StadiumDBNews: May 2023
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England: Anfield Road Stand with half the roof - Liverpool construction report
Ten years ago it was decided that Liverpool FC would stay at Anfield. Now work is well underway at the 19th century venue and the end of the season means work on the site is intensifying. What changes can be seen at The Reds' stadium?
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England: Oxford United's new stadium plans move a step forward
Oxford United's attempts to move forward with the construction of a new stadium have advanced by outlining the second stage of public engagement, while The U’s have revealed more details about its vision for the new venue.
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England: Luton with promotion and new stadium design
Luton Town FC is famous not only for their historic promotion to the Premier League, but also for their stadium, which has stolen the hearts of fans from all over the world with its old-school style. The club's board of directors, while proud of the age-old arena, has made concrete plans for a new facility.
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Italy: What's next for Milan's new stadium?
It might seem that over the past few months the case of a new facility in Milan has not progressed much. The truth turns out to be quite different, as behind-the-scenes many moves have been made, bringing the investment closer to finally begin.
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Spain: Real Zaragoza unveiled the design for new La Romareda
The Segunda Division club in mid-May presented plans to give their home venue, Estadio La Romareda, a new life. The concept has been developed by Spanish design studio IDOM and involves significantly expanding the auditorium and enabling Zaragoza to bid to host the World Cup in 2030.
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France: PSG will buy a new stadium?!
There’s still a question of where Paris Saint Germain will play in the future. The Ligue 1 leaders were strongly hoping to buy Parc de Princes, but they have to consider other options as well.
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Spain: Barcelona says goodbye to Camp Nou and its legends
The expansion of the legendary stadium where the heart of Catalonia beats will begin in full swing soon. In the meantime, the Blaugrana will perform at Olympic Stadium. Neither the players nor the fans will again experience the magic of Camp Nou in the form in which it has existed for decades. However, the arena will be given a dignified farewell at the earliest opportunity.
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Argentina: Three designs for the new Bombonera - what is the future of the stadium?
Fans of Boca Juniors have been hearing more and more about the various possibilities regarding their stadium for some time now. La Bomonera is one of the most recognisable venues in the world, but will it continue to please our eye? Three designs have already been unveiled in Buenos Aires, and one of them could turn into the Nueva Bombonera.
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USA: Super Bowl returns to California
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, where the 49ers have played since 2014, has officially been selected as the site of Super Bowl LX in a vote by NFL owners, which took place in Minneapolis. The game is scheduled for February 8, 2026.
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El Salvador: Tragedy at Estadio Cuscatlán
Panic broke out during a football match played in the Salvadoran capital, San Salvador, between local club Alianza FC and CD FAS Santa Ana. The tragedy took place on Saturday evening local time. There are fatalities and many injured.
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Technology: Modern stadiums, modern solutions
Times when photos could not be taken at stadiums and published are long gone. Football arenas are becoming temples of sport and entertainment, accessed not only on the pitch. What does it mean these days to build a new world-class stadium in terms of technology?
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YouTube: Top 20 Biggest Stadiums in the World
From Qatar's brand-new Lusail Stadium to North Korea's breathtaking Rungrado May Day Stadium, you'll see these huge arenas up close and learn about their unique history and technological applications. So sit back and get ready for the 20 greatest stadiums in the world!
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England: Emirates Ready to Welcome Back Champions League Football
Arsenal have booked their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League after a stunning season in the Premier League. The Gunners are among England’s elite clubs, and the Emirates is one of Europe’s most spectacular arenas.
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Turkey: Battle for the title at the giant stadium between City and Inter
After outstanding performances both on the pitches and in the stands of the stadiums where the semi-finals were played, the finalists for the 2022/23 Champions League season have been announced. Whether Pep Guardiola's side win the desired trophy or Inter win it after years away, we are in for an epic match in a place where the impossible has already happened.
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England: Where will Luton Town play after promotion to the Premier League?
Just one game separates the Luton team from playing in England's top division. They will play for a place in the Premier League against either Middlesbrough or Coventry City. If Luton win at Wembley, the club's authorities will have to consider their future stadium.
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England: Another New Address for Bolton
Bolton Wanderers’ rollercoaster ride in the 21st century has them on an upward trajectory once more, with the Greater Manchester-based club preparing to open another new era with a fourth stadium name change.
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USA: New York City with a new stadium?
New York City FC has announced that it plans to build a 25,000-seat stadium, at a cost of around $780 million, privately financed, to be located in the Queens borough of Willets Point. There has been talk of a new football arena in one of the world's most famous cities for some time and fans are expected to see it in just a few years.
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England: How Are Rotherham United Fairing In Their 10th Year At the New York Stadium?
It is now 10 years since the Rotherham stadium opened. Although it took just over a year to build, the plans were ready much earlier. What has the past decade been like and what lies ahead for Rotherham United FC's team stadium?
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Algeria: Two new African stadiums
Football is also developing in Africa, and with it, stadiums. Several state-of-the-art venues are currently under construction on the continent, among them two from Algeria, Stade de Tizi-Ouzou and Stade de Douera. Both stadiums will soon be put into service.
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2027 Asian Cup: Confusion over selection of tournament host
On December 3, 2019, the AFC announced the start of the process of selecting the host of the 2027 Asian Cup. Federations interested in hosting the tournament had until March 31, 2020 to submit their candidacies, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a deadline that has been postponed several times. Several years later, we know both the country and the stadiums that will host the tournament.
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Italy: San Siro or Giuseppe Meazza?
On the occasion of the Champions League semi final two-legged match between Milan and Inter, an unusual situation is taking place. This is because both matches will be played at the same stadium, the name of which has been debated for a while now. What's the matter with the name of Milan's legendary arena?
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Mexico: LaLiga's top teams will play at World Cup stadiums
Pre-season matches have their own right, and although usually the players play at that time "halfheartedly", such games are an opportunity for the clubs to visit exotic countries and, consequently, non-obvious stadiums. This time the Spanish players will visit North America.
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Australia: NRLW Ampol Women's State of Origin Series 2023 has a new format!
When the United States is passionate about the Super Bowl, on the other side of the globe, Australians have several counterparts to this unique sports celebration. Such an event, in women's rugby league in the Antipodes is the Ampol Women's State of Origin, which for the first time will be decided by a double-header.
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England: New stadium in Birmingham?
More and more stadiums are being built or designed in the United Kingdom. One such place is Birmingham, where potential new owners would like to build a new stadium dla klubu, który występuje obecnie w Championship.
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YouTube: World Stadiums Under Construction (May 2023)
Every month we see more changes witnessed by stadiums under construction around the world. Renovations are undergoing not only the Santiago Bernabeu or Mas Monumental, well-known among all fans, but many other venues. See the progress of the work and find out when we can expect a happy end to the constructions.
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Spain: Nine zeros of funding injected into new Camp Nou project
The noise around FC Barcelona is hardly quieting down. There's talk of scandals from years ago, a generational change, Leo Messi supposedly returning home, and a new stadium. The Espai Barca project is progressing, with financing to be covered by twenty investors, among others.
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England: Wembley to host 2024 UCL final - recapping its European finals hosting history
Wembley Stadium will host its eighth UEFA Champions League final in the 2023/24 season including fixtures at the original and the modern stadium. The stadium most recently hosted the event in 2013 and its first final was in 1963. Teams have earned maiden successes in the English capital. Others have secured significant additions to their European trophy haul. How did the past European finals at Wembley pan out?
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USA: Would the New York Jets return to the Big Apple?
Appearing in the NFL league, the Jets have been playing outside New York for nearly 40 years. Their home since 1984 has been East Rutherford, New Jersey, where they first played at Giants Stadium and now at MetLife Stadium. Now Joe Addabbo, a senator from New York wants the franchise to return to Queens.
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Spain: Update from Santiago Bernabeu construction
Work on Los Blancos' legendary stadium has been underway since 2019, and the completion of Nuevo Bernabeu project seems to be getting closer and closer. The facility will be one of the most modern among sports arenas in the world. What is happening at it now and what changes can we expect in the near future?
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Germany: Rhein Fire to play at Merkur Spiel-Arena
American football team of the European League of Football, Rhein Fire, since its revival in 2021 has played its home games in Duisburg. Now it has been announced that in the coming years Fire will also appear during the regular season in Düsseldorf.
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Romania: Another new stadium in southeastern Europe?
The Romanian government has approved the technical and economic assumptions for a future stadium in Pitesti. The country has seen two major football venue openings in the last year. Will we see more new Romanian arenas in the near future?
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England: Topping out at Everton Stadium
The construction of a new facility for The Toffees is on schedule. This was confirmed at the topping-out ceremony held in April, which celebrated the completion of construction work on the stadium under development at Bramley-Moore Dock.
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