StadiumDBNews: July 2018
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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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