StadiumDBNews: July 2024
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Paris 2024: 1924 Olympic Games stadium revisited for hockey matches
Once the main arena of the 1924 Paris Games, it has been forgotten over the years. Few venues have two Olympic events to their credit, and in France only this stadium. Now, 100 years after the first event, Yves-du-Manoir stadium is returning for the next Games as the main arena for hockey matches.
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Scotland: Celtic plan new training centre near stadium
Last season's Scottish champion Celtic Glasgow have submitted detailed plans to the city council for a new training centre for the club near their stadium, Celtic Park. The project includes new offices, training pitch or changing rooms.
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France: Future of Matmut-Atlantique stadium in doubt
In July 2024, Girondins de Bordeaux's decision to abandon their professional status shocked fans and the football world alike. The information also introduced uncertainty over the future of the Matmut-Atlantique stadium, which could share the fate of a similar venue in France's Le Mans.
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Spain: Ecologists oppose the renovation of Benito Villamarín
The organization Ecologistas en Acción criticizes the environmental assessment of the new Betis stadium, describing it as "inadequate." Representatives argue that "the objections were ignored, and the case was decided just six days before the scheduled deadline."
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England: Nottingham Forest have reached agreement with city to buy City Ground
Nottingham Forest have reached an important milestone by gaining agreement to purchase the land on which their stadium, the City Ground, is located. This step is crucial for the future of the club as they plan to expand and modernise their ground.
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World Cup 2030: Fight for Valencia and Vigo stadiums continues. Letter sent to FIFA
The president of the Higher Sports Council (CSD), José Manuel Uribes, sent a letter to FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, proposing Valencia and Vigo as hosts for the 2030 World Cup, contrary to what the Spanish federation decided.
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England: Everton Stadium roof is ready! What's happening at construction site?
Everton has confirmed the latest breakthrough moment in the construction of their new stadium. The 52,888-seat venue at Bramley-Moore Dock on Liverpool's waterfront is set to be completed by the end of the year.
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Italy: Urban infrastructure around Lazio's new stadium for... €12 billion
The Rome authorities and Lazio football club are planning significant infrastructure investments to improve mobility and accessibility of the new Stadio Flaminio. The project involves numerous public transport and urban infrastructure improvements to reduce traffic problems and make the stadium more accessible for fans.
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Spain: Changes around Estadio La Cartuja in Seville
Both the Seville City Council and the Government of Andalusia have decided to significantly upgrade the infrastructure around Estadio de la Cartuja. The main aim is to improve access to the arena and provide a better environment for visitors. To this end, a new car park and better road links will be created.
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Spain: Desired Rayo stadium modernisation a reality
As part of the initiative, supported by the Autonomous Community of Madrid, Estadio de Vallecas is scheduled to be upgraded, allowing the Rayo Vallecano team to continue playing at the legendary venue. This first phase is just the prelude to a comprehensive renovation of this historic stadium.
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Spain: City of 1200 workers from all over the world with one goal - new Camp Nou
The construction of new Camp Nou stadium is a huge undertaking involving at least 1,200 workers from all corners of the world. Resembling a small multicultural town, this diverse the group lives and works together, creating a community with its own traditions and daily rituals.
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Spain: Concert restrictions at Bernabéu. Residents still unhappy
The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has announced new regulations for concerts held at the Santiago Bernabéu. The introduction of the new rules is in response to numerous complaints from residents about the noise generated by the events.
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Wales: Historic Premiership rugby match to take place at Principality Stadium
In an unprecedented move, the Principality Stadium in Cardiff is set to host a major Gallagher Premiership rugby match next May. The team has already learned about its rival.
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Spain: Deportivo La Coruña does not want 2030 World Cup? Vigo attacks federation
The decision to select eleven Spanish cities to host the 2030 World Cup, to be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, has been met with mixed reactions. A disgruntled Valencia was joined by Vigo and, unsurprisingly, Deportivo La Coruña, despite the club's stadium being selected.
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Slovakia: Prešov looks for ways to cut costs in building stadium for youth Euros
Work continues in Prešov on the construction of Futbal Tatran Aréna (FTA). Despite the progressive construction, the city is trying to find ways to reduce costs, which have increased by €1.5 million. Work is due to be completed by February 2025 in order to have the stadium ready for the European Under-21 Championships.
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Spain: Second 360° screen in Madrid? Atlético follows Real Madrid
LG Electronics is once again entering into a partnership with Atlético de Madrid. Thanks to this collaboration, Cívitas Metropolitano stadium will undergo an upgrade that will include the installation of modern LED technology. One of the elements will be similar to the 360° screen of their local rival.
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Italy: AS Roma reveals design for new stadium!
AS Roma executives met with the mayor of Rome today to discuss progress on planning a new stadium for the club. Plenty of visuals were also officially unveiled. What will the facility look like?
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USA: 10 years of Levi’s Stadium. Party led by Rolling Stones!
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, home of the San Francisco 49ers, celebrated its 10th anniversary on July 17th, with the Rolling Stones headlining the grand birthday party. However, there are more exciting events ahead of the stadium.
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Tarnów: Agreement signed for second phase of investment in Mościce stadium
After more than a year of waiting, the second phase of construction on the Mościce stadium in Tarnów will begin. The facility, built for the European Games, remained unused for a year, serving only for beach sports.
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Thailand: Two mega football stadium projects to be implemented soon
The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has revealed plans for two mega projects: the modernization of the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, transforming it into a "smart stadium," and the construction of a new sports complex in Chon Buri province, which will serve as the new national stadium.
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Norway: “End VAR - save football”. Creative fan protests, fish cakes on pitch
Fans in Norway do not want the VAR system to be implemented. On Sunday, during the match between Rosenborg Trondheim and Lillestrøm, a protest took place that resulted in the interruption of the game.
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Italy: More problems with stadium project. AS Roma is all in?
Another ban from the construction site? That's what the Civil Court in Rome recently decided. As it turns out, a decision by the Roman club's authorities putting everything on the line regarding the new stadium in Pietralata may be imminent.
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Spain: First step on new Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
Sevilla FC have announced details of a new Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium project in 2023, aimed at transforming the current facility into a modern sports complex. The club has now begun legal action and a public consultation will soon take place.
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Spain: Nou Mestalla not at World Cup! Valencia CF dissatisfied
Valencia CF has issued a statement criticising the Royal Spanish Football Federation for its decision to omit Nou Mestalla stadium as one of the venues to host the 2030 World Cup. The club has stressed its total disagreement with the RFEF's decision, and city councillors are asking the Spanish government to reconsider.
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England: West Ham Fans to boycott season opener? High ticket prices a problem
The inaugural Premier League match of the season between West Ham United and Aston Villa, scheduled for August 17, may face attendance issues due to controversy over ticket prices.
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Czech Republic: Deconstruction of Za Lužánkami stadium. End of era
Za Lužánkami stadium in Brno, once a place of sporting glory, now awaits demolition. The decision to demolish this legendary venue was taken after long years of debate and hesitation. The stadium, which remembers the greatest triumphs of the local team Zbrojovka Brno, was gradually deteriorating and no longer met modern technical and safety requirements.
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Italy: Why no new stadiums in Italy? Giuseppe Marotta explains
A neglected San Siro and an infrastructure that is not of the highest standard could be among Italy's main problems ahead of the upcoming 2032 European Championship, which they are co-hosting with Turkey. Giuseppe Marotta, in a TV interview, spoke about the situation in Italy, including the state of the stadiums.
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Morocco: Plans announced to build world's largest football stadium in Casablanca
Morocco has unveiled plans to build the largest football stadium in the world, Grand Stade Hassan II. The design for the stadium, which will have a capacity of 115,000 spectators, was unveiled during a meeting of the 2030 World Cup organising committee in Marrakech.
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Italy: Famous architect reveals De Laurentis' plans! Project by the end of the year?
Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, home of SSC Napoli for years, is in for a landmark redevelopment. Architect Gino Zavanella has provided details of the planned upgrade, which aims to bring the stadium up to modern standards.
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Germany: Adele Arena to be built in Munich. "This is the most expensive project of all time"
Adele will perform in Munich in August. A stadium is being specially constructed in the city for her to host a total of 10 concerts. At a press conference, details of the Munich pop-up stadium were presented, revealing that it will accommodate 80,000 spectators.
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Spain: San Mamés works for European cups
Athletic Club are preparing for the new season, which promises to be an exciting one for the club from the Basque Country. Los Leones have broken a 40-year streak without victory in the Copa del Rey, and with promotion to the European cups, the club's stadium is in for a little lift.
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When will FC Barcelona return to Camp Nou? Conflicting information from club and city
FC Barcelona's vice president, Elena Fort, has recently become active in the media to emphasize the efficiency of the company Limak and the adherence to deadlines, aiming for the club to return to Camp Nou in December, despite concerns expressed by the Barcelona City Council.
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France: Paris Olympic Games stadium overview
Although the Euros and Copa America have come to an end, the Olympic Games in Paris are still to come. While football fans may not be particularly interested, we are in for a great celebration of sport. Some of the sports will take place in French stadiums, and some are sure to surprise!
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USA: Hard Rock Stadium ‘significantly damaged’ after Copa America final.
The Miami Dolphins have begun counting their losses after the outrageous behaviour of fans at the Copa America final, held at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14. To date, the club is still estimating the enormity of the damage, with the first training session already scheduled for early August.
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World Cup 2030: Spain selected 11 stadiums. Which ones are missing?
By July 31, Spain will present to FIFA the stadiums that, along with venues in Morocco and Portugal, will be part of the 2030 World Cup. The idea of proposing as many as 13 arenas was rejected, and ultimately, only eleven will be presented.
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Germany: Werder's stadium sponsor declares bankruptcy. Does this mean financial problems for club?
Since 2019, Weserstadion has been known as "Wohninvest Weserstadion." However, this will soon change. In May of this year, Wohninvest, a real estate company, filed for bankruptcy in the district court in Stuttgart. This marks the end of the collaboration between the two entities. What’s next?
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Spain: The Champions... Burger? Unusual competition at Reale Arena
Six months after Real Sociedad's Champions League appearance, Reale Arena is hosting another event with ‘Champions’ in the name. From July 11 to 21, the Reale Arena is transformed into the world's biggest burger restaurant. The event aims to determine the best restaurant serving burgers in Spain.
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France: Final preparations for Paris Olympics overshadowed by controversy
In the shadow of the ongoing controversy over the kicking out of homeless people from the streets of Paris ahead of the Games and the finally lived-in bathing of Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo in the Seine, preparations are underway at Stade de France. Interestingly, the venue will be the first ever major stadium for the Games not to host the opening ceremony.
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Euro 2028: Clock-watching UEFA while politicians look to save Casement Park. What about Euro?
Now that Euro 2024 has ended, UEFA is focusing its attention on the tournament to be held in four years and the possibility of hosting it in Belfast. Casement Park has been chosen to host the next European Championships, but it is still unclear how the project will be financed and whether it will be completed on time.
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Italy: Project for redevelopment of Stadio Castellani. "Empoli FC, stadium of the future"
On July 15, the project for the redevelopment of the Empoli stadium was presented. In addition to club representatives, the event was attended by government officials – Minister of Sports Andrea Abodi – and Lega Serie A – General Manager Luigi De Siervo. This project is called "Empoli FC, the stadium of the future."
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Italy: Dozens of remarks on Parma's stadium project. What about construction?
Over a month has passed since the end of the season, the schedule for future competitions has already been set, but there is still no news about the long-planned investment. After the conference of services held a few months ago, there has been silence around the Tardini stadium renovation project.
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Germany: Holstein Kiel prepares for stadium modernization. Voting on the best option underway
Holstein Kiel is preparing for the redevelopment of its stadium. The Kiel municipal government will soon decide whether to approve the content of the public tender. If approved, interested companies will be able to bid for the project. The competition is expected to be concluded by the end of this year at the latest.
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Poland: Construction of new highest division stadium resumed
The tender for the construction of the two missing stands was awarded in April. The procedure was won by Betonox Construction, whose bid was almost PLN 39.6 million. The contractor has 21 months to complete the investment after signing the contract with the investor. Work is already underway.
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Italy: Work on Milan stadium will start in August. Protest by university professors
The AC Milan authorities are embarking on a stadium offensive and are seriously embarking on construction at San Donato Milanese. It has been announced that the construction site will be fenced off as early as next month. At the same time, academics have written a letter to FIFA and UEFA explaining why the stadium should not be built.
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Scotland: Ibrox modernisation not in time. Temporary stadium needed
Even though Scotland's league matches are coming up soon it was realised at the beginning of July that they would not have time to redevelop the stand at Ibrox Stadium. Because of this, the first league and cup matches will be played at the national venue.
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Italy: Racing against clock in Palermo. Who will pay for renovation of Stadio Renzo Barbera?
To renovate Stadio Renzo Barbera and turn it into a modern facility, approximately 30 million € is needed. The municipality does not have these funds and would not be able to quickly carry out even the most urgent works, which are estimated to cost between 1.5–1.7 million €. The modernization would mainly involve the lighting towers, electrical installation, and repairing the leaking roof of the stands.
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England: Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards presented. Who took top prize?
Brighton & Hove Albion secured the top prize during a successful evening at the prestigious Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards gala. The club outperformed 28 other venues from the Premier League and Championship to win the award in the "Best Overall Matchday Hospitality Experience" category for the Tunnel Club, which opened in August last year.
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USA: What steps have been taken to host two Copa América matches in Charlotte?
Two matches and it's over. That's as much or as little as the stadium in Charlotte was given to host the Copa América. However, thanks to significant investment, the plans for July did not just include these matches, but also other events. How were all these projects combined?
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Brazil: Flamengo to purchase land for new stadium?
On July 9, the city of Rio de Janeiro announced an auction for the sale of the Gasômetro land in the city's port region for the construction of a stadium for the Flamengo team. The minimum bid for the purchase of the land is 138.2 million R$, which is 102 million R$ less than the property's valuation conducted in 2023.
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Germany: Stadium summary of Euro 2024 knockout phase
15 matches, a new attendance record and a premature final. Although a good portion of the matches more resembled football chess, there were also exceptions to the rule. Something is coming to an end, so it's time for recaps. Especially the stadium ones!
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USA: $500 million stadium to be built in Massachusetts?
On July 11, the Massachusetts State Senate voted to pass a comprehensive economic development bill worth $2.86 billion, which — among many other provisions — includes measures that pave the way for the construction of a Revolution stadium on the Everett waterfront.
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USA: Copa America 2024 final delayed by 82 minutes! Fights and fans without tickets
The Copa America 2024 final, held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 14, was full of security and crowd control issues. Thousands of fans without tickets tried to forcibly enter the stadium, causing chaos both inside and outside the venue.
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Portugal: Famous rocky stadium in Braga will be upgraded
Some consider the Braga City Stadium to be the prettiest in Europe, while others may find it ugly. Whatever your preference, Estádio AXA started its modernisation in early July 2024, which is likely to be completed during the 2024/25 season.
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Italy: Naples prepares for stadium renovation. Will we see project this autumn?
Preparations for the renovation of Stadio Maradona are underway. According to Il Mattino, the stadium will be modernized, likely much earlier than the final deadline imposed by UEFA, which is tied to the 2032 European Championships.
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Italy: More legal battles over construction of AS Roma stadium
Successes in the process of final approval of the new Roma stadium project in the Pietralata district are interspersed with setbacks. As reported by Alessio Di Francesco from Radio Roma Sound, another hearing will soon take place in the Regional Administrative Court (TAR).
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USA: Damaged stadium for 2026 World Cup! How severe is damage?
Hurricane Beryl, which recently hit Houston, left significant damage in its wake, including roof damage to NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans team. The element, which hit the region as a Category 1 hurricane, caused damage to many buildings and structures, leaving millions of people without power and causing flooding.
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Italy: Stadium reduces capacity for Mediterranean Games
The Mediterranean Games have been held for almost 70 years, but due to less media attention compared to the World Cup or the Euros, few people have heard of them. For these games the organisers are planning to reduce the capacity of the stadium, which does not appeal to the local community.
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Spain: New deals at Camp Nou, unpaid overtime and fight for World Cup final
The new Spotify Camp Nou is getting more beautiful every day. Fans are eagerly awaiting their return to the stadium, and Barça is racing against time to play at home again by the end of 2024. On June 29, after two weekends without work due to complaints from Les Corts residents, workers returned to the job. The club showcased the progress of the project on its social media channels.
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Spain: Girona to play in Barcelona? Club considers all options for Champions League edition
Girona has officially received approval to participate in the 2024/2025 Champions League. The Spanish club and Manchester City share the same owners, which previously raised a conflict of interest. However, UEFA has accepted the participation of both clubs in the upcoming Champions League edition. Additionally, Estadi Montilivi has been approved by the federation to host the matches.
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Spain: All set to assign El Arcángel to Cordoba CF
The assignment of El Arcángel stadium to Córdoba CF is nearing completion as the contracting committee has authorized all necessary documentation. The Local Government Board will finalize the transfer on Monday, July 15, leaving only the formal signing of the contract.
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USA: U.S. Men’s National Team to play in Cincinnati
The stadium, which was completed in 2021, will host a friendly match for the US men's national soccer team. When and with whom will the team play?
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Italy: Lazio unveils project for redevelopment of Stadio Flaminio. 50,000-seat venue?
During a recent meeting, Lazio President Claudio Lotito, accompanied by his team of designers and lawyers, presented the preliminary plan for the redevelopment of the Flaminio Stadium to the Mayor of Rome. The meeting was also attended by the Councilor for Major Events, Sports, Tourism, and Fashion, Alessandro Onorato, and the Councilor for Heritage, Tobia Zevi.
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Spain: Residents near Bernabéu complain about noise. "They are deceiving us"
For residents living near Santiago Bernabéu, June was a difficult month due to the organization of many non-sporting events at Real Madrid's stadium. Numerous complaints were lodged, prompting the club to enter negotiations with neighbors to find a solution to this problem.
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Italy: We know date of Atalanta's first match at renovated stadium!
At the end of April 2019, a major renovation of Gewiss Stadium began, with the main goal of removing the curves behind the goals and replacing them with new, larger, and more modern stands. The project is now in its final stages, with the contractor having over 60 days to complete all the necessary work to open the stadium.
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Ukraine: Shakhtar Donetsk chose stadium for Champions League
The Ukrainian champions, Shakhtar Donetsk, will play their home matches in the Champions League in Gelsenkirchen, the club announced a few days ago. This decision continues the search for a safe venue for the Ukrainian team, which has been unable to play in their own country for over two years.
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Italy: Fiorentina wants to halt work at Franchi! The Case goes to court
At the beginning of June, Fiorentina sent a cease-and-desist order to the city authorities to halt the work on Stadio Franchi. The company's general manager, Alessandro Ferrari, announced that if the construction was not stopped, he would file a complaint with the regional administrative court, TAR. Why does Fiorentina want to withdraw?
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Poznań: Where will Warta play? Club owner comments on issue
Discussions about the future of Warta Poznań have been ongoing for several weeks. Numerous entities have voiced their opinions, including an official statement from Lech Poznań regarding Warta playing at the Enea Stadium. It is now officially confirmed that an agreement for renting the municipal stadium will not be reached. So, where will Warta play, and in which league?
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Spain: UD Castellón "rules" Nou Estadi Castalia with new agreement signed!
In an extraordinary session, the Local Government Council of Castelló has finally approved granting CD Castellón SAD exclusive use of Castelló Municipal Stadium under a 50-year general concession. One of the conditions for signing was the provision of a €300,000 guarantee or the presentation of civil liability insurance. fussballlust
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Spain: 2028 Champions League final in Madrid?
Cívitas Metropolitano is eager to host another Champions League final. Atlético Madrid's stadium was already the venue for this prestigious club football match in 2019, when Liverpool and Tottenham met in the Spanish capital. UEFA representatives were very pleased with the organization of that event.
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Euro 2024: "Fans are losing seats"! Outrage over influencers' presence
Influencers are increasingly using football stadiums to generate content for their channels. This is met with growing criticism from fans, who are calling for separate sections for vloggers.
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England: 'Ridiculous' car park rules at Kassam Stadium outrage fans
In March, a company called Parkingeye was appointed to oversee parking at Kassam Stadium, aiming to reduce instances of prolonged and unauthorized parking by individuals not using the stadium or the recreational facilities. However, fans using the club shop have complained that the signs are "too small" and "misleading," resulting in fines.
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YouTube: World Stadiums Under Construction (July 2024)
Once in a while we visit stadiums under construction all over the world, and this is the same this time. The most famous stadiums’ constructions and the work that is going on in less recognizable places. That's what you'll see in this video, covering progress at the world’s arenas.
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Germany: Unusual match in 2. Bundesliga - stadium vs. birds
Birds in the SC Paderborn stadium are causing serious damage to the infrastructure. New sound technology aims to effectively deter unwelcome visitors. How does it work and have the birds given up?
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Spain: Valencia at World Cup 2030? Clarity by the end of July
Valencia is facing a key moment that could decide its role as one of the cities of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with a decision expected by the end of July 2024. The Supreme Council for Sport (CSD) is currently analysing the documentation submitted by Valencia and is negotiating with Portugal and Morocco to increase the number of Spanish host cities.
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USA: Concert a week before Copa América final. What about turf?
Since the start of the Copa América 2024, there have been numerous complaints about the quality of the turf at the stadiums. While most of the negative comments came after the tournament's initial matches, the concerns and unease remain. To make matters worse, it turns out that one of the most important stadiums will host... a concert during the Copa América.
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Frankfurt Arena: Turf problems, unclear UEFA decisions and Ronaldo as the lead
The 2024 EURO brought a lot of emotion, in particular Cristiano Ronaldo's tears. Although the organisation of the tournament is rated very positively, the quality of the pitch and the leaking roof raised numerous objections from players, coaches and fans alike.
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Canada: Toronto to host first-ever FIFA World Cup match in the country
Toronto will host Canada's first-ever FIFA World Cup match at BMO Field in 2026. The tournament will kick off on 11 June and will be co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and the US.
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Spain: Estadio Gran Canaria prepares for 2024/25 season
UD Las Palmas' stadium is undergoing "urgent and necessary" changes to prepare the facility for the upcoming season and to avoid further sanctions for failing to meet La Liga standards. On the horizon, however, is a deeper redevelopment, the project of which has given the Canary Islands the hosting of the 2030 World Cup and will fundamentally change the Canarian arena.
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Spain: Preparations for renovation of La Cartuja. Venue worthy of 2030 World Cup?
The City Council has issued a permit for the redevelopment of La Cartuja into a five-star football stadium. The Urban Planning Board has also granted the necessary license, so construction will begin soon. The redevelopment will be carried out in two phases. What exactly will change?
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Spain: Real's Bernabéu museum devastated by… rain
Another blunder of the new Bernabéu that pleases opponents of Real Madrid's arena. Adding to the stadium's structural problems, in addition to acoustic troubles, is an ill-conceived facade that left the top floor of the museum flooded. To make matters worse, there are reports of big clubs trying to copy one of the flagship solutions of Florentino Peréz's gem.
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Italy: Another step towards construction of new stadium in Cagliari. When will construction begin?
At the end of June, an important step was taken towards the construction of Cagliari's new stadium. The club's management submitted supplementary documents to the City Council, which will then be sent to the Sardinia region for an environmental impact assessment using the PAUR method.
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England: West Ham close to new London Stadium lease agreement? Property value declines
The departure of London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) chairman Lord Peter Hendy and CEO Lyn Garner at the end of this year presents an opportunity for West Ham to begin negotiating a long-term lease for the London Stadium.
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Düsseldorf Arena: Missing at 2006 World Cup, now "ever-warm" stadium of Euro 2024 quarter-finals
Heated stands, a Eurovision stage and the ring where Klitschko twice defended the heavyweight championship of the world. And these are just some of the features that the arena for the England-Switzerland quarterfinal clash boasts. Interestingly, despite this impressive resume, Euro 2024 marks the debut of the Düsseldorf-based venue at an international soccer tournament.
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World Cup 2030: Spanish media are sure! World Cup final at Santiago Bernabéu!
July 31 is approaching, the deadline by which Spain, Portugal, and Morocco must finalize the list of stadiums that will host the 2030 World Cup. Despite there being some time until that day, Spanish media are already confidently reporting on FIFA's decision details.
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Algeria: Stade de Douera and Stade de Tizi-Ouzou opening soon?
Two new stadiums are being prepared for inauguration in Algeria - in Douera and Tizi Wuzu. These facilities are expected to be ready for the coming summer. Their opening will be an important step in the development of the country's sporting infrastructure, enabling the hosting of major sporting events and raising standards for local football teams and fans.
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USA: Northwestern University has officially begun construction of new Ryan Field
As Chicago Bears consider the venue’s location and battle with officials, in the same state - Illinois - construction has just begun on a new academic stadium north of Chicago. This major event marks the beginning of an ambitious stadium redevelopment project in Evanston to serve both the university community and the city's residents.
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England: Project from the… XX century? This is how the Premier League team stadium could have looked
St. Mary’s Stadium, where Southampton plays its home matches, was opened in 2001. The need for a new facility in the town had been discussed since the mid-1980s, when the club was at the peak of its popularity, finishing as runners-up in England in 1984. However, before the decision to build the new stadium was made, the previous facility, The Dell, underwent a modernization.
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England: Everton Stadium in the final straight
Work on Bramley-Moore Dock is not slowing down. In recent weeks, the stadium has gained more facade elements, and new seats have been installed in the stands. At the same time, the water connection between the docks is being restored, and Everton has formed a new partnership while focusing on securing a sponsor for the stadium by the River Mersey.
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Spain: Betis’ "Little Bernabéu" basic project ready
The visualisations and design of the new Benito Villamarín stadium resemble Real Madrid's stadium, and its operating model will also be similar. However, that is exactly what worries the opponents of upgrading Real Betis' stadium, as they fear that Verdiblancos' new arena will be the same nightmare for Sevilla residents that the Bernabéu is for Madrid residents.
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Spain: Espanyol sues sponsor and breaks stadium name deal
Stage Front Stadium is reverting to its old name, RCDE Stadium, after Espanyol announced Monday that it has broken its contract with American company Stage Front. The club accused it of failing to fulfill the terms of the contract and withdrawing from the European market, and announced that it will take legal action.
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Euro 2024: Stranger on Dortmund stadium roof was... a photographer?
The police in Dortmund are concerned about a strange incident during the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Germany and Denmark. A 21-year-old climbed onto the stadium roof and was detained after the final whistle. It turned out that the man was already known to the authorities.
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Copa América 2024: Empty seats, narrow pitches, high prices and heat - failure ahead of World Cup
The Copa América 2024, taking place in the USA, was supposed to be a spectacular event. However, the decision to use smaller sized pitches and high ticket prices caused a wave of controversy among managers, players and fans, which could be seen in the stands.
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England: Manchester United to sell stadium naming rights?
Last week, The Athletic reported that one of the next steps Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS might take to maximize revenue from existing and new streams could be to form another type of partnership with a new company. According to reports, Manchester United has held internal discussions about selling the naming rights to Old Trafford.
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Spain: Getafe will play season 2024/25 with Coliseum on jerseys
It's not often that stadiums appear on players' uniforms, and even rarer in this form. Getafe CF and Joma, however, have found a creative way to honor the Coliseum. The Azulones facility on the new jerseys, however, will only be noticed by a skilled observer or stadium enthusiast.
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England: Site approved and decision on new Oxford United stadium delayed
Oxford United, a football club with a rich history dating back 131 years, has submitted an application to build a new stadium at the Triangle site, near Kidlington. The project also includes restaurants, a 180-room hotel, and wellness gardens. In addition, the stadium will be the first all-electric venue in the UK.
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