StadiumDBNews: May 2021
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New design: Former national stadium of France to be revamped
Stade Bauer served as France's national stadium from 1911 to 1914. At the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries, the venue fell into disrepair. Perhaps its reconstruction will start this year, to the joy of Red Star fans.
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Scotland: Funding for new Dundee stadium ‘just about there’
Dundee FC now have a project manager for their new 15,000-capacity stadium. And while the project isn’t ready to move forward just yet, funding should be sealed sooner than later.
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New design: It's time for Platense's new stadium
This year, the club from just outside Buenos Aires was promoted back to the highest league in Argentina. Now a major reconstruction of the worn-out facility is expected.
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Leipzig: Red Bull Arena to get red and ready soon
Bundesliga runners-up are gradually making their fans’ dream come true, even if it ennoys supporters of other teams. Seats are being replaced with new red ones but that’s just a piece of the major revamp.
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Everton seek listed building consent in next step of Bramley-Moore Dock stadium development
Everton FC have moved a step closer to breaking ground for their new state-of-the-art stadium on Liverpool’s Bramley-Moore Dock. The Toffees’ hierarchy have sought Listed Building Consent from Liverpool City Council, enabling the club to commence work on redeveloping the Grade II listed hydraulic tower on the site of its new proposed stadium.
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Uncertainty as some fans left out of Euro 2020
Fluctuating stadium capacities may leave many supporters confused. Some had their tickets cancelled but might be able to re-buy them, others have tickets but still aren’t sure of ability to enter.
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New design: Amateurs with a €16 million plan in La Louvière
Theoretically they’re just an amateur team but in practice the aspiration is European football. RAAL is aiming high despite really being a club founded as late as 2017.
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Italy: Temporary stadium in Bologna closer to fruition
Construction of a new secondary stadium for Bologna FC is about to begin in a couple months, according to the club’s new partner and naming rights holder of said stadium.
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Madrid: Clouds of smoke over Bernabéu
Wednesday evening saw emergency services rush towards Madrid’s largest stadium. During reconstruction a fire broke out, causing clouds of thick smoke.
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New design & historical stadium: San Lorenzo’s planned return to Boedo
Currently morale of Azulgrana fans might not be high, but potential success of this plan could turn it all around. Will San Lorenzo finally make their way back to Boedo, where the old Gasómetro used to be?
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London: Leyton Orient extend naming rights deal
As fans are about to return to Brisbane Road, Leyton Orient confirmed extension of their naming rights deal with the Breyer Group. The commercial partner stepped up during times of uncertainty.
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Poland: Gdańsk ready for Europa League final
The crowd may be limited to 10,000 but atmosphere is festive enough. For Gdańsk it’s a return to normal life and live events, while both sets of fans are prepared to cheer for their teams.
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High hopes for Wembley to reach full capacity
Despite initial fears of the stadium being nearly empty, trial events suggest England’s national stadium might even end up packed during Euro 2020 games.
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Nightclub at the stadium? Yes, in Vegas
Where else than the Sin City? A new corporate hospitality option has surfaced for Allegiant Stadium, for all we know the very first in the world of sports. One end of the field will hold a vast nightclub with two DJs.
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New design: Another stadium in Plovdiv soon under construction
Government funding has changed a lot when it comes to plans to improve Plovdiv's football infrastructure. The construction of Stadion Lokomotiv, which received the green light from the city authorities, starts soon.
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Poland: Poznań hoping to deliver a showcase eco stadium
While the number of new stadiums across Poland is impressive, hardly any of them can be seen as a major statement for sustainability and ecology. Now Poznań wants to take the lead.
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France: Everything for sale in Bordeaux
The football club is in administration, the stadium’s losses become unbearable for all parties involved. Whoever enters the situation, might not just save pro football in Bordeaux but also build something big.
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New stadium: Wimbledon at home after 30 years
Their last home game in Merton was played in April, 1991. This week fans of Wimbledon were finally able to once more enjoy the atmosphere of Plough Lane, even if with social distancing.
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Poland: Gdańsk strikes naming rights deal just before EL final
While the stadium is being decorated for the upcoming Europa League final, the stadium has gained a new naming rights holder. To make it slightly weirder, there will be two different commercial brands in its name...
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Wales: Oldest stadium in the world will be revamped
In February, Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds completed the acquisition of Wrexham AFC. The investor's plans assume the return of the team to EFL and modernization of the oldest stadium in the world.
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Euro 2020 tickets cancelled as venue capacity is uncertain
Thousands of supporters are receiving news of their tickets being cancelled because of reduced stadium capacity. This immediately prompted speculation that semifinals and final could be moved to a new location.
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Belgium: 125 objections against new Brugge stadium
On Friday the deadline for public comments passed for what is expected to become a new 40,000-seat stadium. A total of 125 objections were submitted, largely by local residents.
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England: Burnley announce stadium digital transformation
Turf Moor will never look the same. Burnley FC revealed plans to improve its home ground with innovative digital branding and state-of-the-art LED big screen technology.
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Does home advantage work with limited capacity?
Scientists have already noticed that empty stands result in loss of home advantage. During Euro 2020 there will be far more factors but spectator restrictions might end up costing some more than others.
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La Cartuja as unexpected replacement for Bilbao
After the largest city of the Basque Country resigned from hosting Euro 2020, it seemed that the honour would go to Barcelona or Madrid. However, UEFA's choice fell on Seville, but it will not be the stadium of any of its top clubs.
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Austin: Q2 Stadium ready for opening
With a list of games already scheduled and expected to be played to crowded auditorium, Austin FC’s new stadium is taking shape and gaining a better identity, connected with the city it will operate in.
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Western United’s painful road to glory
Sitting near the bottom of the table, one of A-League’s youngest teams has a streak of 5 games without a win, preceded by the league’s negative attendance record. But things aren’t as dark as they seem, even if may worry fans.
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England: Anfield with digital tickets from the next season
As Liverpool FC expects to welcome a full crowd back to Anfield next season, the club is already working on some changes to matchdays. The Reds have made all their tickets digital starting the new campaign.
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Germany: Still no opening date for SC Freiburg stadium
Already almost a year behind schedule, the new 34,700-capacity stadium might not be ready even for the next Bundesliga season. The football club is asking fans for patience and understanding.
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New design: New Karaman stadium growing slowly
When the 15,000-seat municipal stadium is completed, Karaman will have a modern, functional venue that can host international competitions. The project is advanced but severely delayed.
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Florida: Orlando City sold along with stadium to Vikings owner
Rumoured for months, now it’s official. Two soccer teams and their stadium are being sold for supposedly $400-450 million. The buyer already owns the Minnesota Vikings and is minority shareholder in Nashville SC.
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Champions League final: Not Atatürk, not Wembley, it’s Porto’s game
Despite UEFA’s primary claim of doing it for fans, the final is being moved in the interest of sponsors. Portugal was selected as the best option after London, which refused to waive quarantine for commercial partners.
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Poland: Two stands in Płock to open in autumn
Mayor of Płock has confirmed that construction of the new municipal stadium is going along schedule. Two first grandstands will be available to fans this autumn, allowing for demolition of the old ground’s remainder.
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England: Bury FC’s historical stadium for sale
One of the world’s oldest operating football stadiums is up for grabs. The administrator of Bury FC has put it up for sale. Fans and local authorities are hoping it would not be taken over and demolished.
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The largest building in Ascot is a stadium, sort of
Not a football stadium, although there is one attached to the world-famous equestrian facility. The Ascot grandstand is a masterpiece in the racecourse category, fitting the unique location well.
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Rotterdam: Further steps towards new Feyenoord stadium
The planned new stadium for Feyenoord has come closer to fruition. Together with the zoning plan adopted by the city council of Rotterdam, the business case has been also accepted.
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Germany: Bayern’s stadium revolution, digital tickets only
By presenting revolutionary plans FC Bayern underlines its football and management-related dominance and market advantage. Recently crowned Bundesliga winner just announced the scope of changes which will soon be implemented at Allianz Arena.
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Europa League: Villarreal want to dominate Gdańsk
Though they’re far smaller than Manchester United, Villarreal want to stage a yellow invasion of the yellowish stadium in Gdańsk. They’re hoping to get 2,000 more tickets for the limited-capacity game.
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New design: More compact plan for Biała Podlaska
Contractors have two weeks to submit their bids for the construction of a new stadium in Biała Podlaska. Unlike the first (and failed) design, this time the project has a much reduced scale.
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Champions League: Can (and should) the final be moved to England?
After both finalists proved to be English, calls immediately began to move the game from Istanbul to London. But it only became official after the UK placed Turkey on their ‘red list’ of travel destinations two days later.
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Bologna: Awaiting for final approval of stadium
It is getting closer, but still far from the start. The project in Bologna is undergoing a tedious bureaucratic procedure that may end at the beginning of the fourth quarter of this year.
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Indonesia: Jakarta’s megaproject passed halfway point
One of the largest stadiums in Asia is likely to be inaugurated next year. Its construction enters the decisive and most difficult phase. The roof structure is to be lifted soon.
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Money doesn’t rule everything in today’s football
Even the richest men in the sports business cannot do whatever they please, as the Super League debacle has clearly shown. Although money still runs the game, the awakening among supporters should inspire hope.
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London: Tottenham’s three towers
The most indebted football club in Europe is looking for additional revenue in real estate. Spurs want to increase the number of apartments built next to the stadium by over 300. Consultation on the scheme ends in a week.
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England: ‘The Ricoh’ no more, new naming rights in Coventry
Ever since its construction, the new Coventry stadium was sponsored by Ricoh. From this summer onwards fans will no longer attend Ricoh Arena, though. The Coventry Building Society is taking over.
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Romania: Significant delay in construction of “Hungarian palace”
Commissioning of the new Sepsi OSK facility has already been postponed several times. It looks like it will not open until the new season, hopefully with fans present.
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What are the characteristics of a great stadium?
Most football fans don’t care what stadium their team plays in. If they had to stand in the middle of a swamp every week to watch their club play, it wouldn’t matter. Their life-long passion for the sport and their club is so strong that they follow them through thick and thin.
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Austria: Red Bull Salzburg upgrades stadium before new campaign
FC Red Bull Salzburg is making use of the non-spectator time to upgrade Red Bull Arena. The project originally planned for 2023, assumes changing the grass, VIP renovations and 5G innovations.
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Bergamo: Atalanta announces third phase of stadium's revamp
Gewiss Stadium will soon reach its final appearance. At the end of summer, the final stage of its modernization will begin, which will eventually end Atalanta's infrastructure problems.
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Egypt: Symbolic milestone for the Red Castle
Today the largest club of Egypt (arguably of Africa altogether) officially mounted the cornerstone for a new 50,000-seat stadium. If it gets built, it could help make Al Ahly a global brand.
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Romania: Dramatic state of Timișoara stadium, waiting only for demolition
In late April Politehnica Timișoara released a photo gallery that documents extremely sad state of Stadionul Dan Păltinișanu. Not that long ago it was one of the best Romanian stadiums, now it’s beyond saving.
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