StadiumDBNews: October 2017
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Chicago: Developer hopes to lure Amazon with promise of a stadium
Chicago-based developer Sterling Bay proposes a stadium within new Amazon campus. The concept is part of Chicago's bidding for Amazon headquarters contract, which would bring 50,000 high-payed jobs to the city.
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Stadium secrets & future predictions revealed
There will always be stadium fans, but owners and managers face significant challenges to overcome the following pitfalls and adapt to the growing demand for a better, more sustainable experience of the future.
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Fascinating facts about stadiums that you didn’t know
You probably know these stadia, but there are still facts about some of the most famous grounds that very few of you might know. Have a look and let us know if we were right.
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Budapest: Storm Herwart didn't spare MTK stadium
It's the third strong storm in October that brings stadium-related news. This time the modern MTK stadium in Budapest had part of its roof membrane torn. Some Hungarian media mock the project, but should they?
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Saudi Arabia: Women to be (somewhat) allowed into stadiums from 2018
It's a historic step but let's not get overexcited. Saudi Arabia will remain one of the worst countries in terms of women's rights even after female fans enter stadiums in 2018.
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Germany: New stadium in Darmstadt by the end of 2020
After failed attempt to relocate now SV Darmstadt 98 are ready to rebuild their stadium entirely. By the end of 2020 no piece of the old ground will remain in place.
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San Diego: 1904 FC announce stadium plans
You may have not heard of the team despite its seemingly-historic name. No wonder, they're brand new and plan growing steadily. This time next year they should have their first ever own stadium.
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Belgium: Club Brugge again closer to new stadium
The Flemish Government has today approved the new Brugge urban area plan. It paves the way for Club Brugge's 40,000-capacity new stadium. It should be ready in 2022.
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Izmir: Alsancak Stadium under construction, though issues remain
After 3 years of impasse the iconic football ground is finally under construction. But there's still conflict between central and local authorities regarding insufficient parking spaces.
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Sevilla: Betis renegotiating stadium loan
They were due to repay it within two years from construction delivery, now Betis want to get 5 more years. This way the new south stand would actually pay for itself.
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Italy: Bari set to rebuild Stadio San Nicola
After years of gradual deterioration the monumental Copa 90 stadium is expected to be completely redeveloped. By 2022 it should lose 13,000 seats and move fans closer to the field. Will this grand plan happen?
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Washington, D.C.: RFK Stadium sees end of MLS football
On October 22 the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium saw its very last football game. After Redskins, now it's time for DC United to find a new home.
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Brooks High School with its new $3 million stadium
Rival high schools will be playing their first football game at the new Brooks high school which has constructed its new $3 million stadium in Roseland on Saturday.
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England: Tottenham set new Premier League record
It wasn't until their fifth game at Wembley that Tottenham Hotspur managed to break the ceiling and set new Premier League attendance record. Of course we only mean the new league's record, old one for Division One still stands.
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Poland: Is this the best new speedway stadium?
It could just be the only country where a multi-use stadium could lose the football use to provide better condition for motorcycle speedway. But if it happens along this concept, it's worth it!
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Italy: That's some temporary stadium!
Vast majority of its auditorium is modular and tubular. And yet it's one of Italy's most modern stadia and not just because of the despair of the country's infrastructure overall...
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London: Mayor impatient over delayed report into London Stadium excess cost
Sadiq Khan has voiced his upset after the findings of an inquiry into the London Stadium’s finances were delayed by four months.
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Las Vegas: Raiders to break ground on November 13
Though unofficial, this information seems very credible as a labour union reveals official groundbreaking date of the world's second most expensive stadium in history.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 31 – From Ecuador to Hungary
You won't guess which piece of news was the most popular among you, the readers, last week. But surprises aside, there was quite a lot happening in Germany, England and... Ireland, sadly. Here are the news as we covered them, to get them weekly to your inbox, just subscribe here!
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Rome: Roma delivers missing documents to push stadium forward
The football club met all deadlines indicated by officials, providing them with all additional documentation required by the Conference of Services. Will this be enough for the project to move forward?
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The Top 3 Premier League Stadiums
Many people see the English Premier League as the stand-out league in world football. The fact that England was indeed the birthplace of the game makes it one of the most, if not the most popular league around.
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Netherlands: Breda selling stadium but not to local club
The city of Breda decided to open the bidding for Rat Verlegh Stadion. The big issue is that NAC Breda cannot afford the transaction, which may lead to very unwelcome scenario.
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England: Hotel at Mansfield stadium still possible?
While we only found out about the plan now, it's already quite uncertain. But the hotel at Mansfield Town stadium might still happen, if local councillor is to be believed.
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Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium deal allows to avoid taxes?
It may be one of the most stunning stadiums ever built, but the contract allows Falcons owner and billionaire not to pay some $26 million in taxes, according to local lawyer. Fox 5 covers the story.
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Italy: Genoa mayor invites clubs to buy stadium
If Atalanta could, why can't Sampdoria and Genoa? Mayor invites both clubs to create a joint-venture and take over at Marassi, taking the burden off from taxpayers' shoulders.
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Top 3 rugby stadiums in Australia
Even though there have been concerns over recent times over rugby on the whole in Australia, it still remains a moderately popular sport.
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StadiumDB comment: He's breaking up the Crew
They're among the oldest MLS clubs with first ever football-specific stadium in the US. Now that their shameless owner suggests he may end the frachise, the ball is on Crew supporters' side.
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England: They made it, crowdfunding for safe standing section complete!
One day before the final deadline they made it. The “Make Safe Standing Happen” campaign now has all the funding needed to install 550 rail seats at Shrewsbury Town's stadium. With big help from fans of other clubs!
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Brussels: National stadium could be downsized to 40,000
Ghelamco revealed their plan to accommodate Anderlecht's wishes by reducing capacity after Euro 2020. The simplified design should also take less time to build.
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The top three most beautiful football stadiums in the world
As building and design tools become ever more advanced, the boundary between architecture and art is becoming increasingly blurred. Major cities across the globe are seeking to outdo each other when it comes to the most eye catching and distinctive public buildings, and today’s metropolitan skylines would have looked like science fiction back in the 1960s.
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Ireland: Hurricane tears roof at Turners Cross
Ophelia brought distress in Ireland, where high winds caused significant damage and one confirmed casualty. One of the outcomes is collapse of roof over part of Turners Cross stadium.
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Hungary: Haladás Sports complex to open in November
Hungary's latest stadium and indoor hall are officially complete. The complex will be first shown to all citizens of Szombathely on November 8.
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Miami: Score for Beckham, but time still running out
Miami-Dade District Court dismissed the lawsuit by rich activist who wanted to stop David Beckham's MLS stadium from getting built in Overtown. Good news for the former footballer, but time isn't exactly on his side.
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Nuremberg: What future awaits Max-Morlock-Stadion?
If it remains a municipal stadium, taxpayers will have to put forward €1.8 million every year for repairs and operation. Is it time for 1. FC Nürnberg to take over at Max-Morlock-Stadion?
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Senegal: China to renovate four major stadia
Following meetings earlier this week Chinese authorities will run a large renovation project for several Senegalese stadiums, most notably the national Stade Leopold Senghor.
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Berlin: Two studies into options for Hertha
Hertha Berlin commissioned a feasibility study into possible stadium beside their current home. Meanwhile, the senate of Berlin ordered examination of how or if the historical Olympiastadion could be redeveloped.
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Ecuador: Barcelona to have a shopping center built beside stadium
With 80% of revenue going to the club, this new development is expected to stabilise Barcelona's finances and allow gradual upgrades of Estadio Monumental.
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England: Work on York Community Stadium to commence soon
Construction is likely to start soon as new contractor has been appointed to deliver the 8,000-capacity stadium. Buckingham Group will run the project until it opens in 2019.
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England: Southport FC to expand stadium before building new one
In order to generate more revenue and improve the club's standing, Southport FC will upgrade existing main stand and build a new one. In the long term, however, the plan is to leave for a different location.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 30 – From Valencia to Wolfsburg and beyond
It's still hard to believe that new Mestalla is about to get back on track. That's why it made our biggest headlines last week. What else mattered? See here and subscribe to read the weekly updates earlier than they're published at our website!
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Valencia: New Mestalla could reach 65,000 seats!
While it's still being approached as a 55,000-seater, the new stadium of Valencia CF could end up holding 65,000 people as soon as demand is sufficient. First meeting at the city hall was held today.
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Cincinnati: No new stadium, sharing with NFL instead?
FC Cincinnati asked the county to split their new stadium cost 50/50. Except the county commissioners seem unkeen to do that. Instead, they propose for the MLS hopefuls to use existing NFL stadium.
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Tokyo: Olympic Stadium worker committed suicide due to overwork
Though the tragedy occurred in March, only now we have confirmation that 23-year-old worker's suicide was caused by extreme overwork, even if indirectly.
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Naples: Napoli to build a small private stadium?
It's as tense as we normally see in the world of football. Napoli chairman bashed local authorities in Naples and announced he wants to build a small stadium for his club, leaving the city with burdensome Stadio San Paolo.
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Oslo: Vålerenga stadium gets 10-year naming rights deal
Opened just last month, the new stadium of Oslo's biggest club has now received its first naming contract and already a long-term one. Intility Arena it is!
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Texas: $1-billion superstadium with... sun blinding players
“Blinded by the light” isn't just a song title, it's also the recurring theme at AT&T Stadium. Despite over $1 billion spent there are games during which players are blinded by the sun. Why?
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Nigeria: Authorities play down poor crowd management
Initial report suggested up to 5 people could have been killed in stampede at Nigeria's most modern stadium. No casualties were confirmed but authorities seem to be far too complecent with 9 people in hospital.
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Stadium Blackjack – Facts you should know
Picture a sight of 44 different electronic player terminals laid out in a stadium-like pattern, inside a casino! There’s a single live blackjack dealer opposite all these terminals, facing the players.
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Wolfsburg: See Volkswagen Arena roof dance with the wind
Storm Xavier left rubble across Northern and Eastern Europe, culminating in Germany. And yet Volkswagen Arena's roof remains intact despite bending heavily under strong wind. See the video to admire how well engineered it is!
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Qatar 2022: First prefabs of Zaha Hadid's dome are in place
Each of them weighs 540 tons and will give support to one-of-a-kind dome hovering above 40,000 fans during the World Cup. Likened to a vagina in mainstream media, this stadium will become a landmark for Qatar and beyond.
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London: Chelsea to double revenue at new Bridge
Chelsea are barely 4th in terms of revenue according to Deloitte but their new commercial director wants to double revenue, promising levels unseen so far in football. The new stadium is part of this strategy.
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Valencia: Smaller and more slender new Mestalla
Though the stadium will lose roughly 20,000 seats compared to the original design, we dare to say it will look better than initially proposed. This is how Valencia wants to finish their abandoned stadium project.
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Russia 2018: Fire erupts at Nizhny Novgorod stadium
It looked really seriously as clouds of black smoke dominated Nizhny Novgorod's skyline. Thankfully, the fire is now extinguished and works should not suffer from any significant delays.
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Africa: 2038 World Cup in... Ghana?
The tournament is two decades away but Ghana already have an eye on hosting rights of their first FIFA tournament. This impressive vision of Black Star Stadium is the first symbol of what's planned.
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Milan: Inter and Milan agree to invest in San Siro
Though their stadium is Italy's largest, Milan's derby rivals fall behind in revenue. To boost their profile both AC Milan and Inter express willingness to invest.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 29 - all about Chorzów
With 100,000 visitors in one day, surely Stadion Śląski is last week's hero. What else? Find the most important last week's headlines here. And, of course, subscribe for weekly updates straight to your inbox!
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Spain: Valencia announce construction restart!
FINALLY! After 8.5 years of standstill Valencia CF has today announced restart of construction at Nou Mestalla. The new stadium should be ready in May, 2021.
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England: Bolton fans await stadium listing decision
They managed to protect Macron Stadium from being sold without notice but their efforts are opposed by Bolton Wanderers. Now both fans and the club await final decision. A Bolton News report.
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Poland: “Cauldron of witches” alive again
After over two decades of gradual reconstruction it's finally ready. And Stadion Śląski drew massive crowds of almost 100,000 people for its reopening community day!
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France: Ligue 1 game cancelled after serious accident
All it took was a goal celebration to take down a barrier between players and fans in the away section. Dozens of people fell, resulting in 27 people being injured, 5 seriously.
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Glasgow: Celtic's hotel given the green light
£18-million development beside Celtic Park has been given the go-ahead from Glasgow City Council and with no objections filed, the club has 3 years to break ground.
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New design: If MLS comes to Music City...
Football (we mean soccer) and football (the other one) could be played here at Nashville's fairgrounds if the city is awarded an MLS franchise. To get there they've released this stadium concept.
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