StadiumDBNews: March 2019
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Cincinnati: Populous take over from Meis
Global leaders Populous grab one more project despite not being authors of the original concept. This time they are to carry the FC Cincinnati stadium throughout construction. Late change helps Populous retain dominance in MLS.
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La Plata: Estudiantes push forward, sign crucial contracts
Within one week Estudiantes de La Plata signed deals for all of its stadium lighting, all seats, roof over the west stand and accessibility improvements. Every day closer to returning home!
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Zagreb: New stadium in just 2 years?
They may be global vice-champions, but still don't have a decent stadium in their capital. Even more, the sanitary conditions at current Maksimir are mocked by Croatian FA president as “19th-century”. But, once more, there is a plan to change things. Very quickly.
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Valencia: Speculation arises around Mestalla relocation
It only took one quote from Valencia CF president to stir new controversy around the club's stadium plans. Now that relocation has been confirmed as the best available option, we're still waiting for details as to when and how exactly...
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Germany: Expansion in Kiel moving towards finish line
It's taking longer than planned but already half of the new east stand has been opened by authorities. Next season Holstein Kiel will play with over 15,000 capacity, enough to meet Bundesliga conditions.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 73 - Look back at Stadium of the Year (and more!)
With over 35,000 votes cast, we've closed the last edition of Stadium of the Year. Both winners are still to receive their awards. We take a look back at what took place in February and March. Also, do you remember major recent news?
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Rotterdam: Feyenoord plans suffer from a 1 year delay
No longer 2023, the new stadium at Nieuwe Maas will at best open its doors in mid-2024. The project's fate should be decided by year end.
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New design: In Bucharest, beside Arch of Triumph
It's been over a century of sports in the area and yet only before Euro 2020 Romania's national rugby stadium will be rebuilt. Yes, football and rugby will go hand in hand next to Bucharest's Arch of Triumph.
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Can live betting change the US stadium experience?
After last year's groundbreaking decision to strike down ban on sports gambling, legal changes continue across the US. They join ongoing transition from large stadiums to experience-oriented ones.
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Bucharest: Goodbye, Giulești
Legendary second stand is no more, just like the iconic tower from 1939. The main stand is the next to go, while construction of new Rapid stadium is still pending planning permission. With 14 months until opening, there's not enough time to deliver all of the project ahead of Euro 2020.
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Aberdeen: No further appeal over Kingsford
Despite their opposition, No Kingsford Stadium decided not to launch further appeals to block the Kingsford Stadium. This effectively paves the way for construction of the stadium to move forward.
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London: Council launches consultation into QPR stadium site
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has launched public consultation regarding the future of Linford Christie Stadium. And because QPR are aiming at building their stadium here, they're urging supporters to join in.
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Sydney: Was the public misled to support Allianz Stadium demolition?
A report reveals that basic upgrades to the Sydney Football Stadium could have cost as little as $18 million. Critical revamp could have been $130 million, which is far lower than cost of demolition and reconstruction, currently expected to consume almost $730 million.
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USA: Nashville stadium update – renders and timeline
With billionaire backing and former Liverpool CEO on the team, Nashville SC are preparing for debut in MLS. New logo, new stadium renderings and a new, somewhat disappointing construction timeline are presented.
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Rome: New arrests cast shadow on AS Roma stadium
The case still has nothing to do with AS Roma directly and yet fears that the new stadium is jeopardy seem genuine. Further high-profile officials were arrested or are suspected of corruption with the stadium in the background.
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Can Spurs break the spell of poor new stadium record?
As Tottenham Hotspur prepare for their historic relocation back to their district, it's worth looking at how Premier League teams have performed in their first seasons at new stadia. It might be surprising.
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MLS expansion: Sacramento, St. Louis and who's next?
With just two teams left in the battle for last available MLS spot it's worth noting that another round of expansion is coming sooner than later. And there already are quite a few interesting candidates.
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Brussels: Back to basics at Boudouin?
After the failure of Eurostadium scheme, a new plan is being drawn by Belgian FA and Diamond League organisers. A 40,000-seat stadium exactly where current King Boudouin Stadium stands.
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Germany: Time to turn the light off in Kaiserslautern?
If they don't get relegated to Regionalliga themselves, they may lose license over financial issues. The city is negotiating to sell the stadium and reorganise it to be less dependent on sport, but would it be viable without 1. FC Kaiserslautern at all?
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New design: The other Lockhart Stadium
This time it's not about Inter Miami looking for other sites, it would simply be their second stadium. Or first, actually, because it could be ready for opening as soon as May of next year!
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Germany: Cornerstone mounting before end of March
Highest officials and project participants will gather in late March to mount the cornerstone in Wolfswinkel, where new 34,700-capacity stadium is to be opened in 2020.
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London: Wimbledon ask fans for a little more patience
In upcoming week AFC Wimbledon expect the council to approve changes to the initial planning permission. Once final specification is complete, construction deal will be signed and work will finally begin.
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Poland: Impressive rebuilding process in Krakow
Just 3 months ago the football club was on the verge of liquidation. But with millions pouring in from individual and corporate donors, Wisła is alive and well. Even more, the football team broke Ekstraklasa's record for season tickets and expressed the will to take over management of the stadium.
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Liverpool: Everton confident about funding
During the ongoing MIPIM in Cannes Everton assured financing is not the issue despite their stadium being more expensive than expected. It's more challenging to secure planning permission.
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England: Mansfield Town stadium transaction complete
After 7 years of regular payments One Call Stadium, home to Mansfield Town, is officially owned by the team's new owners John and Carolyn Radford. This enables improvements in the future.
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England: Power Court one more step closer
With the supporting commercial development now approved, Luton Town's stadium scheme can officially go forward. Two issues may still arise but unless planning permission is challenged, we should see construction this year.
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London: This time Spurs just have to open
After a prolonged series of failed inaugural dates, several scandals and a ton of gossip, the new Tottenham Hotspur will finally open on March 24, March 30 and April... 3, 6 or 7.
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Belfast: Years go by, Casement Park still waiting
It's been a decade, to the week, since Casement Park redevelopment is on the agenda. And yet no stone has been turned on site and uncertainty still surrounds the project. It has already seen budget increase of some 40% and it's unclear who could would pay for the hike.
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Bulgaria: Construction restarted in Plovdiv after 4 years
Since 2015 the main thing growing on the site of Hristo Botev Stadium was vegetation. Now, finally, heavy machinery is back and works should restart soon. For now trees and shrubs are being removed.
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London: Council's options for QPR...
...that will most likely not be appreciated by QPR. Will we see months of further media battles between Hammersmith and Fulham and Queens Park Rangers? Possibly.
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Poland: Contract signed in Szczecin, demolition on Monday
After nearly two decades of waiting things are going with lightning speed! Friday – construction deal. Sunday – final game at the old stadium. Monday – demolition begins. What, in Szczecin???
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Stadium of the Year: Jury Award Winner – DVTK Stadion!
Never in history has a stadium so small won an award in our competition. But if there's one deserving it, it's this one! Finally, Hungarian stadium architecture is being noticed for the quality it represents.
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Stadium of the Year: Jury Vote - 2nd | Suzhou OSC Stadium
This stadium is a strong 9 out of 10 – said our Jury almost unanimously! With no argument about its beauty or innovation, only some functional solutions may not make it best as a football stadium. Still, just 1.7% behind the first place.
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Stadium of the Year: Jury Vote – 3rd | Samara Arena
It's the only stadium to reach this year's podium in BOTH votes, which itself deserves recognition! After all, great reception by both fans and experts is a rare treat. Samara Arena lost the Jury Award very slightly, you might be shocked!
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Stadium of the Year: Popular Vote – WINNER Volgograd Arena!
Standing proudly beside the Mamayev Kurgan, this stadium had to be built with respect for its historical location. But it was most importantly built in a satisfying way for locals, who showed (also proudly!) their devotion towards Volgograd Arena.
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Stadium of the Year: Popular Vote – 2nd | Samara Arena
No other stadium received so many votes overall. But with many of them being just 1-star ratings, it wasn't enough to win the entire competition. Still, an honourable second spot!
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Stadium of the Year: Popular Vote – 3rd | Stadion Nizhny Novgorod
One of the most impressive hosts of the 2018 World Cup, located in a unique and historical spot. Monumental enough to get on the podium, not quite to win... even among Russian stadiums alone.
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New Zealand: Sunken stadium to benefit from election?
It went viral worldwide but within Auckland the idea of stadium beyong sea level was taken with a grian of salt. Can its fate be changed by the upcoming election? Surely reports about current stadiums seem to warrant a discussion, at least.
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San Diego: SDSU selects contractor for Mission Valley stadium
With construction partner in place, now San Diego State University is looking for the architect who will create their new 35,000-capacity stadium, successor of the aging Qualcomm Stadium.
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Minneapolis: Allianz Field handed over
On March 1 the new home of Minnesota United FC was handed over by the contractor, Mortenson Construction. Now preparations for opening are ongoing.
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New stadium: New home for La Calera
Though it bears the name of its predecessor, it's a brand new stadium. And quite a beautiful one, too. Unión La Calera is finally playing back at their spiritual home since January.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 72 - Popular Vote over, what's next
With 35,330 votes we're done with the Popular Vote for 2018, now waiting for one last vote from the Jury so that we can provide you with full results on March 7. What else happened last week?
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Milan: Is this the time to say goodbye?
Allegedly only Inter hasn't signed on to this concept yet but there were so many visions over the past few years that we're still afraid to buy that story. Probably mostly because it would really mean San Siro would seize to exist. Which is hard to imagine.
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Scotland: Aberdeen's stadium scheme safe after judicial review
As reported by the BBC, Aberdeen FC's plans for a new £50-million stadium have been given a legal go-ahead. Court has refused to accept petition by opponents of the stadium, who argued the local council committed an error of law.
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Montreal: Will Canada ever host another Olympics? If not, don't blame the 1976 Games
Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern day Olympic Games, once said: “A country can truly call itself sporting when the majority of its people feel a personal need for sport.
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USA: K-pop craze breaks MetLife Stadium, things are good
Within just two hours all 60,000 tickets were gone. Another show had to be arranged as K-pop boysband BTS is taking New York by storm. It seems things could hardly be better for the NFL stadium these days...
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Cape Town: Tenants forced out of Athlone
It's one of South Africa's best football stadiums even though it didn't host the 2010 World Cup. However, all current tenants are being evicted with a rather short notice for reasons that don't seem to warrant such drastic move.
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Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium going cashless
It will become the first professional sports stadium in USA to drop all cash transactions. Whether buying tickets, merchandise or concessions, fans will now use their phones.
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Stadium of the Year: Thank you for 35,330 votes!
Slightly more votes than we were expecting but the dynamics... completely unpredictable! Thank you for 29 days of support for candidates in this edition of Stadium of the Year.
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New design: The great Nottingham afforestation
After over 120 years of staying beside the river Trent, Nottingham Forest plan to expand. The goal: becoming the strongest club of East Midlands, with the region's biggest stadium. And all that by means of just one new grandstand.
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