StadiumDBNews: August 2021
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StadiumDB.com anniversary: It’s been 20 years together!
Very few of us remember the first version of the website, under different name, with different layout and only in Polish. It’s been a long way and we’re grateful that you joined us along the way!
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Brazil: Roof collapsed during game
Last weekend saw a true disaster happen in Imperatriz, during a Serie D clash. Roof over part of the main stand collapsed onto the seats. Thankfully, no-one was hurt as everyone had fled.
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New design: Ship-shaped stadium for Gheorghe Hagi's club
"The Sailors" is Farul Constanţa's nickname. No wonder then that the new ground is to resemble the hull of a ship. Gheorghe Hagi - the legend of Romanian football is involved in that project.
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Belgium: Club Brugge one step closer to new stadium
Groundbreaking on the 40,000+ stadium is already delayed, but Club Brugge are inching towards the finish line. How much later will the new ground be opened?
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Glasgow: Rangers hope to expand Ibrox
Sold out for the sixth consecutive season, Ibrox is constantly being upgraded. But high demand already makes the team look forward to expanding the stadium for the first time this century.
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New Clark City Stadium nominated for another award
The Philippines’ most modern stadium is shortlisted for one more award. After reaching the final of Stadium of the Year in 2020, now the facility is up the World Architecture Festival’s sports venue prize.
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Chile: Two year countdown to Pan American Games
Preparations for the Santiago 2023 are going according to plan. The most important venues are under construction and the others are being renovated.
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Unique stadium swap could happen in Salford
Two stadiums, three teams, one goal: exchanging stadiums in order to suit their potential. Salford City are outgrowing their ground, while the rugby AJ Bell Stadium has proven excessive. Now, a swap is supposedly being finalised.
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Peterborough: More details on new stadium
Work on the new ground is tedious, but it is slowly moving forward. The club has just submitted planning documents for Embankment Stadium to the city council.
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Australia to take part in race for World Cup 2034?
After Brisbane was granted the right to host the 2032 Olympics, it is time to prepare a bid for the FIFA Men's World Cup. This could be Australia's first football tournament of this size.
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New construction: Major changes at the heart of Ukraine
It was announced as renovation but is proving to be a complete reconstruction. Only pieces of the old Metalurh have been retained, most is being built anew.
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Russia: Ak Bars Arena suing Rubin Kazan
It’s not a great summer for Rubin Kazan so far. They’re already out of Europe and stadium operator has filed a lawsuit against the club, claiming they haven’t been paying for 2 years.
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Cape Town Stadium now hosting football, rugby and racing
For a long time the issue was filling its calendar with enough events to not run at a huge loss. Now the problem, at least for a moment, was whether the field would withstand three rugby games in a row.
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Move may not bring success for Everton
Everton have begun work on the construction of their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock after taking possession of the site from the City of Liverpool. The club are planning to build a 52,888-seater venue to bring the Toffees into line with the elite clubs in the Premier League and the rest of Europe having outgrown their home at Goodison Park.
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New construction: Sandecja’s stadium growing, though not as planned
Part of the old ground is gone but the new one isn’t rising as we expected. The city has only recently received the final concept, so once we have it, we’ll release it to you!
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Scotland: Beachfront stadium location proposed in Aberdeen
Ahead of next week’s council committee meeting, report by AFL Architects suggests two options for a potential beachfront stadium. Both of them would see the new venue just 300 metres away from Pittodrie.
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New design: Flying saucer to land in Bosnian Posušje?
HŠK Posušje is a newcomer to the Bosnian top flight. The promotion came after 12 years, as did plans to expand the infrastructure. A unique concept has emerged that will be one of the most interesting in this part of Europe if it comes to fruition.
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Cambodia: Impressive national stadium delivered
Both the Chinese and Cambodian authorities have confirmed delivery of the new Morodok Techo National Stadium. The 60,000-seat giant’s handover was postponed at least four times.
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Serbia: Countdown to opening in Bačka Topola
The stadium is built and functional, now also has an opening date. On September 3 the most modern stadium of Serbia’s Super Liga will open its doors, with local team standing against Hungarian legends Ferencváros.
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Nashville: First seats installed after just a year of construction
All four grandstands are now complete and Nashville SC are already running their new stadium season ticket campaign. It’s not an easy fight because filling the stadium might prove harder than expected.
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Paris: PSG aiming high with Parc des Princes
Along with introduction of Lionel Messi as the main star of PSG, club president announced the goal is to have 80,000 people per game. That won’t be easy, is it even possible?
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Stadium expansion an absolute must to put Elland Road back on the map
There's been discussion of expanding Elland Road for a few years now, and it seems that the wheels are finally in motion. Leeds United has decided to put the idea of building a new £25 million training ground on hold and, instead, has opted to move towards expanding the stadium.
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Gelsenkirchen: 20 years since inauguration of Veltins Arena!
Today marks a special anniversary for one of the most unique stadiums in Germany. 62,000-seats Veltins Arena, known also as Arena auf Schalke, celebrates 20 years from its official inauguration, hosting 626 events and welcoming more than 32 million visitors so far.
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Germany: Brita-Arena no longer a tin can. Well, not entirely
Mocked for years and very unpopular, the stadium in Wiesbaden has changed thanks to a new main grandstand. It’s the first non-temporary structure, first not built primarily with steel.
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New design: Leicester's expansion, consultations to start
In recent years, the Foxes have stabilised their position at the forefront of the Premier League. In order for the club to develop further, actions were taken to expand the stadium and the area around it.
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mStadia Designers Cup 7: It’s time to end this story
Nothing can last forever… even the tale of the infamous Nou Mestalla. Well, unfortunately it’s not an announcement of construction works restart but! In the not so far future we’ll show you here some alternative endings of this story...
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State Farm Stadium to get a retail sportsbook in a year
Arizona Cardinals will be one of the first few NFL teams to have actual land-based sports betting facility within their stadium. It’s expected to be built within a year, following a fresh deal.
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Belfast: Super Cup to boost Irish FA and Windsor Park
National Football Stadium at Windsor Park received an important facelift before the game between Chelsea FC and Villarreal CF. Up to 13,000 fans will be able to watch UEFA Super Cup live.
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England: WHU and London Stadium may change ownership
There has been a lot going on around London Stadium and West Ham. Perhaps both of them will change hands soon. It seems that the entity interested in the purchase has not yet said the last word.
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Alkmaar: New roof over AFAS Stadion completed
The roof of AZ Alkmaar’s stadium is finished! Two years after the canopy collapsed, everything has been repaired and completed.
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Liverpool: Formal groundbreaking at Bramley-Moore Dock
First incision of the first excavator, it may be more of a photo opportunity than actual construction but it still symbolically starts the largest stadium project north of London in many years!
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Rangers boost stadium before welcoming crowds again
First they were allowed to sell 8,500 tickets, then over 12,000. Now, Rangers are able to sell out all tickets at Ibrox once more. It’s going to be quite a test for their new wifi system!
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Italy: Verona stadium plans not abandoned
The planning process for new stadiums in Italy is one of the most time-consuming in Europe. It's no different in Verona, where so far there has been no progress in the work on the new facility.
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England: Chaos outside Anfield as new ticketing system fails
Liverpool’s decision to drop paper tickets was met with mixed reactions but the first test game with the new system was a disaster for many fans. Thousands were queuing, unable to gain entry, as the game was about to begin.
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Belfast: Approval given to Casement Park reconstruction
It has never been so close to starting construction in west Belfast. The planning process was completed with the issuance of a building permit. The ground will be slightly smaller, but still big for Ulster.
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New Mexico: Feasibility study for United stadium in Albuquerque
The city of Albuquerque revealed its feasibility study for a new soccer stadium for New Mexico United. A consideration includes four proposed sites, estimated to cost between $65 million and $70 million.
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Frankfurt: New mobility concept for Deutsche Bank Park
Sports and transport departments of Frankfurt want to reduce matchday CO2 emissions by enabling fans to forget about their cars and choose comfortable commute instead. This should be particularly appreciated during Euro 2024.
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Time for Olympic football finals, have you even noticed?
It’s been a fascinating tournament across Japanese football stadiums. Sadly, many people don’t realise it’s nearly over already, as viewership has hit record lows across the west.
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Perth: Viewing platform like a “ring pull” for Optus Stadium
Walking around the roof proved so popular in Perth that a new viewing deck is being added on top of Optus Stadium. Does this interesting addition make the stadium look like a soda can?
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London: Chelsea’s biggest upgrade in 20 years
Chelsea not only left prices frozen but also provided some cool changes around Stamford Bridge, including safe standing and a new Westview club area.
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New design: Legendary Pacaembu changes its face
One of the most important stadiums in Brazil is undergoing redevelopment. For a long time it was the second home for São Paulo state's Big Four. "Seleção" also played dozens of games here.
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