StadiumDBNews: January 2016
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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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