the number is down to 4. All are located west of the city centre, one outside borders. Selection of the best place will come in spring.
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New stadium and design: Present and future of Ludogorets Razgrad
Big team from a small town, you already know many such success stories. This one dominated Bulgarian football in recent years and doesn’t seem to be ending soon.
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New design and construction: Straight from the Black Sea coast
It’s going to be one of Bulgaria’s best stadiums if not the very best. It took them long to get off the ground, but now it’s finally under construction and expected to be ready in late 2018.
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Budapest: Alarming delay for new national stadium
Works on the new Ferenc Puskas Stadium will take longer than planned and groundbreaking is still waiting to happen. Opening could take place soon before Euro 2020.
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Washington DC: United’s final approval in February?
DC United still have to wait for their new stadium to get the green light. The club needs to address further questions from the Zoning Committee and Buzzard Point residents.
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Liverpool: Everton to break ground in a year?
This would be a great Christmas 2017 present for The Toffees supporters. The Independent claims that work on the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium can begin by the end of next year.
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London: Part of London Stadium’s price inflation explained
LLDC chief executive testified to explain the recent £51 million hike in conversion cost of London Stadium. David Goldstone remains convinced that the stadium is a great venue for all its purposes.
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New stadiums: Meet Częstochowa, Zabrze, Wejherowo and Myszków
Four Polish stadia joined StadiumDB last night, two of them were missing in our II Liga section. Time to make it up as we’re adding the oldtimers from Zabrze, Częstochowa, Wejherowo and somewhat newer one from Myszków.
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London: Tottenham’s new ticket office gets the go ahead
Tottenham Hotspur have announced that a crucial part of its new stadium development has been granted approval the London Borough of Haringey. A BDaily.co.uk report.
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New design: Biała Podlaska’s great dream
It’s a medium-sized town near the Polish-Belarusian border with only a 4th league team. Do they really need a stadium for almost 8,000 people? Well, this plan is more sensible than it seems.
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Yekaterinburg: Thousand tons released above the stands
Until this week it was supported by temporary pillars and hydraulic jacks. Now the 1,000-ton roof structure no longer needs them, it’s hanging safely above the future stadium.
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Trabzon: Erdoğan to open stadium, first match in 2017
President of Turkey himself will inaugurate the new Trabzonspor stadium this Sunday. As for football, fans need to be more patient.
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Amsterdam: One obstacle left before ArenA becomes Johan Cruijff Stadion
Talks with the Cruijff family are close to an agreement. One major issue left to agree on is potential naming rights partnership that the relatives refuse to accept.
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Cologne: 1. FC Köln put pressure on authorities
During the mid-season board meeting it was agreed that 1. FC Köln should analyse potential stadium sites in case they had to abandon RheinEnergie Stadion.
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San Sebastian: Real Sociedad’s detailed schedule of Anoeta revamp
Explained step by step, here’s the more detailed plan of continuing to use Estadio Anoeta and rebuilding it at the same time. It’s quite a challenge!
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Moscow: Luzhniki almost ready, as expected
Russia’s national stadium will have almost all work delivered within the next several weeks. That’s much sooner than expected back in 2014 and soon enough to even make the Confederations Cup.
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Germany: Finally, tender launched in Karlsruhe
By the end of 2017 we should know the contractor of Karlsruhe’s new 35,000-capacity stadium. Demolition of Wildparkstadion and construction of the successor can begin in 2018.
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Manchester: New level of luxury at Etihad Stadium
From January onwards the main stand of Etihad Stadium will undergo major upgrade as new players’ facilities and a luxurious business club will be prepared for the 2017/18 Premier League season.
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Glasgow: Celtic fans might mock Ibrox issues during Old Firm
After four years of absence Celtic supporters finally return to Ibrox for a league game on New Year’s Eve. And they might be wearing helmets as the stadium’s roof is in dire condition.
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New design: Budapest presents the 2024 Olympic Stadium
They’re yet to win the hosting rights, but already made it to the shortlist of three final bidders. Budapest reveals its plans for 2024 Olympic Stadium.
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Manchester: FC United, the model for Christmas spirit?
It’s that special time of year again and one club more than many others embodies it. FCUM’s Broadhurst Park will open for the homeless on Christmas Day and that’s only one of their projects.
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New stadiums: Sivas, Eskişehir and more
Three big Turkish clubs changed their stadiums this year already, Trabzonspor and Gaziantepspor are next. Come and follow the changes in Turkish stadium landscape with us.
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Tokyo: Olympic Stadium formally underway
Earlier today the official groundbreaking ceremony took place in the heart of Tokyo. Contractors have less than 36 months to deliver Japan’s most expensive stadium.
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Germany: Potsdam invites Hertha to build stadium
Potsdam mayor offered land for new Hertha stadium, should the team choose to leave Berlin city limits. At the same time mayor Jann Jakobs committed a faux pas against Hertha fans…
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Istanbul: Terrorists hit outside Vodafone Arena
Just minutes after last guests left the stadium, a huge explosion shook Vodafone Arena. Most likely target of the terror attack was the police force still deployed around the stadium.
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UEFA: Lyon to host Europa League final in 2018
After this year’s Euro, now Parc OL will host its first international final, ending the 2017/18 edition of Europa League. Lyon will be the largest venue of the EL final in this century!
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New design and construction: Finally a move in Macedonia
It’s one of the country’s most important stadiums and yet it had to wait for roughly a decade to get any of the promised redevelopment works. “Miraculously” they begin just before the elections…
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MLS: Minnesota United to hold groundbreaking on Monday
We’re just one weekend away from official commencement ceremony at the Snelling-Midway construction site in St. Paul. Next 20,000-seater for MLS franchise is coming!
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Madrid: Atletico reveal naming right partner
Chinese group Wanda is the first naming rights holder for Estadio la Peineta. During its first years the building will be known as Wanda Metropolitano.
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Prague: Chinese investors to take over Eden?
Instead of 70%, Chinese company CEFC may now take 100% of Eden Arena and make it the national stadium of Czechia.
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Switzerland: Lipo Park opening in February 2017
The latest stadium in Switzerland will be ready for the very first game of FC Schaffhausen in 2017. But a new safety issue is raised as the project is nearing completion.
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New design: Australia’s steepest stadium presented
Long-awaited, the new ‘rectangular’ stadium for western Sydney is finally revealed. Its stands will be the steepest across Australia, making it a promised land for supporters.
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Minsk: Stadion Dinama will be ready in a year
As we’re over 2.5 years since groundbreaking, national stadium of Belarus will remain under construction for 12 more months.
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France: No second national stadium after all?
Bernard Laporte was voted the next president of French rugby federation. He stood against building the 82,000-seat national stadium in Ris-Orangis and is expected to cancel the project.
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Turkey: Bursa’s crocodile head finally growing
After turbulences and delays construction of Timsah Arena’s crocodile head is finally going forward. Work will end in 2017.
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New design: Second best stadium of Upper Silesia?
Not for football in this case, it’s time for athletics in Poland’s most populated region. Katowice University of Physical Education might get Upper Silesia’s second best track and field stadium.
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England: York City stadium contractor leaves
General contractor for the 8,000+ stadium decided to drop out of the project after it got stalled yet again in proceedings.
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Munich: Dynamo Dresden took Allianz Arena
They had over 450 kilometers to travel and yet Dynamo Dresden managed to bring roughly 20,000 fans with them, becoming the de facto hosts at Allianz Arena!
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Poland: Stadion Śląski to have LED cladding
The 54,000-capacity stadium in Upper Silesia is expected to be enveloped with LED lighting. This way it may generate additional revenue and… avoid higher taxation.
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Texas: Toyota Stadium expansion to be done in a year
One of MLS’s oldest stadiums is finally back on track to get upgrades in 2017. After necessary redesign work construction may begin. The project is worth $39 million.
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Amsterdam: ArenA to store power in car batteries
In the basement of Amsterdam ArenA over 1,000 used battery packs from Nissan Leaf cars will be placed. This way the stadium will constantly have 4 MWh of clean energy for its use.
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England: Lincoln City announce relocation plans
After over 120 years at Sincil Bank the Imps are willing to move west. A new site is selected, but remains… inaccessible by road. That’s why first a bridge needs to be built.
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France: Montpellier to get new stadium in 2022
France’s recent champions Montpellier Herault will relocate to the other end of the city as authorities plan a 25,000-30,000 seat stadium.
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Russia: Rubin’s record low at Kazan Arena
Legacy use seems quite challenging for the Tatar host stadium of Russia’s 2018 World Cup. Yesterday Rubin was watched by only 3,289 people, leaving almost 42,000 seats empty.
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Sevilla: Bombonera de Nervión changing every day
New southern mosaic, new western façade, trophy gallery and a tribute to Antonio Puerta. All these elements are already in place as the metallic skin is covering Sevilla’s stadium.
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Colombia and Brazil: They filled stadiums for Chapecoense
This night saw stands full both in Chapecó and Medellin, where the Copa Sudamericana was supposed to be held. No game, just common tribute to all those lost in recent plane crash.
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Orlando: Rainbow seats as tribute for Pulse victims
A portion of seats at the new Orlando City Stadium will be rainbow-coloured to honour the 49 people killed during June’s attack.
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Arizona: Makeshift 5,000 stadium to be ready by March
Arizona’s only professional soccer/football club changed its name and announced construction of a temporary stadium for 5,000 people, as well as a vast complex of training fields.
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Rotterdam: Club and city agree on Feyenoord City
63,000-capacity stadium on Rotterdam’s southern waterfront will require €135 million in public funding. This represents a third of total stadium spending expected.
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Qatar 2022: Lusail Stadium contractor selected
HBK Contracting and China Railway Construction Corporation Limited will deliver Qatar’s most impressive stadium, the host of 2022 World Cup final.
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Germany: Fans in Magdeburg banned from bouncing
Rhythmic jumps by several thousand people are considered dangerous as MDCC Arena’s stability is challenged. Fans of FC Magdeburg now have to stand still during games.
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Scotland: Aberdeen keen on safe standing for Kingsford Stadium
Good news: safe standing may be installed in Kingsford Stadium. Bad news: Aberdeen remind that relocation from Pittodrie is still years away.
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New stadium: #ForçaChape
They were supposed to play in the final of Copa Sudamericana tomorrow, but their glorious journey was stopped by plane crash. Today we stand with Chapecoense as their stadium joins StadiumDB.
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Turkmenistan: Horse-headed stadium almost ready
See these amazing photos from Turkmenistan, where new national stadium is nearing the finish line, following 4-year long redevelopment.
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Qatar 2022: Khalifa Stadium slightly delayed
The tallest stadium of 2022 World Cup won’t be ready this year, as was initially planned. But the slip is minor and won’t affect any major event. Khalifa Stadium in full grace coming soon, by March 2017.
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Tokyo: Olympic Stadium groundbreaking on Dec 11
All formalities should be done by Friday and on December 11 works can officially begin on Japan’s new National Stadium. It will be ready less than 8 months ahead of the 2020 Olympics.
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Florence: Fiorentina to start construction in 2019
We should see the final concept within just 2 weeks, but actual construction works won’t begin until 2019. First, the wholesale food market Mercafir needs to be moved.
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Luxembourg: National stadium in more detail
Luxembourg mayor revealed updated renderings, construction timeline and some new details about the proposed national stadium. One of them: hybrid field instead of natural one.
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Austria: Too expensive and too empty. Harsh report for Klagenfurt
Carinthian Court of Audit released its report regarding Wörthersee Stadion. The Euro 2008 venue proved 43% more expensive than planned, while it’s half full barely once a season.
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New design: Edinburgh’s shrinking sporting heart
No match for Murrayfield or the two football stadia, but Meadowbank is Edinburgh’s largest multi-use stadium since the 1970 Commonwealth Games. Now it might undergo a revamp that isn’t unanimously approved.
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Norway: Student housing at Brann stadium in 2019
Groundbreaking will take place within a year while opening is planned for early 2019. Norwegian Brann will then house 300 students in their new south stand.
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Gabon: Stadium stopped as people fight for water and electricity
There’s only 7 weeks left until the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and construction in Oyem isn’t finished. Even worse, the project was halted by local residents furious about no access to water and electricity.
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Moscow: All seats at Luzhniki in February
By the end of 2016 there will be some 25,000 seats installed at Russia’s national stadium. To see the final layout with 81,000 seats we have to wait until February.
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Scotland: More details on Aberdeen plans
While we still don’t know the exact timing, Aberdeen went into much detail with latest renderings and master plan of the proposed Kingsford Stadium.
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Detroit: Jail or stadium? Answers soon
Private investors await results of feasibility study on potential stadium that could replace unfinished Wayne County Jail. So far we know that jail construction might theoretically resume.
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Berlin: Hertha to show stadium site “in January, February at the latest”
Hertha Berlin is evaluating possible stadium locations in and outside Berlin. Shortlist of best options should be presented early next year.
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New design: Small beauty of Zagreb
It’s no stadium for Dinamo or the national team of Croatia, but at least for a couple of years it might be the best domestically. One can only wonder how such stadium is built for Croatian 2nd league…
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Croatia: Kantrida sinking yet again
One of the world’s most dramatically located stadium is flooded. Draining excessive water will take at least a few days, but that’s nothing new for this particular stadium…
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Brussels: Ghelamco files planning application for Eurostadium
After good news from October now the proposed national stadium in Brussels has planning application officially filed. Within some 100 days from now we might see groundbreaking.
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Spain: Real Sociedad to break ground in half a year
After years of waiting finally all requirements are met and money secured. Now the only question remaining is whether Real Sociedad will be able to play at home throughout the process.
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New design: St. Louis loses football, will it get futbol?
Having lost their NFL franchise, St. Louis are left with a large empty stadium and a void to fill. But would an MLS team be the desired filling?
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New construction: Groundbreaking on world’s most expensive stadium
$2.6 billion is a budget hard to grasp, but the most expensive stadium ever planned is now officially under construction. By the 2019 NFL season Los Angeles will change the American football map.
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Rome: Turbulent week for Roma’s stadium
It began with extremely positive analysis of the impact Stadio della Roma might have on Rome’s economy. It ends with “Il Tempo” suggesting the project might be dead. What a week in Rome…
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Albania: Terrorist attack thwarted ahead of Albania – Israel
Series of arrest in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia disabled what’s believed to be planned terrorist attack against Israel’s national team.
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California: Republic stadium greenlighted
Sacramento Republic have reasons for joy as their proposed stadium was approved by the city council. It might be one of most football-friendly venues across the US.
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Sydney: Final weeks for Pirtek Stadium
Planning permission for new 30,000-seat stadium in West Sydney is expected by year end. Later demolition can begin as three bidders are competing for lucrative $300-million contract.
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Germany: They don’t want to be the smallest in Bundesliga
FC Ingolstadt 04 have the single smallest stadium in the world’s largest football league. Is it already time to change this? Audi-Sportpark might even double its capacity in upcoming years.
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New design: The octagonal oddity of Bydgoszcz
It’s hardly the dream stadium, but having a decent stadium is the dream for supporters of Polonia Bydgoszcz. Now it seems closer to fruition than before.
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Rotterdam: Feyenoord asks fans about their stadium desires
From Monday onwards supporters of Feyenoord can list their desires and expectations for the new 63,000-capacity stadium. Consultation results should be known in mid-December.
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Russia 2018: First membrane strip laid in Rostov
The roof no longer needs supports while first segment of membrane was laid on top of the stadium. Rostov has to be ready a year from now.
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New stadium and design: Past and future of Pardubice
It’s not the most football-crazy city in throughout the Czech Republic, but it used to be the home of one of the country’s most interesting stadia. Now there’s salvation on the horizon for the derelict venue.
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Vienna: Answer about national stadium soon
Soon we should know the outcome of currently ongoing study concerning Austria’s national stadium. Should there be a new one or will Ernst-Happel-Stadion get a makeover?
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Poland: Contracts signed, new details from Stettin
On Monday authorities signed contracts necessary to finish design works for the new Stettin stadium. We also know the time frame and budget, even if not too detailed yet.
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New construction: Celta Vigo catching first “waves”
While the waved roof over revamped north stand won’t be complete until December, it’s already impressive. From now on we’ll be showing you the progress in Vigo.
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Hungary: Construction can begin in Székesfehérvár
Old stands taken down, contractor for new ones selected, now it’s time to break ground. After 14 months current vice-champion Videoton will have a brand new stadium.
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New designs: Is this the final concept for Everton?
Futuristic rendering, isn’t it? But that’s not how Everton’s new stadium will look. Still, the 50,000+ stadium could become part of a major revitalisation of central Liverpool.
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England: Away fans must be placed pitch-side
From the 2017/18 Premier League season no club will be allowed to place away supporters far from the field. At least one section has to be placed just behind the field.
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New stadiums: C stands for Czosnów
Take a look at this stadium, which has its only grandstand shaped to resemble the letter C. Fittingly, as it lies in Czosnów, just outside Warsaw.
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Italy: Cagliari will build a stadium before… building a stadium
Yes, Cagliari Calcio will build two stadiums. One temporary, only for the duration of the second one’s construction works. Both projects are now approved.
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New stadium: A visit to Crete
Exactly 65 years ago to the day, OFI Crete opened their private stadium in Iraklio. Now the venue joins our database, giving a fresh view on the intense Cretan football derby.
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Mönchengladbach: Borussia’s hotel construction launched
From 2018/19 Bundesliga season onwards fans will be able to stay for the night at Borussia-Park’s new hotel. Apart from 131 rooms it will also provide museum and fan store. And more!
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Poland: Śląski a strong candidate for white elephant?
It may be Poland’s most historic large stadium, but Stadion Śląski is about to face major challenges when it reopens next year. Sports marketing expert suggest the risk of it becoming a white elephant is high.
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Vilnius: Sad end for Žalgirio as Marriott hotel will replace it
One of Lithuania’s most famous stadiums is now history. Žalgirio will be replaced by a new 4-star hotel by mid-2018. Demolition is already ending.
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California: Trump won, Chargers stadium lost
There was more than one upset during Tuesday’s election. In California the $1.8-billion NFL stadium for Chargers was also shut down by voters.
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New design: Frosinone’s plan to return to Serie A
Another modern stadium growing in Italy as we speak, even if it’s significantly less impressive than you’d expect. But it will meet the needs of Frosinone Calcio, who aim at becoming a regular Serie A contender.
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New designs: The world’s smallest retractable roof
Well, not the roof itself, but the world’s smallest stadium to have a sliding roof may soon be built in Japan. It’s the first Asian country to shift so much from athletic stadiums to football-specific.
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Madrid: Compression ring of the roof installed
It took 110 days to deliver over 4,000 tons of steel from A Coruña and then install it on top of new Atletico Madrid stadium.
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Lyon: Old stadium of Olympique begins its second life
While Ligue 1 powerhouse OL have relocated to their new stadium, old Stade de Gerland will undergo major changes. First one: new name, it’s now officially Matmut Stadium.
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Scotland: Aberdeen to file planning application by year end
As Aberdeen FC celebrate record turnover, work on the new stadium is progressing. The club now expect to file for planning permission by the end of this year.
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Miami: Reduced capacity, greater revenue
Revenue generated by Hard Rock Stadium already rose significantly and the growth doesn’t even include the lucrative naming rights deal.
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Liverpool: „We have done the hard bit”, says Everton
Key shareholder of Everton FC confirmed during today’s interview with talkSPORT that the club is committed to a new stadium and fans will be rewarded for their patience.
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Kenya: A step from tragedy as piece of stadium collapses
A chunk of concrete structure collapsed in the Kenyan city of Kakamega. One person was seriously injured and only one, because the rest were enjoying their lunch break.
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Valencia: New Mestalla won’t be ready for centenary
In 2019 Valencia CF will celebrate 100 years in operation. It will also be 10 years since the construction site of Nou Mestalla would be abandoned…
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New design: Finally a solid plan for Płock
These renders aren’t final yet, but a vision for a football stadium in Płock is long overdue. A 12,000-capacity stadium might become one of Poland’s most interesting in its class.
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Turkey: Trabzonspor’s stadium ready in two weeks?
After a year-long delay the last phase of construction is expedited. Already on Nov 21 Trabzonspor might play the first home game in Akyazi, new home outside the city.
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New stadiums: Crane, blooming bud and long sleeve
This title makes absolutely no sense, right? But this is what was used as inspiration for these three Chinese stadiums’ design. With 30,000-37,000 capacity these are modest in Chinese scale.
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New design: Brand new Swallows’ Nest presented
For the first time since 2004 the city of Tarnów has a plan for their dilapidating stadium. The old one was scrapped, what’s on the table now?
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England: Zaha Hadid to build brilliant wooden stadium
Forest Green Rovers announced Zaha Hadid Architects winners of their international design competition. Organic wooden building could set new standards of sustainability.
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Stadia Designers Cup: You selected the alternative for Polonia
One of Poland’s oldest clubs is planning a new stadium for “over 10,000 people”. Well, then they should check what design enthusiasts proposed for this stadium to look like!
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Glasgow: Celtic to build a hotel at Parkhead?
Thanks to the Champions League financial boost Celtic may submit planning application for a hotel at their stadium in Glasgow. £30 million might make the difference needed, according to Daily Mail.
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London: “Knock it down and start again”
British stadium expert gave a simple choice for London Stadium: either you tear it down or it’s going to deliver poor matchday experience for decades.
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Liverpool: Everton working on new stadium details
October was a busy month as Everton owner and one of the world’s most renowned stadium architects visited both potential sites where a new 50,000+ stadium could be built.
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New stadium: The living dead of Georgia
It’s a stadium that we’d never believe is still in use. But not only that, it’s used for professional football and the stands are entirely open to the public!
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Saudi Arabia: Al-Jawhara Stadium terror attack stopped
The Saudi Ministry of Interior confirmed that authorities have thwarted a terrorist attack attempt at Al-Jawhara Stadium. If carried out, it could have led to hundreds of casualties.
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Sao Paulo: Painful early years for Arena Corinthians
It’s been 2.5 years since the 2014 World Cup opening venue began its operation. And still it’s not finished, nor does it have a naming rights partner or manages to sell the business seats.
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Brussels: Finally a breakthrough for Eurostadium?
Finally the new national stadium of Belgium received positive environmental impact assessment. This open the way for planning permission and groundbreaking. About time…
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Moscow: Luzhniki structurally ready, time for the seats
Is this the best possible colour scheme for the 81,000+ seats? It better be, because installation began and is going fast. The field is ready and so is the entire structure, now time for installations and furnishings.
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Norway: Fans a step further in legal pyrotechnics campaign
Once more supporters in Norway got their way as they have direct influence into what kind of pyrotechnics are allowed for stadium use. It takes years of responsibility, though.
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London: Tottenham’s business plans leaking
Three leaks in recent days and one of them is exclusive to us at StadiumDB, apparently. See Tottenham’s brilliant hospitality zones and what may be the future name. No, it’s not Uber…
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Scotland: The Rock Stadium nearing its end?
One of the most beautifully located stadiums may be in its final years in operation as Dumbarton FC are willing to relocate north. Will the new stadium get built?
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Dortmund: (Almost) record-breaking Union invasion
Cars and trains brought about 12,000 fans from Berlin to Dortmund yesterday, the largest ever away contingent for Union. It could have been an all-time high for the German Cup, but Borussia didn’t sell out their allocation.
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Belo Horizonte: Galo downsizing their stadium plan by 40%
Lower capacity, without planned convention center and with smaller underground parking. The new stadium of Atletico Mineiro will be much cheaper than planned.
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California: Step forward for Sacramento Republic stadium
A plan to build a 25,000-seat Major League Soccer stadium in Sacramento’s downtown railyard is moving forward. A Capital Public Radio report.
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Stadia Designers Cup: See all alternatives for Polonia Warszawa stadium
Eight designers from around the world filed their concepts of a new stadium in Warsaw during the 2nd edition of Stadia Designers Cup, competition for stadium design enthusiasts.
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Saint Petersburg: The field slides inside for the first time
It took nearly 7 hours but finally Zenit Arena has the natural turf in place. Weighing over 8,000 tons, the field was transported inside yesterday, during a day-long operation.
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New design: Feyenoord’s grand plan a step closer
Not in final detail yet, it’s still the master plan we already know. But now we know it better and this could be Feyenoord’s pass back to the top of European football.
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Kosovo: Hungary to finance national stadium in Pristina
Hungarian government will carry out necessary works to complete Pristina’s national stadium, under reconstruction for many years.
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USA: Tennessee giant awaiting further works
One of the world’s largest stadiums will shrink very slightly in upcoming years. Revenue-wise it’s expected to see a major boost, though, in what should be the largest upgrade to date.
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Rotterdam: Feyenoord following rivals with safe standing
After PSV and Ajax Amsterdam, now Feyenoord Rotterdam expressed the will to install safe standing at their stadium. The subject might ease tense atmosphere between the club and fans.
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New stadium and designs: Gabon won’t be fully ready
The most important host stadium lost its rights due to construction delays. Two others are still under construction with less than 3 months left to 2017 African Cup of Nations.
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Atlanta: Fixed roof ready at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Over 18,000 tons of steel already installed as Atlanta’s new NFL stadium reaches a major milestone. The roof is now structurally ready, awaiting installation of retractable petals and panoramic giant screen beneath.
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Amsterdam: Ajax finally installing safe standing
They kept their supporters waiting, but finally the long-desired standing section begins to grow. By winter fans throughout the lower south stand should be able to stand.
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Las Vegas: Public funds for Raiders stadium secured
Senate, assembly and the governor have all approved $750 million in public spending for Raiders new stadium in Las Vegas. This step effectively subsidises Nevada’s richest man.
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New design: Nacional change stadium vision
It’s less unified than the previous plan, but more rational. And Nacional are about to outgrow archrivals Penarol in terms of capacity by just 14 seats!
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Dublin: Tallaght Stadium new stand gets the go ahead
South Dublin County Council have agreed to provide funding to build a new South Stand which will be ready in time for the start of the 2018 League of Ireland season. Report by InTallaght.ie.
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Russia 2018: Ex-contractor demands billions from St. Petersburg
Transstroi is asking for 4.9 billion rubles ($80m) from the construction committee of Saint Petersburg, following unilateral termination of the company’s contract for Zenit Arena.
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Austria: LASK to build a 20,000 stadium by 2022
During the next 6 years Austrian team LASK are hoping to deliver a stadium that will put them among the strongest teams domestically. Experts are already working on the scheme.
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Oslo: Vålerenga asks fans about stadium choices
Construction is advancing very fast, but there are still some decisions left to make. And supporters are encouraged to give their feedback on seats, colours and commercial offer within the new stadium.
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Poland: Locomotive proudly presented at INEA Stadion
Crowd of some 4,000 people admired the Ty51-183 locomotive presentation in Poznan. This marks the end of a year-long campaign to bring Lech Poznań’s symbol to the stadium.
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Technology: To panic or not over 3G fields?
Synthetic turf brings new possibilities, especially in areas with weather poor enough to sustain natural grass. But are 3G pitches unsafe for their users? As cancer claims increase, additional research is being done.
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Qatar 2022: Al Rayyan Stadium sees first concrete pouring
It’s over a month ahead of schedule, Al Rayyan Stadium saw its first concrete pouring on Friday. In 2022 the stadium will be part of Qatar’s World Cup.
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England: City of Birmingham Stadium again on the agenda
For the third time in this century Birmingham is about to get a major stadium design. Local authorities and Birmingham City are considering such plans.
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Germany: Ambitious 3. Liga club to build a 40,000 stadium
New board of Preußen Münster aims high, not only planning promotion to the Bundesliga, but also construction of a brand new stadium for 40,000 people.
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Serbia: No national stadium in Belgrade
According to Novosti, the vision of a brand new stadium in Belgrade is already dead. Instead, both major clubs from the capital will see investments into their stadia.
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New stadium: Wailing walls and porn in Budapest
Yes, this is a click bait, but a well-deserved one. After all, few stadiums are that controversial before they even open. But from now on, the MTK stadium in Budapest should generate positive emotions!
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Italy: Will FC Bari leave their Copa 90 stadium?
Current tenancy deal ends in mid-2017. Can FC Bari abandon their current stadium afterwards? This may prove likely if the dilapidating stadium isn’t renovated…
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Orlando: Hurricane Matthew didn’t damage City stadium
No damages and no delay reported at Orlando City Stadium construction site despite heavy rainfall. Hurricane Matthew won’t impact ongoing works and opening.
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Munich: Council against Bayern’s away fans plan
The operator of Allianz Arena submitted plans to reorganize access routes for away supporters. While they make sense, council members voted unanimously against. Why?
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Edinburgh: Hearts given go-ahead for Tynecastle expansion
Hearts’ plans to redevelop the main stand at Tynecastle have been approved by Edinburgh City Council. Report by BBC.com.
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Madrid: Real present downsized Bernabéu revamp
No capacity increase, no hotel, no shopping center or extra parking. And yet the budget is almost unchanged, a whopping €400 million for reconstruction of Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
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Australia: Major architects fighting for Townsville Stadium
Work on a new North Queensland stadium has moved a step closer after the State Government announced a shortlist for design companies.
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South Africa: Any legacy plan for this World Cup stadium?
When they finally found a football tenant, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is about to lose the managing company. And no solid plan for the future is in place.
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Madrid: Atletico’s roof will come alive during events
We all knew the canopy would be illuminated at night, but it now appears that Atletico might boost the mood inside by changing its colour depending on the action.
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New stadium: Meet the Ferrari of football stadia
Usually we don’t go for cheap titles like this one, but it’s actually true. Classy, very expensive and quite literally luxurious when compared with other stadia, meet Stadion Krasnodar.
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England: Oxford supporters taking over Kassam Stadium?
Oxford United couldn’t do it, now the fans are approaching stadium owner in attempt to take it over. There’s cause for optimism as Firoz Kassam announces willingness to give his stadium ownership away.
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New stadiums: Filling the gap in Poland
We’re up-to-date with new stadia, now let’s make room for some of those that have their glory days behind. Here are three such grounds from Poland, in Bydgoszcz, Starachowice and Radomsko.
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Melbourne: AFL buys Etihad Stadium
The AFL's purchase of Etihad Stadium has been hailed as a game-changer for the ground's tenant clubs, which have struggled to profit from existing arrangements.
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Rio de Janeiro: Will Flamengo abandon Maracanã and build their own stadium?
They had to relocate outside Rio for the duration of this year’s Olympics. Now Flamengo may be considering a permanent move away from the stadium, if they decide to build their own ground.
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Argentina: Straightening the field after 29 years
Fifth league club Liniers from Buenos Aires was ordered to straighten the field of their home ground. It’s clearly crooked but didn’t stop them from playing there for 29 years.
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England: Seagulls aiming for safe standing
Brighton and Hove Albion announced consultation on how a safe standing section could be created within AmEx Stadium. Don’t get excited, the road is still long.
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Bundesliga: Darmstadt converting stadium to more football-friendly
It may be short break for international games, but SV Darmstadt are planning to build an entire stand for nearly 3,700 in that short period. Then another one in November!
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Moscow: Only 10 years to pay off Arena CSKA?
In what seems to be an extremely optimistic forecast, CSKA general director suggests the new stadium might recoup its cost in just a decade. But only after rough two years first…
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London: West Ham documenting their stadium move
Karren Brady has announced West Ham are producing a film documenting their move to the London Stadium. A Eurosport.com report.
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Bratislava: Slovakia’s new national stadium in 1.5 year
Finally, three years after the old one was demolished, Slovakia’s national stadium’s construction began. We’re 72 weeks away from it being ready.
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Orlando: Partner announced for club areas
Orlando City SC has partnered with Dimensional Innovations to design and construct branded sponsor areas within the Club’s new downtown stadium, which is set to open for the 2017 MLS season.
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New stadium: Yes, trains run between players and fans
Whether on facebook, YouTube or just your local sports site, you probably already saw this amazing stadium. The only one we know of with operating railroad between the field and stands.
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California: San Diego to choose between more than Clinton and Trump
On November 8 Americans will choose the next president. In San Diego citizens will also decide whether to pump over $1 billion into a new stadium or not.
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New stadiums: Football in the land of ice
It’s hard to believe that someone would play football in a place as inhospitable as this. But Greenland has a national team, over 70 clubs and 5,000 players. Without even one regular field!
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Washington DC: DC United stadium late again
With groundbreaking now expected as late as 2017, the new DC United stadium won’t be ready ahead of the 2018 MLS season. How late it will be is still the question.
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Russia: Krasnodar stadium with highest certification
The latest Russian stadium has just received highest praise from the domestic football federation. Just in time, opening is planned later this week!
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Tokyo 2020: Olympic Stadium approved for construction
The Japanese government greenlighted the final design and budget for National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. The concept saw cost-cutting efforts, but is only slightly cheaper.
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Paris: Green light for ultras to return to Parc des Princes
After six years of ban, organized support for PSG may return to Parc des Princes. Both the club and police gave their approval for the move, even if a cautious one.
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St. Petersburg: Roof closing at Zenit Arena
First attempt at closing the retractable roof over Zenit Arena will last 5 days. When it’s tested and working properly, it will only take 15 minutes.
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London: Upton Park demolition begins
No-one will play any more game here and fans bid farewell to their stadium as demolition begins. Instead of Upton Park a new Upton Gardens estate is planned.
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New stadium: For footballers and… ski jumpers!
This unique stadium in South Korea is at the same time a ski jump. Keep it in mind, because this is where the 2018 Winter Olympics will take place!
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Bundesliga: Could 1. FC Köln build a new stadium?
It may be just a negotiation strategy or a viable long-term solution for the Billy Goats. For now it’s a plan for the post-2024 period, assuming that the club remains on course.
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France: FC Nantes want to "pimp" La Beaujoire
The popular French club launched a unique action, allowing fans to select the future seating layout at La Beaujoire. The unique thing about it is the fact that supporters can see the outcome as they choose.
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Vienna: Austria officially break ground on new stadium
In practice works have been ongoing since May, but formally the groundbreaking ceremony took place yesterday. Austria follow their league rivals Rapid in upgrading their stadium.
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New stadium: Smaller stadium of the greatest leader
You may argue whether Kim Il-sung was the best leader ever, but that argument won’t happen in North Korea. Here’s the “eternal president’s” stadium.
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London: West Ham’s pattern of own goals
Won only one game and are in relegation zone. But don’t mind Premier League, West Ham are doing even worse with their fans recently, only adding fuel to already big fire.
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Historical, design & construction: Torino returning to roots
After over half a century of playing next door, Torino FC is finally just months away from returning to its spiritual home. Stadio Filadelfia will be operable in 2017.
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Russia 2018: 9 months of progress in Yekaterinburg
They began construction as one of the last cities in Russia, but are now well into the project, not threatened to miss the FIFA deadlines. See how the Yekaterinburg host stadium has changed.
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Italy: Did Rome lose the 2024 Olympic bid or not?
All indications suggest the 2024 Olympics will be decided between Budapest, Los Angeles and Paris as the Italian bid of Rome suffered from a major blow. But is it dead already?
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Liverpool: 1 year to decide on Anfield Road
Liverpool FC have one year to move forward with their north stand expansion. The planning permission expires in September 2017.
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Budapest: MTK stadium opening in 3 weeks
Budapest’s second modern stadium will open its doors on October 13. The timing isn’t perfect, but construction is delivered within the desired timeline.
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Germany: RB Leipzig to consider new stadium sooner?
Every game they could sell 10-12,000 tickets more than Red Bull Arena allows. The fresh Bundesliga “franchise” might require a larger stadium soon if they succeed in the league.
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China: No floating stadium for Hainan Island after all?
The rising artificial eco-island north of Hainan could have been a place of the first large floating stadium. It most likely won’t as a different masterplan won the international competition.
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Hungary: Construction in Miskolc coming soon
It should have been delivered by now, but initial plans were put on hold. Along the new one construction may begin within days or slightly later. Outcome to be ready in a year.
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London: Explosions damage Upton Park
Before it gets demolished, former West Ham stadium suffered from explosions as American action movie is filmed at the stadium. It’s spectacular, but possibly not as spectacular as fans reactions.
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Scotland: Aberdeen supporters overwhelmingly in favour of relocation
Aberdeen supporters trust ran an extensive survey of fans opinions on new stadium plan. Three out of four fans are positive about the need to move outside city limits.
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Ukraine: Kyiv to host 2018 Champions League final
The national stadium of Ukraine will hold its first Champions League final in 2018, following a long campaign to win the hosting rights and upsetting Atletico Madrid who also submitted a bid.
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London: Council again backs Plough Lane stadium
Merton Council has formally renewed its support of the decision to allow AFC Wimbledon to build a stadium on Plough Lane. Your Local Guardian report.
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Poland: Lech to install a locomotive at INEA Stadion
By mid-October the Poznan stadium will be decorated by Lech’s symbol, a locomotive. The campaign began several years ago.
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New lists: Who got 4 and 5 stars from UEFA?
It’s only 38 stadiums in total across Europe, so the two lists are truly exclusive. Check out who was granted a 4 or 5-star note by UEFA and why we’re showing these lists to you now…
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New stadium: Stadium filling the void after demolished housing
Zwickau is one of the shrinking cities of eastern Germany. It lost a third of its population since 1940s and is now resizing its infrastructure. A modest stadium was built on the site of what was once mass housing.
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Madrid: Philips to light up Atletico’s stadium
It might not have a roof yet, but Atletico’s new stadium already has contractor for the roof’s lighting system. Philips will equip Estadio la Peineta with LED floodlighting.
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London: Tottenham show their decor at Wembley
As 17 other clubs, Tottenham begin their UEFA Champions League group campaign tonight. It’s also their debut at Wembley Stadium as temporary home. Will they feel comfortable?
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Norway: 300 students to live at Brann stadium
This unique partnership might see a new grandstand added to the SK Brann stadium in Norway. Up to 300 students might live in dormitories at the stadium.
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Oxford: Kassam Stadium to get a 4th stand
Oxford United have been granted planning permission for a temporary fourth stand at the Kassam Stadium. A BBC report.
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Spain: Sevilla installing new stadium skin
Thick aluminum mesh will decorate Estadio Ramón Sanchez Pizjuán by the end of 2016, ending the second phase of stadium renovations.
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USA: All-time record for the smaller football
On Saturday American football celebrated by far the largest crowd in history. Still far behind association football, the American branch seems to be the only one still growing in crowd size.
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Rotterdam: Rain of cuddly toys by ADO Den Haag fans
It was surely an adventure for many kids yesterday as visiting supporters showered them with cuddly toys. The overwhelmingly positive action went viral instantly.
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London: Hammers fans dilemma – to sit, stand or fight?
Thousands of fans continue to “persistently stand” despite threats of ground eviction. Tensions resulted in actual fights at London Stadium on Saturday.
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New stadium: CSKA finally home after 9 years!
It took them a stunning 3,361 days to build the long-overdue Arena CSKA. But once they arrived there were fireworks both on and off the field.
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Brussels: Eurostadium suffers from further blows
Over 2,000 people from the neighbourhood are trying to stop the new national stadium of Belgium. This time it’s about a road running through the planned venue.
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California: Levi’s Stadium growing its own tomatoes
It may sound insane, but Levi’s Stadium really has a small farm built on top of it. It provides 40 kinds of organic herbs and vegetables that are later served to guests.
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Iran: Tehran giant gets smaller once again
It began with 100,000 capacity, then went to 95,000, later 84,000. Now, for the first time in history, it’s below 80,000. Azadi Stadium has just become an all-seater.
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England: Grimsby announce stadium partner
Extreme Leisure are to build the long-anticipated Grimsby Community Stadium, along with adjacent ice rink, shops and housing. Planning application yet to come though.
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New design: Italian third league’s own Allianz Arena?
This comparison has only been made a million times by now, probably. Every second new stadium is compared the landmark that is Allianz Arena. In this case there’s some, even if purely functional, resemblance.
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Nigeria: Cows grazing at national stadium
Despite it being illegal, herdsmen are taking their cows in huge numbers to graze at the Abuja National Stadium. As if the stadium wasn’t notorious enough already.
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Moscow: CSKA to earn $20 million annually on boxes
The Russian champions hope to cover their stadium cost timely. Skyboxes alone are to bring $20 million annually. The most expensive one is already booked.
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Germany: Darmstadt changing stadium name to honour “Johnny”
Jonanathan died of cancer in March. But memory of him will remain alive and is now spreading worldwide. “Johnny” now has his name included in the Böllenfalltor stadium!
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New design and construction: First marine stadium for J2 League
It’s located literally beside the sea. Well, not exactly the sea but the Kanmon Straits, but still. The new Kitakyushu stadium will be a very interesting addition to Japanese football.
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Egypt: 16 “scapegoats” still awaiting trial
16 supporters of Zamalek SC accused of leading to their fellow fans’ deaths are still awaiting for their trial to recommence, following delay caused by insufficient evidence. Proceedings will restart in November.
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Liverpool: Stand inside a stand – news from Anfield
As fans share their impressions from the test events, Anfield is entering the last week of preparations for grand opening of the new main stand. See what’s new in Liverpool.
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10+ Ranking: Europe’s most popular clubs by attendance
We’ve listed all 227 clubs that draw an average of 10,000 people or more every day. Which teams from your country are on the list?
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Russia: Opening confirmed for Krasnodar stadium
Finally we know when the FC Krasnodar stadium opens. First the Russian national team will face Costa Rica, then the host club will fight against Schalke 04.
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Regina: Mosaic Stadium substantially complete
Both contractor and investor confirm that Canada’s latest football stadium is ready for tests. Some tasks remain, but looking at Mosaic Stadium you know why they announced completion!
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New stadium: StadiumDB’s fresh record-holder!
You may argue that it’s a racetrack, not a stadium. To which we say: Oh yeah? Tell us that on September 10, when it holds the world’s largest football game…
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New list: These 20 clubs draw biggest crowds
Only six countries have any representation in this ranking. Here is the elite list of clubs that manage to draw 46,000 people or more every single game!
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New stadium: A ground carved in the rocks of Caracas
In the Venezuelan capital there’s a stadium you may have seen photos of, but might not know a lot about. Here’s the story of a training field that became a major league stadium.
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Croatia: Dinamo to build a stadium of their own?
Dinamo Zagreb became a regular participant of the Champions League and managed to dominate domestic competitions financially. Now they might be inclined to invest in a private stadium.
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Liverpool: Mayor reveals Everton’s new stadium site?
Using twitter banter mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson may have revealed the planned site for new Everton stadium. Is it the Bramley-Moore Dock?
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New stadium: Tucked into the Ravine of Sorrows
Canary Islands may be a paradise for tourists, but try and build a stadium in this volcanic landscape. See how they managed to do it in Santa Cruz de La Palma!
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New design: Huge, shiny and… not too likely
Even more spectacular than the last one, but the last one didn’t go anywhere. Will this $1.9-billion dome be any different? At this point there’s little evidence for that.
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Rotterdam: Draconian safety precautions by Feyenoord
Dutch Europa League contender Feyenoord announced very severe measures against its own fanbase. De Kuip capacity will be halved and nets will surround the field.
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London: Chelsea stadium threatened by bats?
Roman Abramovich's dream of a new Chelsea stadium has come up against an unlikely opponent — bats. A London Evening Standard report.
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New stadium: The royal national stadium of Bhutan
It’s a remote and troubled country, but you won’t find another stadium like their national one. Beautifully decorated and built in dramatic landscape of the capital city.
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New stadium: Glasgow’s forgotten, but still existing giant
Just a stone’s throw away from Hampden Park lies a 50,000-capacity stadium. Well, once a 50,000-capacity stadium. Now it’s a public park, but with some prospects of return to glory.
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New stadium: To think that it’s only a 2nd league stadium…
Chinese stadiums deserve far more attention than we offered them, even if their football will take long time grow into these stadiums. Here’s a truly impressive example.
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New stadium: The old-timer called Solitude
Yes, there is a stadium with that name in Belfast. More interestingly, it remembers the establishment of Irish league and was the site of the very first penalty kick. Spoiler alert: it was a miss.
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New stadium: The sporting heart of Manhattan
Sure, you think of Central Park when considering leisure in Manhattan. But there’s not one more popular amateur sports ground than Pier 40, just a mile away from World Trade Center.
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Los Angeles: LAFC stadium breaks ground!
The newest American football team is now on its way to play the first game at its new stadium in March 2018! Banc of California Stadium officially goes under construction.
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London: Wimbledon moving forward after Khan’s decision
New mayor of London sees absolutely no reason to hold the Plough Lane stadium scheme any longer. Sadiq Khan allowed AFC Wimbledon to again pursue their dream.
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New stadium: The Apartheid oddity of South Africa
Nothing about this stadium’s origin is conventional, nor is its shape. Mmabatho Stadium deservedly gets included in every ranking of the world’s most bizarre stadia!
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Poland: Śląski more expensive, but on time
Poland’s longest ongoing stadium project will cost no less than PLN 650 million, almost doubling the original planned budget. At least the deadline of July 2017 seems to be safe.
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New stadium: Crooked running track, but check out that view!
This American stadium is unique for its picturesque position, view and odd shape. Its running track is a mess and adding to all that it gets flooded after heavy rains!
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New construction: The egg in Craiova growing
The biggest ongoing stadium build in Romania is from now on available at StadiumDB. Also check the updated renderings to see what’s being delivered west of Bucharest.
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New stadium: One ground, two hemispheres
It’s the only stadium of its kind, at which each team plays on a different hemisphere. Divided in two halves by the Equator, please welcome Zerão!
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Kaliningrad: 20-meter “Aquaman” sculpture decorating World Cup stadium?
It’s a particularly controversial idea when considering how strained the World Cup funding is in Kaliningrad. Still, there is a plan of building a 20-meter sculpture near it.
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Qatar 2022: Work on Al Wakrah Stadium’s steel structure to begin soon
Main construction works at Al Wakrah Stadium are in full swing and are advancing towards the start of the superstructure phase, the site’s project manager has confirmed.
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New stadium: The ruins of Warsaw athletics
It’s one of the few European capitals not to have a decent athletics stadium. The dilapidated Skra stadium could make a horror movie set and yet it nurtured a Rio golden medalist.
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Miami: $250 million for Hard Rock Stadium naming rights
For the next 18 years the home of Miami Dolphins will be named Hard Rock Stadium. The deal is worth $250 million and will help recoup excessive cost of the now-ending reconstruction.
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Oklahoma: Sooners’ giant screen revealed
As renovations to Oklahoma's stadium progress, the Sooners displayed one of the crown jewels of the project. A DallasNews.com report.
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New stadium: Home of the Uruguayan Flintstones
The shipyard club of Montevideo may not be at its best right now, but it’s one of the country’s most important football teams and the stadium plays a big role!
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Moscow: CSKA announce opening and launch season tickets
Handed over, now officially approved for use. With a brand new name, CSKA Arena is now inviting people to its ticket offices as season ticket sale begins.
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Liverpool: Anfield preview in just a week
Before the first game is played, two test events will welcome 15,000 people inside new main stand of Anfield next Friday. Meanwhile the club reveals further details and is testing new floodlights.
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New stadium: The paradise island of Norway
This would have been a regular football field if it wasn’t one of the most uniquely located at the same time. Created in rocks, it offers stunning views whichever way you look!
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St. Petersburg: Zenit unsure, contractor without contract, taxpayers pay
Zenit Saint Petersburg raised 1,900 comments (!) regarding Zenit Arena’s future. Meanwhile Metrostroi began work without a valid contract and taxpayers are outraged by massive relocation of public spending.
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New stadium: Football officially began here
It’s the oldest existing football stadium, with first official game being played back in 1860! And sure, they played 16 players a side instead of current 11, but that only makes it more special.
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New section: Meet the world’s 20 biggest stadiums!
You’ve seen too many rankings like this? No, you haven’t, or so says your survey feedback. We decided to step up and present a permanent list of the largest football stadiums around the world!
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Poland: Płock joins the pursuit of new stadium
Latest Ekstraklasa team Wisła Płock will have a brand new stadium. Though the municipality calls its plans a “modernization”, they mean demolition and construction from scratch.
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New design and construction: Estudiantes complete their dream
This stadium has been on the agenda since 1990s and still hasn’t been delivered. But this is literally the final, only one year before Estudiantes can return from exile to their roots.
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Australia: Perth Stadium half way there
Australia’s most expensive stadium had half of its future roof and over half of the seating bowl. It will also house the southern hemisphere’s largest screens. Impressive? To us it is.
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Rome: AEG to manage Roma’s new stadium
AEG to oversee Stadium’s pre-opening activities and provide full management, programming and operational services...
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Reading: Could Madejski lose stadium name?
He’s been honoured with Reading FC stadium name ever since it opened its doors, but now Sir John Madejski may be replaced by a sponsor.
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StadiumDB.com: It started 15 years ago…
Hard to believe we’ve spent half of our lives running the site. Thankfully it’s growing as we are and now we’re also asking you to show us the direction in which we should develop.
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Brazil: Only 16 stadiums ranked above average
Brazilian sports ministry ranked 155 football stadia across the country, giving them notes of 1-5 stars. Just 16 venues were given 4-5 stars, while 88 were ranked 1-2.
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Naples: First phase of Stadio San Paolo revamp approved
€5 million will be spent on upgrades throughout Stadio San Paolo in upcoming months. That’s only 20% of all planned spending on the stadium before it hosts the 2019 Universiade.
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St. Petersburg: Contractors change, but mess prevails
Finishing Zenit Arena will cost 7.77 billion rubles. We know who will build it, but how much will the entire stadium cost and when will it be ready? In these matters it’s… chaos, as usual.
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Spain: Another team below minimum league capacity
CD Leganés are hastily expanding their stadium ahead of La Liga debut, but they won’t meet the league’s minimum anyway, just like SD Eibar couldn’t earlier on.
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New design: Malaysia going for gold
It’s already one of the best stadia across Asia, but Malaysia wants it to be the single best one. Redevelopment in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur is now 30% complete.
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Russia 2018: 90% of steel frame ready in Kaliningrad
Erection of the stands in Kaliningrad is progressing very well, according to official data. Preparations to mount the roof are now beginning.
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New stadium: Karvina’s first football experience
The town has enjoyed decent football in the past, make no mistake. But for the first time they have a proper, football-specific stadium to meet the demand.
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Germany: Fans in Jena raising a fortune to stay home
“Think we are crazy but we are going for it!”, wrote fans of FC Carl Zeiss Jena and launched an already successful crowdfunding campaing to change the shape of their future stadium.
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Russia 2018: Stands in Volgograd built in half a year!
In late 2015 they only had the foundation slab. Now, after just over 6 months, the stands able to hold 45,000 people are already in place. Time for other parts of the project to grow.
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Bursa: Crocodile skin with new paintwork
The outer membrane was pale and washy and is now receiving a more vivid green colour. Fans welcome the move with enthusiasm, though ticket demand for Bursaspor’s Timsah Arena is poor.
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Russia 2018: Milestone reached, but Samara still troubled
First of 32 immense girders already tops the stadium nicknamed Cosmos Arena. The Samara venue for 2018 World Cup will prove much more expensive than planned. And it’s 3 months delayed as of now.
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North Korea: Kim’s shrinking pride
While Kim Jong-un may be testing rockets, we tested his claims to have the world’s largest stadium. And yes, for now Pyongyang is the largest, but may be surpassed by Texas in a few years.
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Stadia Designers Cup: What should a proper Polonia stadium look like?
It was already subject to bright colourful iteration by famous Tomas Taveira and nearly megalomaniac one by Americans. But how would the Polonia Warszawa stadium look to actually fit the Polish reality?
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New stadium: The costly gem of Abuja
Stunning scale, appealing architecture and shocking lack of maintenance. Amazing stands ready for the best events, but also a tragedy in this stadium’s history. Meet the Abuja National Stadium!
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England: "Old but new" Ashton Gate now open
Promotion in 2015, now victory to begin the new chapter with. 2 goals against Wigan inaugurated the redeveloped Ashton Gate, following its largest change to date.
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Portland: Timbers hoping to expand stadium
With season ticket waiting list already 13,000-name long (!) Portland Timbers are considering adding seats to Providence Park. The plan would begin in 2018.
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Rio 2016: Meet the Olympic venues
As we’re just hours away from the opening ceremony, here are the stadiums hosting Olympic football and many more events!
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London: Successful debut of London Stadium
Less than two day before official opening sell-out crowd tested the new home of West Ham. And, perhaps surprisingly, London Stadium exceeds expectations rather than failing to live up.
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Miami: Dolphins Stadium just days from opening
With less than a month before the first game, the New Miami Stadium is almost finished. Now with fresh grass and immense canopy, it becomes a major asset for Miami Dolphins and the Hurricanes.
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Liverpool: Black Forest trees to decorate Anfield
Jürgen Klopp will remain the most famous German currently at Anfield, but the stadium just received a fresh transfer from the Black Forest: trees that will decorate the main stand’s plaza.
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Brussels: Anderlecht uncertain about stadium future
If the proposed national stadium doesn’t get built, Anderlecht will be left with old issue of where to play. Apparently, the club are far from secure in their Euro Stadium hopes.
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Wales: Wrexham fans officially in charge of stadium
Wrexham FC fans who run the club have signed a 99-year lease to take over its Racecourse stadium. A BBC report.
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New construction: Vålerenga to play there in a year
Looking at it now you may not believe it, but this stadium will be opened this time next year, giving Oslo’s Vålerenga a home they’ve been campaigning for since 2008.
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China: Lotus ready, but not opened
After numerous delays it was to be delivered this year. And it’s just inches away from being fully operable. But the immense Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium won’t open until 2017.
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Moscow: CSKA stadium finally ready!
After almost a decade of troubled construction, it’s ready. Not able to welcome fans just yet, but within weeks the CSKA Moscow stadium will host its first events.
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Italy: Inter and Milan to Invest further €28 million in San Siro?
It may have underwent a significant upgrade recently, but now Italy’s largest stadium is a step away from further works. If only the city accepts the proposal by Inter and Milan.
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Erfurt: Stadium not ready, but 3. Liga begins
Formally the reconstruction of Steigerwaldstadion should have ended tomorrow, but instead it will go on for two more months. Still, that won’t stop Rot-Weiß Erfurt from hosting their opening game of the season!
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Atlanta: Georgia Dome to implode in fall 2017
It was expected to go down piece by piece, but Atlanta’s famous Georgia dome may be destroyed with a single implosion late next year.
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Amsterdam: New terrace for Ajax supporters coming
From late summer onwards the south stand at Amsterdam ArenA will be changing to meet expectations of most vocal Ajax supporters. Capacity will go up to 54,000 when it’s ready.
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Netherlands: Breda also to have a solar stadium
Another Dutch stadium will turn into a solar power plant by late 2016, this time in Breda. The installation will power 260 households.
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Leicester: Expansion? England’s champions’ fans say yes!
While Leicester City are yet to make up their mind about possible stadium expansion, it seems the fans are almost unanimous: King Power Stadium is too small and ticket sales suggest the same.
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Genoa: Derby rivals take over at Marassi
Sampdoria and Genoa stand together in order to make the best of their cohabitation by jointly managing and upgrading their “English” stadium.
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New design: Aberdeen FC consulting on their dream
They’re playing in Europa League later today. In a few years Aberdeen FC are hoping to get a brand new home to welcome their European and domestic rivals in.
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London: West Ham’s final countdown begins
We’re just 7 days away from West Ham’s first official game at the London Stadium (temporary name). Despite great effort, the building won’t be complete by next Thursday.
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New construction: The red Bombonera
Roof removed, one grandstand leveled – there you have the current situation in Toluca. But the famous Mexican Bombonera is changing almost every day, as you can now see at StadiumDB!
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Saint Petersburg: Zenit Arena construction abandoned!
Just a few months before planned delivery the most expensive and delayed Russian stadium has no contractor on site. Transstroi halted all work today as the regional government terminated its contract.
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Georgia: Batumi stadium approved for construction
Adjara’s economy minister confirmed that the 20,000-capacity stadium in Batumi is ready for groundbreaking. Contractor will be selected later this year.
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Washington: Contractor selected for DC United stadium
D.C. United has awarded a $150 million contract to Turner Construction Co. to build its Buzzard Point soccer stadium, an important step toward the Major League Soccer team's goal of starting the 2018 season in the Capitol Riverfront.
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Wales: Liberty Stadium expansion again on the table?
With new ownership structure Swansea City may again discuss expanding Liberty Stadium to 33,000 seats or even further.
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New design: The crystal of southern Siberia
Their games are watched by less than 2,000 people on average, but it’s freezing for much of the season here. Will the new Novosibirsk stadium change local football’s fate?
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New stadium: Rapid settling in
Series of openings is ongoing as we’re writing, so please don’t mind that we’re a week behind with this stadium’s presentation. It’s still weeks before the last “opening game”.
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New stadium: It’s enclosed, but open-air
Or is that the other way round? Anyhow, for a whopping $1 billion another NFL giant is now opening, breaking records just as we’re used to in the US.
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Poland: Third modern stadium in Warsaw?
Polonia have just won promotion to the 3rd league, but the goal is to become once again a major Ekstraklasa side. New stadium for under 20,000 people could be a major catalyst.
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Minnesota: United stadium with positive environmental review
The future home of a Major League Soccer stadium in St. Paul’s Midway has been all but cleared for take-off, according to TwinCities.com. Environmental review found no significant obstacles.
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Qatar 2022: Qatar Foundation Stadium now with contractor
Cyprus-based contractor, Joannou & Paraskevaides (J&P), has bagged the construction contract for the Qatar Foundation stadium, Construction Week revealed.
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Luxembourg: National stadium more expensive, update soon
This autumn we should know much more about the new national stadium for Luxembourg. For now it’s certain that the €58 million budget cannot be met, will grow slightly.
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Japan: Godzilla’s footprints found in stadium
Sure, it’s only a publicity stunt. But this field’s pattern in Japanese city of Kawasaki is impressive enough to share by all means!
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London: White Hart Lane disappearing while Wembley awaits
We’re only days away from the end of north-east corner’s demolition at White Hart Lane. Meanwhile up to 90,000 people will be able to attend each of Tottenham’s Champions League games at Wembley.
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Seville: Betis now without the south stand
Demolition of the south end of Estadio Benito Villamarin has now ended. Tender for the construction of new one is underway, just like the season-ticket sales, slowly nearing a sell-out.
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Poland: Stadium relocation that might go terribly bad
You might not have heard about Górnik Łęczna, but in Poland they’re an established team. Now their officials want to get more by moving to modern Arena Lublin, facing backlash and complete boycott instantly.
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Netherlands: New stadium for Helmond under evaluation
Not construction, not even detailed architectural design yet. For now the issue is financial structure of the supposed new stadium in Helmond. Will it join the Dutch second league?
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New York: NY City FC without stadium progress
They were to pay the first season at Yankee Stadium. As of now it seems the second, third and most likely fourth season in MLS might also be held at the ballpark instead of a soccer-specific venue.
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Regina: Field installation begins at Mosaic Stadium
Playing surface is currently being installed at the new Mosaic Stadium. Delivered by FieldTurf, it’s expected to be ready in 5 weeks. A CBC.ca report.
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Vienna: Triple opening for Allianz Stadion
Whether you count from the first partial inauguration or include only full capacity games, July sees three openings of Allianz Stadion. Unless you count them all, then the title won’t make much sense…
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New stadiums: For the Champions – Portugal
We end the Euro 2016 stadium-adding with two stadia from Portugal. And just like the Portuguese in France, these two represent very ambitious teams that may surprise you!
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Euro 2016: Record – almost 2.5 million people!
Just as predicted, Euro 2016 broke all records in terms of attendance. Not even the threat of terrorism could stop people from around the world from filling the stadiums beyond 90%.
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Bilbao: Extended San Mamés roof coming in autumn
Steel cables have been set on what used to be the field. By late July grass will be ready to welcome Athletic players, but the new roof won’t increase protection of supporters until autumn.
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Ukraine: Karpaty relocate to Arena Lviv
This may be the very first season played by Karpaty at the remotely-located Arena Lviv. The Ukrainian club has confirmed a deal for the 2016/17 campaign.
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Euro 2016: Final with moths all around
On Cristiano Ronaldo’s face, on advertising boards, on the field. Moths were absolutely everywhere last night and the reason for unprecedented invasion is quite simple.
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New design: Stade de France that never was
We’re minutes away from the Euro 2016 final, so all eyes are turning to Stade de France. Ours too, but first we give you a completely different Stade de France, one that never got built.
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New stadium: Ecologic like cow manure
It’s not a joke, excrements are a piece of this story and an innovation of sort, like many introduced by Forest Green Rovers. Their new stadium will be unique, regardless which of the two finalists will design it.
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USA: Minnesota United stadium approved by planners
The St. Paul planning commission on Friday approved plans for a 20,000-seat, soccer-specific stadium for use by Minnesota United FC when it joins Major League Soccer. A TwinCities.com report.
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Cardiff: European success won’t force Wales to larger stadium
The Welsh national team was greeted by some 200,000 people in Cardiff, having reached unprecedented success at Euro 2016. Still, moving back to Millennium Stadium is not an option.
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Nottingham: Stadium capacity falls to zero
In this unique case from Nottingham capacity of City Ground was reduced from 30,445 to zero for safety reasons. “No seats were hurt during the operation”, you might say.
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Rio de Janeiro: Maracanã cost inflated by 17%
As the Olympics are near one scandal after another is hitting Rio de Janeiro. This time it’s a dated case from a few years back. Contractors are accused of artificially inflating the cost of Maracanã.
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New stadiums: France reach the final, gain new stadia
Against many expectations, though certainly not those of the French, it was France who advanced from the “early final” to the actual one. They earned the new stadiums in Niort and Laval.
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Africa: Ghanaian stadiums going dark for arrears
Two major stadiums in Ghana recently had their electricity supply cut off. That unusual measure comes as state-run energy supplier forces debtors to finally pay.
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New construction: 2017 World Games host stadium growing
You may remember Wrocław as a Euro 2012 host city, now see it preparing to the 2017 World Games. The biggest project of the tournament is now growing and you can watch it.
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New stadiums: For the finalists – Portugal
Thanks to the Portuguese defeating Wales we now have two more stadia from Portugal. One of them proved a much better home than a Euro 2004 stadium, the other was destroyed by a tornado.
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Reading: Madejski Stadium's north stand to honour Eamonn Dolan
The North Stand at the Madejski Stadium is to be renamed in honour of former academy manager Eamonn Dolan, who passed away last month.
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Russia 2018: Kaliningrad ahead of schedule
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said that the construction of stadium in Kaliningrad for the 2018 World Cup football championship is ahead of schedule.
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Wales: Welsh supporters bought the whole stadium… in Cardiff
Tickets were sold out within minutes as Welsh fans flocked to see the semifinal against Portugal. No, not in Lyon. They’ll watch it at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
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Madrid: The crown for Atleti stadium is coming
The steel compression ring is arriving from Galicia, while swaths of membrane will follow from China. Here’s the immense roof of Atletico de Madrid stadium explained!
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New stadiums: For the semifinalists – France
The last team advancing to Euro 2016 semifinals just got their new stadia added to StadiumDB. As we await the semis, please enjoy one of France’s most historic football stadia, which we inexplicably lacked…
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Belgium: New Leuven stand ready in 6 months
In January they were dismantling the old terrace. Now the new 3,500-seat grandstand is already standing, awaiting opening in upcoming weeks. It’s just a shame the team got relegated.
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Russia: Sochi stadium without a host until 2018/19
Not only was it outrageously expensive, not only is it delayed yet again. Now we also know that the new Sochi stadium will not have a tenant at least until 2018/19 Premier League season.
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New stadiums: For the semifinalists – Germany
Real thriller between Italy and Germany ended with penalties. Here at StadiumDB it’s much cooler, we’re treating Germans like every winning team, adding two stadiums from their country.
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New stadiums: For the semifinalists – Wales
After they’ve upset the Belgian contenders and advanced to the semifinals, Wales gain two stadia in StadiumDB! Here’s how the Welsh Premier League looks like.
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New design: Standard’s ambitions in images
As announced last year, Standard de Liege is planning a major upgrade of Stade de Sclessin. With up to 40,000 capacity, it will be among Belgium’s best stadia in 2020.
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New stadiums: For the semifinalists – Portugal
Poland didn’t manage to defy the odds and the Portuguese are through to the semifinal. Therefore we’ve got something new from Portugal at StadiumDB!
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Qatar 2022: Khalifa Stadium reaches height of 120 meters!
The very last segment of Khalifa Stadium’s roof arch has been installed and now the stadium is 120 meters high. This marks another milestone for Qatar’s first 2022 World Cup stadium to be ready.
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England: Luton Town submit planning application
One of the most unique stadiums across the United Kingdom is now officially awaiting approval from local authorities. And Luton assure that Brexit shouldn’t impact the scheme at all.
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Liverpool: Anfield reopening sealed for September
The Reds reached an agreement with Burnley and will play their first home game no sooner than September 11. This leaves enough time to make the new main stand operable, though not finished.
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New design: Vice-champion of Kazakhstan has huge plans
A year ago they claimed there’s no money for such project, but now FC Kairat revealed renderings of their proposed new stadium. It’s almost four times bigger than their current attendances though.
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Copa America Centenario: Record-breaking, but far from perfect
You only have a centenary once, so CONMEBOL celebrated with a massive party. And while Copa America Centenario was the largest ever, still one in three stadium seats remained empty.
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New construction: The last World Cup build is here
From today onwards we’ll be showing you all of the 2018 World Cup construction sites. Volgograd’s steel-bound arena comes last, courtesy of the general contractor.
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Florida: Land deal signed for Orlando City stadium
Orlando City SC's purchase of city owned land in Parramore for its new MLS stadium closed on Friday, with the team paying about $22 million.
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Regina: Mosaic Stadium opening game revealed
The City of Regina announced Monday that the University of Regina Rams football team will be hosting the first event at the new Mosaic Stadium.
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Perth: Operator selected, stadium reaches 40%
The new Perth Stadium will be operated by the same company that runs ANZ Stadium in Sydney. Up to 40 large events annually are planned for the new 60,000-seater in West Australia.
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Foxboro: Revolution might leave Gillette Stadium
Gillette Stadium and MLS’s New England Revolution have the same owners, but this doesn’t mean they’re a perfect match. The team will leave, even if not just yet. TheBentMusket.com report.
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New stadiums: Something from the islands for last quarterfinalists
Italy and Iceland complete the list of eight quarterfinalists, so there’s one new stadium in our database for each of these countries. Check out Trapani and Kópavogur.
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Rome: New election deadly for AS Roma stadium?
Heated debate regarding the planned Stadio della Roma is ongoing in Rome. New council member for planning calls it a “massacre” and promises to use “all measures” to stop it.
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Liverpool: Everton to the docks? Anticipation grows
Snippets of information are shared almost every day now, but Everton are yet to confirm how advanced their stadium plans are. Will it be the north docks location, as expected?
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Perth: First event confirmed, Chelsea coming
Still under construction, in 2018 the new Perth Stadium will hold the first secured event, a game between Perth Glory and Chelsea FC.
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New stadiums: France, Germany and Belgium – one each
Following their victories during Euro 2016 knock-out stage, three winners of yesterday’s Round of 16 fixtures each have new stadia added.
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Minneapolis: Doors like a retractable roof
With their immense surface, the pivoting doors at US Bank Stadium will be treated like a retractable roof would. NFL requires them to be left open/closed 90 minutes before the game not to change weather during games!
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New stadiums: They won, they deserve it!
Wales, Poland and Portugal progressed to the quarterfinals of Euro 2016 yesterday. For them and every other winner until the final we’re adding stadia to StadiumDB.com.
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Scotland: Aberdeen officially file stadium plans
Aberdeen FC have now lodged plans with the council to create a new £40-million stadium. It’s not planning application yet, but a crucial step to relocate from Pittodrie by 2020.
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Manama: Bahrain joins the ‘superstadium’ race
It’s one of the last Persian Gulf countries yet to have an ultramodern stadium built. This will soon change and even the Qatar World Cup venues might seem modest compared to this plan…
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Moscow: Opening spoiled for CSKA
After years of exile, CSKA Moscow were to return home in style, starting with Russian Supercup game against Zenit. Not any more, the stadium is delayed. Some irony there!
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Italy: Cagliari stadium again closer to fruition
After the city council’s approval, now Sardinia’s Regional Council also greenlighted the proposed 21,000-seater in Cagliari. Some paperwork still needed, but construction tender getting close.
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Poland: Narodowy could get a major boost
Up to $260 million could be spent on additional infrastructure around Warsaw’s PGE Narodowy, including a new indoor arena, skyscraper and congress centre.
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USA: They want a house that looks like Kinnick Stadium
It’s not a joke, though some laugh about these plans. A couple in Iowa want to build a huge house that would resemble legendary Kinnick Stadium, even topped by a press box.
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Texas: RGV stadium late one more time
If they deliver it this season, new Rio Grande Valley FC stadium will only hold 3 home games. It’s been delayed twice already. Should be opened tonight, but it’s barely 50% complete.
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Qatar 2022: Khalifa Stadium awarded for sustainability
The design of Khalifa International Stadium, which is currently under renovation and due to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2016, has won recognition for achieving sustainability standards.
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Liverpool: Changes around Anfield expansion
New multi-million club megastore, changes in the public plaza and possible giant banner decorating the new main stand. Add to that new construction photos and it’s a massive update package on Anfield!
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Euro 2016: Last game for Lille’s turf
After tonight’s last group game the field at Stade Pierre Mauroy will be replaced by brand new one. It needs to stay in decent condition for “only two” games. But is this possible?
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Albania: Demolition ongoing for new national stadium in Tirana
While their national team is doing better than expected at Euro 2016, back in Albania the old national stadium is being demolished to make way for its successor.
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Euro 2016: UEFA’s grounds of concern
Additional lighting and ventilation, patching, even painting. All of these measures have been used to salvage the poorest fields of Euro 2016. UEFA seems to point to the French, but hosts strike back.
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Liverpool: Goodison’s image to get major boost
Before the 2016/17 Premier League campaign Everton are changing the image of Goodison Park. Not a long-term solution, but the changes should satisfy many fans.
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Moscow: Luzhniki to be opened in 2017 after all
Despite earlier announcements of first game in 2016, now official sources suggest the opening match won’t be held until early 2017. Meanwhile we get a grasp of the future leisure hub around Russia’s national stadium.
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New stadium: New home at Gellertstraße
Over a month before official opening a stunning number of 50,000 people visited this stadium. First wedding took place here already, while German international Michael Ballack leased one of the skyboxes.
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Manchester: City planning further expansion this season?
Already during the 2016/17 Premier League season Etihad Stadium in Manchester should begin to grow again. Reaching 61,000+ in 2018 is realistic, but the club are yet to confirm it.
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New design: Compact pride of Tel Aviv
Even after the upcoming expansion, Bloomfield won’t be Israel’s largest, not even largest within the city. Still, fans of Hapoel, Maccabi and Bnei Yehuda shouldn’t be disappointed.
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Australia: What’s the stadium future for Melbourne?
There are two visions and they’re mutually exclusive. One envisions a much improved Etihad Stadium, the other proposes to demolish it and build from scratch between MCG and AAMI Park.
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Glasgow: Celtic’s standing section began growing
First RailSeats installed, soon 3,000 will be made available to Celtic fans as they prepare to a derby opening their Premiership season.
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Tokyo: Olympic Stadium to be a public park
It’s been clear that wood and vegetation will play a major part in this stadium. Now we also know that Tokyo Olympic Stadium could become a park open throughout the week.
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France: Will Paris have Europe’s closest derby?
In the upcoming season Paris Saint-Germain will have a football rival just across the street. If they meet in the French Cup, away game will mean only 17 meters for both of them!
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Euro 2016: The largest Euro in history
Average capacity of every stadium outgrew all European Championships held in this century. Ticket number highest in history, but how does attendance look so far? Let’s see!
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Poland: Finally a happy ending in Stettin?
After many months of fierce conflict, now everyone’s on board to create the best possible stadium in Stettin. Larger than previously expected, the stadium should be presented soon.
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Turkey: Ramadan isn’t stopping works in Malatya
After many months of delays now even Ramadan isn’t slowing down works that finally resumed in Malatya. The new stadium is expected for completion later this year.
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Netherlands: Euroborg name sold, fans quite unhappy
For the next 6 years Euroborg in Gronningen will be named Noordlease Stadion. Supporters association isn’t the least bit happy with how FC Groningen handled this, while someone smeared club official outside the stadium.
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Switzerland: The golden stadium to turns into solar farm
Another Swiss stadium will host a solar power plant on its roof. Swissporarena will provide enough clean energy to supply 200 households.
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Euro 2016: France lost their first weekend
One death, 116 arrests and unending (though largely exaggerated) reports of violence – that’s the outcome of first 3 days of Euro 2016. Serious changes need to come in crowd management and policing.
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New design: ODU reveals its new stadium
Not the Ballard scheme, but a Populous-created one will be delivered in Norfolk, Virginia. Old Dominion approved first phase worth $55 million.
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London: Major changes at Tottenham stadium
Demolition of the north-east corner at White Hart Lane, another demolition west of the stadium and a brand new western façade of the new 61,000-seater. A lot is going on in northern London!
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Euro 2016 countdown: 01 – Stade de France!
The giant from northern Paris ends our Euro 2016 countdown just hours before opening game. This building underwent almost no changes, because it’s stunning as it is!
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Brazil: Cruzeiro want to cancel Mineirão lease
One of Brazil’s leading clubs is in dispute with stadium operator over the cost of organizing games at the legendary Mineirão. Recently local civil court denied the club’s claims.
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New construction and design: The unclear vision from Radom
In recent weeks there’s been quite some noise locally about the future stadium in Radom. There’s no final design as of yet, but the community got anxious as they saw demolition of the old one go forward.
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Euro 2016 countdown: 02 - Stade Vélodrome
This time next year the stadium will be turning 80, but it’s as young as ever thanks to a lavish redevelopment that made it Marseille’s largest building.
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Madrid: Atletico reveals most exclusive spaces
One out of ten seats at the new Atletico stadium will be part of varying hospitality zones. Private suites, business clubs and large business zones will accommodate 7,000 people.
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Euro 2016 countdown: 03 – Stade de Lyon
By far the most expensive stadium built for this edition of European Championship, but taxpayers weren’t burdened with it. It’s also the very last to be delivered. But just how impressive it is!
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Copa América Centenario: Greatest tournament ever… almost
No World Cup ever had stadiums as big as those of the ongoing Copa América 2016! Americans again outgrow the rest of the world, but… the ticket demand isn’t exactly there.
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Qatar 2022: Contractors selected for Al Rayyan Stadium
Larsen and Toubro (L&T) yesterday said it has signed a contract along with its joint venture (JV) partner in Qatar to build a 40,000 seater stadium for $360 million.
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Euro 2016 countdown: 04 – Stade Pierre Mauroy
By far the most multifunctional and experimental stadium in France, with one-of-a-kind foldable field. Although this feature won’t be used during Euro 2016, hopefully.
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Belgium: Genk to have carbon-neutral stadium
Within 4 years the KRC Genk stadium will reduce its carbon footprint to zero as new energy deal comes into force.
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Glasgow: Celtic awaits its safe standing debut
Seats removed, now the concrete stands await rails ahead of new Premiership season. As fans line up for their season tickets, Celtic awaits the return of standing places at Parkhead.
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Euro 2016 countdown: 05 – Parc des Princes
The only stadium of the tournament located directly in Paris, with a great history and bright future. If only it was a bit bigger. But that’s an issue for another time…
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Germany: Wolfsburg with Germany’s best turf
Bayern overthrown, at least in terms of field quality. VfL Wolfsburg received the Pitch of the Year award, followed by 1. FSV Mainz and Borussia Dortmund. In 2. Bundesliga the award went to RB Leipzig.
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Dublin: Vodafone supplied Aviva Stadium with fast Internet
Over 250 antennas, 20km of cables and tests confirming that 40,000 people may use their mobiles at once. That’s the latest upgrade at Aviva Stadium, carried out by Vodafone.
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Euro 2016 countdown: 06 – Stade Geoffroy Guichard
Looking at it today it’s really hard to believe that underneath its modern outer skin are the same stands that hosted the 1998 World Cup. Meet the legendary Cauldron!
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Marseille: Orange grabs Vélodrome naming rights
For the upcoming decade the legendary stadium in Marseille will be called Orange Vélodrome. While official value of the deal wasn’t revealed, estimates put it quite low.
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Jakarta: Great renovation of Gelora Bung Karno to start
Sunday was the last day for fans to visit Indonesia’s national stadium before its largest ever modernizing works. By the end of summer next year capacity will fall to 77,000.
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Minneapolis: US Bank Stadium ready for use
6 weeks earlier than planned, the new Minnesota Vikings stadium was awarded its certificate of occupancy, allowing the football club to begin moving in.
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Euro 2016 countdown: 07 – Stade de Bordeaux
Love it or hate it, this stadium is the most unique one among France’s host list! Designed completely unlike any other, it’s the only one to be built in France by Herzog & de Meuron.
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Euro 2016 Countdown: 08 – Stade Bollaert-Delelis
It was supposed to be prepared magnificently, but it’s decent at best. Still, Stade Bollaert-Delelis stands out as one of France’s most atmospheric stadiums.
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Switzerland: One person held stadium project hostage until today
All indications say today’s decision by the Lausanne Federal Court ends the saga of stadium opposition in Aarau. One person had halted the 10,000-stadium for several years.
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Euro 2016 Countdown: 09 – Stadium de Toulouse
The smallest host stadium of Euro 2016 is a peculiar case: it looks almost as it did in 1938 despite so much work carried out inside.
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Germany: Modern stadium with almost 400 flaws
Aachen citizens have been watching this issue closely for weeks. The city has a beautiful stadium with 365 detected defects. Many of them are blamed on Alemannia as the club went bankrupt and didn’t maintain the stadium.
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Russia: Further delay for Krasnodar stadium
Which time is it? We lost count, so let’s just confirm: FC Krasnodar won’t begin their 2016/17 campaign in the new 33,000-seat stadium. They’ll play at Kuban to later return the favour.
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Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium ready in a year
A year from Wednesday, in June 2017, construction on the Atlanta Falcons' new stadium will be complete, according to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium general manager, Scott Jenkins.
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New design: The best stadium across northern Australia?
Significant portion of the budget is already earmarked, but this project still requires campaigning to convince taxpayers it’s actually needed. Modern rectangular stadium has been hovering over Townsville for many months now.
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Euro 2016 Countdown: 10 – Stade de Nice
The most expensive Euro 2016 stadium (per seat / per citizen) begins our countdown ahead of Europe’s most anticipated tournament.
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Vienna: Fans bring Super Mario to life in the stands
We rarely have enough time to give you amusing news like this one. But since it’s Children’s Day, we won’t be stopped! Here’s a creative choreography by First Vienna supporters!
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New design: New enclosure for the Zebras
You know this stadium very well, it was the most unique venue of Euro 2000. But in this form we’re showing it for the first time, a year before reconstruction begins.
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Rotterdam: New Feyenoord stadium by 2023?
Location selected, capacity now clear. Next step may consider the kind of roof for the new Feyenoord stadium. If everything goes as planned, construction should begin in 2018.
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Rome: Stadio della Roma dossier filed
Altogether it’s 50,000 pages and 3,500 technical drawings that cover both the stadium and vast commercial precinct around it. But when will municipal and regional authorities give their approval?
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England: Sunderland fan appeals to change pink seats
They’re dubbed the Black Cats, their main colour is red, but many of their stadium seats have gone pink due to sunlight activity. This issue, perhaps surprisingly, caught traction among the Sunderland fanbase.
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Cape Town: Extra revenue for World Cup stadium?
It may have been the most expensive stadium of the 2010 World Cup, but to this day it fails to generate revenue. Latest idea includes converting a parking site into commercial area.
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London: Chelsea to buy their own brickworks?
It sounds surreally, but might be worth the effort. Chelsea FC are said to consider buying their own brickworks as their new stadium requires 6 million bricks.
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Milan: San Siro upgraded for €30 million
Massive upgrade was carried out recently at Italy’s biggest stadium, though some works are still to come. With latest improvements the stadium now received 5 stars from UEFA.
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Brussels: National stadium groundbreaking in 2017
It should have been underway for a month now, but won’t begin until next year. Ghelamco officially confirmed the new groundbreaking date for Belgium’s new national stadium.
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Russia: Will the unexpected vice-champion play Champions League at home?
Sensational runners-up for the Russian championship are now facing a crucial question: will their stadium meet the Champions League requirements?
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England: Boro stadium upgrade to cost £5 million after promotion
Middlesbrough are returning to the Premier League after 7 seasons in exile and their stadium proves outdated enough to require investment. But it’s nothing compared to what they’ll earn.
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Belfast: Glentoran will have a new stadium
After 124 years since the opening of their current home, Glentoran FC are set on building a 8,000-capacity stadium to replace The Oval. Funding is already secured.
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New stadium and design: Spanish Cinderella’s makeover
It’s the smallest stadium of Primera División and will remain in that position even after expansion. But as a public space it will improve daily life for both SD Eibar and the local community.
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New construction: See the new grandstand in Fürth grow
We’ve shown you the south stand rising, now it’s time for western main grandstand at Sportpark Ronhof. It might still be among 2. Bundesliga’s smallest, but it’s a constantly improving stadium.
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Minnesota: Tax breaks for Minnesota United stadium approved
Legislators agreed to greenlight the demanded tax exemptions for Minnesota United FC. Great news for the future MLS franchise, whose license depends on the stadium construction.
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Madrid: Finally, compromise around the corner for Bernabéu?
And literally around the corner, because the planned hotel and shopping center could be moved from the west to south-east part of Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
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Liverpool: New main stand in 3 months
By late august Anfield will grow to 53,800 people, becoming England’s fifth largest stadium. But main stand’s expansion will last much longer for the club…
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England: Gillingham FC looking for a new stadium
Plans for a new stadium for Gillingham FC have been given the backing of a government minister. Now the club have to work closely with city council to go forward with relocation plans.
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Paris: Euro 2016 safety fears after cup final
It’s supposed to be the safest stadium on earth when Euro 2016 kicks off in less than 3 weeks. But Saturday’s French Cup final showed some issues remain, raising new doubts.
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France: Complete seat replacement by SM Caen
Removal of 21,000 seats began last week in Normandy’s Stade Michel d’Ornano. New ones will represent a brand new identity for local club SM Caen.
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Belgium: Great news for Brugge, stadium moves forward
Not only are they celebrating national championship, now Club Brugge received a stadium boost as their environmental impact report was approved. Still, road ahead is long for the desired 40,000-seater.
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New design: Moscow’s Torpedo to get a (really!) shiny new stadium
Its lustrous roof will reflect whatever is going on within the stadium. This is how the Eduard Streltsov Stadium will change, as approved this week!
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Sevilla: Betis to enclose their stadium with new stand
In just over a month the complete redevelopment of Betis’s south end will begin. Demolition first, then a three-tier new stand and afterwards… possibly much more!
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England: New stadium plan by Coventry City?
Another turbulence in Coventry, where stadium issue for Coventry City remains unresolved for the third consecutive year. Instead of Ricoh Arena the club now want to expand a smaller rugby stadium.
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New designs: Four stunning visions of Camp Nou
They didn’t win the international architectural competition, but are amazing either way. Meet four of eight finalists as renderings are released to the public!
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Detroit: Hope of prosperity for Detroit City FC
They may only be a semi-professional soccer team, but Detroit City have already outgrown their previous stadium, averaging 3,500 per game! Now they’re moving in to a different venue.
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England: Bournemouth delay expansion plans
New south stand will have to wait. AFC Bournemouth have just stated they won’t begin expansion this summer.
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Liverpool: Everton shifts stadium plans
Not a choice, rather a necessity. Everton and the Liverpool council both confirmed that Walton Hall Park stadium won’t be built. Two alternatives are presented. Back to the docks after 15 years?
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Stuttgart: Mercedes-Benz Arena with new roof in 2017
This time next year a major operation will begin in Stuttgart. All of the stadium’s membrane will be torn off and replaced by new sheets. It’s hard to believe the current ones are that old already.
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Paris: Zlatan to get a stand named after him at Parc des Princes
It was a tremendous season for PSG, ended with records by Zlatan Ibrahimović and the club’s supporters. Now the legendary player will get his stand at Parc des Princes.
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Turkey: The worst possible farewell?
It was supposed to be emotional, but not in that way! The Atatürk Stadium in Eskisehir was set on fire by furious supporters after their team’s relegation was settled.
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Manchester: Costly bomb scare at Old Trafford
Premier League season unexpectedly became two days longer after Man United – Bournemouth game had to be abandoned and will take place on Tuesday. Extremely realistic-looking training bomb was found in a toilet.
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Scotland: Aberdeen to move out of town
Supporters of Aberdeen FC face a major change in matchday habits as their club plans to relocate deep into the suburbs. All land is acquired and work might start within months.
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Qatar 2022: Construction tender launched for Lusail Iconic Stadium
Bidders are welcome as long as they’re able to build the 80,000-seater within $770 million. Construction should be launched by year end.
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Poland: High cost of pyrotechnics and vandalism at Narodowy
Polish Cup Final saw remarkable choreographies in the stands, but also hooliganism. Now The stadium operator revealed costs of cleaning and repairs. It’s almost $80,000.
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New stadium: They call it the “Euphratus Jewel”
It might not be as beautiful as this nickname suggests, but Iraq needs positive impulses like this new stadium in Karbala to improve its international image (and morale domestically).
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Leipzig: RB to decide on stadium by year end
They’d either expand their current home or relocate outside city limits. Decision will be made by Red Bull after first months of the hated club in Bundesliga.
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Barcelona: See the 7 finalists for future Camp Nou
We’ve known the winner since March, now it’s time to see the seven remaining finalists of future Camp Nou competition.
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New design: Panathinaikos reveals stadium ambitions
After fiasco with their last stadium scheme, after economic turmoil, now the Greek team wants to regain strength with redevelopment of their existing home.
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Paris: 2024 Olympics could accelerate Parc des Princes expansion
If Paris is chosen as host of the 2024 Olympics, PSG might receive a boost in attempt to expand Parc des Princes by over 10,000 seats. Which would be helpful since it’s full every game.
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Russia 2018: Samara stadium twice as expensive?!
It’s been clear that contractor change is caused by insufficient funding, but the scale remained unclear until now. Samara Arena may be over two times more expensive than planned.
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London: It’s the end for Upton Park
Tonight’s game against Manchester United ends 112 years of history at Boleyn Ground for West Ham supporters. As the club moves to the Olympic Stadium, it sets new record for season tickets.
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Russia 2018: Contractor abandons Samara Arena
PSO Kazan is no longer in charge of the construction in Samara. The company would not complete the project within promised budget and had to step down.
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Berlin: Hertha to move outside the capital?
Brandenburg prime minister invites Hertha Berlin to build their private stadium outside Berlin. The offer couldn’t be better timed as Hertha are facing massive lease increase for Olympiastadion.
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Los Angeles: LAFC stadium approved by council
Los Angeles City Council has announced the approval of a project to build a soccer stadium for the new Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, the Los Angeles Football Club.
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Toronto: Canada’s national football stadium reopened
It’s only been several hours since BMO Field in Toronto is back into operation after its biggest expansion project ever. Now covered, the stands welcomed 30,025 people last night.
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Romania: Stadium turned into shrine after death of Patrick Ekeng
26-year-old Cameroonian international Patrick Ekeng died yesterday, having collapsed during Dinamo-Vitorul game. Now Stadionul Stefan Cel Mare is turning into a shrine to his memory.
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New design: Ultralavish gem from Dubai
It’s what you’d expect: ultramodern, visually appealing, not really necessary and so wasteful. And of course the stadium will be named after Dubai’s ruler, as is tradition as well.
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London: White Hart Lane downsized due to construction
Capacity of White Hart Lane goes down to 32,000 after the current season and Champions League games will have to be played somewhere else. Wembley is the most likely choice.
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Buenos Aires: Violence during La Bombonera meeting
Supporters opposing the demolition of La Bombonera were attacked by an angry mob. Two people were hospitalized, one with knife cuts to the neck. Fans claim this was attempted murder to intimidate them.
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New design: Proof that Ethiopia is stadium-oriented
The country needs humanitarian aid because of extreme drought, but is in a frenzy of building stadiums. Two giants are already under construction, several more announced.
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Gelsenkirchen: Schalke to have Europe’s largest video cube
Veltins Arena will undergo its first ever replacement of the video cube. Four new giant screens will become Europe’s largest system of this kind, though still far behind equivalents from North America.
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Moscow: CSKA stadium 95% ready
Furnishings, installations and landscaping – it’s only the light works left at CSKA Moscow’s new stadium. With 30,000 capacity, the stadium will be open for Premier Liga’s 2016/17 season.
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New stadium: Latest home for the Ghanaian Black Stars
If it was built in Ghana, you don’t have to guess who built it: the Chinese. And though it’s as Chinese as it gets, residents of Cape Coast surely won’t mind as long as it’s the country’s most modern stadium.
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Edinburgh: Hearts have half the expansion budget in place
Heart of Midlothian owner Anne Budge assured supporters the club already has over 50% of the required budget for Tynecastle expansion scheme. She also revealed projected price of the operation.
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San Jose: Pilots really blinded by stadium lights
Overall there have been some 50 complaints from pilots, regarding giant screens and floodlights of Levi’s Stadium and Avaya Stadium. NBC Bay Area investigative report proves very little was done to address safety concerns.
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Poland: Bittersweet show at Narodowy
Beautiful choreographies during Polish Cup final got overshadowed by a group of radicals throwing pyrotechnics onto the pitch. Not exactly the kind of event organizers were hoping to deliver.
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Brussels: Can this be the „final blow” for Eurostadium?
New national stadium from Brussels appears to meet another major hurdle before even having ground broken. This time it’s about the project’s mobility study. Time is extremely scarce already.
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Qatar 2022: Second death on World Cup stadium site
During the weekend organizers confirmed the third stadium-related death in Qatar, second to occur directly on a stadium site. Cardiac arrest was named as cause.
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London: Can Tottenham break naming rights record?
Several years back many were mocking their huge NAMING RIGHTS signage in stadium renderings. Now Tottenham reportedly aim at breaking all-time high for football naming rights.
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Qatar 2022: Perfect turf for the World Cup already growing
They’ve still got years before any game will be played, but the Qatari hosts are researching various types of turf to ensure the best quality for the 2022 World Cup.
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Moscow: Otkritie Arena will never pay for itself
General director of Moscow’s most modern stadium leaves no doubt: there is no chance that the arena will generate enough revenue to recoup construction cost.
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Naples: Stadio San Paolo awaiting redevelopment
The city of Naples was granted preferential loan to redevelop Napoli’s home stadium. For the first time since 1990 Stadio San Paolo will be given a thorough revamp.
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Madrid: No towers to replace Calderón
Madrid authorities gave their final red light to two office towers planned in the place of Estadio Vicente Calderón. Atletico’s home stadium will still be torn down, but what will replace it?
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Rome: AS Roma file their stadium bid to CONI
The Italian Olympic Committee will now look at the full documentation of AS Roma’s new stadium. If greenlighted, Italy’s largest mixed used stadium project will go forward.
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Hungary: Another stadium in express mode, now for Miskolc
This project is already a year behind initial schedule and hasn’t even started yet. But when it does, all works from demolition of old stadium to delivery of the new one will take just 13 months!
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Miami: Dolphins reconstruction delayed, season opening threatened
Upgrades to Sun Life Stadium are several weeks behind schedule. There’s no panic, but contingency plan is being drawn.
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New design: $33,300 per seat, a premium expansion
Expansion of Razorback Stadium in Arkansas isn’t a unanimously welcome one as it will bring only premium seating.
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Netherlands: Stadion Heracles ranked best nationwide
The reconstructed stadium in Almelo was graded as the best in terms of fan experience. With 97.9% satisfaction level it won the Fan Award.
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Russia 2018: Zenit Arena to be cheaper? Huge fine for subcontractor
It’s a minor relief compared to the stadium’s budget, but one of subcontractors is now forced to return 570 million rubles for artificially inflating prices.
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New design: Park and skyscrapers above the roof
By 2020 professional soccer may arrive in Detroit. If that happens, the home team may use one of the sport’s most multifunctional venues.
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Denver: Mile High to be permanently added to Broncos stadium
Lawmakers at the State Capitol are introducing a bill that would keep “Mile High” a part of the Denver Broncos stadium. The move comes as current naming rights holder is close to bankruptcy. Report by Fox Denver.
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Vilnius: National stadium for Lithuania’s centenary?
The Lithuanian government and local authorities in Vilnius agreed final terms and are ready to launch a tender to find the private partner and deliver the new national stadium. Just in time for 2018…
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England: Luton Town’s stadium with a hat
New renderings are here and public consultation will soon begin. Later Luton Town will seek planning permission and proceed with their 17,500-capacity stadium at Power Court.
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Poland: Bytom council approves stadium loan
While many citizens might argue it’s necessary, Bytom will have a new stadium to match its football aspirations. The city council approved a major loan to secure the project.
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Washington DC: Clearing begins for DC United Stadium
Washington mayor herself began the clearing of Buzzard Point, where the new DC United Stadium will be built in early 2018. Actual groundbreaking to follow within weeks.
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Liverpool: Hillsborough victims „unlawfully killed”
The jury in new Hillsborough inquest found that it was primarily the police who led to 96 people losing their lives on April 15, 1989. Decades of lies now straightened up, at least a bit.
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Poland: Citizens in favour of Sosnowiec stadium
83% of the population said yes. Today’s announcement means the municipality of Sosnowiec will follow through with their new 12,000-capacity stadium.
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Moscow: Dynamo supporters to choose seating layout
Fourth brand new stadium for Moscow is entering decisive phase. It’s time for the fans to select their favourite seating layout, celebrating Dynamo Moskva in the best way.
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London: WHU and Juventus to open Olympic Stadium
First ever game between West Ham and Juventus will mark the opening of Olympic Stadium after its vast reconstruction. The game will be played on August 7.
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New design: Another Slovak stadium starts today
After successful farewell game the old ground in Dunajska Streda will gradually get demolished. One by one, four new stands will replace it, holding 13,000 people and meeting highest criteria.
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Russia 2018: Great progress in Rostov, stadium growing rapidly
Although construction has been ongoing for just over a year, masonry works are now 90% done, while the overall structure is taking shape very fast.
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New design: Here comes the new Albanian king
No regime change, keep calm. It’s only the new national stadium that was presented this week. Merged with a skyscraper, it may become Tirana’s new landmark in just a few years.
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Iraq: Shocking findings at Ramadi stadium
Up to 40 bodies were hidden in two mass graves within the Al-Ramadi Club football complex in Iraq. These follow a long list of other mass graves discovered after liberation from ISIS control.
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Virginia: ODU not keen on stadium proposal (for now)
Proposed in March, the new Old Dominion University stadium scheme is neither scrapped nor accepted. Before any decision is made, the university will conduct its own study.
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New design: The Chargers saga continues
It’s already the fifth concept for San Diego Chargers in just a year! Will they stay in San Diego or move to Los Angeles? This vision’s fate may give the answer.
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England: Stoke to rename and expand stadium
In mid-2017 Stoke City will for the first time invite up to 30,000 people to their stadium. By that time it will be known as bet365 Stadium, following a new naming rights deal.
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New design: Building a second stadium for Liverpool FC in Australia?
English city of Liverpool is a true Mecca for football fans. The Australian Liverpool… isn’t. But it’s a growing and ambitious city which now hopes to draw a franchise of LFC to an ultramodern stadium.
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Barcelona: New Camp Nou in detail!
Facts & figures, many renders, videos and construction timing. Check out all you need to know about the new Camp Nou, presented by FC Barcelona today!
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London: Olympic Stadium more claret and blue
Field is getting greener while the seating layout is almost completely redone already. West Ham was granted planning permission for club megastore and naming rights deal is reportedly very close.
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Mönchengladbach: Borussia following on their expansion plans
This summer Borussia M-gladbach will build a beer garden behind one end. Next is the club hotel with 131 rooms, which will include a large museum and megastore.
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Texas: Rio Grande Valley stadium two months late
It was due to open on April 30, but the latest stadium of USL is behind schedule. Rio Grande Valley will celebrate its first professional soccer stadium on June 22 at the latest. The Monitor report.
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Qatar 2022: Hadid’s only stadium to begin growing
Despite her impressive portfolio, Zaha Hadid only managed to design one stadium that will be built. Now we can begin counting down from the 30 months it will take it to rise.
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Amsterdam: More details on Ajax’s standing section
Good news: the pilot standing section will be much larger than we thought. Bad news” Amsterdam ArenA’s capacity won’t grow, at least in the initial phase.
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New design: Nothing changes? Only at first glance
This stadium is right now receiving an $85 million makeover which will result in it looking… almost unchanged. But that’s just the first impression.
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Moscow: Luzhniki structurally complete
With only minor works ongoing regarding construction, Russia’s largest stadium is shifting focus to systems and furnishings as the project continues to be ahead of schedule.
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London: It’s the final go-ahead for Tottenham
Government passed the design forward, allowing Haringey council to give their final green light to the new 61,000-capacity stadium in Tottenham. Which changes literally nothing for the project.
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Minneapolis: Milan and Chelsea to open U.S. Bank Stadium
While the project is almost complete, we now know the opening events for U.S. Bank Stadium. Ironically, the host team Minnesota Vikings will only play after first soccer and concert events.
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New design: The turtle stadium of Tiberias
One more proof that small stadiums can be beautiful or at least interesting. This one stands out by its turtle-shell inspiration. By 2018 it will decorate the south of Tiberias in Israel.
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Sydney: Approved! Revamped ANZ Stadium closer
In an unexpected twist authorities approved the complete reconstruction of ANZ Stadium. If delivered, this could indeed be one of the best football-specific stadia worldwide.
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Germany: Contractors invited to bid for SC Freiburg stadium
Qualification stage began for the new 35,000-capacity stadium in Freiburg. In mid-2017 construction should be launched and by late 2019 SC Freiburg will play at their new home.
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Netherlands: Gelredome is too big for Vitesse
Having consistently failed to fill the stadium to capacity, Vitesse Arnhem decided to reduce capacity by over 4,000 seats. This makes Gelredome the second Euro 2000 host stadium to lose capacity.
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London: West Ham’s stadium deal revealed
Despite efforts to keep it confidential, the LLDC was forced to publish all contents of the contract which grants West Ham United 99-year tenancy at the Olympic Stadium. Check out the numbers.
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Norway: Sandnes stadium approved by planning committee
It may be small, but it will also be among Norway’s most interesting stadiums. Now approved by city urban planning committee, the new Sandnes stadium is awaiting groundbreaking.
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Portugal: Policeman charged for assaulting a fan
You must have seen the video clip from this incident. Now, almost a year after Benfica fan was beaten up and arrested without reason, the policeman may face up to 10 years in prison.
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New design: Hearts reveal their last grandstand
It’s more modest than any previous attempt, but also more likely to end with success. The new east stand is now being consulted and should get planning permission later this year.
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Vienna: Chelsea to open Allianz Stadion
Rapid Wien confirmed their rival for stadium opening game. Chelsea is coming on July 16 and tickets for Allianz Stadion are actually quite cheap.
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Amsterdam: Standing section in, illumination out
Ajax Amsterdam confirmed that a new safe standing section will be created at Amsterdam ArenA as part of a pilot program that might change the experience of Dutch stadiums. Upcoming expansion won’t bring too impressive nighttime illumination of Amsterdam ArenA, though.
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New stadium: Vodafone Arena opened in style
The entire neighborhood of Beşiktaş was covered with smoke of flares, while packed stadium celebrated an exciting win over archrivals from Bursa. Quite a night in Istanbul!
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New stadiums: Two of a kind from Chile
One is actually a Palestinian stadium in Chile, the other is a stadium located beside both a river and an ocean at the same time. Just two of Chilean football treasures!
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Berlin: Hertha approve first spending towards new stadium
Hertha officials confirmed the club has commissioned a feasibility study for a new football-specific stadium. Meanwhile a renowned architect suggests reconfiguration of Olympiastadion is possible.
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Bilbao: San Mamés roof expansion begins
It may be a brand new stadium, but will already see its first major expansion by August this year. Roof has to grow in order to better protect fans from rain and wind.
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Italy: Cagliari’s new stadium with (almost) unanimous approval
Cagliari councilors gave no opposition whatsoever to the planned 21,000-capacity stadium. Now the Italian football club and Polish architects have some work to do before construction starts.
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London: Brentford a step closer to Lionel Road stadium
Brentford's compulsory purchase order for the final piece of land for their new Lionel Road site has been approved by the government. Report by GetWestLondon.co.uk.
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Poland: Lech Poznan aiming at Europe’s top 50 attendance
While “doing the Poznan” is recognized in many countries, in Poznan itself there’s a different issue being considered. Lech aims at average crowds of 30,000+, but it’s an uphill struggle.
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Vienna: Rapid’s great season ticket demand
In just four days of closed presale Rapid managed to sell 10,000 season tickets for their new home. Open sale will begin on Monday, but not many season tickets will be left.
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Munich: New TSV stadium even after relegation
Yet again TSV 1860 are struggling to avoid relegation to the third league. But even if they fail, works on their new stadium will not be stopped. Architects from the Arab Emirates are coming next week.
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Romania: Another stadium scandal, now in Cluj
Since opening in 2011 Cluj Arena wasn’t paying taxes and is now buried in debt. Romania’s second most modern stadium is under threat of being closed down.
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Washington DC: Here’s the future of RFK Stadium
It will be 55 years old this October and there’s not much life left for RFK Stadium. The building will be demolished and here are two options of how the entire area of Washington DC can be reinvented.
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Spain: Hotel hanging above the stands in Malaga?
Can you imagine 160 rooms hovering above the auditorium? Now you don’t have to, because Grupo BlueBay launched a campaign to build such a hotel above the expanded La Rosaleda in Malaga.
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Russia: Sochi stadium suffers major delay
We won’t see reopening of the Sochi Olympic Stadium earlier than in March of 2017. Meanwhile, the stadium was due for delivery in three months from now.
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Hungary: Old ground in Szombathely removed, new one coming soon
In two months the old Haladás Stadion was completely demolished, while its successor will begin to grow next week. In just 15 months the $56.7 million project will be ready.
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New stadium and design: The present and future of Accrington Stanley
They call themselves “the club that wouldn’t die” and the latest plan to add a new stand is great proof that they aren’t planning on giving up any time soon!
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New design: One game-changing grandstand
It’s a minor town with a 4th league club. And yet they will put some Polish cities to shame with their main sporting centre, even if the new football stadium will be as small as you might think…
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Buenos Aires: Bombonera’s fate seems sealed
While many fans won’t get over it soon, there’s no way of staying and prospering at La Bombonera for Boca Juniors. The Argentine club is set to buy 3 hectares of land nearby and build from scratch.
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Mexico: Azteca to lose capacity again
No longer 107,000, not even 100,000 or 90,000. The new capacity of Estadio Azteca will fall behind Wembley with 87,000. Instead, the stadium will see revenue boost.
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Manchester: Sir Bobby got his stand at Old Trafford
From yesterday onwards, the south stand at Old Trafford will be named Sir Bobby Charlton Stand, honouring the man who played over 600 games for United.
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Wales: Supporters take over at the Racecourse
Arguably the world’s oldest stadium is now in possibly the safest hands it could be. For the next 99 years it will be managed by supporters of Wrexham AFC.
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Athens: Major hurdle cleared for new AEK stadium
The Environment Ministry has given the green light for the construction of AEK’s new soccer stadium at Nea Philadelphia in northern Athens after it approved a prerequsitie environmental study. Ekathimerini report.
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New design: Sydney Olympic stadium not so Olympic
The future of Sydney’s major stadiums is still unsettled as negotiations enter what seems to be the last phase. Here’s the last minute design of ANZ Stadium, converted into a true rugby/football ground.
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Russia 2018: First piece of Samara dome put in place
This will be one of the most futuristic stadiums in Russia, rightly nicknamed Cosmos Arena. Yesterday the mounting of first 134-ton roof segment ended.
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New construction: Express delivery in Mechelen
While many fans still see it as their good old Achter de Kazerne, the stadium in Mechelen is changing. And changing faster than one might think! From now on you can see it in construction updates at StadiumDB.
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New stadium & design: Rising stars from Virginia
The Monarchs football team was launched in 2009 and already reached the top NCAA conference, selling out constantly. Now it’s time for a new $124-million stadium.
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Qatar 2022: Worker abuses ongoing on construction sites?
Amnesty International released a troubling report about working conditions in Qatar. It’s hardly as catastrophic as you may think, but shows continuing and partly unresolved issues for migrants.
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New stadiums: A piece of great Mexican folk
It’s one of the most unique stadia we’ve seen, even if it’s cheap and not really that impressive. But Estadio Tecnológico imitates a venue dating back to ancient times…
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USA: Anonymous donor gives $20 million for CSU stadium
Colorado State University received a $20 million donation for their new football stadium. One thing the anonymous donor asked for is keeping the field named after coach Sonny Lubick.
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Saint Petersburg: $26 million for Zenit Arena’s landscaping and infrastructure
Landscaping and roads around Russia’s most impressive stadium will cost almost 2 billion rubles. But before these works begin, the retractable roof will get done. On Friday at the latest!
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Africa: Ghana to get a world class national stadium
As part of a $6.5 billion mixed-use project in eastern Accra, Ghana will receive a top class national stadium. Located just beside the Bay of Guinea, the building will hold 60,000 people.
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Madrid: Smaller Bernabéu easier to swallow?
Real Madrid’s stadium expansion plans have been stalled for almost two years. President Florentino Perez is thus working to amend them and make it through the bureaucratic process. AS report.
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Manchester: Old Trafford might reach 88,000
Unexpected news came from ESPN’s Andy Mitten, journalist and Manchester United supporter. He claims United have plans to expand Old Trafford to 80,000 first, later possibly 88,000.
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Miami: Beckham secures stadium land
David Beckham and his investors have purchased the private land needed for a new stadium in Overtown, marking the first time the celebrity athlete has actually acquired Miami real estate for his Major League Soccer franchise. Miami Herald report.
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New stadium: Century of triumphs and waiting
They may have been the best South American team of the 20th century. But they also waited a century to get a private stadium good enough to meet their demand.
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Belgrade: National stadium to be built in Zemun
Capacity of the planned stadium in Belgrade will still be 50,000. But its location has changed to Zemun, the north-western district of Serbia’s capital city.
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Sarajevo: Grbavica reconstruction to finally begin
It’s been 3 years since the design was presented and now, finally, we’re going to see groundbreaking. Supporters are currently the main sponsor of Bosnia’s crucial football project.
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Netherlands: Amsterdam ArenA to take Cruyff’s name?
It’s only an idea, but a much debated one. Mayor and his deputy both argue it should be considered, though Amsterdam Arena managers are reluctant. Similar debate is ongoing in Barcelona.
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Nigeria: Tragedy avoided, stadium occupancy over 160%!
First, they selected a stadium that raised security concerns. Then they opened the gates and let thousands rushing in. We’re not talking about Hillsborough, but yesterday’s game between Nigeria and Egypt!
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Denmark: Aarhus stadium up for demolition?
The football team don’t want to continue with their current stadium. Its running track spoils the atmosphere, while capacity is just too big.
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Iraq: Suicide attack after football game near Iskandariyah
Several hundred people around the field and a suicide bomber among them. When awards were to be given to the players, he detonated the bomb, killing no less than 41 people.
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Poland: Supporters design better law than the MPs
It’s not a joke, though we couldn’t believe it ourselves. Polish federation of football supporters announced their grassroots plan to amend current stadium safety legislation. In the best way possible.
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London: Major updates on Olympic Stadium
Season ticket demand is skyrocketing and capacity will thus grow to possibly Premier League’s second largest stadium. West Ham also boast about Europe’s largest HD screens, though they fall well short…
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Rome: The fence that united fans of Roma and Lazio
Next week it’s the 180th Derby della Capitale, one of Europe’s most famous classics. But this time fans of both Lazio and Roma sing in unison: we’re not going.
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England: Dean Court to grow, but still Premier League’s smallest
Despite planned capacity increase of almost 30%, AFC Bournemouth home stadium will remain the smallest throughout England’s Premier League.
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Prague: Eden to become new national stadium?
Instead of building from scratch, the Synot Tip Arena might be increased by almost 15,000 seats and become Czech Republic’s new national stadium. Could this plan work?
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Edinburgh: Hearts launch their new stand campaign
Hearts have moved a step closer to the construction of a new main stand at Tynecastle Stadium after submitting a pre-application notice to the City of Edinburgh Council.
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Netherlands: NAC Breda stadium not entirely safe
Controversial cracks appearing in the main stand are caused by errors in construction. The stadium also doesn’t meet fire safety rules, according to an independent report.
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Poland: Legia dreaming of major stadium upgrade
Just five years after opening, Stadion Wojska Polskiego already has an upgrade plan. No capacity increase, but facilities would see a major boost.
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London: Wimbledon plans suffer serious blow
AFC Wimbledon’s stadium campaign has just suffered from another major setback. Groundbreaking might not happen this year after mayor ordered the plan to be re-evaluated.
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Brazil: Corruption mars stadiums of 2014 World Cup
Shocking news came from Brazil, where newly-built stadiums might be part of a greater corruption scandal. Arena Corinthians already is and new information about its construction have surfaced.
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Stadia Designers Cup: What Crystal Palace won’t have
This wasn’t an official competition, so Palace fans shouldn’t get too excited. But if their club was to return home, we guess one of these three best-ranked designs would easily suffice!
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Poland: Chorzów may have the biggest and… most mutilated stadium
Regional authorities in Chorzów are considering further expanding Stadion Śląski to make it Poland’s largest and maybe even hold a Champions League final. But for now it’s painful to look at after prison fence surrounded it.
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New design: Galo’s black and white dream
Over the years Atlético Mineiro have been playing in two stadiums. Now they’re settled on building a third one to call their own (and not share revenue with public authorities).
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Poland: Training center to save a stadium scheme. How?
Once it proved there’s no chance of building as big a stadium as was planned, the city found a way to still deliver quality infrastructure. But it all hangs on one decision…
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Berlin: Hertha to finally flee Olympiastadion?
It’s been returning like boomerang and here it is again: the issue of future stadium for Hertha. While majestic and iconic, Olympiastadion is too large and not atmospheric enough. A new idea is in sight.
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Vienna: Decorations arrive at Allianz Stadion three months before opening
For a few days now the giant sign RAPID dominates the southern façade, while green paneling begins to cover the concrete and steel structure. Allianz Stadion is almost ready before opening in June.
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Lyon: Four printed lions to decorate Parc OL
Two of them already arrived, two more are being prepared. Four large lion sculptures will decorate the outer concourse of Olympique Lyonnais new stadium.
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Morocco: Two dead after game turns into riot in Casablanca
Stade Mohamed V has seen some of the most beautiful spectator experiences in the world, but yesterday it witnessed a tragedy. Two people were killed and 54 injured after Raja – Chabab Rif game.
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Rotterdam: Feyenoord chose riverside stadium site
After consultation, both Feyenoord and the municipality of Rotterdam selected the northern riverside site as the preferred location for new 60,000+ stadium. What will happen to De Kuip? A whole lot!
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Indonesia: Roof installation in just 2 months?
The largest ongoing stadium project in Indonesia faces a new challenge as there is only two months to complete the most complicated part: assemble and raise the roof.
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Istanbul: Grand finale at Beşiktaş new home
Yesterday the last piece of PTFE membrane was mounted. Today first pieces of the field were laid. And in three weeks the first game is to be played in one of Turkey’s fiercest rivalries.
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Romania: Bucharest to have two 50,000+ stadiums!
We knew there were impressive plans, but didn’t expect them to be that big. Another stadium for 50,000 people will be built in Bucharest, this time at Steaua’s current ground.
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New stadiums: Three less known Polish venues
If you’ve heard of them, we’re impressed. Because even in Poland these three aren’t too well-known. Not that they don’t deserve praise, serving amateur football better than some professional grounds!
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New York: Cosmos waiting three years for their stadium
Had everything gone their way, we would be just weeks from opening of the Belmont stadium. But instead, groundbreaking is yet to happen. NY Cosmos assure they remain patient, though.
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Cambodia: The Chinese take over at national stadium site
Chinese contractors are taking over on the future national sports complex site. Within three years they will deliver Cambodia’s largest ever stadium.
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Washington DC: United design too rough, but approved
The DC Zoning Commission pushed DC United stadium plan forward, but not without concerns. Primarily over aesthetics as the design requires “a little more maturity”. Bizjournals.com report.
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Sweden: Police brutality is no foul play?
Football safety is usually associated with hooliganism. But what happens when the supporter does nothing criminal and yet gets beaten up? In Sweden – nothing. As if it was part of the matchday experience.
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New design: Would you believe it’s just a high school stadium?
We’d say it’s possible only in USA, but quite frankly even there projects like this are the specialty of Texans. Meet the $50 million stadium for three local high schools!
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Canada: Mosaic Stadium already almost 80% complete
General contractor invited members of the press to see progress on the Mosaic Stadium site. The stadium is already 77% complete and only one stand requires significant work.
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New design: Redskins stadium in more detail
Instead of dull sea of parking, this one’s surroundings will be turned into a giant leisure area. Instead of traditional three tiers of seating, it will have an almost merged bowl for the fans inside. And more!
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Germany: Tender for new Darmstadt stadium next month
It was scheduled for March, but is now delayed slightly. The tender for new 19,350-capacity stadium in Darmstadt should still allow completion in time for the 2018/19 Bundesliga season.
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Stadia Designers Cup: Choose the best proposal for Crystal Palace!
10 designers from 8 countries submitted their proposals for Crystal Palace FC’s new stadium. Now you can vote for the best one via mStadia.net. It’s first edition of Stadia Designers Cup, competition for stadium enthusiasts, hosted by Skyscrapercity.com users.
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USA: Gamechanging stadium with moat and beach?
You’ve already seen stadiums with cabanas, but has anyone ever thought of surfing around a stadium? This design could allow such dreams to come true. Meet the future of Washington Redskins.
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Liverpool: The Reds show industrial concourses
New main stand will offer two public concourses for all fans. Some claim these look rather cheap, but Liverpool made sure there’s a lot to look forward to!
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Poland: Cracovia fans celebrate with 1,906 flags and… more
As Poland’s oldest operating club, Cracovia pride themselves in the 110-year-long history. Which was clearly seen on Saturday, when 1,906 flags were raised in 19:06 minute of the crucial game against Legia.
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Dortmund: Tragedy overshadows victory, Westfalenstadion in silence
During today’s Bundesliga tie between Borussia and FSV Mainz the famous Dortmund stadium became quiet after news of one supporter’s death of heart attack.
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South Africa: Skyscraper to dwarf Moses Mabhida Stadium?
It may be among the tallest stadiums ever built, but the iconic building in Durban may soon be overshadowed by the tallest skyscraper in the southern hemisphere!
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Czech Republic: Brno to buy stadium design for Za Lužánkami
Official website of the Brno municipality confirmed the plan to buy complete documentation for what will be the country’s largest stadium.
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England: York Stadium delayed further, opening in 2018?
It was due to open this year, then in 2017, but may not be ready until mid-2018. Also, its final price will be significantly higher than expected. A BBC report.
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Montreal: Olympic tower to become a large office
After 30 years of standing empty and underused, the Olympic Stadium’s massive tower will become a major office building. Up to 1,000 people will work here on a daily basis, starting in 2018.
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England: Scunthorpe finally counting down to groundbreaking
After a series of delays the new 12,000-capacity stadium for Scunthorpe United should finally go ahead this spring. Today the North Lincolnshire Council greenlighted it today!
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Russia: Can skybox become a hotel room?
The capital of Tatarstan is on its way to prove skyboxes and hotel rooms can be the same room. Now instead of 25 matchdays, they can function all year round.
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Qatar 2022: Construction of the “Bedouin tent” launched
The northernmost stadium of Qatar’s World Cup will be built on a massive plinth to better imitate a Bedouin tent and… improve acoustics!
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New design: Europe’s largest temple reinvented!
Freshly selected winning design of Camp Nou will see the stadium grow to 105,000 by 2021. Chosen concept is already controversial for its simplicity. Take a look to get an opinion!
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Canada: Impressive football areas for Roughriders
Though these facilities might not stand the comparison with top US stadia, Canadian Mosaic Stadium will host some of the most impressive football facilities among modern stadiums.
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Belgium: One stand ready in Mechelen, another one to rise
Second phase of the AFAS Stadion redevelopment is beginning in Mechelen as construction moves to the west end. By the 2016/17 season the new end will be complete.
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New construction: Orlando City Stadium
When a team fills 60,000 seats for season opening, you have to ask: won’t a 25,500-capacity stadium be too small for them?
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Lisbon: Sporting with new crowd record, but unlucky
Yesterday’s grand derby of Lisbon brought a new record in attendance, already the 2nd this year. Unfortunately for the hosts, Sporting, it also ended with Benfica winning and becoming new league leaders.
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Italy: Bari stadium tearing apart
Though it was designed by one of the best architects, it’s no longer a reason for pride. Stadio San Nicola is increasingly concerning as its state is gradually deteriorating.
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Ukraine: Arena Lviv for the first time out of the red
In 2015 for the first time since opening the Lviv venue of Euro 2012 managed to generate a profit. The stadium repaid a piece of its debt and should also do well this year.
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New design: Opposition gaining ground in Stettin
What seemed to be a PR stunt at first, now is gaining momentum. Opposition against the municipal reconstruction plan for Stettin stadium has a new face: stadium identical to the one in Lodz.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: And the award goes to…
You voted, you selected the winners, now we’re sending them their well deserved awards! Estadio BBVA Bancomer and Matmut Atlantique join our Stadium of the Year hall of fame!
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Budapest: Legendary stadium to vanish by October
If you want to catch the last visit to Budapest’s famous Puskas Ferenc Stadion, it’s the last moment! In 8 months the stadium won’t exist anymore.
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Turkey: Passolig to stay, even if limited
In the second verdict regarding supporters’ application against the Passolig card system Ankara’s consumer court had a less positive decision for fans than they expected.
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Leipzig: RB confirm relocation plans
First they’d like to expand Red Bull Arena by additional 13,000 seats. But if that’s not possible, there are already two sites indicated for a new 57,000+ stadium within Leipzig.
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Paris: Another blow for national rugby stadium?
The French Tribunal of Auditors gave a negative opinion regarding the idea of second national stadium within Paris. It would damage Stade de France’s position, though initiators aren’t moved by that argument.
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Netherlands: PSV to finally install safe standing
Officially it’s the reward for the support in this year’s Champions League campaign. But really PSV Eindhoven only now listened to appeals by their fanbase to install safe standing.
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Turkey: Crocodile getting its skin
Green membrane is gradually covering the facade of Timsah Arena in Bursa. See how the “crocodile arena” grows its skin and large head.
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Bucharest: Impasse regarding safety still holding
It’s already been 4 months since Stadionul National was closed after failure to meet fire requirements. There is no sign of opening on the horizon and Romania may be forced to play abroad!
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Austria: Sturm Graz aims at Category IV
This summer first redevelopment works will go on in Graz. Sturm are hopeful of keeping up with league rivals who are upgrading their stadiums.
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Russia 2018: Stands begin to grow in Kaliningrad, minister worried
Piling works are ending in Kaliningrad, but the city remains the single most delayed in stadium preparations for the 2018 World Cup. Still, it’s the post-tournament use that causes more concern.
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New stadium: From Adolf Hitler to Arena Zabrze
Nazi references work well in politics, so why not at StadiumDB? Especially when they’re so well deserved. After all, Adolf Hitler was this stadium’s first name-holder!
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Turkmenistan: Horse-stadium on track for 2016 completion
Construction of the Ashgabat Olympic Stadium is progressing well. Stands are complete and roof’s outline begins to appear, as seen in these latest photos.
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Netherlands: Amsterdam ArenA expansion waiting for approval
Lots of new materials about Amsterdam ArenA for you as the stadium operator files planning application for first phase of the project. Upgraded east stand should be ready in mid-2017.
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London: Mayor approves Tottenham stadium scheme
Well before he was expected to, Mayor Boris Johnson greenlights the new Tottenham stadium. Spurs now focus on finishing paperwork and follow with construction on site.
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Liverpool: High demand for last Hillsborough service tickets
This year’s Hillsborough memorial service at Anfield will be the very last organized inside the stadium. This significantly increased ticket demand.
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Atlanta: Georgia Dome to vanish by 2018
In just half a year the ultramodern Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be ready. This means demolition of Georgia Dome is imminent. All of the building will be gone by early 2018.
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Belgium: New main stand in Leuven rising
So far the ground is flat with only piling done, but soon Stadion Den Dreef will have a brand new grandstand able to hold 3,500 people. This marks the first phase of complete revamp.
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New design: The flowing stadium of Minnesota
Presented to the public just hours ago, here’s the newest MLS stadium design. Very European, very light and very much what one could hope the new Minnesota United home could look like.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Public Vote summary
Which nations voted most, which stadiums were selected most frequently, what average notes did they get. These are some of the questions we’ll answer here!
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Madrid: 2018 CL final for Atletico’s new home?
Atletico President assured his team’s new stadium will host the Champions League final and Copa del Rey final within the first year from Estadio la Peineta opening.
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Toronto: Third roof raised, naming rights signed
On Sunday the last crucial part of BMO Field redevelopment was delivered, while today future of naming rights got sealed with new deal by BMO.
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2015 Public Vote: Winner – Estadio BBVA Bancomer!
From the very first day of the vote it was in first place and kept the spot later on, reaching this year’s best result in Stadium of the Year Public Vote!
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2015 Public Vote: 2nd Place – Matmut Atlantique
Just like the Jury, also voters during the Public Vote gave great support to the new stadium in Bordeaux. 43,394 points was enough for 2nd place!
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2015 Public Vote: 3rd Place - Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Its beauty and quality have already been challenged, but it didn’t stop thousands of you to support Estadio Cuauhtémoc in this year’s Public Vote, allowing it to reach 3rd Place!
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2015 Jury Vote: Winner – Matmut Atlantique!
Already after the first voting round it seemed we have one favorite for the final victory. And this proved true as our Jurors cast their final votes, agreeing that this stadium had no match in 2015!
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2015 Jury Vote: 2nd Place – Estadio BBVA Bancomer
Ranked highly in each category, the latest major stadium of Mexico stands out in many ways, becoming one of the most amazing stadiums opened in recent years!
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2015 Jury Vote: 3rd Place – Zhanjiang Olympic Center Stadium
One of the most praised stadiums this year in terms of aesthetics and this shouldn’t come as a surprise. The new Zhanjiang stadium offers a variety of visual experiences.
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Russia: FK Krasnodar stadium late once again
Owner of the club admits his new stadium will never pay for itself. Sergey Galitsky spent a fortune, but finally for the 2016/17 season his new “coliseum” will be open.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Vote closed, thank you!
Over the last month you voted over 37,000 times. Now also the Jury Vote has concluded. On Monday we invite you for official Stadium of the Year announcement!
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London: Tottenham to file last planning application in March?
Though construction is in fact ongoing on the site, Tottenham Hotspur are yet to file their planning application to the mayor of London, Boris Johnson. This should happen “within a month”.
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USA: Nissan Stadium makeover in full swing
While seats are being ripped off, new red paintwork begins to cover ramps leading to Nissan Stadium. The $15 million upgrade will end before new NFL season.
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Australia: Is AAMI Park combustible?
Rare example of panic seems to have taken control over the media in Melbourne after supporters have lit flares during recent derby game. As it turns out, AAMI Park is not perfectly inflammable.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Zhanjiang OC Stadium
We went from A to Z with presenting this year’s fascinating nominees and the last one is just perfect for a finale: spectacular, eye-catching and instantly became a landmark of the southern Chinese city of Zhanjiang!
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Atlanta: Synthetic turf selected for Falcons stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will have a synthetic turf playing surface produced by GreenFields USA, the teams and the turf company announced Thursday.
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Minneapolis: Vikings Stadium reaching 90%
The astonishing indoor stadium in Minneapolis will soon begin tests ahead of its first NFL season. Majority of seats are already in place as almost $800 million worth of work is delivered.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Turner Stadium
Recently there was one impressive stadium opened in Israel every year. 2015 seems to be the last for now, but Turner Stadium is one more proof of how Israeli football is changing.
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Mexico: Toluca show stadium mockup as construction goes on
Massive, 7-level parking is already growing next to Estadio Nemesio Diez. It’s the first stage of complete redevelopment.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Last 48 hours to cast your vote!
We’re only two days away from the voting platform’s closing, so be sure to list your 5 favourite stadiums and vote. Already now over 34,000 people took part in this year’s vote.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Suita City Stadium
It’s just been opened formally two days ago and in great style too, to a sold out crowd of Gamba faithful. Their faith was proven much earlier too, when they helped to finance the stadium!
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New design: The grand football stadium of Alger
The capital of Algeria is getting one of Africa’s best football-specific stadiums. We should see it ready no later than next year and watching Algerian league should be a treat in a venue like that!
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Stadion Miejski Tychy
At least for a few more weeks it’s the best stadium in Poland’s most football-crazy region of Upper Silesia. And for years to come this robust project will remain a landmark of Tychy.
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Russia 2018: Excavator drowned in Kaliningrad
If you needed proof of just how wet the ground is at Kaliningrad’s future stadium, there you have it. A large excavator sunk into mire as its operator most likely acted carelessly.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Stadion Heracles
When construction of a brand new stadium proved impossible, they rebuilt the old one and made quite a good deal on it. Heracles Almelo finally can attract over 10,000 people per game.
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Germany: City to buy back Stadion Dresden?
Neither Dynamo, nor Dresden authorities are happy with current management model of Stadion Dresden. According to Morgenpost Sachsen, there’s a plan to re-municipalize the stadium.
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Warsaw: Legia begin centenary with stadium decorations
Memorable scenes from club history are now displayed throughout the stadium of Legia Warszawa as the club played its first home game in its centenary year.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Stade de Kintélé
Designed to be a giant sun, heart of Congo’s new national sports complex, this African nominee may surprise you with its scale. Will they find proper use for it?
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Italy: Udinese to cover main grandstand with synthetic grass
Although it was renovated just a couple years back, the main stand of Stadio Friuli (now Dacia Arena) will undergo further changes. Diamong-pattern façade and synthetic-grass roof are to change its appearance.
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Qatar 2022: Organisers assure stadium sites are safe
According to the hosts of 2022 World Cup the working conditions for foreigners have improved beyond comparison with previous years. Most recent report suggests only two deaths.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Stade Bollaert-Delelis
One of this year’s most unique candidates, because it’s an old stadium dressed in brand new clothing. And not all supporters are crazy about the extent of changes…
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New design: First Euro 2020 stadium in Bucharest
It may only be a training venue, but the new stadium of Dinamo Bucuresti could easily hold a Euro game itself. Here comes first of three planned new stadia in Bucharest.
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England: Liverpool bends under fan pressure
Once they saw thousands of fans leave the stadium in protest, Liverpool FC owners came to their senses and did the right thing. Better late than never, you might say.
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Poland: Fate sealed for Stettin stadium?
Supporters oppose, the club draws a counter-vision. And yet the city of Stettin persist with their controversial redevelopment plan. No social consultation was conducted.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Ordos SC Stadium
Whether by day or night, it’s equally impressive. But will it find sufficient use not to fall into despair? That’s the challenge in Ordos, where a massive new sports complex was opened last year.
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Rotterdam: New Feyenoord stadium for no more than 65,000 people
While final location is yet to be selected, we can already confirm that capacity of the new Rotterdam stadium won’t exceed 65,000 seats. Growing further would force major infrastructure changes.
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Germany: Harsh criticism of Essen after stadium takes museum’s money
Covering the deficit created by newly built stadium forced the city of Essen to deny funds to a local museum. This outraged many citizens and earned the city the Pannekopp anti-award for biggest fail.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the candidate – Minaminagano Stadium
It’s currently the most modern stadium built for the third league in Japan. But it’s good enough to play J1 League games as well!
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New designs: Five proposals for Sosnowiec
We have all the finalists, including the winning design for new sports complex in Sosnowiec. By 2019 we may see it built and it would be among Poland’s most beautiful stadiums.
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Azerbaijan: Baku Olympic Stadium opens its doors to everyone
Its splendid, luxurious facilities hosted guests during the 1st European Games. Now everyone will be able to have a taste of the stadium, be it for entertainment or work.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Matmut Atlantique
We’re yet to see which place this stadium will have as the votes end. We’re also yet to see at least one stadium that would be similar. It’s just more unique than you’d expect.
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Germany: Kiel stadium to (almost) double capacity
City council in German city of Kiel approved the expansion of Holstein-Stadion. Currently at over 11,000 people, the building will eventually be able to hold 22,000 fans.
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Stadium of the Year: Meet the nominee – Kyle Field
It’s a true legend of collegiate football in the US. Now reinvented, Texas Aggies home is among the world’s grandest sports stadiums.
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California: Santa Clara’s first Super Bowl
It’s the 50th edition overall, but first ever to be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. During the stadium’s first two years it generated perhaps equal levels of enthusiasm and criticism.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – KSU Stadium
One of just two university stadiums nominated this year and the single only Arab nominee. Capital city of Saudi Arabia recently received its first major football stadium.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Haixia OC Stadium
It’s one of many Chinese “Olympic” stadiums that won’t actually host the Olympics. But even without the tournament it can be a point of pride for citizens of Fuzhou.
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Moscow: Luzhniki to return to glory soon
Renovation of the historic façade is well underway and installation of the field will begin this summer. By year end we’ll see the legendary Russian stadium in full glory again.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Estadio Zorros del Desierto
“Foxes of the Desert” Stadium is, pardon our language, a really cool name. And it’s a unique stadium too, partly due to the place where it was built.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Estadio Multiva
Locally known as “Coloso de Maravillas”, this iconic stadium in Mexico is also famous for having hosted two World Cups and more recently – for its one-of-a-kind redevelopment.
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Ranking: New stadiums change football in the Americas
15 most valuable clubs of both Americas represent only 4 countries. But the ranking may have some surprises as new stadiums pull Mexican and US teams forward, leaving Argentinean giants behind.
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Dublin: Aviva Stadium goes green
From 2016 onwards the national stadium of Ireland won’t have carbon emissions. The building will be supplied with wind energy to satisfy 100% of its demands.
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Germany: RB Leipzig to outgrow Bayern?!
As crazy as it may sound, the energy drink manufacturer may be considering a new 80,000-capacity stadium in Leipzig. It would be the second biggest in Germany!
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Belgium: Brugge isn’t getting public support
Club Brugge will have to build their new stadium without public funding. This means a very slight change in financing, but makes a huge difference for… other Belgian football clubs.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Estadio La Portada
We’ve praised Chilean stadium programmes more than once, but it’s not going to stop. They simply proved that you can efficiently rebuild the country’s sports infrastructure. Just look at Estadio La Portada.
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Freiburg: Land approves funds for new stadium
Baden-Württemberg will contribute €16 million to the new stadium in Freiburg. But before ground breaks on site, a lot paperwork is still required.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: 10 Finalists of the Jury Vote
In upcoming weeks our Jurors will take a closer look at 10 out of 22 nominated stadiums. One of them is the future Stadium of the Year. Meanwhile, the Public Vote reached a new milestone.
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Stadium of the Year: Meet the nominee – Estadio BBVA Bancomer
With the height of 55 meters it might dominate the direct surroundings, but Monterrey/Guadalupe’s latest stadium still seems minuscule compared to the majestic Cerro de la Silla mountain nearby.
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Russia: Bizarre Lamborghini monument on fire
Well, that’s a first for us. This giant replica of Lamborghini Gallardo stands in front of Anzhi Makhachkala stadium caught fire late last week.
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Forum Seating: Comfort for sports fans
Polish chairs are becoming more and more popular across Europe – after the very successful implementation at the Hungarian Groupama Aréna, further projects were only a matter of time. Nowy Styl Group has already supplied the Abacus chairs to the Grand Stade stadium in Lyon and to the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice where European Championship 2016 will be held.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Continental Arena
Opening may have come in a difficult moment, but this latest German stadium offers potential to play even in the Bundesliga without fear of infrastructural requirements.
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Russia 2018: “Never-ending construction” will end after all
Ridiculed numerous times, and rightly so, the delivery of stunning Zenit Arena is finally only months away. Still, there’s 18% of works yet to be delivered.
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Vienna: Rapid along plan and the plan is great
Construction of Austria’s largest private stadium is exactly on schedule and Rapid is about to complete the country’s largest crowd-investing campaign. The goal: top 50 of European clubs.
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Serbia: Modernised stadium falling into despair
Upgraded for 1.5 billion dinars in 2013, the municipal stadium in Nis is gradually falling apart. Walls cracking, paint and ceilings falling off, no water or electricity – that’s the sad reality for Radnički football club.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – City Arena Trnava
Slovakia’s largest stadium was built within a very reasonable budget and timely construction. Adding to that, it had serious spatial constraints, determining its final shape. And still it meets highest requirements.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Baku Olympic Stadium
It’s a new landmark of Baku and catches the eye, but will it also draw crowds large enough to fill it? It seems that nearly 70,000 seats will be a challenge for Azerbaijan’s capital.
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New design: Roof as a floating fountain?
It sounds unreal, almost crazy. But in this iteration, idea of creating a vast pond on top of the Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium looks really well!
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Mexico: Amazing dog head greets fans in Tijuana
Local identity is no joke for Club Tijuana, who just set up a huge dog head as their main access gate to Estadio Caliente. Not exactly beautiful, but still impressive.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Avaya Stadium
It’s not a regular horseshoe stadium. This one, despite being less than a year old, has a story to tell. One of how to create a fan-friendly environment.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the nominee – Antalya Arena
Robust seating layout, rectangular and circular at the same time. Up to 4 tiers of seating despite “only” 32,000 capacity. And all of this topped by Turkey’s largest solar plant.
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Switzerland: Small stadium, but a large solar plant
You don’t have to build a large stadium to have a large power plant on top of it. Another major project in Switzerland will see a vast solar power plant placed on top of medium-sized football ground.
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Belgium: Oostende more impressive than planned?
New main grandstand at Albertparkstadion might be accompanied by further sections behind northern goal, as recent rendering suggests. Latest price tag is 33% larger than the old one.
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Orlando: Land deal for MLS stadium approved
Commissioners for the city of Orlando approved a deal Monday that will have Orlando City Soccer Club pay millions for the land where the new stadium is being built. A WFTV report.
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Netherlands: Zwolle to expand their stadium again
They’ve been adding seats in several areas for a couple seasons, but it’s still not enough to cope with demand. Now PEC Zwolle want to expand the north stand, dedicated to most vocal supporters.
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Brussels: Groundbreakng for new national stadium later?
Plans of breaking ground on March 14 may have to be scrapped after Ghelamco was asked to amend the documents submitted. Belgium’s new national stadium may be set back one month.
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USA: World’s third largest stadium awaiting upgrades
Penn State University is surveying fans to check what needs urgent improvements at Beaver Stadium, the world’s third largest football venue.
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Atlanta: Falcons stadium 3 months behind schedule
Design work on its unique roof is to blame for a 3-month long delay at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The setback won’t hurt Atlanta Falcons, but won’t be easy for Atlanta United, according to myACJ.com.
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Indonesia: Arema Cronus considering stadium expansion
Overcrowded stadium and people waiting outside – that was the scene in Malang recently, when Arema clashed against Mitra Kukar. That’s why the club is considering expansion beyond the 40,000.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Jury begins work along new rules
Meet our five amazing Jurors and new rules along which they’re judging all nominated stadiums. Their work has only just begun…
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Poland: Plans to reduce future losses in Chorzów
The 55,000-capacity Stadion Śląski is likely to generate up to $3 million loss annually after it reopens in 2017. With new measures the loss might be reduced by 40% or more. But at a price.
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Istanbul: Worker dies at Vodafone Arena
One worker died on Jan. 20 at the construction site of the Vodafone Arena, the under-construction new stadium of Istanbul football club Beşiktaş, after he fell from a height of 20 meters.
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Netherlands: Helmond Sport announce new stadium
It’s been on the agenda for some time now, but finally Helmond Sport want to proceed with building a new stadium. Details are expected soon.
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Poland: Last-minute challenge for Zabrze
Countdown begins, but opening of the newly-renamed Arena Zabrze isn’t certain just yet. 400 workers are on site daily to make sure Poland’s most honoured derby takes place!
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Euro 2016: Toulouse avoided fireworks
Not literally, because there was a pyrotechnic display on Saturday, during the symbolic reopening. But Stadium de Touluse seemingly hasn’t changed much. Well, seemingly.
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Germany: Freiburg goes forward, stadium concept this year
Later this year we’ll learn in detail as to how the new SC Freiburg stadium will look like. The 35,000-capacity arena will be built in partnership between the city and football club.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Let the vote begin!
Whether it’s a phone, laptop, or any other device, from now on you can use it to select the best stadium opened in 2015. The vote is open for one month.
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Kyiv: 2018 Champions League final in Ukraine?
All indications suggest it’s very close. By the end of January Ukraine may get its first Champions League final in history. Competition is said to be either small or none at all.
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Istanbul: Seat installation launched at Vodafone Arena
Some black seats, some white ones and the stadium’s sponsor name created with part of them. This is what’s already created of a large 42,000-seat mosaic at Vodafone Arena.
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New stadium: Udinese made it, Dacia Arena inaugurated
One of Italy’s most ambitious football clubs got ahead of most Serie A contenders by opening the league’s third private stadium. But owners of the biggest one came and defeated Udinese 4:0.
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New stadium: Golden football stadium on campus
Who wouldn’t want that? Students of the King Saud University in Riyadh have a brand new stadium to watch games in. From the outside, with the help of sunlight, it glitters as if it was gold.
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Munich: TSV investor insists on building new stadium
Hasan Ismaik once again reminded TSV 1860 fans that he wants a new stadium for the club badly. “Time to end payments of €6 million to Bayern, this should be invested in 1860”.
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Malmo: Expensive to maintain, but when should it be demolished?
Authorities of Malmo agreed to demolish the historic Malmö Stadion. Maintaining it would be too expensive, but holding last large event would require… renovation.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Meet the 22 nominees!
22 stadiums from 15 countries are qualified to compete for the next Stadium of the Year 2015 title. Two awards will be given in two separate votes. Read more for details!
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Netherlands: "VVV cannot stay at De Koel”
VVV Venlo are doing very well on the field, but financially it’s quite the opposite. The club have to do something about their stadium: redevelop or abandon.
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New stadiums: More candidates from China?
Quick update of Chinese stadiums opened in 2015 to check if you find them suitable for Stadium of the Year nominations. Surely these catch the eye!
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Tokyo: Hadid claims unfair practices used against her
Japan Sport Council is reportedly conditioning final payment to Zaha Hadid on additional clauses that were not part of any agreement. Copyright ceding and confidentiality are named.
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Paris: Finishing touches at Parc des Princes
New vividly-coloured seats are the last major change fans should expect in Paris prior to Euro 2016. But over the last four years a lot more has changed, even if alterations are not instantly visible.
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Austria: Court opens Klagenfurt stadium, but on conditions…
The “temporary” seats built for Euro 2008 may be used again, but only if the stadium is made less onerous to local residents. MeinBezirk.at report.
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USA: NFL greenlights world’s most expensive stadium
American football league allowed St. Louis Rams to relocate to Los Angeles, effectively meaning the team will build the new Inglewood Stadium. Situation of San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders is less clear.
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Croatia: Impasse in Rijeka, Kantrida on hold
Great news if you haven’t seen the legendary old stadium, because there’s more time to visit Rijeka. But bad news if you’re a HNK Rijeka fan and would like to see the new home built.
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Indonesia: Built, opened and abandoned – will Palaran be back to life?
One of Indonesia’s largest and most impressive stadiums is also one of the saddest. Since opening in 2008 it hosted only a handful of events and is in need of urgent repairs.
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Mexico: Another major stadium in Monterrey?
Current champions of Mexico might follow their local rivals and build a new stadium in upcoming years. There are two options on the table, both seem impressive.
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Stadium of the Year 2015: Time to submit your nominees!
From now until Friday everyone around the world is welcome to submit nominees for the Stadium of the Year 2015 award! Which stadia do you think deserve to be included?
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Lens: New roof, old issues
The renovation project of Stade Bollaert-Delelis may have cost roughly $90 million, but issues regarding protection against rain still remain. And they’re only top of a longer list.
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New design: The mirage of Dubai
It might not get built, but deserves your attention. After all, how many stadiums hidden between dunes have you seen?
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London: How Chelsea tested one fan’s patience
Because the club didn’t release satisfying renderings of their future stadium, one fans decided to do it for them. And Neil’s amazing effort is the best we’ve seen of the kind!
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Scotland: No away section in Glasgow, fans sat together
Would you go in your club’s colours to the home area of your rivals’ ground? Well, during the Friday derby this was the case. But no, it’s not the Old Firm we’re talking about.
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New stadium: Lyon comes last, but in style
With yesterday’s opening of Parc OL all stadiums of Euro 2016 are now in operation. One of the reasons we had to wait longer for Lyon is the fact that it’s the only private stadium in Ligue 1.
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Italy: Udinese stadium complete, renamed Dacia Arena
Along with 2015, reconstruction of Stadio Friuli has ended. And so did an era of the old name. From now on the stadium will be named Dacia Arena, just as it was rumoured for a long time.
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StadiumDB.com: What’s your favorite stadium of 2015?
On Monday we begin collecting your nominations for Stadium of the Year 2015. We have our personal favorites, but it’s your vote that counts!
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Czech Rep: Hradec Kralove has to wait for new stadium
Project documentation tender had to be halted after one of the bidders filed official protest. Now building the 10,000-seat stadium in 2017 is getting unlikely.
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Miami: Fourth time’s the charm for Beckham?
It’s quite possibly the single busiest stadium campaign we’ve seen. In under two years David Beckham proposes his fourth stadium site and awaits for approval as three previous ones fell through.
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USA: Louisville lining up for MLS?
Now Louisville city leaders are getting serious about a new soccer stadium and their pursuit of an MLS franchise. Will the league be within reach of Kentucky’s fresh football club?
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Rotterdam: Feyenoord Stadium to be built on water?
Three possible location for new Feyenoord stadium are under consideration. Two of them would see the stadium built partly on water. And the club seems delighted with such vision!
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Ethiopia: Construction to start on new national stadium in Addis Ababa
Yesterday central authorities finally signed the long-anticipated deal for new national stadium in Ethiopia. Chinese contractors should begin work soon.
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Washington: Redskins working on new stadium scheme?
Indications say Washington Redskins are planning relocation to a brand new stadium. It could be designed by a renowned Danish office, but details remain a secret.
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Jakarta: GBK renovation to consume 500 billion
The budget sounds impressively, but not so much when you know exchange of the Indonesian rupiah. Anyhow, the budget and time frame for Gelora Bung Karno’s renovation was announced.
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New design: Finally a solid vision for Trencin
Demolition of the old stands began back in 2014 and since then fans were waiting for details about the stadium’s future. Now these details are in, as is the timing for new 12,000-seater.
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Hungary: Champions to finally get new stadium
It may be delayed, but finally demolition work commenced today in Szekesfehervar. Home of current Hungarian champions will change entirely by mid-2017.
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Moscow: Concrete pouring to end in March
In just over 2 months the main concrete structure of VTB Arena will be ready. The stadium will become Moscow’s most expensive due to immense amount of other uses.
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Gelsenkirchen: Veltins Arena to vanish in 35 years?
The home of Schalke 04 awaits its first major renovation. It’s already 15 years old and requires upgrades, while the expected lifespan of Veltins Arena is estimated at 50 years. What happens then?
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Rio de Janeiro: The football crisis behind 2016 Olympics
Main stadium for this year’s Olympics has no water and electricity. These were cut off due to debt. But Botafogo, the club owing money, have much, much larger financial issues than just water bills.
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Cardiff: Chance for safe standing throughout Wales?
Currently Welsh stadiums are regulated by English laws. If Wales gain autonomy to introduce their own regulations, safe standing might kick off in Swansea and/or Cardiff. Concrete steps soon!
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Miami: 14,000-ton roof to grow by August
Miami Dolphins have just finished their NFL season and since they didn’t make it to the playoff round, work can now go on at Sun Life Stadium. This summer the stadium will have one of USA’s largest roofs.
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New stadiums: Five stadia from three leagues in Japan
A couple seasons ago Japan launched their third professional football league. Now it’s time for us to keep up with presenting their stadiums. By popular demand here are first Japanese stadia this year!
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Winnipeg: Investors Group Field price tag still growing
As if it wasn’t controversial enough already, the final cost of Investors Group Field is still unclear. Further repair works are being done, while debt rose by over $8 million by 2015.
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Belarus: Reconstruction of Stadion Dinama well ahead of schedule
Redevelopment works are progressing much faster than initially expected in Minsk, where the old Stadion Dinama will be reopened in 2017. Original timeline suggested readiness in 2019.
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