StadiumDBNews: December 2022
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England: Aston Villa among the stadium elite?
Villa Park is not one of the new stadiums - it dates back to the 19th century. During its many decades of existence, the venue was used not only by the Birmingham club, but also on occasions of the World Cup and UEFA Euro. It is very possible that the not-too-distant future will bring back the glory years of The Villans' stadium.
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Italy: Roma turns up the pace of the design work
Fans still have to wait a while for the detailed design of AS Roma's new stadium. The club's general manager Pietro Berardi assures that the pace of work on the plans is lightning fast and all the cards will soon be laid on the table.
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USA: Record attendance in the NBA after a quarter of a century?
San Antonio Spurs will celebrate their 50th anniversary in the upcoming 2023. To mark the occasion, the team will move for 1 game to Alamodome, the stadium that used to serve the team. Its capacity could pave the way to breaking the record set in 1998.
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England: New home of Liverpool's blue side takes shape
The football rivalry in the Beatles' city is not just played out on the pitch. Currently, both stadiums belonging to the two biggest local teams are undergoing renovation or being erected. Being built from scratch is The Toffees' future venue, which Evertonians can already be proud of.
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England: John Smith’s Stadium future to be decided
The home of Huddersfield Town, a football club performing in Championship, and Huddersfield Giants of Super League, the top-level of the British rugby league competition was discussed at a meeting on December 21. There was a concern that the venue operator could run into administrative difficulties.
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Mexico: Will artificial intelligence end stadium violence?
Stadiums in Mexico have become increasingly dangerous in recent times. However, the problem, which makes families with children afraid to come to matches, is about to be put to rest. Liga MX is set to introduce modern technology to improve safety.
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USA: Allegiant Stadium with a new partner
Clear has been appointed as the official fan experience and secure identity provider for the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium. Throughout the next three years, Clear will work with the NFL franchise and the arena to develop and implement a series of integrations to improve the fan experience.
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Brisbane 2032: The Gabba modernisation still not certain
The Brisbane Cricket Ground, widely known as the Gabba, is to be used as a main venue for the Olympics in a 10 years' time and host athletics events as well as opening and closing ceremonies. However, a major upgrade needs to be made to meet the required standards and there is uncertainty over the stadium renovation.
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Spain: Historical club will spend millions on stadium upgrade
It has not been the best of seasons for Racing Santander, although the club has still recovered from its considerable troubles. Now its authorities are planning a big step forward in terms of the club's infrastructure and, consequently, the redevelopment of the stadium.
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Poland: PGE Narodowy reopens!
Warsaw's National Stadium resumed operations last Friday. The installation of the bypass protecting the damaged roof component has been completed. Offices and boxes can now be used. The field and stands remain out of use.
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USA: Highmark Stadium with new Premium Club Lounge
With the legalisation of sports gambling in many states since the repeal of PASPA in 2018, more and more stadiums are starting to follow the UK example of having kiosks on the concourse. Highmark Stadium in Buffalo has joined State Farm Stadium in Arizona with its own lounge dedicated to sports betting.
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Qatar 2022: World Cup concluded!
On Sunday, everything became clear. The World Cup winner, after a 36-year hiatus, is once again Argentina, who defeated France in a penalty shootout at the end of a exciting match. On Saturday, Croats won a bronze medal following a victory over Morocco. So, let us now wrap up the World Cup from the stadiums perspective.
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Gibraltar: Exciting plans for national stadium
Until now, one of the most mediocre football national teams in the world has played its international matches at Victoria Stadium. This is set to change in the future, as the federation announces the construction of a modern facility to accommodate more fans. Like its predecessor, it will be located in beautiful surroundings.
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Qatar 2022: Final showdown excitement ahead!
The World Cup is slowly coming to an end, but there are still two key matches to be played that will decide who will bring home the medals and of what metal. Croatia and Morocco will face each other for the bronze on Saturday and Argentina and France in the grand final on Sunday. Expect a lot of action!
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England: Coventry City evicted from CBS Arena!
After weeks of speculation, the sale of CBS Arena into private hands has been confirmed. Former Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has become the purchaser of the venue. He has already made his first and highly controversial decision forcing Coventry City to find a new home.
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Canada: Commonwealth Stadium served as a winter sports venue
The home arena of the Edmonton Elks from the CFL became the first Canadian stadium converted into a winter sports competition venue ahead of December's Canada Snowboard's Style Experience FIS Big Air World Cup. The event was part of the FIS World Cup Tour and acted as a qualifying event for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
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UEFA: New guidelines for sustainable infrastructure
European football's authorities have decided to systematise the issue of infrastructure sustainability guidelines. UEFA has indicated that any stadium-related investment should be guided by the factors behind the acronym ESG.
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Qatar 2022: Check out our coverage of the World Cup!
The World Cup can be entertaining. There is no shortage of beautiful goals, excitement until the 100th (sic!) minute, controversial refereeing calls and defeats for the favourites. But, we are especially interested in Qatar's stadiums, and if you somehow missed the events of recent weeks, we are here to help.
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USA: California to gain another modern stadium?
Sacramento Republic FC plays day-to-day in the USL Championship which is the second tier of soccer in the US, behind the rapidly growing MLS. The team's management has made no secret of the fact that it would like to eventually join the elite, but this will only be possible once a new stadium is built.
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England: Economic problems changed Lincoln’s plans
Lincoln City FC originally hoped to create a three-tier facility including a hospitality suite at the back of Stacey West Stand, placed behind the north goal. However, following a challenging economic climate, the club was forced to admit they needed to downsize their plans at the beginning of the month.
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USA: Cowboys Stadium to host another basketball event
The ultra-modern stadium located in the Dallas metropolitan area will host one of the most popular sporting events in the USA. This is not its first rodeo in this field, as Cowboys’ home arena had already hosted this basketball competition in the past.
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USA: Allegiant Stadium to organize NCAA Final Four
The biggest event in the world of US college basketball is coming to Las Vegas for the first time ever. Despite the fact that this sport is normally played in indoor halls rather than stadiums, an event of this scale is sure to bring crowds of fans to the most populous city in Nevada.
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USA: California's modern venue to host Gold Cup final
Since the start of CONCACAF Gold Cup competition, the United States has hosted or co-hosted every edition of this event. It will be the same in 2023. We already know where the next finals of this tournament will take place.
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New stadium: Subtropical venue for three clubs inaugurated
It took three years to build the stadium eagerly awaited by local fans. However, the city in the south of Cyprus - a country not commonly associated with football - is home to several professional clubs. As many as three clubs will use the newest facility built near the coast.
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England: Stadium rises will affect Premier League clubs
The value of almost all 20 stadiums owned by teams playing in the Premier League has recently increased. As a result, clubs will face multi-million pound tax increases involving their infrastructure.
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Germany: Stadium revolution in the capital getting closer?
In 2017, Union Berlin first published plans for the expansion of the Alte Försterei. These, however, had to be postponed. The German club is not giving up and has again presented its vision to transform the stadium into one that meets the highest European standards.
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