StadiumDBNews: April 2018
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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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