StadiumDBNews: June 2019
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Mexico: Liga MX migrating towards USA
Never before has Mexico's top flight had a stadium so close to the US border. The home of FC Juárez is just under 500 feet away from El Paso, Texas. But don't lose sleep, Donald Trump, they intend to relocate to a different venue...
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North Carolina: Second attempt for NCFC stadium
While club owner assures publicly that getting a spot in MLS isn't crucial, he needs to have the stadium deal approved in order to get it. And it might not be an easy pitch since he wants taxpayers to foot the bill.
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Las Vegas: Raiders select AEG Facilities to manage stadium
Raiders have announced AEG Facilities as operator of the yet-to-be new stadium in Las Vegas. AEG will take over even before opening and will make the venue one of its flagships.
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Birmingham: See the Commonwealth Games main venue
After impressive initial design, the final concept may seem modest. It's more sensible, though. If all proceedings go well, this time next year construction will already be underway.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 79 - San Siro and Atalanta most read
The U20 World Cup is over but no summer break is planned, not in the ever-fascinating world of football stadia. Other tournaments are now ongoing, while stadium developments should be expected throughout the summer. Here's what got our attention in the past days.
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Milan: San Siro demolition? Not so fast...
Early morning saw AC Milan chief suggest that San Siro will be demolished. In reaction to Milan mayor reminded him that he doesn't own San Siro and has no right to decide...
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Berlin: Germany's most inclusive stadium by 2023
With Special Olympics coming to Berlin in 2023, authorities will spend a whopping €160 million on new athletics stadium. It will replace the historical Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark.
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England: York Community Stadium hit by further delays
While not definitive for opening date of the stadium, commercial part of the project has fallen behind once more. It seems inauguration of the ground would not come until late autumn, if not later.
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Milan: Both clubs opting out of San Siro?
It's still not official, but La Repubblica suggests Inter and Milan have agreed on building a brand new stadium instead of revamping San Siro. The project could be ready as soon as 2022.
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Glasgow: Hampden officially sold to SFA
The contract was expected back in 2018 but was deadlocked for procedural reasons. Now Queens Park FC are officially preparing to leave their spiritual home as Hampden Park will be transferred to Scottish FA. Not instantly, but still.
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England: Sunderland offer naming rights for Stadium of Light
For the first time in 140 years Sunderland is opening its stadium name to commercialisation. While it was talked about for months, now an official video clip pitches naming rights to prospective sponsors.
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Bergamo: Atalanta's fight against time
In early May it was all about demolition, now the first steps of new north end are in place. By the end of September the new stand should be ready and enable Atalanta's start in Champions League.
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Texas: Austin FC break record for season ticket interest
How much of it is publicity and how much fact – we do not know. But the numbers are truly stunning. Over 30,000 people expressed their desire for season tickets at the new Austin FC stadium in just one day.
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2019 FIFA U20 World Cup: Not that big of a tournament
We were nearly sure 400,000 tickets would be sold for 52 games of Poland's U20 World Cup and yet the final number fell significantly short. On average stadium occupancy reached just 44%.
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Poland: Płock faces tough choice on new stadium
Wisła Płock is literally the last Ekstraklasa club not to have a new stadium built or in the works. This might change but municipal authorities are facing a very difficult challenge: how to meet financial expectations of the only company willing to deliver the desired stadium.
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Scotland: First safe standing section dedicated to youth fans
It may be small but yet is a significant step. Its added value is financing by supporters themselves. Kilmarnock FC becomes Scotland's second team overall to install safe standing.
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England: Council vote shoots down Eco Park
Against their own planning officials, Stroud District councillors voted to reject the proposed Eco Park stadium last night. Forest Green Rovers are disappointed and might not pursue the project further.
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London: QPR naming rights against knife crime
Starting 2019/20, Loftus Road's name will change for the first time, to Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium. The foundation is tackling anti-social behaviour and violence among local youth.
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London: Wimbledon launch stadium crowdfunding
The goal is ambitious but not impossible to reach. AFC Wimbledon hopes to raise more than 50% of its new stadium cost through crowdfunding. This would allow it to remain competetive on the field despite this major project.
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Bremen: Ultras against Weserstadion name change
After over 70 years Weserstadion will change its name. And the naming rights partner is both from another part of Germany and highly controversial. In effect fans took to the streets yesterday.
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New design: New MLS attempt from Las Vegas
It didn't work in 2015, now they're at it again. Las Vegas has a vision for new MLS stadium fitting 25,000 people. Surprisingly, the bid already has a challenger – second proposal from the same city!
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Poland: Krakow to host 2023 European Games
Officially decision is to be made on June 22. Unoficially it's sealed because no other city submitted a formal bid to host the 3rd edition of European Games.
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England: Wooden stadium a step from fruition
It took quite some time and forced major changes in the project, but finally the planning officers have approved Forest Green Rovers' new stadium. It's recommended for approval by council, vote should take place next week.
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Miami: Inter files final documents for Freedom Park Stadium
99 years – that's how long the lease will last, according to proposed agreement, filed on Wednesday by Inter Miami CF. It marks one more step towards the Miami Freedom Park stadium.
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England: Portsmouth considering new stadium
Fratton Park may be one of the most climatic and historic stadia in English football, but it's also increasingly expensive to maintain, while expansion is problematic due to numerous constraints. Yes, relocation is once more on the agenda.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 78 - Cup finals and U20 World Cup
As we're freshly after both European cup finals, the U20 World Cup is in its knock-out stage already. The season may be mostly over but still a lot is happening worldwide. Here's our latest roundup of the past week.
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British stadia turn to concert mode in revenue push
As the football season ends, stadia across the United Kingdom switch to concert mode. While not all operators decide to host such events, some have made it a regular feature to increase revenue.
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Poland: Łódź signs contract for third stadium
Today Poland's third largest city officially contracted its third major stadium. In no longer than 3 years the 18,000-seater should be fully delivered but contractors assured they will aim to finish work earlier.
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Aberdeen: Kingsford financing to be sealed in a year
As enabling works are to begin on the new Aberdeen FC football stadium, club vice-chairman assures the project's funding should be secured within the next 12 months, more or less.
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New stadiums: Sevilla & Alcorcón
Two goals in the Champions League final, two new stadiums from Spain. Yes, we celebrate the hosts rather than winners, especially since we have Anfield covered. Now, please welcome Estadio Jesús Navas and Estadio Santo Domingo to StadiumDB!
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New stadiums: Baku, Baku, Baku
In fairness, only two of these stadia are new to StadiumDB, but the third has only now received a major update. Here are Azersun Arena, ASK Arena and SKIF Stadionu.
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Liverpool: Everton to show future stadium in July
This July Everton supporters should finally be treated to updated, official stadium design. It would come during latest consultation phase, hopefully to be followed by planning application.
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