StadiumDBNews: April 2017
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New design: Another attempt by Empoli
They called it the “blue revolution”, but it’s hardly revolutionary. Still, Empoli FC’s second approach to building a new stadium could boost their profile as a Serie A team. It just needs to happen…
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London: Final two weeks of White Hart Lane
After 118 years of service there are only 2 more weeks and 2 more games left for White Hart Lane. Demolition will begin after the current season.
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Qatar 2022: Contractor selected for tent-like membrane
Hightex, a leading global membrane construction company based in Bavaria, Germany, said it has secured a stadium contract in Qatar as part of the World Cup preparations. A TradeArabia.com story.
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Brussels: Change of fate for Eurostadium after all?
The Flemish Brabant executive decided that road no. 3 can be demolished without consequence. This again opens up possibility for new national stadium to be built in time for Euro 2020.
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Warsaw: Is this the new Polonia stadium?
Without a word of explanation fans of Polonia Warszawa were served this image, depicting what is expected to become Warsaw’s newest 20,000-seat stadium.
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South Africa: Cape Town pushing for 500 million in damages
Mayor of Cape Town assured she won’t let go of former contractor WBHO until the city gets the demanded ZAR 500 million in damages for Cape Town Stadium.
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Reading: Huge project around Madejski Stadium sees green light
Reading FC’s property arm has got the green light to build a major convention centre, 250-bed hotel and ice rink on land next to its stadium.
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New design: Five tiers for Portland
It must be the most unique football/soccer stadium in MLS. It should get more coverage worldwide with the fantastic expansion plan, just presented by Portland Timbers.
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Belgium: Apartments with a view onto the field in Waregem
Developers have presented the planned buildings that will grow beside Regenboogstadion. And yes, some owners will enjoy at least partial view of the field.
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Qatar 2022: Heerim to design Al Thumama Stadium
Heerim Architects and Planners Co, a firm headquartered in Seoul, has been awarded the design and engineering services contract for the Fifth Precinct Stadium in Al Thumama, Doha.
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Amsterdam: Name confirmed, Johan Cruijff ArenA
On his birthday Johan Cruijff received a special and long-negotiated gift. Amsterdam ArenA will be renamed Johan Cruijff ArenA, though not just yet. And there’s more to change!
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London: Arsenal supporters almost unanimously for safe standing
Stunning 96% of supporters are in favour of safe standing at Emirates Stadium in the largest survey covering the subject.
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Orlando: No blanket permit for smoke. But still!
This stadium made global headlines for including specified sections where use of smoke devices is permitted. But if you think anything goes there, you’re wrong!
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London: Site clearance continues for Brentford FC’s stadium
It’s been a month since they began, now comes the challenging part: salvaging a historic stable building while demolishing it at the same time.
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Liverpool: Planning permission for Everton in early 2018?
According to a report by Mirror the Toffees are in advanced talks with a Chinese investor. Meanwhile Liverpool Echo suggest the planning permission could come in early 2018. Early indeed!
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Eindhoven: Black smoke overshadows victory over Ajax
Six smoke bombs created a massive cloud of thick black smoke during the PSV-Ajax hit in Eredivisie. Some people left the stands, 15 needed medical assistance. Not exactly the best outcome of the “against stadium bans” protest.
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Mexico City: Cruz Azul to relocate to Azteca
From 2018 onwards Cruz Azul will not play at Estadio Azul anymore. The club will return to Mexico’s biggest temple, Estadio Azteca.
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New stadium: No, it’s still not ready
Just hours ago the very first official game took place at Zenit Arena. Except Zenit doesn’t want to be mentioned in its name and no wonder. This monster requires a lot of further work.
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Cardiff: Spring cleaning ahead of Champions League final
The clash between Europe’s strongest clubs is just 6 weeks away and preparations are in full swing in Cardiff. With some workers literally swinging on ropes…
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London: NFL invests in Tottenham stadium
The professional league of American football is pouring money into Tottenham’s new stadium. Not too much money as of now, but it may be more than a seasonal affair.
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Budapest: Orbán to personally oversee national stadium
Hungarian prime minister himself will make sure that new national stadium is built in time to safely host Euro 2020. It’s a matter of national prestige for Hungary.
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England: Boston United assure groundbreaking will take place in 2017
“We will definitely start building this year.” said Boston United chairman during a forum-type meeting with fans. Details of the stadium are still being worked on, partly due to Brexit.
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Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium opening pushed back
It’s official now, Atlanta United will not open NFL’s latest stadium in late July. Inauguration has been postponed until August 26.
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England: Bury FC announce new stadium within 3 years
With planned capacity of 15,000 to 20,000 people, new Bury FC stadium will be built away from their historical home at Gigg Lane.
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Oslo: Fans chip in to make their new stand more cosy
Vålerenga will only get their new stadium later this year, but already now supporters are crowdfunding additional walls to boost acoustics and comfort.
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Gibraltar: National stadium on the rock after all?
After the failed Europa Point project now it’s time for a more conventional solution. Victoria Stadium will be razed and replaced by a football-specific national stadium for 8,000 people.
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New design: Finally a legacy for post-Olympic white elephant?
Sarajevo’s Olympic facilities became famous worldwide as a case of post-Olympic negligence and lack of legacy plan. Well, at least one of them might change its fate and become a football stadium.
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New design: Kentucky’s ambitious 2nd league side
While you surely know Kentucky for KFC, you may not have heard of their soccer hopefuls, Louisville City FC. Despite playing in 2nd league they draw significant crowds and are ready to grow.
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Madrid: New Atletico stadium with season ticket record
Already 48,500 people orders for season tickets have been filed by Atletico Madrid supporters as the club is preparing to relocate to Wanda Metropolitano. That’s a new high for the club.
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Netherlands: AZ buy back their stadium
It’s a historic moment for AZ Alkmaar as they become one of few stadiums across the Netherlands to actually own the stadium they play at. It’s back in their hands after 7 years.
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Warsaw: Polonia a step closer to their versatile arena
It’s the first official step forward for this project: the city hall has approved of Polonia Warszawa’s private stadium plan. It could be the world’s smallest retractable-roof football venue.
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New design: Just east of Warwick…
Leamington Spa is known for its healthy waters, not football. After all, Leamington FC play in the 7th league. Still, this kind of stadium would be a major boost for them!
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Qatar 2022: World Cup final venue under construction
So far only some 500 people have been hired on the site, but eventually up to 7,000 workers will work on delivery of the Arabian Peninsula’s largest stadium!
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Aberdeen: Birds threatening stadium, stadium threatening birds
28 secies of birds use the proposed stadium site for crucial purposes. It's advised that construction takes place outside the March-August period, though that seems hardly feasible.
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Atlanta: “Late summer” as MB Stadium opening date
Reports of further delays aren't entirely dismissed by latest statements of Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, though he assures all planned events remain on the books.
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Dortmund: Away fans offered beds after attack
After Borussia's game against AS Monaco was rescheduled due to terrorist attack, locals offer beds at home to supporters of the French team.
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Ukraine: Eurovision in Kyiv requires seats from Lviv
Roughly 7,000 seats from Arena Lviv will be transported from Arena Lviv to Kyiv in order to satisfy demand of Eurovision semifinals and final.
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Berlin: Opposition mounts against Hertha's stadium
Their enthusiasm didn't last long. First dampened by the senate, now officially with opposition from one of the leading parties in local borough council.
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Qatar 2022: Al Bayt Stadium 40% ready
40% of structural works are already delivered at the tent-inspired Al Bayt Stadium, with the temporary seating growing behind what will be the north goal by late 2018.
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France: AS Saint-Etienne want to buy back their stadium
They sold it to the municipality in 1965, now they want it back. First public exchange was a bit rough, but now negotiations are officially underway.
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Bavaria: TSV looking outside Munich
Just as they threatened, the Lions of Munich are examining options of relocating outside the city limits. Three potential locations have been indicated.
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New design: Aloha, Aloha Stadium!
If aloha means both hello and goodbye, then it fits the current situation in Hawaii perfectly. Old Aloha Stadium is about to go, new one is just beginning its route to delivery.
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Belgium: Waregem begin work on pavilion
Following their success in Belgian Cup final, Zulte-Waregem have two major challenges: adjusting their stadium to European standard and expanding it by year end.
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Barcelona: 800 league victories at Camp Nou
What a jubilee! In less than 60 years FC Barcelona won 800 league games at Camp Nou. Overall they have an average of 3 victories out of 4 games.
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Qatar 2022: Seating for three World Cup stadiums selected
Al Wakrah, Al Bayt and Al Rayyan Stadiums now have seating contractors selected. Two of them also now have their final seating layout confirmed. Check them out!
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England: See the business part of Forest Green Rovers plan
Founder of Ecotricity Dale Vince has yesterday unveiled bold new designs for the proposed Eco Park and a so called 'Gateway to Stroud'. A StroudNewsandJournal.co.uk report.
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St. Louis: Citizens said no, funding for MLS stadium refused
It took roughly 3,000 people to deny $60 million that would have gone to the new MLS stadium in St. Louis. Citizens voted narrowly against the stadium.
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Brasilia: National stadium costs nothing to rent
Estadio Nacional in Brasilia again sparks outrage as it's revealed that local clubs play nearly for free. Meanwhile building the stadium was the largest burden on taxpayers of all 2014 World Cup venues.
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New designs: Iraq strikes back
After prolonged economic and political instability major stadium projects are now being revived and growing again. See the latest three Iraqi stadiums on StadiumDB!
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England: Hull to cut capacity of KCOM Stadium
They wanted to do this already in the current season, but not all season-ticket holders would appreciate relocation. But in 2017/18 capacity will fall from 25,000 to 20,000.
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Las Vegas: It appears this one is really happening
They just got the green light for relocation and core sampling at the stadium site is ongoing. Fans can already place a deposit to get their seat at the Las Vegas NFL stadium, 2nd most expensive in history.
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Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium at risk of delays?
Its roof is a masterpiece of engineering. It may also become the cause for already third delay of this amazing project.
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Budapest: Construction almost launched at Puskas
New national stadium of Hungary is officially contracted, we should see groundbreaking within days rather than weeks. Especially with limited time for delivery of this Euro 2020 venue.
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Liverpool: City council approves Everton stadium scheme
Liverpool City Council cabinet approved the financial framework for Everton's new stadium. This facilitates the fundraising process for Everton.
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