StadiumDBNews: March 2021
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China: Wuhan set for new professional football stadium
It is a real stadium boom in China. Interesting and finally good news comes from Wuhan where the new professional football stadium will be raised. The 60,000 seater should be completed and operational in June 2023.
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Kaiserslautern: Betzenberg to stand unused?
1. FC Kaiserslautern are on their way to relegation. If this happens, playing at the large Betzenberg stadium will make no financial sense. No wonder local media are already searching for alternative venues.
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Questions still lingering around Euro 2020
With just over two months between now and kick off, there’s still uncertainty around Europe’s largest ever football championship tournament. COVID’s third wave makes fans question whether they can attend games.
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Liverpool: Countdown to construction begins!
It seems nothing can now stop the Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium from being built. Construction should begin within the next few months, although there are still issues to deal with before that happens.
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The Netherlands: NAC Breda planning a new stadium
Rat Verlegh Stadion was considered modern not that long ago, it seems. But it’s now 25 years old and fails to meet expectations. The club intends to change it, relocating to a new venue within 10 years.
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New design: Belfast’s Oval will no longer be an oval
Glentoran FC have officially submitted their plans for a brand new Oval stadium, which would stop being oval in any way. But after 129 years in use, new facilities would surely be appreciated.
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Turkey: Galatasaray's stadium more ecological
Galatasaray focuses on ecology and invests in renewable energy sources. A solar power plant will be built on the roof of the Türk Telekom Stadium, which will be one of the largest installations of this type in the world.
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England: Leicester with record loss but still working on expansion
Leicester City revealed a huge financial loss for 2019/20, exacerbated by COVID-19. But the Foxes remain on track to expand their stadium beyond the 40,000 mark.
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Manchester: City to install safe standing by 2021/22
One more change is coming to Etihad Stadium in the near future. Installation of 5,620 rail seats has been confirmed by the Cityzens. These will accept fans after the current Premier League campaign.
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Alkmaar: Symbolic day, mega truss in position
Two crawler cranes have lifted the 630-ton mega truss atop AFAS Stadion. Thousands of people watched the operation live. Now the stadium reconstruction can enter the final phase.
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Bahrain: Formula 1 is there, time for national stadium
Bahrain has just over 1.5 million inhabitants. Nevertheless, it was recognized that the country needed a stadium with 50,000 seats. Its design looks impressive and the construction planning itself began three years ago.
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Turkey: Modern stadium left with no-one to use it
For a year it was the source of local pride. But then the local club dissolved and now the new Tire stadium has been left without a single match for over a year. The future seems bleak, too.
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USA: West End Stadium facade lights up
The West End Stadium presented its facade possibilities on Thursday. An eye-catching light display only confirmed the massive capabilities of the new venue of FC Cincinnati.
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England: Luton set goal to relocate in 2024
Luton Town have revealed the latest renderings of what’s planned at the Power Court site. A lot has changed, although the stadium design remains almost untouched. New opening date: 2024.
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United Kingdom: Will they bring football home in 2030 again?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently supported the potential candidacy of the UK and Ireland for the FIFA 2030 World Cup. The formal process for a prospective five-association bid will be opened in 2022.
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Manchester: City to replace seats with advertising
Approximately 1,100 seats in front rows of three stands will be removed to make room for the second strip of LED signage. With empty stands, this makes more financial sense.
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Ukraine: Diplomatic spat over stadium naming
Tensions are growing between Ukraine, Poland and Israel over the renaming of one stadium and possible renaming of another in Western Ukraine after local nationalists. Partnerships are being terminated and diplomats urge Ukrainians to change course.
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Liverpool: Everton to wait longer for government approval
The statutory deadline for secretary of state’s decision is set for tomorrow. The authority has asked for an extension, caused by the scale of Bramley-Moore Dock stadium plan.
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Brazil: Maracanã to be renamed after king Pelé
When we think about Brazilian football, Maracanã and Pelé come as the first thoughts for sure. Those two will be closer than ever when the unique stadium will be renamed after a legend.
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Vancouver’s downtown waiting for BC Place to reopen
Closed stadiums are an issue for fans, real headache for operators but also lack of lifeblood for surrounding businesses, as exemplified by the Vancouver downtown.
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With stadiums empty, Ohio sports teams want to capitalise on sports betting
Professional sports teams from Ohio are campaigning to get a share of revenue from sports betting, which is being legalised across the state. Final shape of the legislation is yet to be revealed.
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Belgium: Another step forward for Club Brugge
It’s not a decisive move yet but a crucial one. Club Brugge have filed for environmental permit. Without it the desired new 40,000-seater won’t be built. Here’s what’s planned next.
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England: Brighton given green light to expand
Hoping for full stands in the summer, Brighton and Hove Albion are moving forward with their desired expansion to 32,500. Already by August the Amex will reach 31,800 seats, a thousand more than previously.
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China: 18 cranes setting up record-breaking stadium
There are 20 tower cranes in total expected on the site, most of them are in place. By the end of the year they should set up not only the auditorium but also the diamond-shaped roof!
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Las Vegas: Tourists were to pay for Allegiant Stadium but they’re not there
Over a third of the Death Star’s budget is supposed to be covered by Las Vegas’ hotel tax. But with hotel revenue collapsing across the country, Nevada is among the areas most hit. There is a reserve fund, but how long will it last?
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Stadium of the Year: Public Vote for Sultan Ibrahim Stadium!
It wasn’t an obvious bet but among the predictable ones. The growing power from Johor left no doubt, scoring nearly three times as many points as the second most-supported stadium.
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Stadium of the the Year: SoFi Stadium takes the Jury Award!
For the first time in history a stadium from the USA becomes Stadium of the Year. Switzerland’s Stade de la Tuilière came just behind SoFi Stadium, with Chinese Xi’an OSC Stadium closing the podium.
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New design: Stadium as boost for professional soccer in Spokane
Soccer in the USA is developing very dynamically, not only at the MLS level. Two tiers down in the USL League 1, there is likely to be a new club that will play their home games at the Spokane stadium.
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Antwerp: 2021 could be crucial for Beerschot
This year may be decisive for the future of Belgian premier league’s Beerschot. Relocation to a new stadium is the preferred option, though details are still being worked on.
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Stadium of the Year: Vote closed, thank you!
It’s been a very intensive month but now only the most rewarding moment is left: announcement of the winning stadiums! The result is fascinating, so stay tuned!
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Charlotte: Stadium revamp in anticipation of MLS debut
In mid-March, the modernization of Bank of America Stadium will begin, adjusting the venue to MLS requirements. This is where Charlotte FC, which will join the league next year, will play their games.
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New stadium: Argentina’s latest “cilindro” opened!
River Plate celebrate victory in Supercopa Argentina, while Argentina celebrates the inauguration of one more modern stadium. The north finally has an international-standard facility.
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New design: The oldest club planning their latest home
There’s not football club existing longer than them. Sheffield FC have gone through 10 stadiums already, now playing at the Coach and Horses ground outside the city. Here’s their plan of returning home.
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Nuremberg: Upgrades or new stadium? Study will give the answer
By autumn we should know which directions are possible for the current stadium of 1. FC Nürnberg. The building is getting too expensive to maintain and changes are crucial.
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Stadium of the Year: 10 Jury Award finalists selected!
While all 20 candidates are still competing for the Public Award, the Jury Award’s list just became shorter. Here are the 10 best stadiums, as decided by our Jury.
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