StadiumDBNews: June 2018
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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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