StadiumDBNews: April 2019
Advertisement
-
London: QPR officially ask for new stadium
As part of the ongoing consultation process Queens Park Ranges have now officially published their response. The club is asking for a 30,000-capacity accessible and sustainable stadium.
-
Argentina: Verón announces opening for Estudiantes
Legendary Argentinian international has the honour of inviting the “Pincharatas” community for official reopening of their home stadium. After 14-year exodus Estudiantes will return to Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi on November 9.
-
Italy: Atalanta begins reconstruction tomorrow
Tonight supporters have the very last chance to bid farewell to their belowed Curva Nord at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia. From April 30 demolition will begin in order for a brand new stadium to be ready in 2021.
-
#MisjaStadion: #51-60, from Rzeszów to Stargard
Five new stadiums, five updates presentations, moving us from 50 to 60 stadiums on the road to 100. You'll find venues from all across Poland in this set, with the sad exception of north-eastern parts, but we'll get there, too...
-
Safe standing: La Liga and Premier League have their first railings
Athletic Club and Tottenham made strides between March and April as the first teams in their respective leagues to install safe standing sections. While they differ in scale immensely, both of them are notable!
-
#MisjaStadion: Time for second half!
For logistical reasons we had to halt our mission to add/update 100 stadiums from Poland. We decided to cut the project in half and are now ready to deliver the 50 queued presentations. Fasten your seatbelts...
-
Berlin: Uncertainty over Hertha's relocation scheme
Settled in the middle of Bundesliga table, Hertha are still pushing to build their 50,000+ arena on the outskirts of Olympiapark, a short walk from Olympiastadion. But neither the authorities, nor local residents, nor the Berlin public are in with the plan. For now.
-
StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 75 - US news, mostly
With Easter behind us and Passover in progress, we hope everyone celebrating the holidays has/had a wonderful time. Please find the latest issue of our newsletter and subscribe to get it right to your inbox.
-
England: Coventry saved at the last minute. For now...
Today all 72 clubs of EFL were supposed to discuss the expulsion of Coventry City, caused by continued stadium issues. As of today the Sky Blues have nowhere to play their 2019/20 campaign.
-
New design: Second vision for St. Louis
It's pretty much the same MLS bid but a brand new stadium concept. With competition growing, a fresh venue is proposed for St. Louis, even if it's still considered an initial concept.
-
Los Angeles: Roof shell ready in Hollywood Park
The world's most expensive stadium is two thirds complete at this point and will be able to welcome visitors in just 16 months. April saw the completion of its main canopy shell.
-
MLS expansion: Two more spots open for new teams
As some have speculated, the top division in USA will grow faster than set initially. Instead of 28 teams, the new goal is 30 and already now MLS is the largest league by club number.
-
NFL: Jaguars consider covering TIAA Bank Field
Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing to discuss a large upgrade to their stadium. It might involve a permanent sunroof or... an drones carrying temporary canopy. Yep, that's actually what owner Shahid Khan said.
-
Kyiv: Historic debate, but what about the turf?
Two stages, electrifying debate and a thrilling final of a nasty election campaign. And yet to the operator of Ukraine's national stadium the biggest fear might be... will the field be ready for Ukrainian football classic?
-
England: Lincoln City urgently need more capacity
They've just sealed promotion to the third league. Ticket demand was already at 90% occupancy at the 10,000+ Sincil Bank Stadium. The Imps now consider how it could be expanded before next season.
-
Miami: Beckham reveals his flamingo
Double entendre? No, it's quite literal. David Beckham's ownership group has revealed the final concept of the planned MLS stadium at Freedom Park. And it's a huge pink flamingo.
-
MLS expansion: Will Sacramento snap expansion from St. Louis?
Two finalists left, decision expected soon. Sacramento Republic have overwhelming support for their stadium plan, while St. Louis is yet to release final renderings of theirs and cannot show a solid financial structure for it. Will we see another MLS team in California?
-
Poland: Sosnowiec announces stadium contractor
Against all odds the city of Sosnowiec will build its timber-clad stadium. Winning bidder was announced today. Despite exceeding planned budget, it's deemed satisfactory.
-
London: Claret carpet to be unveiled on Saturday
London Stadium is expected to feel more and more like home. On Saturday it will first welcome fans with claret colour and WHU symbols around the field.
-
Stepanakert Republican Stadium set to host this year’s CONIFA European Cup
Next time you are speaking to one of those people who seems to have watched football in every stadium under the sun, try slipping Stepanakert Republican Stadium into the conversation. Chances are, you will be met by a blank stare, but all that is likely to change this summer.
-
![Kentucky: Butchertown Stadium to be managed by AEG [video]](https://stadiumdb.com/img/news/2019/04/16705-thumbnail.jpg)
Kentucky: Butchertown Stadium to be managed by AEG [video]
Louisville City have announced that Anschutz Entertainment Group will manage the new stadium in Butchertown. The brand new stadium for as many as 14,000 people should be ready next year.
-
England: Luton plans won't be called in
The biggest remaining threat for Luton Town's stadium plans is no more. Secretary of state decided not to commission a review of the Newlands Park planning permission, which would have delay the project.
-
StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 74 - Tottenham and Real compete for attention
When the opening of new Tottenham stadium and Real's announcement that reconstruction of Bernabeu is about to begin both happen in one week, you know there's a lot going on. And there's more, of course, in our digest. Subscribe to get weekly summary in your inbox.
-
London: Wimbledon announces ground works
“We have now given the official go-ahead for preliminary earthworks to start on the site of our new stadium.” a statement by The Dons Trust reads. Once contractors have the workforce on site, works will begin.
-
California: City of Sacramento agrees terms with Sac Republic
Just days after new renders of the Sacramento Republic were revealed, the mayor of Sacramento announced an agreement was reached regarding construction of the MLS stadium.
-
England: Oxford United threatened with closing over stadium debt
Former owner of Oxford United once more demands the club be wound up for not paying its stadium fees on time. Oxford United replies that the financial terms and way of negotiating are unfair.
-
England: Derby County sold its stadium
On one hand Derby County can boast a huge boost financially instead of losses. On the other, the result was only achieved after sale of the stadium for almost 200% of its market value.
-
Fan's perspective: Supporters kept saying just one word, Wow!
How does it feel coming back home after a spell at the national stadium. Well many of us were against the exorbitant prices of the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. I spent just over £1,000 for a season ticket for just 19 home Premiership matches. However, we were delayed time and time again, first it was meant to be September, then December and finally we moved.
-
Madrid: Bernabéu revamp to begin after La Liga
The roof will disappear after current season, while all of the reconstruction should take 4 years. The outcome should become one of Europe's best stadiums, delivering an extra €150 million in Real Madrid's revenue.
-
New design: Steaua's stadium after cuts
No other way to put it: the new stadium of Steaua Bucharest has suffered from severe cuts. No facade, everything simplified. And yet no cost decrease and it still won't be ready in time for Euro 2020.
-
London: Rugby enters Spurs stadium
Just before opening, the new stadium of Tottenham received a 5-year tenancy by Saracens. The rugby team will hold one exhibition game per season at the 62,000-seater.
Advertisement