StadiumDBNews: July 2020
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USA: Will we all envy the new Nordecke?
Tifo rigging to the roof, drums, safe standing, beer garden and even their own smoke pipe system to boost atmosphere. Here's what's under construction in Columbus, Ohio.
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Frankfurt: Eintracht's update on expansion to 60,000
The goal is music to our ears: more tickets in the lower price segment. In ordr to achieve it, Eintracht will increase number of standing places from 7,435 to 20,344! But just not yet...
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New design: The new Champion Hill in London
We usually don't cover smaller projects like this. Not for lack of will, rather lack of time. But hey, it's a 127-year-old club gaining a new home for the next 125 years. Ladies and Gentlemen, Dulwich Hamlet FC.
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Bucharest: Fourth stadium to break ground in 2021?
Steaua's stadium is nearly complete, Rapid's stadium is advancing, even the national rugby stadium is looking good. Only supporters of Dinamo have nothing to celebrate but it should finally change in 2021.
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England: Opposition mounting against Watford's new stadium
It's not even clear whether the Hornets are determined to relocate, especially following their relegation, and yet opposition seems to be growing against the proposed new stadium.
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Turkey: Adana stadium in green but likely late once more
The hybrid playing field is finally arriving in Adana's new football stadium, meaning we're in the final stage of the 6-year telenovela. But it's still unlikely to de done before the 2020/21 season begins.
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Liverpool: Everton stadium part of post-COVID-19 recovery plan
The Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium has been included as major part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority plan for economic recovery from the ongoing pandemic.
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New design: Costa del Sol's stadium like a superyacht
It luxury and features are expected to outshine not just Spanish rivals but all of European medium-scale stadiums. The new proposal for Marbella is inspired by a multi-deck yacht.
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London: Spurs moving forward with northern development
Historical 18-century housing will soon become home to a new creative industry hub, including a major music label. Or so Tottenham Hotspur are hoping, having filed their planning application.
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COVID-19 crisis: Detailed virtual fans at MLB games
Though the stadiums are forced to remain empty, it doesn't seem so on TV. Fox Sports is experimenting with quite detailed virtual fans, even wearing weather-appropriate clothing.
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England: Coventry City announce stadium location
After numerous announcements finally we know the rough area where the Sky Blues' new home could be built. Agreement with University of Warwick is the first piece of solid news in years.
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Germany: Expansion that never needed to happen
In Wiesbaden €9 million is being spent on a granstand that will expand Brita-Arena to 15,000. The only problem is... the 15,000-capacity requirement has been dropped after construction was already far advanced.
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Ukraine: Chernomorets stadium auctioned for close to nothing
American investment fund has bought the sports and commercial complex in Odessa, promising to build a new football team. But just how real is that promise?
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London: Iconic Wembley pedway being demolished
Though the new Wembley isn't all that new any more, it always had one element that remained after the demolition of its historic predecessor. The long northern pedestrian walkway is now being demolished.
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Hungary's bold stadium reopening didn't backfrie
At first supporters were cautious with their return to domestic stadiums but by round 33 the stands were packed. And while new COVID-19 clusters are being found across the country, it seems football didn't contribute to any of them.
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Germany: SC Freiburg stadium delayed by coronavirus
It was supposed to open within a few weeks from now. But today both the club and the city confirm that the new SC Freiburg stadium will not be ready for months, maybe as late as 2021.
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COVID-19 crisis: English supporters to return in October?
The government is preparing to reopen sports stadiums across the UK. While first trial events will take place in just 2 weeks, all stadiums could be open again only from October onwards.
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Valencia: Levante to have new roof by October
They didn't manage to start the project last year but now progress is seen nearly every day. The coronavirus turmoil has created an opening which Levante UD are using to deliver phase 1 of stadium reconstruction.
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London: AFC Wimbledon secure full stadium funding
With a new facility loan for up to £4 million, AFC Wimbledon now have the full budget of Plough Lane's first phase secured. The club would prefer to use as little of the funding as possible...
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Qatar 2022: Opening game at Al Bayt, full schedule here
All of the match schedule for the 2022 World Cup has been presented today. Both the tournament and its knock-out stage will begin at Al Bayt Stadium, while the final, on Dec 18, will be housed by Lusail Stadium.
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Washington, D.C.: Redskins dropping name, chance for new stadium in D.C.?
After years of pressure it seems money has spoken: with sponsors dropping out, Washington Redskins will soon be a thing of the past. With the name being retired, the team could return to the capital and build their new stadium at the RFK site.
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San Diego: Proposal for interim 15,000-seat stadium revealed by SD Loyal
If given the go-ahead, a brand new stadium for San Diego Loyal would see groundbreaking in 2022. After fast construction it would serve for 7-10 years, before a permanent stadium is built.
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Las Vegas: 2% to be done, 2 weeks to go
With the 98% threshold reached last week and just over 2 weeks until construction deadline, it's all hands on deck at Allegiant Stadium. Which isn't easy as Las Vegas COVID-19 cases surge once more.
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NFL warms to gambling by allowing stadium betting lounges
The Sports Business Daily reports that the NFL will let specific stadiums partner with sportsbooks sponsors to build betting lounges in their stadiums. The move is motivated by the sports betting industry’s rapid rise in the US.
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Budapest: Honved stadium subsidised with funding for COVID-19 mitigation
The Hungarian government decided to redistribute COVID-19 mitigation funds, aiding numerous projects nationwide with additional funds. But the addition of HUF 6.6 billion for Bozsik Stadion makes the building extraordinarily expensive.
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Rome: Can it be true? Roma stadium just a vote away
This project has been ongoing for 8 years now and not one brick has been laid. But perhaps now, finally, after so many hurdles, AS Roma will be allowed to start construction in Tor di Valle.
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Belarus: New national stadium in Minsk officially under construction
The Belarusian capital has a new stadium in the making. Chinese contractor has been given until late 2023 to deliver the 33,000-seater. Its price tag is surprisingly high, though.
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Germany: Can Stuttgart afford Euro 2024 redevelopment?
The condition was simple: VfB had to ascend back to the Bundesliga in order to secure funding for itself and the city. But despite having won promotion, neither the club, nor the city, nor the stadium operator have the funds. Why? COVID-19.
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Uganda: Mandela Stadium still not up to standard
Uganda's national stadium was closed for renovation in October 2019, in April it was officially banned from hosting internationals but upgrades are yet to come as it becomes a field hospital for COVID-19 patients.
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China: Change of plan in Guangzhou
Remember the giant lotus flower? You can now forget about it because the vision in Guangzhou has changed. A significantly different plan is being implemented, as approved on Friday.
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Bordeaux: Mayor wants to sell Matmut Atlantique
Newly-elected mayor of Bordeaux is in favour of getting rid of the burdensome stadium. Known for criticism of Girondins owners and the stadium operating model, Pierre Hurmic claims he began proceedings aimed at selling the venue.
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Italy: Second phase begins in Bergamo as roof of the first stand leaks
Powerful storm over Bergamo revealed insufficiencies within the new curva nord, where huge leaks were revealed. Atalanta reassure that it's a minor glitch and the club move forward with second phase of their project.
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Did COVID-19 kill the home advantage?
Bundesliga is the first league to deliver 6-weeks worth of data on how playing at empty stadia impacted football. While the effort put in by players seems equal to that before, they've lost a spark with no-one to cheer them on.
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With COVID-19 all around, US stadiums are losing almost everything
Though NFL is still hopeful of letting fans inside stadiums come September, nearly all summer events nationwide had to be either rescheduled or cancelled altogether.
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Everton's stadium on track despite recent changes
Although its initial primary architects has lost his job, the new Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium is on track. Even the mayor of Liverpool assured everyone there's no risk of Everton not getting the long-desired stadium.
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New design: India's second giant cricket stadium announced
After the record-breaking venue in Ahmedabad, this time the state of Rajasthan will get its immense sports venue. Construction of the 75,000-seater should begin in 4 months.
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Antwerp: Beerschot confirm new stadium talks
Yesterday a new investor was introduced to Beerschot Wilrijk. The occasion was used to confirm that the club is once more involved in talks regarding a brand new stadium.
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Madrid: Final piece of Vicente Calderón falls
Yesterday in the Spanish capital a handful of Atleti fans watched as the final piece of Estadio Vicente Calderón gave way to heavy machinery. The stadium is no more, even if work will take more time.
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Football stadiums you have to experience in the UK
What are the best football stadiums in the UK? These four stadiums will provide excitement, a world-famous atmosphere - and are magnificent structures.
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Germany: Duisburg sponsor remains despite coronavirus
Although the market for tourism has collapsed within days, Schauinsland Reisen decided to prolong the naming rights deal with MSV Duisburg. After 10 years of partnership the companies will cooperate for at least 1 more year.
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Georgia: Batumi Stadium officially delivered
Because of COVID-19 official opening wasn't possible, so final weeks of construction were rather slow. But as of today, the project is complete, as confirmed by the investor.
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Stadium-sized casinos: the biggest gambling arenas on the planet
Now, the talk about the biggest casinos ever is all about the big guns, the behemoths, and the giants in the industry. They are made of towering gambling complexes that cover more space than some small towns.
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Somalia: National stadium reopened and immediately shelled with mortar
For the first time in 16 years Muqdisho Stadium hosted a football game. Unfortunately, just after its conclusion the venue was shelled with mortar and had to be evacuated.
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Austria: New LASK stadium plan leaked
Official presentation won't happen for at least two weeks and yet media across Austria are publishing what seems to be a photo from internal presentation of the new stadium in Linz.
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How stadiums can keep up with tech demands
How can stadiums keep up with tech demands of fans and the increasing tech involvement in elite sport? Learn about stadium apps, 5G and more here.
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The Netherlands: City council grants loan for AFAS Stadion roof
With work ongoing for weeks now, AZ Alkmaar can now breathe a sigh of relief. The city has officially guaranteed €10 million towards the construction of a new roof over AFAS Stadion.
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