StadiumDBNews: Febuary 2022
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Champions League final moved to Paris
It is now certain - the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League final will be played at Stade de France in Paris. UEFA has decided to move the match from St. Petersburg. The venue of the World Cup qualifiers between Poland and Russia will also be changed.
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New stadium: Ecuador's champion with modern arena
Independiente del Valle has been the most successful in its history over the past three years. After the triumph at Copa Sudamericana 2019 and the Ecuadorian Serie A in 2021, the time has come to inaugurate the new, 12,000-seat facility. The stadium is not only modern, but also innovative in many ways.
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New stadium: Africa's champions settle into new home
February is exceptionally successful for Senegalese football. First, at the beginning of the month, the Lions of Teranga won the Africa Cup of Nations, and literally a few days ago a new national stadium was inaugurated.
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NFL aims to conquer German market
For some time now, NFL officials have been striving to increase the fan base in Europe. Games played on the Old Continent are the best promotional campaign for the entire league. The initial goal was to expand to England where the first matches went really well. Now the plan has been extended and Germany is the new target.
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Italy: They are patching up the holes in Naples
Although it looks decent at first glance, in reality it is one of the most powdered stadium old-timers in the world. At Stadio Diego Armando Maradona they are preparing for further repairs, but it is still a drop in the ocean.
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Leeds turn to SeatGeek to streamline ticket sales
If you wish to attend a Premier League game at Elland Road then you will have to exercise the same talent as the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire contestants who play Fastest Finger First, given the unprecedented demand when they go on sale.
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Spain: Villarreal to revamp stadium for club's centenary
How to celebrate an important anniversary shows the club from the province of Castellón. A cash injection from CVC Capital Partners will allow the venue to be modernised. As a result, Estadio de la Cerámica is set to become a 5-star arena by UEFA standards.
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Euro 2032: Italy wants to host Euro four years later
It is possible that in ten years time we will experience the excitement of the European Championship played at Italian stadiums. The local federation has announced that it focuses on its efforts to organise Euro 2032. That means that Italians have abandoned their bid to host the championship in 2028.
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England: Arsenal to refresh Emirates Stadium
In 2006, Emirates Stadium was put into operation. At that time, it was considered to be one of the most modern grounds in the world. Since then, it has not undergone any major renovations, as there was no such need. However, the situation changed after the audit last summer.
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New Zealand: Christchurch Stadium with a brand new name
New Zealand's 30,000-seater, the construction of which is expected to start in 2022, has been given a new, rather unusual name. Previously, the facility, located on the South Island, was known as the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena.
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USA: St. Louis CITY SC reveals the name of the stadium
St. Louis CITY SC will make its MLS debut in March 2023, becoming the 29th participant in the competition. The franchise is getting ready for the inauguration by raising funds for its operations.
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Freiburg: They can finally host games whenever they want
It seems that the dispute between the inhabitants of the Europa-Park Stadion area and the stadium operator is over. This gives SC Freiburg more freedom to manage the arena and plan long-term expenses.
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New stadium: Soccer venue was built in no time
The owners of American Phoenix Rising FC proved that the stadium can literally be moved to another location. At the turn of 2020 and 2021, they first had their facility deconstructed and then placed in a new location. After 7 months of work, the new arena was ready to welcome fans.
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Stadium of the Year 2021: The Popular Vote is officially open!
There is exactly one month ahead of us to decide which stadium inaugurated in 2021 is the most deserving of recognition. The list is not so long, but there are some real gems on it. How will you vote? We leave that entirely up to you!
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England: Craven Cottage Development Could Kickstart a New Era at Fulham
Fulham are on the path to promotion back to the Premier League and the timing could not be more perfect for owner Shahid Khan. Khan made the decision to make a drastic rebuild of the Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage, making significant improvements to the aesthetics of the stadium, but also increasing the capacity and hospitality offerings available at the club.
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New stadium: War heroes are remembered in Charlotte
The name of the venue has been in use since the 1930s. However, its present shape has only been in existence since last year. This is the new home of Charlotte Independence, a team that plays in the USL League One (the third tier of competition).
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Netherlands: Feyenoord to decide on stadium in April
Plans to build a new ground for the Rotterdam side have slowed down. In April, Feyenoord is to unveil its intentions. We find out if the club wants to create something new or revamp the old venue.
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New stadium: Osasuna fans no longer blush with shame
You say Pamplona, you think corrida. When you think of corrida, the red colour comes to your mind. And when it's about red, then... the new Osasuna stadium is all you should focus on. Estadio El Sadar underwent an extensive €23.3 million redevelopment and is no longer a source of embarrassment for local fans.
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UK and Ireland bid for EURO 2028
Will the fans of “Sons of Albion” sing "Football's coming home" again in 2028? If that happens, they will do it together with the Welsh, Scottish and Irish - including those from the north. The federations of these five countries have announced their joint bid to host the European Championship in 2028.
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USA: Super Bowl at the world's most expensive stadium
The 56th annual playoff championship game of the National Football League (NFL) will take place on Sunday night. The Los Angeles Rams, for the first time ever, will host such a prestigious match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
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New stadium: Arena right on the shores of the Black Sea
Two clubs from the fourth tier of Turkish football share the picturesquely located facility. So we have significant disproportions between the quality of the stadium and the level of football represented by its hosts.
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Barcelona: Will Camp Nou change its name?
Over the past months, the Swedish streaming service Spotify has been linked primarily with Arsenal. In the end, however, it turned out that Daniel Ek’s company will invest a large sum in FC Barcelona. Will Camp Nou soon be known by another name?
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New stadium: Algeria's Olympic Stadium completed after decade
It took almost 11 years to build the first modern stadium in Algeria. The facility with its unique roof structure is part of a $800 million sports complex and an opportunity for the country to attract major events.
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USA: Possible new soccer stadium in North Carolina?
$38.6 million - this is the estimated cost of a new soccer venue for the Greenville Triumph. The facility is to be built in Mauldin, South Carolina, USA.
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New stadium: Modesty and simplicity in American Birmingham
This arena is far from the futuristic NFL venues in Las Vegas or Inglewood. Its aesthetics refer to classic facilities from the 90s. The stadium is entirely open-air, which is rare these days.
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USA: Huge funds needed to upgrade Ravens Stadium
The days when fans came to the games just to watch their favourite players in action, and went home right after the final whistle was blown, are long gone. Now spectators expect much more entertainment accompanying the NFL match. These new circumstances are well understood in Baltimore.
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China: “Bird's Nest” hosts another Olympics
Beijing is the first city in history to host both the summer and winter Olympics. On Friday, China's National Stadium held its second ever opening ceremony!
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Stoke-on-Trent: Stadium upgrade to start this summer
This week, the Potters announced refurbishment plans for their ground. Works will be spread over time with the initial phase set to begin right after the end of the current campaign.
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Parma: Tardini's reconstruction is getting closer
Italy has been suffering from a lack of modern football arenas for years. Second-tier Parma tries to meet the fans’ expectations, and the plan to redevelop the current Stadio Ennio Tardini looks increasingly viable.
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New stadium: The date bowl still awaiting its first game
There are just over 9 months until the start of the 2022 World Cup. All venues are ready, but not all of them were officially inaugurated. Lusail Stadium - the arena of the grand final - is still waiting for the first match.
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Argentina: El Monumental close to second phase of revamp
There is a good chance that River Plate's home will see the second stage of the modernisation in March. It all depends on whether it is possible to obtain the necessary funds to finance the works.
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