StadiumDBNews: July 2017
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Romania: Construction fail in Craiova causes further mockery
When construction workers at the largest stadium build in Romania began joining two halves of the stadium's dome, it turned out one piece is 25-30cm taller than the other...
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Madrid: New stadium to be paid off in 7 seasons?
When Atletico began reconstruction, their budget was €122 million. Now it's almost three times higher and increased revenue should help amortise investment cost in 6-7 seasons.
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New design: The final plan for Polonia?
After far too many failed attempts of private or public-private stadium projects, taxpayers are to foot all of the bill for 12,000-seat stadium at the heart of Warsaw.
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Athens: AEK break ground in Nea Philadelphia!
It's almost unbelievable that we're actually seeing it happen. Today heavy machinery began work in the Athens district of Nea Philadelphia, beginning construction of Greece's largest private stadium.
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Liverpool: Everton CEO teasing fans with stadium hints
CEO Robert Elstone made quite amazing hints and suggestions during podcast for supporters. Now the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium concept has to live up to them.
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London: Chelsea seeking funding for new stadium
While some expected Roman Abramovich to simply foot the bill with one signature, Chelsea's new stadium is likely to use more conventional bank loans for all or most of its cost.
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Marseille: Olympique agree with city over Velodrome use
After a series of tensions in the past years, Olympique Marseille has finally agreed new terms for their Orange Velodrome tenancy. In the future OM could take over all stadium management.
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Baltimore: New giant screens installed at M&T Bank Stadium
Each measures exactly 671 square meters (7,222 square feet), twice the size of old M&T Bank Stadium's videoboards. This marks phase one of $145-million redevelopment.
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Russia: Farmer creatively mocks Zenit Arena
“Not even one ruble was stolen during construction” says the plaque hanged on this Zenit Arena. Not the original one but that built in 5 days using only hay.
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China: Bayern announcing their third stadium
Allianz Arena is under renovation, the reserve arena almost finished not far away and now Bayern have announced their third stadium, to be built in Shenzhen, China.
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Minnesota: Rumours confirmed, Allianz teams up with MNUFC
As of now the Minneaosta United future stadium is referred to as Allianz Field. The ground will only open in 2019 but already has the first Allianz naming rights deal in the US.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 19, check last week's headlines!
Welcome to the 19th issue of StadiumDB newsletter! We're happy to give you last week's top news and, as is quite common recently, a lot of of our coverage was focused on England and their stadia. But there's much more from other countries and continents below as well!
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London: Olympic Stadium won't be sponsored by betting companies
Come the 2017/18 Premier League season, the search for naming rights begins again in London. However, London Stadium will not be sponsored by any betting company in order not to cause conflict with West Ham's sponsor Betway.
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Munich: Home again after 12 years
They have just been relegated two leagues down. Despair? To the contrary, there was celebration in Munich as TSV 1860 finally returned to downtown Munich from the hated Allianz Arena.
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Sevilla: Betis complete stadium expansion
It took them just 9 months to deliver a massive grandstand for over 14,000 people. But there's a lot more changing at Betis' home ground this summer.
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Brazil: Santos come up with new stadium plan
The legendary Brazilian team are willing to build a private stadium together with local rivals, Jabaquara AC. This news comes after failed attempt to team up with another local team.
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Minneapolis: 12 weeks of repairs at U.S. Bank Stadium
A massive number of 3,000 facade panels have to be removed and then attached again in U.S. Bank Stadium's first major repair, less than a year after opening.
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Miami: Beckham's plan in trouble yet again?
In case you thought this time it's actually going to happen, it might not. David Beckham's stadium plan is in jeopardy one more time as lawsuit against recent land deal is filed.
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England: Scunthorpe United's new stadium should be ready for the 2018/19 season
Scunthorpe United won't move out of their current home until mid-2018. Bad news? To some extent, but at least now the new ground is moving forward after numerous setbacks!
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Louisville: Support for Butchertown stadium plan
Chants could be heard around Butchertown and even Louisville's top leader showed his support. “Build the stadium,” Mayor Greg Fischer said. WHAS11 report.
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England: See what Salford City are building in less than a year
In January there was no piece of their new stadium. Now they already have three out of four stands. By year end Salford City should have all of their reinvented Moor Lane.
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Poland: A chance for Arena Zabrze's last piece?
With three modern stands and a hole filled by dilapidating old west stand, Arena Zabrze is hardly the optimal stadium. But the city officials seem to have an idea on how to finance the new main stand...
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New design: North Carolina's first MLS stadum?
There are two teams from North Carolina competing for a spot in the current round of MLS expansion. North Carolina FC reveals this amazing design to get the edge!
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England: York Community Stadium finally with time frame
Though it was first hoped to open in 2011, to this day York City FC have been waiting to break ground. Things are bout to change though and from 2019 onwards the team will play in their new home.
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Innovations: Between esports and football stadia
Whether you enjoy it or not, esports are here to stay. And by here we mean stadiums, not only those built for football. With growing market it's no wonder that Tottenham expect to host large esport events at their new stadium.
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Liverpool: The Kop growing this summer
There are many stands going by this name, but there's only one that instantly comes to mind. Anfield's The Kop is undergoing expansion these days, which will see fans sitting... above the street!
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 18 for you, grab it here!
A week's news in one article. Brief summary that you can get every week right to your inbox at no cost. Check what's new and order the next issue via mail!
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New stadium: In Iran it's a gem
…and for us it's still quite interesting. The latest addition on StadiumDB is the very first stadium in Iran to have all seats covered by roof. And quite a roof it is!
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Moscow: CSKA stadium with stronger identity
After almost a year in operation there are still improvements awaiting VEB Arena in Moscow. New murals, multimedia museum and perhaps more, but what about revenue?
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London: Stamford Bridge gains connectivity partner
Chelsea FC signed a partnership agreement with Ericsson to ensure fast internet access to all fans at Stamford Bridge. This suggests fans may indeed spend two more seasons at the old Bridge.
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Senegal: 8 dead in Dakar's wall collapse
It took less than a minute for a small riot to cause fatalities. 8 people dead and over 60 injured is the latest outcome of Saturday's disaster at Stade Demba Diop.
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Glasgow: Nightclub in east stand of Ibrox?
A London nightclub owner wants to turn former offices at Ibrox into a new venue. The project will make use of empty office space within the east stand.
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New construction: See now how Tynecastle is growing
Changes can be noticed almost by the day with their great pace. The biggest one awaits Hearts supporters in September, when their stadium will finally be equipped with a large, modern main stand.
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Germany: New, smaller floodlight masts in Jena
After the famous “giraffes” were demolished in 2013, now new floodlights have to be mounted urgently in order to meet league requirements. They should be done by December.
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Lyon: Naming deal signed, now it's Groupama Stadium
First naming rights contract in the history of Parc OL is signed. For at least three years it will be known officially as Groupama Stadium.
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England: Bournemouth confirm new stadium's location
After searching high and low, AFC Bournemouth decided to move just meters away from their current stadium at Dean Court. Its size will double the current capacity, though.
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Major bookmakers as football club sponsors
There used to be a time when football was all about the sport but times have changed and like in most other industries, money has become a very important factor.
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Buenos Aires: Boca staying, Bombonera to grow
As thousands of fans rejoice, the legendary Bombonera in Buenos Aires will not be replaced by a new stadium. What options do Boca have in order to extend the stadium's lifespan?
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Bolton: Luxury recliner seats for selected fans
We can already hear critics of English atmosphere when they see popcorn and recliner seats in front rows. But now, that's not a standard thing, just a marketing project.
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Russia 2018: See the big lift in Volgograd as it happened
It was one of the largest and most complex operations of its kind. Took a whole lot of time, but once it ended, the outcome is truly astonishing!
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France: Fire impedes demolition of Le Havre stadium
Just when the new stadium is celebrating its 5th anniversary in operation, the old one was struck by severe fire during demolition. The situation is now under control.
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London: Hewlett Packard to boost Tottenham stadium's technology
A year before planned opening we know which company will connect Tottenham fans to the internet on matchdays. Detailed functions should be known in upcoming months.
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Madrid: Fans group challenges Wanda Metropolitano's legality
Though Atletico hope to move into their new stadium early into the next La Liga stadium, not all their fans share the dream. One of the fans' associations filed legal challenge concerning the stadium to Madrid's Supreme Tribunal of Justice.
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Stadia Designers Cup: Meet the winning concept!
Stefan Cristian prepared the best vision for how the new Everton stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock could look. This was decided by both the jury and public vote of Stadia Designers Cup third edition.
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Innovations: Is Video Assistant Referee Technology ready for the World Cup?
Video Assistant Referee is the new position on everyone's mind recently. Will it revolutionise football and if so, will it be already during the 2018 World Cup in Russia?
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 17 is here - subscribe for more!
A week's news in 300 words, just slightly late due to our attendance at the European Football Fans Congress in Belgium. Like it? Subscribe and get all future issues to your mailbox!
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EFFC 2017: Different approaches to legal pyrotechnics
The European Football Fans Congress 2017 presented four success stories in legal pyrotechnics. Or at least success in talking about such solution instead of only seeing pyro as a problem.
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Malawi: New stadium, but old mistakes lead to 8 deaths
8 people, mostly children, have been killed in the latest stampede. It happened at the gates of the new national stadium of Malawi.
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Innovations: Stadium of Tomorrow by Populous
Don't get overexcited, it's not getting built. Or not yet, at least. But this cooperation between Populous and National Geographic lets us dive deep into the future of matchday experience!
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Germany: Darmstadt stay put, all alternative stadium sites abandoned
After a year of analysis all 12 possible reolocation sites were deemed not viable for construction. Now the only thing left is reconstruction of good old “Bölle”. And sooner rather than later.
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Munich: Allianz Arena going through changes
While a new giant screen flies up to the roof, TSV 1860 are preparing to leave their despised home. Bayern won't mind, they plan further expansion and improvements.
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Stadia Designers Cup: Which stadium would you give to Everton?
There's one piece of land and six different concepts. Each of them different and tackling challenges in its own way. Now you decide which one shows the best way forward to Everton's official stadium plan.
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Kyiv: Major revamp at Dynamo's old home
Historic stadium of Dynamo Kyiv is undergoing the largest redevelopment in years. Afterwards it will return as a Premier League venue and host of the Women's Champions League final.
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Aberdeen: Opposition to Kingsford Stadium not giving up
The No to Kingsford group has been in a long-running battle over the development of the proposed £50million site and has submitted a fresh plea to the council, The Scottish Sun reports.
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Australia: Townsville stadium works begin
It's not the official groundbreaking yet but preliminary works are beginning on the site that will soon be occupied by the new North Queensland Stadium.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 16, subscribe and get it free!
Like everything on StadiumDB, our weekly newsletter is available for free. Just sign up in the article and get weekly updates like this one, summarizing last week's news in brief form.
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England: Imps to get a 12,000-seater
They just made global headlines this year as makers of the biggest FA Cup upset in over a century. Now Lincoln City fans are informed of a new stadium being planned by the council.
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Stadium & Design: Birmingham's 2022 Commonwealth Games bid
It's the first city to release images of their planned main venue. If Birmingham are awarded the Commonwealth Games, here's where the events would be held.
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London: Barnet FC's grand plan
Their relocation from Barnet to Harrow is taking shape with increasing pace. In 2018 Barnet FC may have one of London's most impressive football complexes, even if not the stadium itself.
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Russia 2018: The amazing roof in Nizhny Novgorod
With almost 10,000 tons even before the polycarbonate cladding is laid, the roof of Stadion Nizhny Novgorod will be among the most impressive out of all 2018 World Cup venues.
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Euro U21: New record, almost 250,000 spectators
Last night's final saw the European Under-21 Championships leap into a new era. For the first time in history over 200,000 people attended the youth tournament.
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