StadiumDBNews: 2018
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New design: When a small club dreams big
Established just over 3 years ago, City of Liverpool FC are proving that community spirit may get you quite far quite fast. With over 1,200 individual shareholders they're now engaged in their first stadium project.
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#MisjaStadion: We're at 40-43 out of 100
Initially we hoped to add/update all presentations by the end of 2018 but working schedule proved too busy. However, we now have all 100 new/updated Polish presentations ready for you and will publish them in upcoming days and weeks, as we also prepare to host Stadium of the Year...
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Budapest: Honvéd to also have a new stadium
After Ferencváros and MTK another Budapest-based football club is getting a brand new stadium. Contract signed, we should see construction begin in 2019 and end in 2020.
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Moscow: Lokomotiv plans stadium revamp
The battle for best stadium in Moscow is still ongoing. After CSKA, Spartak and recently Dynamo, also Lokomotiv has a plan. Their stadium used to be the most modern in 2002, by 2022 it might again hold the title.
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Poland: Hyperinflation – the issue for Szczecin
In April it was 245 million, by June already 272m, then 285m and now the only offer filed in repeated tender is worth 364 million. It's hard to imagine that it was thought to be a 50-million project back in 2013.
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New design: Old combines with new for Levante
One more Spanish club fulfills the requirement of stadium improvement to meet La Liga standards. For Levante it's a mix of the 1969 stadium with 21st century features.
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Austin: Agreement reached, Austin FC greenlighted
The investor and city have agreed terms, allowing Austin FC to be formed. This means we will see groundbreaking of the latest MLS stadium in 2019 and 20,118 seats will become available to fans in early 2021.
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Cincinnati: Groundbreaking done, now preparing for MLS
It's a very expensive stadium when compared to Europan, Latin American or African counterparts. At the same time, in case of FC Cincinnati it's bound to pay off sooner than later. That's how popular they are.
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Bucharest: Dinamo stadium a year after Euro 2020
It was supposed to be a Euro 2020 training venue but will barely be under construction by then. Opening is planned in 2021. It's also going to be smaller and built in a different location. Not much left of the 2016 promises.
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New design: Melbourne's third A-League venue
Formally they're going to have the smallest A-League stadium of all three Melbourne clubs. However, Western Melbourne will be the ones to claim they actually own their ground and can thus claim all revenue generated. And that's not nothing!
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Germany: Naming rights holder decides not to change Energie stadium name
It's a nice Christmas gift for the fans, really. New naming rights contract doesn't put a commercial name onto Stadion der Freundschaft, rather secures the historic name until mid-2020.
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#MisjaStadion: Moving to #35
We've delivered a third of our growing list of Polish stadium updated. Keep in mind, the plan is to update or add 100 stadiums from Poland to celebrate our country's centenary of regained independence. Next stops: Kalisz, Zgierz, Pilzno and Lublin.
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New design: Qatar finally shows Lusail Stadium
And it's not half as impressive as one would have thought. It was supposed to be the most iconic, most elaborate, most thought-through design for the 2022 World Cup. If it wasn't for the build-up and secrecy, it would have been a really satisfying launch.
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Argentina: Works progress in La Plata along with aim at environmental certification
As the year comes to a close, works are entering final stages at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata. The stadium is also announced to meet criteria of EDGE certification for environmental-friendliness.
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Sunderland: Sentimental renaming at Stadium of Light
Supporters of Sunderland have spoken and their voice may have been expected. The stadium's south stand will be named after Roker Park, the legendary old stadium of the club.
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England: Accrington Stanley buy land under stadium
Accrington owner Andy Holt has bought the land on which the Wham Stadium is built from the local council. Change in ownership comes after long 50 years of leasing the ground.
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Bordeaux: Lovely stadium, just can't make a profit
In 3 years since opening Matmut Atlantique has already generated over €10 million in losses, almost three times as much as expected. Breaking even is no longer on the horizon, but change of operator is.
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Dublin: One expansion done, another proposed at Tallaght
Only this year the stadium received a brand new south end. This week a new north stand was proposed, which would allow the Dublin stadium to grow beyond 10,000 and become one of Ireland's biggest stadia.
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Bratislava: Opening announced, grand derby of Slovakia
After 3,303 days “in exile” Slovan Bratislava is ready to return to its spiritual home, the new national stadium. First game will take place on March 2 and will see the grand derby of Slovakia against Spartak Trnava.
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Furious fan puts stadium on sale
That's a real classified ad: “For Sale: Lightly used $1,000,000,000 stadium. Occupant has been a team that only has success in breaking the hearts of the fans. Long history of collecting talent with no ideas on how to use them.”
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Where will Redskins land after FedEx Field dies?
It's been a bad season in a bad era for the Washington Redskins. And their stadium is, you've guessed correctly, bad as well. FedEx Field will only last until 2027, the team staying there is not part of a legacy plan. Where to, then?
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Unique stadiums around the world
Stadiums across the world have a unique persona of their own. For the football clubs in England and Europe, the stadium is like a second home for team fans. Other stadiums, ones that have no affiliation with any team and hold multiple events, are just impressive architectural marvels.
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London: Fulham announce capacity cut for 2 seasons
Some football clubs expand their stadiums without cutting capacity throughout the process. It's not possible at Craven Cottage, though, which means a reduction to some 20,000 will take place until late 2021.
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US stadiums ready to earn big on sports betting
For years it's been outlawed almost nationwide, starting 2018 sports betting is entering stadia quite literally. No physical bookmaking kiosks yet, but it's a whole new sector opening for everyone. Whether we like it or not.
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Nantes: Council agree to discuss land sale
It was far from a unanimous vote but Polish investor of FC Nantes may get his way eventually. The metropolitan council agreed in principle to sell land beside Stade de la Beaujoire.
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Austria: LASK stadium moving forward, though slowly
Special constitutional committee will decide whether a new stadium beside major recreational area is feasible. We shouldn't expect construction to begin before 2020, which still makes delivery in 2022 possible.
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Top 10 stadiums in English Premier League
England boasts 5,300 Football Clubs, tentatively. Did you know the biggest percentage of any football club’s revenue is generated from ticket sales? Keep in mind that not every club has a huge stadium and much less refined facilities. Nevertheless, the aura of each English Premier League stadium is offbeat. It is not easy to pick the most fascinating ground, but here are the 10 honourable mentions.
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New design: Crew's rebirth in a new home?
The team which almost disappeared from US football landscape might have a bright future after all. Here's how their new stadium could look if prospective new owners have their way.
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England: Finally, decision time for Luton Town
After 2.5 years since their planning application was initially filed, there's an end of the journey on the horizon! In January Luton Town's new stadium and commercial precinct will be decided upon.
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Leicester: Pilot not to blame for helicopter crash
Lack of contact between the cockpit and rear rotor was the cause of crash that happened on October 27 beside King Power Stadium, according to 8-page report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
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Sydney: Bankwest gets naming rights of new Parramatta stadium
Even though it's not scheduled to open until April, the new stadium in western Sydney has a naming rights deal sealed already. And for the next 7 years, too.
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New design: Budapest's second national stadium
The nation's national football stadium will open within months, in 2019. Now it's certain that a second one, for 40,000 people, has to be built as Hungary will host the 2023 World Championship in Athletics.
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Cincinnati: Construction (almost) begins on FC Cincy stadium
For the last week construction teams have been dismantling the old athletic stadium in West End, where FC Cincinnati's new MLS home will be. Here's a more detailed timeline of construction.
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New design: The literal Olympic stadium
Russians often design things differently but this brightly coloured literal attempt at Olympic rings symbol still stands out. See renderings now, then the actual stadium from late 2020 onwards.
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#MisjaStadion: 27 out of 100 complete
We're not yet at one third of the 100 new or updated presentations but expect many more coming this month as we're closing to the final days of #MisjaStadion. Our mission is to reach the 100 and match 100 years of Polish independence by year end. Fingers crossed!
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Where's the roof on stadium features?
Just over a decade ago there almost were no full roofs included in NFL stadium design, now each roof bears the weight of tons of sound, lighting and multimedia systems. As we await for stadium casino to open in Philadelphia, the question seems to be: where's the limit?
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Johannesburg: FNB Stadium in risk of collapse?
Africa's largest stadium may be under threat from persistent illegal mining in the area. While the Department of Mineral Resources sees “no immediate threat”, Joburg mayor is of a very different opinion.
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CONMEBOL: Historic superfinal in Madrid
For the first time in history two archrivals from Buenos Aires play against one another in Copa Libertadores final and for the first time they both have to fly to Europe for the game. Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu was selected as the venue for second leg of what's referred to as the Superfinal.
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Cardiff: Two hotels to join Principality Stadium
The largest stadium in Wales could soon be accompanied by two hotels, one with 3 stars and one with 5 stars. In total the two buildings might offer over 300 bedrooms.
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Portugal: Stadium in Leiria to finally be completed
Almost 20 years after opening, the Euro 2004 stadium in Leiria will become complete. As of now the unfinished northern side is still a true eyesore. Its delivery will be relaunched in 2020 and cost some €7.5 million.
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Rotterdam: Sparta buys back stadium, enables expansion
Despite still focusing on player budget and youth training, Sparta Rotterdam are aiming at revenue increase. The club has agreed terms and now owns its stadium almost entirely, paving the way for upgrades and expansion.
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Five of the most hi-tech sports stadia from across the globe
Technology affects every area of our lives, both personally and professionally. For sports fans, the world of apps and live streaming has made it easier to keep up with the on-field action and the latest team news, wherever we might be. Still, nothing can quite equal being there in person.
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Moscow: VTB Arena approved for use
After numerous delays, after seven years since the operation began, finally the spaceship has landed! VTB Arena in Moscow has been commissioned for use and may see first visitors by year end.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 65 - Last week in headlines
It's been a fruitful week in terms of stadium news, surely. We've treated you to new designs and stadia, photos and we're not going to stop there, surely! Here's the weekly summary in the form of StadiumDB Newsletter! If you enjoy this kind of roundup, you may find it safely in your inbox by subscribing below!
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London: Emirates Stadium begins storing energy
Unlike many stadiums that have solar power plants, Emirates will only store energy. This still makes it somewhat 'greener' and should bring revenue to the football club at the same time.
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Zurich: Citizens vote in favour of new stadium
After years of efforts it finally seems like nothing could stop the new stadium in Zurich. By 2022 Grasshopper Club and FC Zurich should have a brand new 18,500-capacity home in their spiritual roots.
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NFL: They call it sold out, we call it half empty
With nearly 100% paid attendance, the temporary home of Los Angeles Chargers was almost half empty yesterday, despite the team doing really well in USA's second largest NFL 'market'.
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New design: The white-red pride of Brest
It's not even Ligue 1 and yet Stade Brestois 29 might soon have one of France's best stadia. Not the biggest, but a very sensibly planned scale is part of the equasion. Efficient, not just impressive – that's the goal.
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London: QPR magic not working on council
Despite a heavy campaign to promote their new stadium plan, the city council isn't budging. “No land for free” is the message. And if that message breaks any deal, it means the effort by QPR owners wasn't sincere to begin with.
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Dortmund: No major investment planned for Euro 2024
Borussia Dortmund is planning to host Euro 2024 with just one significant change at their stadium: new floodlights. All other changes would be temporary only and few concessions to UEFA are expected.
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Scotland: Aberdeen appoint Morrison for Kingsford project
Morrison Construction will lead the development of the community sports centre and training facilities. The move comes after AFC secured £8 million for the works. A Press & Journal report.
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Paris: Stade de France for sale?
French prime minister rejects the option of spending €450 million on upgrades to Stade de France. Instead, a fraction will be spent before the 2024 Olympics and in 2025 the stadium should be ceded to a new private operator.
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Top MLS stadiums
When MLS commissioner Don Garber visited Orlando City Stadium for the first-time last year, he hailed it as "a blueprint for the future" and no truer words were ever spoken, as it marked a high tide for soccer-specific stadiums.
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Berlin: Hertha announces opening date for new stadium
It's more of a wish than solid information at this point, but still worth the attention. When Hertha is 133 years old, on July 25, 2025, their new stadium should open its doors to supporters. Exactly 55,137 of them.
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FIFA World Cup: Spain, Portugal and Morocco co-hosting in 2030?
Spain's prime minister has officially proposed a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup to the Moroccan auhorities in Rabat. The first ever European-African bid might be a very strong option for 2030.
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New design: The future Wildparkstadion
The old ground is already siappearing, while we were informed of the general contractor signing his contract. On that occasion the very first renderings of new Wildparkstadion were released.
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London: WHU aiming for 66,000 seats
On the day when both sides were supposed to meet in court over one more issue, they reached an agreement. No more capacity limits imposed on West Ham and the prospect of reaching 66,000 seats sooner than later.
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New stadiums: Double visit to Yerevan
Our database of Armenian stadia was particularly poor out of all the Caucasian countries. Now it's somewhat better as Agnieszka Drygaś takes you for a virtual visit on two more stadiums in Yerevan. More to come!
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Manchester: City consulting fans on further expansion
By 2021/21 Manchester may be the home to not one, but two largest stadiums of the Premier League. Etihad Stadium might exceed 63,000 people by then, surpassing all London rivals and shying only to nearby Old Trafford.
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Lviv: Karpaty fight for stadium revamp
Lviv's largest football team is appealing to all authorities for help with their long-standing dream of reconstructing Stadion Ukraina. Following their open letter, first meeting has already taken place.
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Milan: San Siro reborn or new stadium?
It might be a thorough redevelopment of the existing stadium, including capacity decrease. It might also end up being a brand new stadium, though. Either way, Milan and Inter both claim they're stronger together and will stay co-tenants.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 64 - From Leicester to New Zealand
We had to begin the last Newsletter with tragic news from Leicester. This time there's some consolation from the recent Premier League champions that we can open with, thankfully!
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New stadium: TCF Bank Stadium
It's a traditional gridiron giant, stadium built specifically for university football. Still, it played host to MLS and NFL for two seasons each. Minnesota's second largest stadium has the potential to outgrow U.S. Bank Stadium some day, if demand merits it.
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Bratislava: Turf laid at new Tehelne pole
Slovan Bratislava has confirmed that grass from the Netherlands has been successfully laid at the new national stadium in the Slovak capital. This marks one more milestone in the nearly-finished project.
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Warsaw: Design competition launched for Polonia stadium
After years of having been left behind, finally Polonia Warszawa officials can celebrate. Their club will not only get a new stadium, but also an indoor arena and multi-discipline facilities for other Polonia sections.
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Nantes: Two stadia side by side? What's the point?
It's been the talk of town since late Friday, when mayor Johanna Rolland announced her decision to both approve the construction of a new stadium and prohibit demolition of the old one. Now everyone wanders... is there a plan at all?
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Leicester: Vichai's monument to adorn King Power Stadium
First home game after the helicopter crash is already behind them. It was a very difficult experience, as it had to. Now comes time for reassurance: King Power will remain part of Leicester City.
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New Zealand: Auckland's sunken stadium to be shelved?
As iconic as it may be, the proposed 50,000-seater sunken into the harbor seabed isn't convincing for everyone. Following the city council's first talks with proponents of the stadium, there are still major doubts.
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#MisjaStadion: Warsaw, Barlinek and Annopol
As we commemorate the centenary of Poland's independence, here are stadiums 16-18 on our list of 100 from Poland. They're all small but at the same time – quite modern.
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Colombia: Millonarios to build a new stadium, finally
It's been discussed for nearly 30 years already and hasn't happened to date. Next year the famous Colombian football club should have a design. Land outside Bogota is already said to be acquired.
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Stadia Designers Cup: Which stadium would best fit in Brasov?
5 designers from 5 different countries submitted their entries for brand new stadium of the Romanian football team SR Brașov, subject of Stadia Designers Cup. It's already the fourth edition of the leading competition for stadium design enthusiasts.
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The London stadium games bring 100k new seats
Only including the top 10 teams of Greater London the increase in stadium capacity is over 100,000 between 2008 and 2018. But while some clubs succeed, others struggle to expand their grounds in the world's most dense football market.
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Germany: Legal pyroshow, yet penalty imminent?
Karlsruher SC supporters lit 180 flares. They had the green light of all safety authorities you might imagine, from their club. They didn't do it during the game or in the stand. And yet the club may face a €63,000 penalty. Absurd, right?
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Miami: Beckham scores referendum victory
Along with the midterm elections voters in Miami were asked one more question: should David Beckham be given preferential treatment to secure lease for his club's new stadium? And they answered: yes, go ahead!
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Netherlands: Cambuur stadium on track again after turmoil
The new 15,000-capacity stadium was hanging by a thread for three weeks but now seems to be safe once more, following successful talks with crucial partners in the project.
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Ecuador: Capwell's illumination a landmark in domestic football
Even though only two most-exposed sides of Estadio Capwell are illuminated, installation helped the unique stadium become a major landmark and serves as means to boost commercial revenue for Emelec.
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Germany: Farewell ceremonies over for Wildparkstadion
It's not disappearing all at once and yet it's been a very sentimental weekend in Karlsruhe. Yesterday the last game, today the souvenir-seat event and tomorrow – first phase of demolition.
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Istanbul: Young fan dies on derby night
Friday was supposed to be a night of fierce rivalry on the field and it was indeed. However, the focus has since shifted to what happened in the away enclosure of Galatasaray's stadium. Young student collapsed and was beyond saving.
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Bucharest: Contractor selected for new Giulești
Three companies have joined forces to deliver the new Rapid Bucuresti stadium, training venue of Euro 2020. There's very little time left, but the price still stayed within set limits.
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Spain: Villarreal go green in response to EU plastic ban
From this weekend onwards there will be no drinks in plastic cups sold at Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal. The club is hoping to reduce pollution and adhere to the recently approved EU reduction in plastic products.
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Athens: UEFA investigates jumping Olympiakó
As a result of Bayern supporters bouncing in their section, a whole segment of upper tier began shaking significantly, causing concerns over safety. UEFA officially intervened about the issue.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 63 - If only there was more good news
Have we got a portion of news for you! Double package of information from the past two weeks and quite some new material published on StadiumDB. Here's the latest edition of our newsletter. If only all the news was good...
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Qatar 2022: Al Rayyan Stadium behind schedule
Instead of March, the new stadium in west Doha will by ready in mid-2019. Though the Qatari Supreme Committee claims to have change their information strategy, it's still the most secretive preparation process we've ever covered.
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New stadiums: KF Tirana and Flamurtari
Courtesy of StadiumDB friends Kamil Grabowiec, Dominik Łaciak & Ola Lenard we can today present you with two new presentations from Albania, the recently-modernised stadiums of KF Tirana and SK Flamurtari!
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Saint Petersburg: Hockey to debut at Zenit Arena
After the last game of Zenit this year the field will be replaced by temporary ice rink. Two hit games should bring sell-out crowds of up to 70,000 each, according to organisers.
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Switzerland: One more vote over Hardturm stadium
Citizens of Zurich will once again head to the polls in late November to decide, whether they wish to see a football-specific stadium built in their city. It's already the third attempt in over a decade.
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Leicester: LCFC owner killed in helicopter crash
Less than a minute after take-off from King Power Stadium, the private helicopter of Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha crashed onto a car park outside the venue. According to independent reporting, the billionaire was on board and died on site.
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Birmingham: Designer and contractor selected for Commonwealth Games venue
With venues confirmed, we also know the contractor and designer behind Alexander Stadium's revamp, which will bring its capacity to 40,000 for the duration of 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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New designs: Osasuna socios to select the winner
The budget is very limited, yet all 5 conceptual entries are captivating. But perhaps the most beautiful element of the project is the fact that Osasuna socios will decide who wins...
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Poland: Green light for Sosnowiec complex
One of Poland's largest planned sports complexes has just today received the much-needed green light from the Sosnowiec city council. Construction tender for the project is expected already next week!
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Liverpool: Everton's stadium a year behind plan
Instead of late 2018, the planning application for Bramley-Moore Dock stadium is now expected in late 2019. For now fans have to settle with formal round of public consultation.
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Germany: Construction approved, farewell Wildparkstadion!
Yesterday the city council voted in favour of stadium reconstruction, today Karlsruher SC invited supporters for the final game of Wildparkstadion. Demolition is coming fast!
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Barcelona: Construction finally to begin in 2019
It may be 2 years behind initial schedule but at least it now seems nothing more can stop Camp Nou's expansion to over 105,000 covered seats! FC Barcelona confirmed the expected time frame.
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Minneapolis: Allianz Field lights up as record is set
It was a special Sunday for football fans in Minneapolis and all of Minnesota. With the state seeing new attendance record for 'soccer', supporters also saw the impressive illumination of Allianz Field, where MNUFC are about to move.
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#MisjaStadion: 13 out of 100
In our effort to add/update 100 Polish stadium presentations to celebrate centenary of regaining independence we're at number 13. Here are the latest additions, from Lublin, Kostrzyn nad Odrą and Siewierz.
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New design: 45,000-seater for a 45,000-seater
In Australia things are done differently, apparently. After just 30 years Allianz Stadium will be torn down to be replaced by a more modern stadium of the same capacity. Better, surely, but is that worth nearly $730 million?
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Cincinnati: Groundbreaking announced for West End Stadium
Though actual construction will only begin in March, enabling works and demolition have to be launched already in November. Official groundbreaking will take place after a month of site clearing, on December 19.
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London: West Ham would gladly buy London Stadium, but...
The Premier League club would like to take full control of London Stadium, however not under current conditions. Particularly not as long as the running track is used, according to vice-chairman Karren Brady.
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New design: First auditorium embedded into seabed
Like a crater in the sea, this 50,000-seat stadium would offer an auditorium sunken below sea level. This minimises its outer scale, leaving only elegant canopy hovering above the harbor.
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London: Wembley deal off the table. For now
Shahid Khan decided to withdraw his proposal to purchase Wembley, following insufficient support for the transaction within the English football community.
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Paris: Major revamp at Stade de France?
Investment may cost far more than initial construction cost as the largest ever upgrades are considered for Stade de France. Larger and more modern, the venue would be time-proofed for 2-3 further decades just in time for the 2024 Olympics.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 62 - New stadiums, designs and more
New stadiums, designs, photos and much more. We're back on track with most content and there's much more where it came from. Here's what our small StadiumDB team was up to over the past 10 days.
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Portland: Will Timbers complete expansion in 6 months?
The impressive expansion project is officially on schedule, however the MLS team hopes to have a safety buffer and be able to play away their opening 2019 games. Their good performance on the field may change the schedule, while the field itself also needs to change.
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New design: Finally a breakthrough in Dublin?
Aviva Stadium is brilliant, Croke Park is huge, but on league level infrastructure is heavily underinvested in Dublin and beyond. This latest proposal should change things round at least for two clubs.
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St. Louis: Hope for MLS revived by new plan
One of USA's most football-crazy cities once again is on the map for potential place in MLS. New scheme would see St. Louis FC join the league in 2022, of course should everything go as planned.
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New design: If only this was Szczecin's official concept...
Upon first seeing it we thought: impressive but surely much more expensive than the official stadium scheme for Szczecin. But when the official tender brought bids exceeding expectations by 93% (!!!), we take it back. This vision would have been better and not certainly more expensive.
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Comparing the big four global tennis stadiums
It seems that the pressure on global sports venues gets ever greater in the modern sporting world, today we look at the tennis world and see what the best venues have to offer.
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Tokyo: Opening event confirmed for Olympic Stadium
Tokyo’s new National Stadium, the main venue of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, was set Thursday as the venue for next season’s Emperor’s Cup final.
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Berlin: Union hopes for July green light
In mid-2019 both the stadium expansion and new club offices should have planning approval, according to latest Union Berlin statement. Public consultation regarding the club's largest ever project is about to begin.
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London: Last chance to open by year end?
Tottenham is hoping to open their delayed stadium in mid-December. If this third attempt fails, there will be only one more game left to play in 2018.
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New design: FC Cincinnati's second bid
It's still a draft and subject to change, but since it's been published officially, we're here to show it. FC Cincinnati will soon formally submit their second bid to build an MLS-specific venue.
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Australia: Western Sydney Stadium suffers from flood
Work had to come to a halt last week as New South Wales suffered from excessive rainfall. Western Sydney Stadium's future field was filled with brown, muddy water, causing construction to stop.
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New design: The gem of Nazareth
If faithful to these renderings when delivered, this could be the most beautiful stadium of Israel. However, to date there have been very few details about Nazareth's long-awaited stadium.
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Charlotte: Panthers' stadium sits on first lynching site
Not exactly the desired piece of history, but one America is dealing with more seriously these days. It turns out that Charlotte Panthers' stadium is located precisely at the site of the city's first lynching, dating back to 1913.
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New design: Second life for Hutnik's stadium
For the last year architects have been working on a way to revive Hutnik Warszawa's stadium and training facilities, among the most dilapitated in the entire capital of Poland.
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New stadium: Filadelfia reborn joins StadiumDB
Spiritual home of Torino FC now have a new, beating heart. After decades of neglect and failed promises, the new Filadelfia stadium is in operation.
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Betting services in UK stadiums
Fans are looking for more ways to bet, as we've seen from the explosion of online betting. As is the case with in-stadium betting, football is a popular sport to bet online...
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England: Bournemouth not building stadium, not yet
AFC Bournemouth took a lengthy statement to communicate one major piece of information: the new stadium will not be ready as planned. Its construction is delayed and no new deadline has been set.
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New stadium: Stadio Silvio Piola in Novara
It bears the name of Serie A's legendary striker and also remembers good days of Serie A. Novara Calcio managed to win promotion in 2011, even to beat Inter that year. But their relegation came just as soon. Thankfully, investment from those days still serves people at the stadium.
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New stadium: The traveling home of Cagliari
You think the title is strange? Take a look at this stadium. It was built first in 2012, then in 2013 and now in 2017. It's temporary, sure, but it already earned quite some history!
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 61 - From Germany 2024 to... Germany
It's been a while since we've sent out the newsletter, following our trips to the Scandinavia (photos from Stockholm's legendary Olympic Stadium and Tele2 Arena uploaded, others from Bergen to come) and there's been a lot of changes in the world of stadiums.
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“Wooden Seats”: A “novelty” at EFC’s Bramley Moore Dock?
The proposed new Everton stadium, on the site of the Bramley-Moore dock near Liverpool city centre, is exactly what the city’s first professional club needs. Nonetheless, Evertonians will leave Goodison Park with a heavy heart, finally leaving a famous stadium with what will be nearly 130 years of history behind it.
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Pirates seeking a share in sports betting revenue for PNC Park's upkeep
As the Supreme Court of United States recently paved the way for legalisation of sports betting in the country, teams and leagues have gone all silent about their long-standing opposition to all kinds of gambling activities, and have switched their attention to a different question – how can they get a piece of the cake?!
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London: Turf rolled out at Tottenham
A third of Tottenham's hybrid field is already in place, at least the natural part of it. With 3 days 23 lorries from the Netherlands should deliver the future turf, which will welcome players once the Spurs' new home opens.
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Germany: Böllenfalltor revamp more expensive
Only one contractor submitted a bid to redevelop SV Darmstadt's stadium and construction prices are rising across Germany. These two factors resulted in over 40% increase of the stadium revamp's budget.
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London: Taxpayers' costly ordeal with London Stadium
The legal battles between LLDC and West Ham United alone has cost taxpayers £4 million already, not mentioning upkeep and prognosed losses reaching £140 million over the first decade in operation. And it's been that way since 2004...
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London: Further step towards Wembley sale
Board of the Football Association has unanimously approved the sale of Wembley National Stadium to the Pakistani-American investor Shahid Khan. The deal isn't sealed at all, though. Not so fast...
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Poland: Tender launched for new Płock stadium
Design+build competition is now open for new 15,004-seat stadium in Płock. Contenders have until November 6 to submit their bids and the winner will be given 3 years to deliver complete design and stadium.
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Euro 2024: Germany comes on top
UEFA's evaluation report suggested Germany is the favourite to host Euro 2024 with all infrastructure already in place, be it stadiums, airports or hotels. And there was no surprise, by 12 votes to 4 Germany beat Turkey and will host the tournament.
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New design: Is this Costa Rica's best stadium?
One of Costa Rica's “big three” clubs is about to celebrate its centenary and the plan is to do this in quite some style: by building a brand new stadium. The concept is ready, the land... isn't. And won't be until March.
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New design: Too small for the World Cup
And yet it's still very impressive. The official design for new León stadium has been revealed and in 7 months we should see groundbreaking on Mexico's latest football ground.
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Madrid: Debt increase secured, revamp to begin
Real's socios have spoken this past weekend and their answer is an overwhelming “yes”. Yes to the club's plan of increasing debt to €575 million in order to finance reconstruction of Bernabeu. It's bound to begin early into 2019.
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Will Chelsea's lavish new stadium development ever go ahead?
Planning issues and conflicts, the economic and political impact of Brexit, difficulties raising sufficient investment capital, even rumours of Roman Abramovich considering the sale of Chelsea. All are topics raised in the newspaper columns over the last few months, discussing the potential reasons why the club appears to have halted ambitious plans to completely redevelop their Stamford Bridge home.
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Los Angeles: Inglewood giant reaches milestone
First steel trusses already adorn the imposing columns, while overall progress exceeds 50%. In 2020 the world's most expensive stadium will see its opening. For now 3,000 workers are on site non stop to make it happen.
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Dresden: Naming rights given to the people
New naming rights sponsors agreed to rename the stadium along popular wish of supporters. After public vote it was decided to return to the historical name of Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
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Germany: Groundbreaking by year end?
Announced for 2019, construction of the new stadium in Freiburg may come some time sooner. Timely proceedings suggest groundbreaking in 2018 is realistic.
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Bristol: Indoor arena to join Ashton Gate
A 4,000-seat permanent indoor hall is expected to join Ashton Gate, along with offices, flats and two hotels. The latest, £100-million development should increase Bristol City's commercial advantage over local rivals.
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Moscow: VTB signs naming rights, opening in March
Though it was supposed to open in 2017 and then 2018, the new home of Dynamo Moskva will not host its first football game before March, 2019. Meanwhile, VTB has settled naming rights for the first 4 years in operation.
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New stadium: Haladás Sportkomplexum
It seems that the Hungarian government just isn't stopping in the campaign to revamp all stadiums of Hungary's professional football. Among the latest examples comes Haladás Sportkomplexum in Szombathely, inaugurated late last year.
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London: Wembley changing its image as blocks grow
Eventually as many as 20,000 people are expected to live here comfortably. For now the northern approach to Wembley is changing its image as new 15-floor buildings are slowly growing in front of the legendary stadium.
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#MisjaStadion: 100 stadiums for centenary of independence!
At first we thought it's simply impossible. Now we're ready to go and launching #MisjaStadion. Why the Polish hashtag? Because we're about to add or update 100 Polish stadiums by year end!
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New design: The octagon in Szeged
As part of the Hungarian stadium revolution there's a stadium we may have missed entirely. That's how under-advertised it was and how fast its actual construction is going. Really, come and see!
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 60 - While we were away...
It's been two long weeks since we've treated you to our last newsletter, following a week long project we carried out in Europe. Not a stadium one, though we surely couldn't miss some of the most important stadiums wherever we went.
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Glasgow: Scottish FA agree terms of Hampden takeover
After much uncertainty and speculation we know it officially: Scotland's national stadium will remain Scotland's national stadium. Doesn't sound interesting? Well, perhaps it should.
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London: Further feud around London Stadium
As tension rises again, LLDC and West Ham both seem to forget that their public arguments continue to scar London Stadium's image. Is there even a winner in this latest conflict?
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North Korea: Kim's first football-specific stadium
He may still have the biggest all-seater stadium but Kim Jong Un doesn't have a single football-specific stadium. And he has given an official direct order to change that. Not in Pyongyang, though...
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New stadium: By the volcano in Tabriz
In the distant northern Iran lies a giant stadium sunken into the slope of extinct volcano. One of western Asia's most impressive stadiums has just joined StadiumDB!
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Bucharest: Beautiful farewell by Steaua fans
It's a site to behold when you get hundreds of supporters chanting to an empty, half-demolished stadium. Steaua Bucuresti supporters gave their last farewell as demolition progresses.
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Gibraltar: Outline planning permission granted
Is this it for Gibraltar? Unanimous support by the planning department surely seems to indicate it! Outline planning permission was issued yesterday, the 8,000-capacity stadium is closer to fruition.
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Mexico City: Catastrophic field at Azteca
It wasn't supposed to end like this when Mexico's very first hybrid field was laid at the legendary Estadio Azteca in mid-July. The grass continues to die, leaving dirt patches around.
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Rotterdam: Feyenoord asks for more time
While the football club needs 3 more months to evaluate the financial benefits of planned 63,000-capacity stadium, the design is evolving. At a recent meeting representation of local residents accepted the updated concept.
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London: Spurs' opening slips further away
September was already out of the picture. Now also October is out and even late-November game against FC Inter has been moved to Wembley. Will the new Tottenham stadium open this year at all?
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Ukraine: Debt after Euro 2012 still unpaid
The Olympic Stadium and Arena Lviv still have debt from before Euro 2012 pulling them down. Neither stadium has the resources to cover it, nor does the ministry of sports.
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Poland: Last old stand in Zabrze waiting for demolition
The last piece of Zabrze's old stadium will celebrate its 84th anniversary tomorrow. Meanwhile, next week the building will see its demoliton begin, making way for the last piece of Arena Zabrze to enclose the field.
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Warsaw: Funds secured for new Polonia stadium
It wasn't a unanimous decision, yet no-one voted againts. The Warsaw city council decided to agree on spending 158 million zloty on a brand new stadium for Polonia Warszawa.
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Washington D.C.: RFK Stadium revamp begins
The stadium itself will remain intact, at least in the short term. However, the first phase of the precinct's redevelopment is already underway. Will Redskins build their new stadium here?
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Uzbekistan: Beautiful stadium but an empty one, too
Just like the football team Bunyodkor, it was supposed to become Uzbekistan's new football pride. And exactly like the team, it's falling into trouble as sporting success dries out.
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New stadium: Estadio Alejandro Villanueva
It may only be Peru's fourth largest stadium, but for domestic and Latin American football Matute is so much more. That's why we had to add it to StadiumDB. And tonight is the night!
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The latest on Tottenham’s new stadium - May not be ready until 2019 now
"Completion could run into next year, depending on what other issues crop up. A best guess is that this delay will be between three to six months. In addition, the cost of the build has already reached £1bn and it is difficult to predict what the final bill will be. The costs keep piling up."
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Bucharest: Symbolic farewell to Ghencea
The historic Steaua stadium in Bucharest is about to be demolished. On Saturday supporters will be able to pick up souvenirs of the building, while yesterday officials were given such opportunity.
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Poland: Tender launched for ŁKS stadium
Companies from across Europe have until early October to give their offers on design+build project of the new ŁKS stadium in Łódź. Three new grandstands will raise capacity to over 20,000 covered seats.
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Madrid: Rayo stadium closed for safety reasons
After accident involving a small child the city of Madrid decided to ban all games with spectators at Rayo Vallecano's stadium. The decision comes as a shock to Rayo, who now have to find a solution to play games at home somewhere else or at different dates.
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London: Wimbledon stadium delay confirmed
Instead of next season's first game, the new Plough Lane will likely host the mid-season fixture of late 2019 or early 2020. Not great news for Wimbledon supporters, at the same time no surprise either.
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London: Just how much trouble is Tottenham in?
While details on the stadium's progress remain sketchy, Spurs are subject to growing speculation. Unofficial information suggests their new stadium will not be ready until 2019.
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New design: Finally a vision for Nowy Sącz
It's simple and economic, though absolutely sufficient for the demands of Nowy Sącz. The proposed new stadium makes long-lasting dream of thousands of fans realistic. At long last!
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London: Changes coming to West Ham stadium
Perimeter of the football field will be repainted from bright green to, most likely, claret. This will not only represent WHU colours, but also improve visibility for players.
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Texas: Austin welcomes MLS stadium negotiations
The Austin city council has voted in favour of officially opening negotiations with Precourt Sports Ventures, the group wanting to move from Columbus to Texas and build a new stadium in Austin.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 59 - Tottenham, new designs and more
What's new in the stadium world? We've selected the regular weekly digest for you, consisting of most important news about ongoing projects. Two flashy new designs, bad news from London and more! If you wish to find weekly roundup in your inbox, just subscribe below:
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Scotland: Announcement about Dundee FC stadium by month end?
The new 15,000-seater is progressing and American owners of Dundee FC hope it would fuel te club for the next 10-20 years after completion. But even if not built, it will not end their engagement.
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Mexico: By year end, Dorados will have flashy new stadium
OK, not entirely new, rather significantly redeveloped and slightly bigger. In visual terms, however, the stadium should finally look complete, first time since opening in 2003.
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New stadium: De Oude Meerdijk
One of just two stadiums of Eredivisie that we were missing. Let's make the list shorter and add FC Emmen home, De oude Meerdijk, to StadiumDB.
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Liverpool: Everton appoint stadium development director
As we await formal planning application to be filed, Everton FC have appointed Colin Chong as their stadium development director for the Bramley-Moore Dock project.
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Poland: Smooth arches for Opole
This clean and simple design combines sharp edges with slender arches and lightweight membrane. Here's the winning design for Opole, construction planned as soon as 2019.
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London: Spurs stadium struck by new delay
It's already the second missed deadline for Europe's most expensive private project. September opening isn't happening, October also seems uncertain. When will Tottenham's new stadium open its doors?
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Belarus: 40,000-seater announced for Minsk
President Alexander Lukashenko has confirmed that a second national stadium will be built in the capital of Belarus, twice the capacity of the first one. This time only for football.
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Armenia: How to kill the white elephant humanely?
There is no possible demand for such a large stadium in Yerevan. The symbol of Armenia's sovietisation became a major piece of Yerevan's skyline and Armenian culture, but it should go sooner than later, if now legacy operating mode is found.
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New design: Next gem of Venice?
Designed to be a sports landmark, the stadium will be located far from the congested old town. If built, it should enable Venezia FC to reach its ambition of fighting in Europe.
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London: Excessive working hours as deadline looms
Tottenham's new stadium is rushing towards the finish line. It's very exciting to watch, but perhaps excessively tiring to work there. 80 hours per week (and extra time on top of that!) seems too much by any standard.
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London: Still a chance for QPR stadium at Linford Christie?
Football stadium could be part of the Linford Christie development, less than 1 km north of Loftus Road. But QPR chairman recently claimed not much progress on the issue is expected.
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Czechia: Bazaly is no more, time for young players
The legendary Czech stadium was partially demolished and is now being transformed into one of the country's best youth academies. In October of next year training of over 300 children will begin.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 58 - Designs, England and much more
Last week in StadiumDB coverage was focused largely on stadium developments in England, which we covered more extensively than those in other countries. That said, there's much more to dive in, as this issue of our newsletter proves! If you wish to receive weekly updates directly to your email, use the below blue box to subscribe!
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Tottenham’s new London stadium nearing completion
Many of the seats have already been installed, but perhaps the most exciting part of all is right out in the middle. The drone footage clearly shows the three-part retractable football pitch, with the NFL pitch visible beneath it. This is truly a venue for the new millennium.
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Buenos Aires: River still unsure about El Monumental's future
As years pass, the odds of redeveloping River Plate's legendary stadium are shrinking. Relocation could prove more feasible. Apparently, River have a plan, though nothing solid has been revealed.
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Mexico: Six contenders for León stadium design
Major companies from Mexico, USA and Spain compete to design new 35,000-seat stadium in León. Winning concept should be revealed in September and groundbreaking follow by year end.
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Ranking the top 5 F1 circuits
A lot goes into deciding which F1 circuits are the best. The number of races is definitely one factor, but the excitement and uniqueness of the racetrack is surely another. So, which racetracks are the top 5 F1 circuits?
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France: Strasbourg revamp getting closer
As Racing continues to grow, so does the prospect of their stadium changes. Relocation is now ruled out, detailed concept of Stade de la Meinau revamp is coming up. As much as €100 million will be spent.
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England: Woking FC aiming high, as high as 10,000 capacity
Though they only play in the 6th league, Woking FC hope to break ground on a 10,000-capacity stadium, meeting all requirements of League One. It would be paid for by a private developer.
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Croatia: NK Osijek to break ground
We're just days away from groundbreaking in Osijek, where Croatia's most modern stadium will be built by mid-2020. The €35-million project has the green light and nothing should stop it now.
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Italy: Cagliari potentially to increase stadium capacity
Cagliari Calcio have confirmed the intent to eventually increase capacity of their new stadium from 25,000 to 30,000 seats. This would allow the stadium to host Euro 2028, hosting which Italy is likely to apply for.
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Fantasy football beginners guide
If you are someone who wants to get more out of the football season, fantasy football is a great way to make new friends, as well as make the season that much more entertaining to watch.
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Madrid: Uncertainty over Atletico's future at Metropolitano
High Court for Madrid this week nullified zoning amendments which allowed for the construction of Wanda Metropolitano. This controversial decision prompted speculation over Atletico's return to Vicente Calderón.
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Burnley: Turf Moor expansion 3 months behind schedule
Two new corners of the Burnley FC stadium should have been ready by now. They're not, because early excavations uncovered numerous issues in the ground, causing large delays. Completion is now expected to come by November.
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New design: Correction of the Korean dream
South Korea delivered beautiful stadiums for the 2002 World Cup. Yet they're no use for domestic football: far too large, often remote and with running tracks. With declining attendances a shift has come. Here's the small stadium Daegu is building to correct their 2002 ambition.
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New design: If only this was built in Nowy Sącz
It would have been one of Europe's most impressive stadia below the 10,000 capacity. But let's be real, it's not getting built. Still, because it's an official presentation released by the city of Nowy Sącz, we should cover it.
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Sunderland: Supporters replace seats at Stadium of Light
Despite massive trouble over the past seasons, Sunderland AFC can still count on their faithful fanbase for help. Over 2,000 fans applied for voluntary work in July and helped replace over 9,000 seats.
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Texas: Austin MLS stadium deal to be discussed on Wednesday
This week the outline of a 20-year partnership will be presented to the local council. Public comment is also welcome as Austin is moving closer to its new MLS franchise, at the expense of Columbus.
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Atlanta: MBS retractable roof fully operational after a year
The 8-petal, 3,500-ton system is finally moving smoothly around the stadium a long year after the opening of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It's now as impressive as rendered in the past.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 57 - New designs and more
As European games are under way and league season kicks off once more, we've been updating our league tables throughout StadiumDB. Not all are done yet, please remain patient. We're also working on expanding the database not only with new designs, but also many of the missing stadiums.
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England: Torquay announce new stadium for 10,000 people
A brand new versatile stadium at the heart of English riviera? It's possible, already with backing from mayor of Torbay. Torquay United would move to what could be a 10,000-seater with option of expansion.
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Milan: Both clubs agree on San Siro investment plan
No revolution is planned, but when you see the list of proposed changes it's hard to believe €15 million will cover all these works. By June 2020 San Siro will be a much more modern venue.
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Rostov: Arena to cost RUB 330 million annually
Annual maintenance cost of Rostov Arena will be very significant, expected to reach 330 million rubles. Until the end of 2023 almost all of the cost will be covered by Russia's federal budget to take burden off of the Rostov region.
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Freiburg: Stadium greenlighted, construction from 2019
The city council voted massively in favour of the new stadium in Freiburg yesterday. The nearly-35,000-capacity football ground should see groundbreaking in 2019, although opponents have already announced lawsuits against it.
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New design: Fourth attempt at Hardturm
A football-specific stadium for the city of Zurich has been in the making since early 2000s. And yet the Hardturm site is still empty. Perhaps by 2021 that will change as we look forward to this latest concept being delivered.
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Aberdeen: Kingsford stadium opponents filed for judicial review
Sunday was the last day for opponents to submit their appeals against the proposed Kingsford Stadium. 'No Kingsford Stadium' managed to file their papers late on Friday, meeting the deadline.
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Dublin: Richmond Arena unlikely to happen
According to information gathered by the Irish Independent, the proposed stadium for St. Patrick's FC is not getting built. Instead, the site in Inchicore is to be occupied by affordable housing.
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Cologne: 1. FC Köln still pushing for stadium expansion
Even after relegation to 2. Bundesliga the Cologne team isn't giving up on its ambition to boost stadium capacity. 1. FC Köln have commissioned a new feasibility study, even though the city isn't keen on starting talks once more.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 56 - from Russia to USA and beyond
Over the past week we've covered mostly Russia and USA, but thankfully nothing about Trump and Putin. Instead, the glorious finish of the World Cup and not so glorious cost of its stadia. In the US it's MLS mode as movement in D.C., New York and Miami is quite big. What else?
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London: London Stadium spent almost £450,000 on naming rights
Instead of getting a partner and gaining money, the loss-generating stadium only spent a significant amount on the search. Which comes on top of already bad financial estimates.
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Miami: Beckham's plan approved for referendum
As narrow green light as was possible, by just one vote, gave David Beckham the chance to lease Melreese Country Club without any counter-bidders. But the campaign is far from over.
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New design: The Arab dream in Belarus
They said Dynamo Brest was getting a stadium named after Sheikh Zayed, now we know how it might look. It seems investors from UAE are determined to build a football powerhouse just beside the Polish border.
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New design: Copy+paste? Not quite
The famous Polish village football club Nieciecza proved that a stadium meeting all major criteria can be built swiftly and economically. Now the city of Częstochowa could build an evolution of that stadium concept. But will they?
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Stadia Designers Cup: Time to create a stadium vision for Brașov!
Summer vacation season has begun, World Cup in Russia has ended, so now there are no excuses to not take part in fourth edition of Stadia Designers Cup which starts… now!
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Volgograd: Flooding damages stadium perimeter
Heavy rainfall washed away part of the public concourse around Volgograd Arena. The damage is significant, but is also assured to be repaired without burdening taxpayers.
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New design: Big changes coming in Ashdod
The Israeli premier league is about to get one more modern stadium, following a decade-long wave, reshaping the country's sports infrastructure. This time Ashdod is on the front line and it's going to be one of the most impressive stadia in Israel.
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Russia 2018: Stadiums almost full, but no record
According to official data the World Cup managed to break 3 million spectators, but we argue that attendance data has been inflated. Even by FIFA's count, it was the smallest World Cup since 2002. Why?
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New stadium: Audi Field opened with a glitch
While D.C. United were celebrating the dream-come-true with #UnitedAtHome hashtag, hundreds of fans were chanting in protest outside, as their groups have been excluded. Not exactly the right mood for such a festive occasion.
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New York: Two more options for NYCFC
The sister-club of Manchester City FC might not end up in the Bronx after all. At least one location outside the northern NY district is being evaluated. But, on the other side, a return to the 2013 Bronx scheme is also on the table.
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Miami: No decision on Beckham's stadium plan yet
Commissioners remained unconvinced and David Beckham's speach failed to change it. With little details on financinal side of the latest MLS stadium proposal, decision was postponed until July 18.
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Report: Why is Russia's World Cup so expensive? (Part 2)
Stadia of this year's World Cup on average became a couple times more expensive between proposal and delivery of the actual building. But each case is different: some are commendable, some pathological. Yes, Saint Petersburg, that's about you.
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Report: Why is Russia's World Cup so expensive? (Part 1)
When their bid was evaluated by FIFA, Russia pledged to build the 12 host stadiums for $2.8 billion. They ended up with almost $5 billion spent and only because their currency collapsed, causing favourable exchange rates. In rubles the price has actually tripled!
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 55 - Read our weekly digest here
61 games into the World Cup we only have the most important questions to answer. Whose title will it be and what's the legacy of Russia's first ever World Cup? Those are only some of the questions, though.
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Tokyo 2020: Kengo Kuma on National Olympic Stadium
As installation of the roof and wooden facades progresses at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics stadium, Kengo Kuma mentions his greatest sport project in an interview with designboom.com.
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Miami: Beckham sheds light and wins (some) support for stadium
Ahead of the official presentation on Thursday David Beckham and his MLS ownership group have released first images of the proposed stadium and leisure precinct. Stunning, surely, but also aimed at publicity for the project. And successful at that, it seems.
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Turkey: Normalisation at Timsah Arena
We know, the stadium's official name is different. But it's Timsah Arena for most fans and thus for us as well. The stadium in Bursa is getting into its final shape, which is a case of “better late than never” as we're 2.5 years since inauguration.
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Russia 2018: Samara Arena among most expensive to maintain
The World Cup is over for them, now Samara Arena is facing the challenge of daily operation. And it's quite a big one, this stadium is among the most expensive in terms of annual maintenance cost.
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Belgium: Topping out, express works in Mechelen
Friday saw topping out ceremony in Mechelen, where new main stand was erected in just two months. Another extremely fast project in Belgium should see the stand open in mid-August.
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London: Millwall appoint AFL to expand stadium
The final capacity or means of reaching it remains unclear, however Millwall's home, The Den is bound to grow and improve. AFL Architects have been appointed to carry out the planning.
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Naples: The great... no, it's just repairs for San Paolo
There's joy in Naples but also some disappointment. After all, the majestic Stadio San Paolo will finally meet international requirements. Not after reconstruction, unfortunately, rather following gradual repairs carried out ahead of the 2019 Universiade.
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Miami: Beckham's fifth stadium plan to be presented
David Beckham will go before the Miami city commission next week to present the latest plan for a football stadium in the city. With four failed bids can this one break the deadlock? Here's what we know.
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Aberdeen: Construction begins in Kingsford
Tuesday saw groundbreaking on what will become Aberdeen FC's new training complex (phase 1) and stadium (phase 2). AFC now owns the 25-hcetare site, which means we should expect progress from now on.
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Russia 2018: Kaliningrad yet to have a business plan for stadium
It's over. Kaliningrad hosted all of its football games during this year's World Cup and now the gradual transition into regular use begins. Except that there's no business plan for the 35,000-seat stadium.
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New design: Gibraltar's new football rock
Four years after the failed Europa Point project, now Gibraltar has a brand new national stadium vision, which would put the rock on the map of UEFA Category 4 stadia.
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Kentucky: Louisville stadium now under construction
One of USL's most popular teams is living the dream of building a brand new stadium. Louisville City FC held groundbreaking last week and revealed new details, both in terms of capacity and design of their planned home.
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Poland: Wisła Kraków threatened with stadium eviction
The greatest Polish club of the previous decade is now facing eviction from their stadium as mounting debt forced Krakow mayor to not extend lease. Will they find a way out?
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Poland: Tender launched for Szczecin stadium
As announced, the construction tender for new 20,500-seat stadium and training academy is ready. However, the project's budget has grown once more, making it the most expensive stadium being planned in Poland at present.
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Birmingham: Business case for Alexander Stadium still to come
While the track and field stadium is a burden for taxpayers at present, the business model for its use after the Commonwealth Games is still to come. There's still no guarantee that it will be self-sustainable.
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London: 15,000 faulty seats being removed from Tottenham stadium
They've only just been installed and already have to be removed. As it turns out, 15,000 seats were manufactured with a flaw and need to be replaced. Tottenham assure the operation will not delay the stadium's delivery.
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Russia 2018: Volgograd Arena maintenance to be subsidised
Not unlike other huge stadiums built for the World Cup, Volgograd Arena will require federal subsidies not to generate a huge hole in the region's budget. At least in its first operating years.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 54 – In the World Cup frenzy
It's been a truly stunning World Cup so far, even though we're not past the group stage. Who could not have loved the performances be Morocco or Iran. Who among us wasn't stunned by Germans nearly having been eliminated, while Poland... maybe let's not go down that road.
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Madrid: Seats disappearing from Calderón
On Monday the removal of seats from Estadio Vicente Calderón began. They will now be distributed among supporters of Atletico as the old stadium awaits demolition.
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Safe standing: Government to rethink all-seating
By all means the debate was predictable, but that's fine, we'll take it. The most important thing is: British authorities will review the all-seater rule, which officially opens the case for legal standing in top leagues of England and Wales.
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Russia 2018: Your World Cup moments on StadiumDB!
So many fantastic games, festive atmosphere, sell-out crowds and iconic stadiums. And you, at the very heart of the World Cup. You can help us recreate the atmosphere by sharing your photos, which would decorate our tournament section.
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Russia 2018: Medical centre coming up for Nizhny Novgorod stadium
Later this year the massive stadium in Nizhny Novgorod's Strelka district will get its first non-sporting facilities. Subject to public vote, a 3,000-square-meter medical centre is planned.
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Mexico: Here's the plan for León's new stadium
35,000 capacity, including 300 private boxes. Aside from football, there's retail complex, hotel, medical centre, football academy and more planned. Contractor is already announced.
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Romania: Time to say goodbye to Ghencea
A legendary Romanian stadium is about to vanish this summer, following 44 years of glory, both domestic and international. Now it's time for the stellar successor, though time is the one thing already missing.
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Russia 2018: Minor success in Iran, mishap in Kazan
While women in Iran were allowed inside Azadi Stadium to watch the World Cup game live with their male counterparts, in Russia women with banner supporting their right to watch football had trouble getting inside.
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Ukraine: Stadium in Odessa for sale once more
Despite three attempts, no buyer was found for the Chernomorets stadium in Odessa. In July the fourth auction will be held as the building plays the miserable role of collateral for bankrupt bank.
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Rotterdam: Analyst questions viability of Feyenoord City
If not as a project altogether, then at least for Feyenoord the new commercial project planned on Nieuwe Maas riverside may be a risk more than a chance. Or so claims sports economist dr Tsjalle van der Burg.
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Russia 2018: How Kaliningrad didn't get a top-class stadium
The westernmost city of this year's World Cup was supposed to receive a stadium with retractable roof and possibly the most versatile facilities. But that just didn't happen. Why?
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London: Exception for Tottenham, speedy construction
In order to aid Spurs' stadium delivery, Premier League has agreed to allow one more game at Wembley, an unlikely exception to the 'one season, one stadium' rule.
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Russia 2018: Downsizing in Yekaterinburg to begin in July
The operation of dismantling temporary stands at Ekaterinburg Arena will begin before FIFA officials leave Russia. Between July and November the stadium will see capacity decrease from 33,000 to 23,000.
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2026 World Cup: Canada, Mexico and (largely) USA win
As we await the joy and sadness of this year's World Cup, we've also learnt who will host the 2026 edition. For the first time in history three host countries will hold the event. Also, no new stadium (!) is listed for the event.
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Rome: Scandal may sink AS Roma stadium
If you thought the long-awaited Roma stadium is finally going to happen within months, think again. 9 high profile arrests connected to this project shook the political stage earlier today.
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New designs: The future municipal stadium of Katowice
One of the last major cities in Poland without a modern football stadium is set on changing things round. Official design has just been revealed, along with two runners-up.
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New stadium: Rostov Arena joins the pack
It's the single last stadium we've been missing before the 2018 World Cup. It may also be the least impressive stadium, despite a very considerable budget. It comes alive at night, though, when the facades change into a giant screen.
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Italy: Grand renovation of Nereo Rocco
It's one of the most distinctive stadiums in Italy, even if hardly known for its football use. This should change soon as local authorities want to make Stadio Nereo Rocco again one of the very best football stadia domestically.
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Minsk: National stadium ready, opening on June 22
Structurally it's been complete since March, now all installation works are done too. On June 22 the new national stadium of Belarus will open its doors to the public, though not without controversy.
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New stadium: The outcome of maaany changes in Kaliningrad
It's been one of the most changed stadiums of the World Cup. What we see built is already the 4th concept applied for the Oktyabrsky Ostrov site. The most modest one, but still likeable.
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New stadium: The whirlpool of Nizhny Novgorod
The concept behind it is fascinating. Due to cost-cutting it wasn't implemented as planned, but still the new Nizhny Novgorod stadium is one-of-a-kind. Now the question is: will it generate enough revenue?
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New stadium: Mordovia gets the spotlight
Many found it hard to believe that the football-crazy Krasnodar didn't make the list, while obscure Saransk did. But when other cities didn't even have renderings, Saransk already had construction ongoing. Enough to strengthen Russia's World Cup bid.
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Germany: East stand construction began in Kiel
Brand new east stand will be ready next summer. So far the old terrace needs to be demolished to make way for the €9.4 million project in Kiel, first element of a new stadium.
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Liverpool: The Reds file applications to expand Anfield use
Possibly half a million visitors more. That's how much the use of Anfield might increase annually, if the city council agrees to Liverpool FC's proposal of expanding non-football use.
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Argentina: Estudiantes secure funds to resume stadium work
Not enough to deliver 100% of the planned building, but enough to restart construction. Estudiantes de La Plata secured a loan worth $5 million and are looking to close the deal for remaining $3.5 million.
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New stadium: Volgograd ready for the 2018 World Cup
In all sincerity, it's one of our favourite stadiums of the World Cup. Almost unchanged despite cost-cutting, delivered with disciplined time frame and budget, beautifully located. Sure, not flawless, but Volgograd Arena is ready to amaze visitors!
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Spain: First naming rights deal for Balaídos
Reconstruction of the stadium is already bringing additional revenue to Celta Vigo. The Galician club announced its first naming rights contract.
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Vilnius: Finally, green light for national stadium?
After years and years of no progress, it seems the hardest part is done and public-private partnership can be sealed. Government of Lithuania and mayor of Vilnius agreed on funding for the new national sports complex. Construction may begin in late 2019 or 2020.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 53 – before we move on to Russia
It's probably been the last week when when we weren't focusing more on Russian stadiums, at least until mid-July, of course. While work on our tournament page continues, Samara Arena joined StadiumDB with complete presentation. Stay in touch by subscribing to the weekly newsletter!
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Jakarta: Grand upgrade of Gelora Bung Karno nearing finish line
The largest ever renovation process of Indonesia's national stadium is almost complete. It took longer than expected, but will be done before the 2018 Asian Games commence in August.
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Stadia Designers Cup: Whose stadium comes next?
Before the whole world attention will focus on Russian football fields, the organizer of Stadia Designers Cup invites to Transylvania to meet the host-city and -club of the upcoming 4th edition of the competition!
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Glasgow: Celtic running the most expensive stadium upgrade so far
In terms of actual cost it's not a major project, however it's the biggest set of changes at Celtic Park since the stadium was completed in 1998. £4 million will go into LED lighting, hybrid field and other changes.
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New stadium: Next year's MLS host – Nippert Stadium
Starting 2019, Nippert Stadium will become an MLS venue for the very first time. FC Cincinnati will continue playing here until they deliver a new, purpose-built stadium in West End.
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New design: If MLS moves to Austin...
There are two MLS teams in Texas already, but there's potential for a lot more. If only the circumstances weren't as controversial. Please remember: if this stadium goes forward, Columbus Crew will disappear.
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New stadium: Samara Arena
The spaceship stadium was the single last one to 'land' and open its doors to Russian spectators ahead of the 2018 World Cup. It's not really finished yet, but operational and ready for the international tournament.
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London: Chelsea shelves new stadium plan
In a surprisingly brief statement the FA Cup holders announced they will not pursue the new £1-billion stadium at this time. Plans are officially on hold and no further work will be done.
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Liverpool: Anfield with 4G connectivity for fans
From 2018/19 onwards Liverpool supporters will be able to upload their matchday social media posts instantly, thanks to new 4G network at Anfield. However, not all supporters will enjoy it initially.
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London: Tottenham's deadline, sliding field and microbrewery
Though speculation is still rampant with just over two months left before planned delivery, Tottenham ensures August is still the opening date. Meanwhile, tests of the sliding field are going well and the first stadium microbrewery is on its way.
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Arizona: 3rd Super Bowl for Glendale, what will change?
In 2023 Super Bowl will be played at University of Phoenix Stadium for the third time. By that time up to $100 million will be invested in stadium upgrades, over 20% of the building's initial cost.
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Dundee: The Dees ready to buy stadium when time is right
Dundee FC General director John Nelms announced his company has a deal in place to buy the current stadium outright from its current owner. This move will be crucial to DFC's relocation to a purpose-built ground. The Courier report.
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Mexico City: Farewell, Estadio Azul
That's literally it. No more event will be held at Estadio Azul, one of Latin America's football temples. What now? Relocation for Cruz Azul and demolition for the stadium itself.
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Sevilla: 1st out of 7 phases of renovation begins
By August Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán will grow by roughly 1,000 seats. That's just the first out of seven phases of redevelopment, scheduled to happen over the next 7 years, one at a time.
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Florence: Viola still working, Mercafir impatient
While Fiorentina has 5 more months to deliver complete project paperwork, the trade center standing in the place of potential stadium needs renovation before it's demolished.
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UEFA: Atatürk's last cup final?
15 years after the sensational 2005 Champions League final, Istanbul's national stadium will host the event once more. And possibly for the last time, if reconstruction plans proceed as expected.
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Cincinnati: FC Cincinnati get public funding for stadium
The city promised $33.9 million to do site preparation, utility work and parking for FC Cincinnati's 21,080-seat stadium. The city has about half the money on hand or will take it from the capital budget.
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Safe standing: Shrewsbury writing history
Not used so far, but already prepared for supporters. The very first safe standing section across professional football in England and Wales has been launched in Shrewsbury!
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Belarus: Brest stadium to honour... Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan?
It's only May but this may just be the most bizarre news release of this year. Diego Maradona became co-owner of Dynamo Brest in Belarus and now their stadium is to be renamed to honour the first president of the United Arab Emirates. You could not make that up!
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Colombia: Will America de Cali get their own 45,000-seat stadium?
So far only one professional team in Colombia has a stadium of their own. Now America de Cali can join their local rivals Deportivo, if the proposed new stadium goes through.
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Chicago: More details of Lincoln Yards stadium precinct
Ownership structure for the new USL team, price tag for the 20,000-seat stadium, new renders and a lot about plans of the stadium's precinct. All this is now added to the story of Chicago's second soccer-specific stadium.
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Valencia: Nou Mestalla to finally get going?
With not much time left to lose, Valencia CF appoint global consultancy brand Deloitte to construct the financial side of Nou Mestalla. Construction has to resume soon, otherwise the structure could be demolished.
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New design: Scunthorpe's Plan B revealed
It was almost ready for construction and then Scunthorpe United announced they were pulling out. Their new stadium was abandoned, instead reconstruction of Glanford Park is planned. Here's how it will look.
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Los Angeles: Inglewood stadium at over $4 billion?
According to a surprisingly detailed report by Sports Business Journals, the world's most expensive stadium is now expected to cost in excess of $4 billion, although over $850 million of that amount will cover surrounding infrastructure.
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Monterrey: Investor hopes to lure Tigres to 'Estadio Insignia'
One of Mexico's best teams might play at one of the world's most impressive stadiums. But it's far from a done deal. In fact, tensions arise already at preliminary stages.
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England: Serious blow for St Albans stadium scheme
Council officers did not include a new village with stadium in their draft of new local development plan. The proposed massive development is argued as compromising division between St Albans and neighbouring councils. A Herts Advertiser report.
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England: New stadium “only option” for Bournemouth
With another season in Premier League secured, Bournemouth can continue planing their stadium relocation. So far they've been at the very bottom of the league in attendance and ticket revenue. Time to change it.
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Berlin: Hertha corrects stadium plan
It's still not approved by authorities, not just yet. But this time the 55,500-capacity stadium might be acceptable even with monument protection in mind. Moved and lowered, it would be unvisible from many parts of Olympiapark.
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Sao Paulo: Major changes await at Pacaembu
Located at the very heart of South America's largest metropolis, Pacaembu will first be privatised, then renovated thoroughly and operated as a commercial facility for 35 years.
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London: Tottenham's fight against time
With every passing week and no information of opening date, speculation about possible delays will only get louder. Tottenham are reportedly facing opening games of next season at Wembley. Construction pace is impressive, but there's just so little time left...
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New design: Just a walk from ground zero
Back in 1945 almost nothing stood here. Now Nagasaki is a thriving city and its heart is changing as well. Under the slogan “fun to live in Nagasaki” a massive ¥50 billion project will be built, including a football stadium for V-Varen.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 51 - Iraq and more!
From Iraq's heated inauguration, through concerns around stadiums in France, to safety issues during the Polish Cup finals. Those were only some of the subjects we covered recently, of which you can read in our weekly newsletter. If you wish to get them directly to your inbox, be sure to subscribe below!
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Russia 2018: Did authorities ask for free labour in Nizhny Novgorod?
Sports complexes around Nizhny Novgorod received a letter asking them to offer workers for urgent works at the N. Novgorod stadium. The work would not be paid for. Now authorities claim it was inaccurate.
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Belgium: Anderlecht to stay put, for now
Where will Anderlecht play in 5 years time? Constant Vanden Stock, as always. Long-term plan is to move or expand the stadium, but for now only minor revamp is planned.
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Poland: Disabled fans set new record
They've been doing amazing things for years now, opening eyes of those who didn't see disabled football fans as an important group. This weekend in Wrocław almost one out of eight fans was a disabled person!
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Germany: Naming rights extenstion a boost for reconstruction
SV Darmstadt 98 and naming rights sponsor Merck agreed terms and will remain in partnership until 2024. By that time the stadium should already look differently than today.
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Emirates Stadium needs upgrades, some planned already
It's a weird situation when your relatively new stadium becomes the oldest among all major football grounds in London. That is the reality Arsenal need to face as their Emirates Stadium is halfway through its lifespan.
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Chelsea's out of options if Wembley sale goes through
While the deal is far from sealed, potential Wembley sale is already one of the hottest topics in English football. It might have serious repercussions for Chelsea, of all clubs, whose options for a different temporary home are scarce.
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Vienna: “Ernst-Happel-Stadion must stay”
Historians took to the media to appeal for Ernst-Happel-Stadion not to be demolished. The venue is of crucial historical importance indeed, but that doesn't make it fit for purpose in 2018. What will authorities do?
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France: Finally, the 2003 expansion in Clermont-Ferrand can begin
After 15 years the city council has approved the implementation of a 2003 vision to expand Stade Gabriel Montpied in Clermont-Ferrand. But to see the final outcome we'd have to wait almost as long.
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Iraq: They have the passion, now also the stadium
We'd risk saying that football is a second religion in Iraq and when you look at these crowds, you might agree. Packed beyond capacity, the new Al Najaf Stadium has opened despite not being entirely complete.
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What next for Wembley Stadium after Spurs ends its season long rent
With Tottenham Hotspur ending its season long rent of Wembley Stadium, England’s national stadium, what next for this iconic stadium and more importantly, will football still play a major part in an impending £1 billion bid by multi billionaire Shahid Khan.
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South Africa: Scandal over plagiarism non-issue
The 'scandal' exploded in hours, resulting in Russians releasing a statement and the architect of the original stadium being asked how he feels about 'suspicious similarities' in Mordovia Arena. How is this what journalists take time to cover?
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France: Strong words on the birthday of La Beaujoire
As the famous stadium in Nantes celebrates its 34th birthday, the fan association A La Beaujoire releases a very poignant statement, calling the finishing public consultation process a farse.
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Cologne: RheinEnergie extends naming contract
It's already the third time RheinEnergie have decided to prolong their naming rights cooperation for Cologne's largest stadium. This time is will last as long as 1. FC Köln's lease of the stadium.
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Japan: Football venues of Tokyo 2020 confirmed
Seven stadiums altogether, five of them the same as during the 2002 World Cup. Japan will only see one purpose-built stadium used during the Olympics, of course the new national one.
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Saint Petersburg: Another contractor sued for billions over Zenit Arena
The notorious new stadium in Saint Petersburg will once more be the subject of legal dispute as the Construction Committee demands RUB 4.89 billion from its second contractor. The company, Metrostroi, sees the lawsuit as invalid.
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Poland: Another dark side of Polish Cup Final
While most of the media attention is focused on dangerous use of pyrotechnics, there's a situation sadly missed by mainstream media. It's the critical congestion behind the north end of the stadium, which left several people unconscious.
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New stadiums: Three from Poland to honour May 3
Since we run the same website in two languages, you get the chance to celebrate with us the 227th anniversary of Poland's first constitution. Which we decided to commemorate by adding three stadiums, as in May 3.
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Liverpool: Peel reveals master plan, hides stadium
Investor behind the £5 billion Liverpool Waters project has released fresh renders, showing amended plans for the precinct. However, the new Everton stadium is not the one going to be built.
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Poland: Same old, same old at Cup Final
It's one of Europe's most spectacular games in the stands, but Polish Cup final is also a fixture marred by incidents that should never have happened. Once more, both the good and bad was on show in Warsaw.
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Russia: Kazan Arena still far from perfect
Even though it's been in use for 5 years, the gem of Tatarstan is still struggling to generate revenue. Key issue? Relations between the stadium and Rubin Kazan. After the World Cup further efforts will be made to ensure future profitability.
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New stadium: Banc of California Stadium opened with victory
It almost didn't happen for them. But at the last moment LAFC scored the winning goal and began to write their history at the new home, Banc of California Stadium. Which they call the first MLS stadium in Los Angeles...
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Germany: First stand of a new stadium in Kiel
Granted, it will look awkwardly when finished, surrounded by small and mismatched old terracing. But this 4,500-capacity stand for Holstein Kiel is also the beginning of a brand new stadium.
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Germany: Karlsruhe stadium later and more expensive
Remnants of WWII are the reason why new stadium in Karlsruhe just became more problematic. Budget had to increase, time frame changed entirely and interim use became more difficult.
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Iraq: Could they really build the world's largest stadium?
It never really sounded credibly for us but it's made so many headlines that our hand was forced to cover the world's largest stadium being built in Baghdad. After all, it wouldn't be the craziest thing done by the Saudi royal family...
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Poland: Big changes in Stettin stadium design
Structurally it's almost the same. Visually, though? A completely different stadium! Reduced in capacity and more black, the new 20,500-seater in Stettin will go under construction later this year.
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Russia 2018: Green light, all stadiums ready!
Make no mistake, construction isn't over. Still, Samara Arena was officially approved for use today, just 24 hours before its first test game ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
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Russia 2018: Is Volgograd Arena cracking already?
After the first test game in Volgograd a nationwide scandal broke out in Russia. How can a new stadium be cracking already? Well, it can, as the contractor assures about its safety.
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London: Could Fulham owner take over at Wembley?
The English Football Association has received a bid worth as much as £900 million to sell Wembley to Fulham owner Shahid Khan. The FA would keep control of the stadium's hospitality offer.
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New design: Second best stadium for Dublin
OK, we're not including Croke Park when considering the planned Richmond Arena Dublin's second best. But for domestic football it could actually become a game-changer, while Croke Park is still far too much.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 49 – Our weekly roundup
While Russia is gearing up for the World Cup and domestic leagues are gradually moving towards their climax, we've spent our last week mostly on adding interesting stadium designs and construction photos. More content is coming your way this week, but first let's see what made headlines on StadiumDB over the past 7 days!
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Three stadiums Russia are guaranteed to play in during the World Cup 2018
The World Cup 2018 gets underway on Thursday, June 14 and only one team, host nation Russia, will enjoy home advantage. Like all of the other 31 competing countries, they are guaranteed to play a minimum of three matches in their group, with the winners and runners-up advancing to the knockout phase. Russia get to play in at least three different stadiums, so let’s learn more about the arenas in which expectant home crowds will gather to witness the hosts beginning their tilt at World Cup glory.
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England: Supporters force parliament to debate safe standing!
It took only several days of momentum to reach immense support of 100,000 British citizens and thus force the British government to officially debate safe standing in Premier League and Championship.
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Japan: First J League stadium for Mie
In any other country, the Mie Prefecture would be quite urbanised. In Japan it's always in the shade of Aichi with the Nagoya metropolis. And so is local football, but that's expected to change.
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Netherlands: Zwolle stadium to grow further this summer
After two small expansions another is needed and will be carried out after the current season ends. In two years it's also expected that natural turf will return to MAC³PARK stadion.
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New design: Al Nasr's Asian Cup stadium revamp
As the tiny country prepares to host Asia's largest sports competition, United Arab Emirates see a new type of stadium emerging. Based on the model seen here other outdated facilities should be redone in the future.
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Jerusalem: Teddy Stadium covering to begin soon
Already on May 9 the de facto national stadium of Israel will welcome players and fans with enhanced facilities. However, much bigger work will follow after the season ends.
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Belgium: Main stand in Mechelen gone in a week
Demolition lasted almost exactly one week and caused quite some tears in Mechelen, judging by reactions. The most historical part of AFAS Stadion is gone, now time to build for the future.
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New design: The best athletics stadium worldwide?
That might sound like a blusterous claim, but authorities at University of Oregon seem quite confident of what they're saying. Well, we'll see in 2020, won't we?
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Argentina: Deadlock at Estudiantes reconstruction
Only minor works will be carried out at the new stadium of Estudiantes de la Plata as the club terminates contract with construction company. No funding is secured to continue with works.
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New design: NK Osijek stops dreaming, starts living
It was an emotional and much welcome presentation, which immediately grabbed headlines of sports media across Croatia. Understandable, after years of stadium impotence, if you pardon the phrase.
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Poland: More expensive but still viable complex in Sosnowiec
Documentation is now complete and along with it came new cost estimates, much less optimisitic than before. New 12,000-15,000 stadium and two indoor halls will be over 30% more expensive.
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New design: Finally, MLS stadium in New York?
It's already the 6th proposal for an MLS stadium in the Big Apple only since 2011. The Harlem River Yards vision would put NY City FC in one of the most unique locations in global football.
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Scotland: Aberdeen sign stadium agreement
Aberdeen FC hopes to begin construction of its new stadium and training complex in June, after signing a legal agreement with the city council.
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Germany: Planning progress in Freiburg
Participation of residents begins as the planning application for new SC Freiburg stadium moves forward. Long 5 months after it had been initiall filed. A Stadionwelt.de report.
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Russia 2018: The last one gets its field
It's the only stadium not to be handed over for the 2018 World Cup yet. It's thus no surprise that Samara Arena is also the last one to get its field. In fact, installation won't be complete until just before the first game.
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Italy: Cagliari selects Sportium for stadium design
We now know which stadium concept will be implemented in the capital of Sardegna. Cagliari Calcio announced the winner of both the public consultation and technical/environmental evaluation.
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Belarus: Is the second national stadium still planned?
Had everything gone as planned, it would be complete in just 8 months. But as things stand, there's not even a complete design and very little is clear about the stadium. Except that it's still planned.
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Russia 2018: Yekaterinburg ready for fans from around the world
Tickets were sold out well in advance and almost 27,000 people watched Ural defeat championship hopefuls Spartak Moskva. The stadium itself? It's been ready for weeks...
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Lyon: Groupama Stadium wins British Expertise Award
The largest private stadium in France, Groupama Stadium in Lyon, has won the 2018 British Expertise, International Architecture and Design Project Award.
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Qatar 2022: Seating manufacturer selected for further stadiums
The Supreme Committee selected the Qatari-Polish consortium to equip Lusail Stadium, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium and Qatar Foundation Stadium. The joint-venture will provide seats for 6 out of 8 World Cup stadiums.
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New design: Easy, it's only a training stadium
With Euro 2020 coming ever closer Romania is speeding up the preparation process. New Rapid stadium may only be a secondary venue and serve training purposes, but it needs to be built in time nevertheless.
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Barcelona: Green light for Camp Nou
Well, almost. We're still waiting for the city council to make it official, but agreement has been reached between the city and club. Reconstruction should begin next year.
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Madrid: Real makes another step towards new Bernabéu
Real Madrid has achieved an important step on Thursday morning for its plans to reform its Santiago Bernabéu, located near the Castellana, in the financial heart of the capital.
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London: Crystal Palace close to green light
Croydon planists have given their approval and recommend planning permission for the Selhurst Park expansion scheme. Now it's up to the council to agree in next week's vote.
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New design: The timber-decorated stadium in Los Angeles
No, not the Californian L.A., the Chilean L.A. As one of Chile's main cities it too will get a brand new football stadium, befitting its importance in both the economy and football.
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Berlin: Thousands of toads descend on Union stadium
Spring migration has begun and it's more intense than before. Over 1,000 toads were already collected by workers of the city hall and Union Berlin, while trying to cross the club's complex.
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New design: 6,000 capacity for a 6th-league club?
Only in England you could dream of such scale while being an amateur side on the 6th level of the pyramid. But here they are, St Albans City want to move to their new stadium in 2022.
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Russia 2018: Penultimate stadium ready for use
Now it's only Samara still struggling to reach the finish line as Mordovia Arena has been given permission for use on Monday. The stadium in Saransk is one of the more curious investments of the World Cup.
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England: West Brom denied safe standing pilot
Bored with waiting for legal changes, West Bromwich Albion filed a request to turn 3,600 seats into a safe standing area. As expected, it was rejected, but the club's stance is admirable.
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New design: Estadio Nicolás Chahuán Nazar
The same name and location as its predecessor, but it's going to be a completely new stadium. La Calera's new football heart might be among the finest venues under 10,000 across Latin America.
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Marseille: Still no Vélodrome agreement, last chance?
Company in charge of the stadium filed the final proposal to Olympique Marseille, who want to increase their involvement in management of the stadium.
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Russia 2018: Mission impossible in Samara
They failed in December, failed in March. The latest deadline for Samara Arena is April 25, just 3 days (!) before the first game. This cannot end well and it won't. According to fine reporting by Kommersant, more issues with the stadium will surface.
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Leicester: LCFC confirm stadium expansion plans
Ahead of his father's birthday, son of Leicester City's owner confirmed the team is already working on expansion of King Power Stadium. Consultation is expected to begin soon.
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Barcelona: New Camp Nou – when, exactly?
It's been four years since socis of Barcelona approved the massive redevelopment of Camp Nou. And yet not even one shovel was moved on site. From 2021 the delivery date moved to 2023 and it might end up even later.
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Liverpool: Meis gives fans a taste of Everton stadium
Already the second stadium concept within a week with massive Spion Kop stand inspired by Borussia Dortmund's Gelbe Wand. Not that Everton fans complain to get a 15,000-seat stand!
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Rio de Janeiro: Football is secondary at Maracana
So far this year over 60% of all visitors at Brazil's most famous football temple came here for concerts, not games. While the proportion should change later into 2018, it's hardly the stadium many hoped it would be.
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Russia 2018: Volgograd stadium approved for use
Later than expected, but soon enough to carry out the required 3 test games before FIFA takes over. The amazing new stadium in Volgograd has received the green light for use.
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New design: A not-so-welcome gem for Nantes
It could be one of the best stadiums across Europe. But major questions surrounding its plans are left unanswered despite last week's presentation of these amazing renderings.
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Munich: Allianz Arena more red-white. But not really
As FC Bayern announced yesterday, Allianz Arena will become red-white inside. However, it will actually be grey-red as only a third of all grey seats will be removed prior to 2018/19.
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Belarus: Stadion Dinama structurally complete
Just two months before (re)scheduled delivery all major works are delivered at Stadion Dinama in Minsk. The host of 2019 European Games was visited by the EOC and authorities are pleased with progress.
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Los Angeles: Most expensive stadium even more expensive
It was a bombshell tweet that grabbed headlines across USA yesterday, claiming the new stadium for Rams and Chargers could cost as much as $5 billion. This would make it three times more expensive than current record holder.
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New design: Stade de Yamoussoukro for AFCON 2021
The capital of Ivory Coast will finally get a stadium worthy of major international fixtures. Far from the coastal metropolis of Abidjan, a minimalist and monumental stadium will be built in 2020.
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Russia 2018: Nizhny Novgorod ready for play
It may have come 3 months later than expected, but it did come eventually. Stadion Nizhny Novgorod received the green light and opening game is just 2 months away.
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Brazil: Football is not the future in Brasilia
When you hear public official saying “it was a mistake to build this stadium”, you know the problem is serious. And so, for the next 35 years, football will be at best secondary for the Brazilian national stadium.
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Lithuania: Can Vilnius get the long-overdue stadium?
When it rains, it pours. For Vilnius the dream of having a new national stadium is over 30 years old and still not certain to end happily. Latest developments suggest dark clouds may be gathering once more...
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Russia 2018: Kaliningrad almost ready for opening
Today the single last inspection by FIFA representatives took place before opening of the new Kaliningrad stadium in two weeks. It's almost fully prepared and should safely hold the planned 3 test games.
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Brazil: The most efficient stadium nationwide?
The cheapest in terms of price-per-seat, optimised to generate maximum revenue, Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte might be a game-changer for Atletico Mineiro, who have just finished 110 years!
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London: Fulham with planning permission
Fulham FC have announced their new Riverside Stand development plan received the green light from London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham earlier this week.
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Cologne: Stadium to be expanded, but only for international games
In an effort to strenghten their Euro 2024 position, the city of Cologne will expand RheinEnergie Stadion. Ironically, 1. FC Köln won't be able to make much use of nearly 4,000 additional seats.
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Liverpool: Anfield to reach 61,000 by 2021?
It's no secret to anyone that Liverpool FC are working on further expansion of Anfield. The club has so far been careful not to reveal details, though. Time to break the silence, perhaps?
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Miami: Hard Rock Stadium's tennis conversion begins
After official grounbreaking earlier this week, the NFL stadium in Miami begins conversion to become home of Miami Open from 2019 onwards. The tennis tournament will grow commercially and in terms of attendance.
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Germany: See the two runners-up for new Freiburg stadium
We've known the winning concept for over half a year now, but only today learned how the two runners-up shaped their stadium bids. Meet the enjoyable entries from agn and GMP Architekten.
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Poland: Opole invites designers to create 12,000-seater
Architects from around Europe and beyond have one more week to apply for participation in Opole municipal stadium design competition. The UEFA Category 4 venue should see groundbreaking in 2019.
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London: Here's how you do groundbreaking ceremonies
Despite high-ranking officials in attendance, it wasn't them who grabbed the shovels yesterday. The honour was given to a family of Brentford FC supporters, who have been with the Bees for 4 generations!
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Tel Aviv: Bloomfield Stadium to be opened in May, 2019
Completely reconstructed, the legendary Tel Aviv stadium will welcome spectators in over a year from now. While a significant delay, it still represents a reasonable time frame for a project of such magnitude.
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London: Wimbledon to wait (a bit) more for new stadium?
Despite all hurdles having been cleared, there's still no certainty over groundbreaking time for AFC Wimbledon's new stadium. It may be autumn, which means the opening before 2019/20 season is also not secured yet.
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New stadiums: Three from Superliga
You should see these three stadiums. If not for any other reason, then to compare how different stadia are within the top flight of Denmark. Here are our fresh additions from Hobro, Silkeborg and Helsingør.
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New stadium and design: Helsingør today and in 2019
It's a lovely town with family-friendly games, almost as you'd imagine the Danish football experience. But the stadium is heavily dated, so a new one will be built. A little gem, it is!
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Belgium: Preparations for new stand in Mechelen
They may be relegated from the league already, but KV Mechelen aren't stopping down with their stadium redevelopment program. New main stand will begin to grow once the current one is demolished.
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Austria: LASK present detailed stadium plans
No, this isn't the final architectural concept. It's a visualistion of where the stadium will be built. But we know a lot more than just that: site, capacity, access, budget and more...
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Morocco: When will Tetouan stadium finally open?
It was supposed to be delivered this year, but to this day foundation phase hasn't been completed. One of the northernmost stadiums of Morocco's 2026 World Cup bid is on hold.
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New design: Piece of shade in Arizona
Fighting off heat is commonly associated with the Qatar World Cup stadiums. Meanwhile a very interesting set of ideas was presented by Phoenix Rising and the hired architects: Populous and Gould Evans.
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Moscow: Dynamo might not afford to use their own stadium
It sounds like a paradox and almost is. Due to ownership changes FC Dynamo and VTB Arena are no longer the same group, forcing them to negotiate terms of stadium use. And a few months before opening there is no agreement.
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London: Chelsea resolve dispute with the Crosthwaites
After prolonged negotiations and announcements of legal battle, Chelsea and the homeowners from across the railroad have finally reached an agreement, once again enabling construction of new Stamford Bridge.
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New design: The stellar stadium for Steaua
If they really manage to build it with such limited budget, Romania will get one more impressive stadium with limited expense. The funding is secured, concept is here, but will there be enough time?
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London: West Ham in legal dispute over capacity
The Hammers and stadium owner LLDC will go to the High Court in November to resolve their London Stadium capacity dispute. The disagreement concerns revenue from additional seating.
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Austria: Stadium in Wiener Neustadt approved
Three stands with 5,000 capacity, just enough to meet Bundesliga requirements. Early next year this will be the new stadium in Wiener Neustadt, approved by the city council last night.
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London: Tottenham reveals the most expensive season tickets ever
Not only unprecedented for Spurs, these are literally the most expensive season tickets in the world. One season for $2,765? Possible only at Tottenham's new stadium.
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England: Wolverhampton reopen possibility of stadium expansion
After collapse in 2012-2014, now Wolves are again ready for glory as they're eyeing promotion to Premier League. Club chairman wants to get to 50,000 seats as soon as possible, but settling in top flight comes first.
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Romania: Funding approved for new Steaua stadium
After complete reconstruction the new Stadionul Ghencea will hold 30,500 people. The contract, worth an expected 301.77 million lei (€65 million) will be executed in 25 months, just before Euro 2020.
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Germany: €10.7 million for MDCC Arena intervention
It was first planned only as improvement works to allow Magdeburg supporters to jump once again. Now the extent of works has increased and so has the budget.
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Stadium of the Year 2017: What it takes to win
Slowly we're moving towards the end of this edition of Stadium of the Year. Victory of Cerro Porteńo's new stadium in this year's Public Vote took some people by surprise. Let's explain how it happened.
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Public Award – La Nueva Olla!
We didn't understand it at first, but that's on us. We have severely underestimated the social phenomenons called Cerro Porteńo and La Nueva Olla. Credit where credit is due, Stadium of the Year Public Award goes to Paraguay!
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Public Vote 2nd Place – La Bombonera de Toluca!
Mexico already has one Stadium of the Year and it's clear that football fans in this country haven't had enough. However, less than 30% of votes for this stadium came from Mexico!
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Public Vote 3rd Place – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
One of the biggest favourites and for great reasons, too. It lacked only one thing: actual support from its own community. Pushed by votes from Paraguay, Mexico and Russia, Mercedes-Benz Stadium managed to grab the third spot in our second vote.
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Jury Award winner – Luzhniki!
We knew this stadium would be high on the list, but did not see it coming until we saw the votes. Unanimously appreciated by the Jury, here is the latest Stadium of the Year, Luzhniki!
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Jury Vote 2nd Place – U Arena
Being the runner-up is both a success and may leave some thirst. But U Arena reached a milestone in Stadium of the Year despite coming second. Find out why!
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Jury Vote 3rd Place – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The most expensive, immensely impressive, but not the best. Or so claims our Jury, comprising five renowned architects. The new stadium in Atlanta has to be noticed, though, which is exactly what its place on the podium does!
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London: West Ham see record profit at London Stadium
First full season at the new location brought significant increase in revenue for West Ham, despite poor performance on the field. The Hammers have revealed today how much they earned over the last fiscal year.
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Switzerland: Aarau stadium won't see groundbreaking until 2021
Though citizens voted in favour in a referendum 10 years ago (!), the new stadium in Aarau is still not coming. Just enough work will be done this year to retain the planning permission, while actual groundbreaking is expected in 3 years.
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Antwerp: Mayor promises new stadium if re-elected
On Monday evening the mayor of Antwerp reassured his constituency that he wants to build a new joint stadium for Royal Antwerp and Beerschot Wilrijk by 2024, if elected for second term.
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Vienna: Austria announces stadium reopening
It's not exactly a new stadium, but for them it's going to be a major celebration. Two days before the World Cup final, on July 13, fans of Austria Wien will come back home after two years away.
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England: Sunderland offer stadium as homeless shelter
Case of community engagement done right: Sunderland AFC invited homeless people from their area to stay for the night in times of biggest freeze. Warm meals, beds and clothes were prepared for the past weekend.
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Winners to be announced on Wednesday!
It's been as exciting as ever for us to monitor, thank you for getting involved. We are now preparing to publish the results and announce the two Stadiums of the Year, as selected by the Public and by the Jury.
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Minneapolis: U.S. Bank Stadium needs to buy curtains
It is ironic to say the least. The stadium built to be airy and light now has to get dark and opaque. It's required by NCAA and might improve the $1.1-billion stadium's versatility.
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Poland: Widzew breaks one more season ticket record
Despite playing in the 4th division they're relentless! They continue to buy more season tickets than any other team in Poland and any other on the 4th level in Europe. Now almost at 16,000!
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Russia 2018: Opening game in Kaliningrad cancelled
Second-league Baltika against Schalke 04? That would have been great, but won't be. At least for now. The game was cancelled due to harsh weather conditions and fear of how it could have affected the field.
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Cagliari: Meet the 3 possible stadium options
They're all far more impressive than the ruins of Stadio Sant'Elia, that's for sure? But which one will be selected as the best way forward? Take a look, just like Cagliari Calcio fans are doing right now!
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Brussels: “Anderlecht need a stadium of our own”
They might attract 10,000 or maybe 15,000 people more per game, but only to a stadium they fully own, according to the new owner of RSC Anderlecht. He effectively ruled out a relocation if it would involve playing at someone else's ground.
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Rostov-on-Don: 4% more and Rostov Arena will be ready
In a month from now the stadium will officially be complete. Just in time to host its planned opening game in mid-April. This was confirmed by deputy governor Igor Guskov.
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Meet the Jury Award finalists!
They went through all 27 candidates and gave their votes. Five Judges in this year's edition of our awards have decided upon 10 finalist stadiums. Your stadium isn't on the list? It can still win the Public Award!
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Jury Award finalist announcement on Monday
Be sure to check StadiumDB.com on Monday, when we'll officially give you the names of all 10 stadiums qualified for the final of the Jury Award vote. Of course in the meantime you can still take part in the Public Award vote and select your own winner!
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Madrid: Atletico ready to bid farewell to Wanda
The Chinese sponsor has already sold its stake in Atletico and now will most likely disappear from Wanda Metropolitano's name, according to several prominent Spanish websites.
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Russia 2018: Samara Arena's dome ready in 74%
Though the stadium should have been ready by the end of 2017, work is still underway. Most tasks are nearing the finish line, though quite a lot is yet to be done at the most decorative feature: its dome.
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Allegri’s Juventus and how the home advantage makes all the difference
Playing at home is something most football clubs tend to prefer to playing away, and there’s plenty of factors which back up what influence it has on their results when hosting sides rather than having to battle them on foreign soil. Juventus are a solid example of that and readily capitalise at home, but how much of that is truly down to their own efforts?
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Glasgow: SFA to buy Hampden outright?
After having threaten to leave, now the Scottish FA is negotiating complete takeover of Hampden Park. If the deal doesn't happen, moving national team games to Edinburgh remains the most viable option.
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Belarus: BATE facing attendance stagnation
Every year they celebrate domestic championship, play in Europe – with some success – and welcome supporters to the best stadium in all of Belarus. But that's hardly enough, as troubling attendance figures show. BATE Borisov seem not to know what to do with it.
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Nantes: Nantes stadium plan meets opposition
FC Nantes have officially invited everyone to a public debate regarding brand new stadium for 40,000 people. While impressive, the plan has numerous opponents and their voice is also heard quite loudly.
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Italy: Cagliari about to present three finalists for new stadium
Next weeks supporters of Cagliari Calcio will officially see three concepts of the proposed new stadium. The exhibition will then be transferred to Sardegna Arena.
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England: Luton impatient over stadium impasse
Luton Town chief executive described his club's planning application delays as unfathomable in a recent letter to fans posted in official match programme. He expressed hope for a planning permission by mid-March, but that doesn't seem to happen.
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Criminally underused and forgotten stadia
Many of major tournament stadiums have completely shifted their focus but unfortunately are barely finding a way to break even, whilst a significant amount have closed their doors completely. We take a closer look at some of the worst offenders.
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Liverpool: Final days for Everton supporters' submissions
Registered fans of Everton FC have until this Friday to file their suggestions for the new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium. Focused around 11 key principles, their comments could potentially be incorporated in the final design.
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London: Spurs prepared for big lift
Possibly the most exciting operation of Tottenham's stadium build is finally upon us. All rings of the roof are now complete, cables attached and now we're waiting for strand jacks to begin lifting the cable system into place.
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Barcelona: What next for abandoned Olympic Stadium?
By year end we should know what strategy the city of Barcelona will implement to secure any sustainable use for the empty Olympic Stadium. For the last 25 years no such solution was found.
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Mexico City: Cruz Azul still not settled for stadium location
They have to leave their current stadium in just 4 months, then temporarily move to Estadio Azteca. But for how long? Will it be 3 or 10 years? For now there is no decision on where a new stadium might be built.
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Blizzard new purpose built stadium shows how far esports has come in a short time
Just a few years ago esports was still a relatively niche sport. It was becoming more popular but if you had spoken to a hundred people it would have been surprising if many people could have named you a single player, developer or even a common esports game.
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St. Petersburg: Zenit to take over at Stadion St. Petersburg
It comes as no surprise: no other company was interested in handling the management of Russia's most expensive stadium. Only Zenit submitted a proposal and will now take care of the stadium for 49 years. The deal is worth... $1.
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England: How much are PL naming rights worth?
To secure a naming rights deal in Premier League you only need £300,000 per year. But to buy the most expensive name it's 87 times that amount! Here's the latest valuation by Duff & Phelps.
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Poland: Łódź provides more detail about third stadium
Third largest Polish city isn't stopping with two modern stadiums. Third and largest one is expected to open in 2020 or 2021, depending on progress. We now know what it's about to host aside from football.
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London: Tottenham's breaks two records, fails with two more
Victory against Arsenal is always a feast, but it's even better with new Premier League and derby attendance record. Would have been even more superb if 38 more people showed up. Why?
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New construction: Final countdown in Los Angeles
Courtesy of LAFC we can now show you how well the construction of Banc of California Stadium is going. In just under 2 months the stadium will be open for its first ever MLS fixture.
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2018 Olympics: Pentagonal controversy in Pyeongchang
Some mock the Koreans for building a stadium just for 4 events. But it's no laughing matter. As imperfect as it is, there's hardly a better solution for this year's Winter Olympics. After all, it will soon be gone.
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Russia 2018: Ministry demands billions for missed deadlines
Russian Ministry of Sport demands over RUB 1 billion ($17.5 million) in penalties from Stroytransgaz, general contractor of stadiums in Nizhny Novgorod and Volgograd. The company considers both claims baseless.
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New design: Second stadium for Nowy Sącz
The city's stadium plans are subject to national controversy and yet, before building the first stadium, Nowy Sącz has announced a second scheme, this time with two smaller stadia.
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Cincinnati: Patience tested as MLS expansion still on hold
President of Cincinnati FC expressed his concern about lack of decision by MLS. The club continues work on new stadium but will only proceed to construction if selected as the next expansion team.
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Belo Horizonte: Atletico Mineiro boost Arena MRV capacity
Additional 5,000 seats will be created at the new Atletico Mineiro stadium once it opens its doors... not exactly clear when. The club hopes to have it ready in 2020 but not all obstacles have been overcome so far.
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London: Brentford hope to break ground in March
With planning permission confirmed, Brentford FC are looking forward to official launch of Brentford Community Stadium construction. The 17,250-seater is expected to be ready by the end of next year.
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London: Athletics in new format at London Stadium
A new World Cup event featuring eight of the top nations will take place at the London Stadium on July 14 and 15 this year, British Athletics has announced.
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Russia 2018: FIFA not satisfied with Kaliningrad toilets
The stadium is almost complete and yet some delivered works have to be redone. Recent visit by FIFA officials suggests the hospitality areas are not up to standards of the World Cup.
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Prague: The city doesn't want Slavia's old stadium
The Czech Football Association (FAČR) offered the sale of Slavia Praha's old stadium to the city of Prague. However, authorities weren't interested in acquiring the dated Rošičák back. It seems to be doomed now.
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Monterrey: Estadio BBVA Bancomer and the field issue
Chosen as Stadium of the Year just 2 years ago, one of Mexico's most modern stadiums has been dealing with a rather important issue: poor field quality. Recent visit from FIFA delegates suggests crucial improvements if the stadium is to hold the 2026 World Cup.
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Rotterdam: New Feyenoord stadium has to become a floodbank
In normal circumstances this stadium would probably not get the green light. But with insufficient spaces for urban growth a riverbank project needs to be considered. It needs to provide protection from flooding to surrounding areas, though.
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Liverpool: Meis visits as loan debate rages on
Architect Dan Meis paid a visit to Liverpool this week, one of many in upcoming months. His design work is progressing while the city seems divided by approved loan of £280 for the stadium.
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Russia 2018: Volgograd nearing the finish line
The stadium itself is almost complete, with very little yet to be done. Around it roughly 10% of the area needs more work. Meanwhile Volgograd Arena received positive evaluation from Glavkozekspertiza.
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New stadium: Optus Stadium, Australia's new leader
With immense budget and years of preparations, it's no wonder well over 100,000 people already visited the stadium to see it first hand. Optus Stadium is Australia's most expensive football venue ever. Now it's also on StadiumDB.
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London: Planners not entirely pleased with Crystal Palace design
While generally supportive of the planned Selhurst Park expansion, newly-released report by the Croydon Planning Committee voices concerns over design, traffic and housing, among other issues. Crystal Palace and KSS Group can take them into account.
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Poland: Opole to build a 13,000-seat stadium
After years of deliberations finally there's a sound plan for one of the last Polish cities still without a stadium scheme. The municipality of Opole expects to break ground on new stadium late into 2019.
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Scotland: Aberdeen stadium approved, opponents suggest further fight
Despite some controversies, the Aberdeen council voted overwhelmingly in favour of the new Kingsford Stadium. Campaigners against the stadium announce they will pursue judicial review.
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London: Tottenham (again) ask for capacity increase
Europe's most expensive private stadium is once more expected to grow. Again, this won't make much of a difference, but there is no doubt Tottenham will sell out all of the proposed 503 new seats.
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Let the vote begin!
27 stadiums from 19 countries begin the fight to become Stadium of the Year 2017. It's up to you which one will grab the title as we invite you to take part in the 8th Public Vote, the largest competition of its kind worldwide!
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New stadium: Colorado State's sandstone-covered home
After less than 2 years of construction and $220 million spent, Colorado State University has a brand new football stadium, finally back on campus after half a century of playing outside.
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New stadium: U Arena, new gem of La Défense
Almost as expensive as Stade de France, it's more a concert venue than stadium, but then again, U Arena comfortably meets all requirements for international rugby and will be one of the 2024 Paris Olympics' venues.
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New stadium: The Arena, over a dozen sports in one
Is it even possible to host so many disciplines without a running track? It is when you have an indoor-outdoor arena built into the stadium, topped by a whole complex of other facilities. Meet India's most versatile stadium!
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New design: Finally, truly football derby of Shanghai
Possibly as soon as 2019 all derby games of Shanghai will be played at football-only stadiums. This will happen if Shanghai SIPG FC manage to deliver their new stadium as soon as announced recently.
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New stadium: Malawi's (Chinese) national pride
It took far too long to deliver, it already has a disaster in its short history and yet the people of Malawi are proud of it. No wonder, there's no better stadium across this African country.
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Italy: Four options of going forward in Bari
Reconstruction or a new stadium from scratch. There are four identified ways to deal with aging Stadio San Nicola and none of them is perfect. Revamping could be more expensive than starting from scratch.
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London: Crystal Palace to relocate families before expansion
If Selhurst Park is to grow by over 8,000 seats, the Croydon football club needs to find replacement housing for 4 families and reach agreement with one more. It's just the beginning of the planning process.
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New stadium: The dancing canopy from Sakarya
It's one of the most-mentioned nominees in the 8th edition of Stadium of the Year. The new stadium in Sakarya stands out on any list, even the growing list of last year's new stadiums.
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New stadium: The apricot of Malatya
This jolly stadium is one of four (!) Turkish venues nominated in this edition of Stadium of the Year. It's also proof that you can build a 27,000-capacity stadium with a modest budget even with serious issues...
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Scotland: Planning officials recommend Aberdeen stadium for approval
The Aberdeen planning officials support the controversial Kingsford Stadium scheme. If the city council votes in favour on Monday, the project could finally proceed.
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Nizhny Novgorod: Stadium to get out of the red 7 years after World Cup?
There's no chance for recouping the construction cost, but new 2018 World Cup venue in Nizhny Novgorod could become self-sustainable financially within 5-7 years after the tournament. At least according to the governor.
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London: First tiles decorate Tottenham stadium's facade
While glazing continues, not only glass is arriving at the new Tottenham stadium, First navy blue tiles were laid. While they made headlines, there's of course far more going on in London. After all, opening is expected in roughly 7 months!
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Ghana: National stadium eaten by rust
Just 10 years after reconstruction the national stadium of Ghana is in dire condition. Known for lack of maintenance, Ghanaian authorities don't seem aware of how fast the building is deteriorating.
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New construction: The dancing stadium of Batumi breaks ground
Inspired by the khorumi war dance, the best stadium across Georgia is now officially under construction, following yesterday's groundbreaking ceremony. By late 2020 we should see one of the most captivating designs throughout the Caucasus.
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New stadiums: Welcome to Oyem and Port-Gentil
We haven't been to the 2017 Afcon, but thankfully these two missing venues are now part of StadiumDB. And rightly so, you have after all nominated new stadiums in Oyem and Port-Gentil for the title od Stadium of the Year!
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New stadium: Ion Oblemenco is now an egg
Not just any egg, the Brâncuși egg. Loose inspiration and yet the outcome is really satisfying. This Romanian stadium indeed deserves to be among your nominees for Stadium of the Year 2017!
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New stadium: Estadio Único de Villa Mercedes
It may have been cheap and built really fast, but it still ended up being one of the most distinctive stadiums in Argentina and beyond. After all, you nominated it to become Stadium of the Year 2017, must have deserved it!
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Mexico: City loses rights to León stadium
In a rare case, the Mexican supreme court has required the municipality of León to return Estadio León to a private businessman within 30 days. Taxpayers are thus left without a professional football stadium. Can another one be built?
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The best stadiums of the Germany 2006 World Cup
The World Cup of 2006 was hosted in Germany and a big reason for the now four-time winners' bid succeeding was that they already had a number of great stadiums to use for the event. This saved valuable time and money when it came to the planning stage, and the Germans were able to showcase real-life stadiums as opposed to artist impressions and models that some other countries had to use.
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Buenos Aires: Leisure instead of new Boca stadium
32,000 square meters earmarked for the new Boca Juniors stadium is now seeing construction begin. But not on the stadium itself, it's now replaced by recreation and community areas.
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South Africa: Entire roof blown off by wind
Had the roof travelled 20 meters more, it would have hit houses beside the stadium. Still, the extent of damages is surprisingly large, mainly due to constant lack of maintenance of the stadium.
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Turkey: Lighting tests in Tire, but construction not finished
One of the more bizarre stadium projects in Turkey is slowly concluding. Which would have been great news if not the deadline of July 2017, which clearly wasn't met.
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Portugal: Porto fans evacuated after cracks found in Estoril stadium
It seemed very dangerous for a few moments, but no-one has been injured in the end. Supporters of FC Porto were asked to leave the north stand in Estoril after serious cracks were found.
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London: Unanimous support for Stamford Bridge
On Monday evening the council cabinet of Hammersmith and Fulham decided to opt for compulsory purchase order of the one remaining house that could block Chelsea's new stadium.
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New design: They call it the second “bird's nest”
And, spoiler alert, there's absolutely no resemblance on the visual side. Still, you should see what's being built in Zhengzhou's new western district. Only in China can a complex of this scale remain unnoticed for so long.
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Nomination process over, thank you!
For almost two weeks we were open to learn which stadiums opened in 2017 deserve to be nominated for Stadium of the Year awards. The nomination process is now closed, the vote will begin on January 29.
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North Carolina: Kenan Stadium to become (almost) all-seater
It's quite rare to see NCAA stadiums filled with individual seats rather than traditional bleachers. That will be the sight in Chapel Hill in 2018, though, as capacity of Kenan Stadium is expected to fall by 12,000 due to new seating.
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London: Can this house stop Chelsea's stadium?
Monday is decision day for one major conflict around Chelsea's new stadium. If the Hammersmith and Fulham council decides to go forward with compulsory purchase of one house blocking Chelsea's stadium, the project can move on. If not, it might never go forward.
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Tokyo: Great progress for 2020 Olympics
After years of delays the Japanese Olympic Stadium if growing as planned, expected for timely delivery. What was delivered over the past 12 months is truly impressive!
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Milan: Tensions around San Siro as Milan drops out
AC Milan have unilaterally terminated their contract with MI Stadio, company managing San Siro. In response, FC Inter did the same thing. This only adds to heated debate about Milan's new relocation plan.
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The business of doing business at a stadium
Corporate hospitality isn't for fans, not really. It's for people who might have a number of other things to do at the stadium, be it networking, negotiating or actually buying and selling stocks live. They can do that at a long list of stadia already, but there's much more innovation on its way!
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Berlin: No future for Hertha at Olympiapark?
Nothing is decided yet, but talks are considered tough and challenging. Both the proposed conversion of Olympiastadion and a brand new stadium beside it raise very serious concerns in terms of monument protection.
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Albania: Tirana stadium around 50% ready
While the brief statement by Albanian football association has no mention of delays, it's very hard to imagine that deadline (set for September 1) could be met.
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Belarus: Minsk national stadium significantly behind schedule
It was due for delivery in December but in reality won't be ready until May or June. Over 1,000 people remain at the construction site as race against time continues.
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Spain: Second grandstand in Vigo to come in a month
By late February Celta Vigo will have two renovated stands as works at the main grandstand are nearing the finish line. However, further work is already expected to see delays and not begin until 2019.
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Saudi Arabia: First matches with women coming this week
After decades of ban, female supporters will finally be able to enjoy games of some of Saudi Arabia's most popular clubs. However, from a Western perspective, their participation is far from normal at this point.
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Amsterdam: Last portion of red seats at ArenA
Almost as planned, the last grandstand is being equipped with new, red seats. Meanwhile, the eastern expansion is reaching final phase, changing the appearance of what is now Johan Cruijff ArenA.
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Kuwait: 40 people injured at Gulf Cup final
Dozens of Oman supporters were taken to hospital after the glass barrier between them and players collapsed. The incident spoiled celebrations of cup victory, however no-one was seriously injured.
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Valencia: Gate falls onto woman with small baby
A very unfortunate accident took place in Valencia today, where large slidng gate collapsed onto a woman passing by with her baby in a stroller. The child is safe, however the mother is in hospital.
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Rio de Janeiro: Flamengo need more time to evaluate stadium site
Deadline for decision passed yesterday, but Brazil's 6-time champions need more time to decide on their potential stadium at Avenida Brasil. Will the 50,000-seater fit there?
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Las Vegas: Raiders to foot (a bit of) the infrastructure bill
Clark County Commissioners have approved a development agreement with the Oakland Raiders that spells out public safety and infrastructure improvements in and around the stadium that the team will pay for.
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Genoa: Marassi for sale, but to whom?
Sampdoria is reportedly ready to buy the famous Marassi stadium, but the city cannot accept a bid outright. Especially if they want both clubs to have equal chances in the future.
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Denver: Stadium naming removal in sight
Sports Authority branding will no longer decorate the Mile High Stadium, home to Denver Broncos. The club now owns naming rights. A Fox31 report.
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Glasgow: Could empty Hampden sink Queens Park?
If the Scottish national team leaves after 2020, the amateur club Queens Park will be left with unbearable burden of the national stadium. Could local authorities help?
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Naples: Two plots proposed for new Napoli stadium
Mayor of Melito, just outside Naples proper, has offered two major plots of land to create an entire sports city. Meanwhile, renowned architect suggests the stadium could be ready in 3 years or even less.
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Liverpool: Everton confirm cost increase
Initially expected to stand at £300 million, budget of Everton's new stadium has now “escalated significantly”, according to CEO Robert Elstone. He addressed the issue in a special letter.
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