StadiumDBNews: November 2024
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Serbia: Controversy surrounding national stadium in Belgrade
On May 1st, the cornerstone for the new national stadium was laid in Surčin, located 15 km from Belgrade. The President of Serbia has promised that the stadium will be one of the most modern in Europe and will be a "true masterpiece".
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England: Joint protest by Premier League fans against ticket price increases
This Sunday, during Premier League matches at Old Trafford and Anfield, supporters of four clubs - Manchester United, Liverpool, Everton and Manchester City - will unite to protest against rising ticket prices. The protest will be held under the slogan: "Enough is enough - stop exploiting loyalty".
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Argentina: Mâs Monumental ready for big final
Just before the Copa Libertadores final, which will take place on November 30 at 21:00 (CET), the completion of the most important stages of Mâs Monumental’s modernization was announced. What surprises will the arena hold during this major match?
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Hong Kong: Pearl of Orient almost ready for grand opening in 2025
Hong Kong's largest sports complex, is nearing its official opening in 2025. The stadium, which replaced the former Kai Tak Airport, has already debuted as an arena for test matches and evacuation simulations.
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USA: Tampa Bay faces tough decision on new stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays have until Sunday to decide whether to commit to a $1.3 billion stadium project, a plan initially voted on in July. Kathleen Peters, Chair of the Pinellas County Commission, sent a letter on November 25 to Rays' executives Brian Auld and Matt Silverman, urging a decision.
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Slovakia: Endless problems with the construction of Futbal Tatran Aréna
The deadline for completing the construction of Futbal Tatran Aréna is gradually approaching, as the stadium is set to host the UEFA European Under-21 Championship next June. Construction began in July 2023 and has since been plagued by numerous lawsuits and accusations.
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New Zealand: How is construction of One New Zealand Te Kaha Stadium progressing?
In Christchurch, the Te Kaha stadium is being built with a capacity of 30,000 spectators. Of these, 25,000 seats will be permanent, while the remaining 5,000 will be temporary and will only be installed if needed.
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Czech Republic: New stadium for Baník Ostrava in five years?
At the end of October, Ostrava city councilors approved the preparation of an architectural competition for a new stadium for Baník Ostrava. According to Deník, proposals are expected from four leading global architectural firms: Fenwick Iribarren Architects, gmp Architekten, IDOM, and Populous.
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Spain: Idea of building Nueva Rosaleda in different location ruled out
Arturo Bernal, the Minister of Tourism and Global Andalusia, had initially hinted that a change in location for the Nueva Rosaleda might be considered. This sparked a wave of comments and debates. However, it has now been clarified that such an option is no longer on the table.
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Spain: Valencia without a new stadium? Renovation of Mestalla possible
The collective "Últimes Vesprades a Mestalla" and several architects have called a meeting to present their alternative to resuming work on the Nou Mestalla: remodeling the current stadium. They argue that modernizing Mestalla is "a realistic decision" compared to Valencia's project, whose budget is "insufficient and misaligned".
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Netherlands: NAC Breda with ambitious stadium plans
When NAC Breda were in crisis in 2003 the local government helped the club by buying the seven-year-old Rat Verlegh Stadion from the club. It was intended that the club would get its facility back once its finances recovered, but it is still managed by the municipality of Breda. NAC authorities, however, want a change to the current situation.
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Türkiye: Modern Ankara stadium to open in 2025
Set to replace the 82-year-old Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium, the new sports complex not only has an increased capacity, but also a number of innovative engineering features. All work is progressing on schedule and the stadium is expected to be ready before the start of the 2025/2026 football season.
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Spain: FC Barcelona closes stand over conflict with Grada de Animación
FC Barcelona has officially announced the closure of the Espai d'Animació stand indefinitely. The decision has been taken due to fan groups failing to meet their financial obligations to the club.
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Brazil: First renderings of Flamengo's new stadium. Bigger than Allianz Arena
On November 25, representatives from Flamengo and the city of Rio de Janeiro met at the club’s headquarters in Gávea to sign an agreement that will pave the way for the construction of the red-and-black stadium in the Gasômetro area.
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Spain: Florentino Pérez on Bernabéu concerts and collaboration with Apple
Florentino Pérez shed light on key topics at the Real Madrid 2024 General Assembly - from the transformation of the Santiago Bernabéu, to the controversy surrounding the organisation of concerts, to the groundbreaking ‘Infinite Bernabéu’ collaboration. What is behind the name of the new project?
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Portugal: Campo Municipal de Campanhã to be built soon
The City Council of Porto has officially announced that the construction of the Campo Municipal de Campanhã will begin on October 21. This development follows the decision to demolish the old Ruy Navega stadium, which had been used by Clube Desportivo de Portugal for many years.
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Chile: Government announces upgrades to Estadio Nacional ahead of major tournament in 2025
The Chilean government has announced renovation work at National Stadium in conjunction with the hosting of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The upgrade will include the installation of a hybrid pitch, improvements to the changing rooms and renovation of the public bathrooms, among other things.
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England: Decision on future of St James' Park expected in early 2025
After an extensive feasibility study involving top architects, Newcastle United executives are evaluating their next steps, with detailed announcements on future plans expected in early 2025.
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England: Controversy over new fan zone outside Wembley
Wembley Stadium has applied for a license to establish a fan zone at Arena Square for up to 3,000 people during event days, featuring temporary food and drink stalls, a stage, and a large screen.
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Spain: Madrid leaves clues about Bernabeu inauguration
Despite the fact that there is still a lot of work to be done in the Fondo Sur and around the stadium, Real Madrid has left some important indications between the lines that allow us to foresee when the club will officially inaugurate the new Bernabeu. The club also made it public that the price of the works has gone up once again.
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USA: Conflict of interest surrounding future of Tampa Bay Rays
The St Petersburg City Council has reversed its decision to allocate $23 million to repair the Tropicana Field roof damaged by Hurricane Milton. Amid delays in funding for a new stadium and tensions between city officials and the team, the fate of the Tampa Bay Rays remains uncertain.
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Kosovo: Stadium revolution in preparation for Mediterranean Games
In the coming years, Kosovar football is set to receive four modern stadiums. Two will undergo complete renovations, while two new stadiums will be built from scratch.
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USA: Not just Manchester City. There will be a new Etihad
New York City FC will get an impressive new arena whose name reflects a strategic partnership with Etihad Airways. The 25,000-seater, $780 mln stadium will open its doors in 2027.
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Spain: Working Saturdays return to Camp Nou
The Barcelona City Council has given the green light after the agreement with the neighbors for the Camp Nou works to be extended to Saturdays. Of course, with limitations and conditions.
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Spain: Will new Rosaleda be built in a different location?
The clock is ticking as we approach 2025, and uncertainties surrounding the 2030 World Cup continue to grow. One major issue is the renovation of La Rosaleda, necessary to meet FIFA’s requirements. Arturo Bernal, Minister of Tourism and Global Andalusia, confirmed that moving Nueva Rosaleda to a new location cannot be ruled out.
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Spain: National Geographic to show documentary on Bernabéu
On December 4, Disney+ and National Geographic will release the documentary 'Megastructures: the Bernabéu of the 21st century', showcasing the behind-the-scenes story of the transformation of Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
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Italy: Decision on Stadio Flaminio renovation postponed
The project for the stadium at the foot of Parioli, presented by Roma Nuoto in 2020, was long ago rejected by the Preliminary Services Conference (CSP).
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Spain: A skating rink for Christmas and more seats for football at Metropolitano
"Celebrate Christmas skating on ice at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano!", Atlético de Madrid invites locals and tourists. In collaboration with Madrid on Ice, the Metropolitano will forget about soccer for two weeks to celebrate Christmas with a huge and spectacular ice rink.
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Germany: NFL will come to Berlin's Olympic stadium
The German capital can now officially get ready for a sporting event of global proportions. From 2025 onwards, Berlin will host NFL American football league games at Olympiastadion for at least four years.
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USA: AT&T Stadium's roof issues and blinding sunlight – new and old problems
A dangerous situation occurred a few hours before the Monday game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium. In addition to this, the players still have to cope with problematic... sunlight.
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Italy: Sardinian councillors blame president for tardiness at Stadio Cagliari
Another episode of Italian bureaucracy is turning into a comedy-drama. Despite the project being a key step in the development of Sardinia's sporting infrastructure, the successive delays and lack of clear answers from the regional authorities are creating more and more controversy. Where is the problem?
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Spain: Barcelona back at Camp Nou in mid-February earliest
The countdown to Barcelona’s return to Spotify Camp Nou has officially begun. The club has set February as the target date, a plan confirmed by Barcelona City Council. On November 18, another meeting took place with representatives of the Les Corts neighborhood.
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Saudi Arabia: King Salman Stadium, a sprouting seed of sport and culture
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Ministry of Sports have unveiled the design for King Salman Stadium and its accompanying master plan, crafted by Populous. This venue is set to host the final of the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
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Australia: Will Northshore Hamilton Olympic Park be built?
With Queensland's newly inaugurated LNP government conducting a 100-day review of Brisbane's Olympic stadium options, attention has shifted to viable urban sites for the games.
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England: Emirates Stadium - future biggest Premier League venue?
According to reports from English media, Arsenal is exploring the possibility of increasing the capacity of Emirates Stadium to 80,000 seats. The Gunners' home ground opened in 2006 after the team left Highbury and currently holds 60,704 spectators.
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Spain: One step closer to “making Nou Mestalla a reality”
After announcing the long-awaited news of the debt restructuring agreement, Valencia announced the convening of a General Shareholders' Meeting to approve a €325 million loan to finance the Nou Mestalla. The works have to start, at the latest, in 52 days.
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Qatar: The famous container stadium will "move" to another country
Architect Mark Fenwick has revealed that the most unique stadium he has designed, Stadium 974, will be dismantled and transported to another country. If the announcements come to fruition, it will be a worldwide phenomenon. However, the architect revealed that the move to the U.S. will not happen for a simple, albeit frustrating, reason.
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England: The new North Stand already ‘attached’ to Etihad Stadium
9,000 new seats, a fan zone for 3,000 people, a hotel, a skywalk, a skybar... The work that is going on at the North Stand will provide the Citizens arena with facilities on a par with the Bernabeu or Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The most important results can already be clearly seen: the giant metal structure on which the new structure will rest.
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Italy: Red cards and whistles accompany approval for San Siro’s sale
A deadline that cannot be missed. Milan and Inter must submit their offer to purchase San Siro and the surrounding areas by March 31 next year. The price set by the Revenue Agency is €197M.
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Spain: Details of Benito Villamarín renovation revealed
Real Betis has finalized a plan to relocate to La Cartuja once the modernization of that venue is completed, paving the way for work to begin on the new Benito Villamarín. The idea is that the day after the current season ends, work will begin on the Preferencia stand.
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Italy: Important decision on stadium for Lazio on November 20
The new Stadio Flaminio for Lazio is a project that Claudio Lotito, the club's president, has been working on for months. It is also the home that Biancocelesti fans dream of.
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Spain: New Bernabéu; stadium of the future blocked by its neighbours
Real Madrid's temple impresses with its futuristic facade, the video scoreboard, the hypogeum or the retractable roof. However, it is involved in a dispute with neighbors that seems to have no end and damages the image of the best stadium in the world, arguably. Let’s find out who is to blame for the failure of its model.
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Poland: Major club waits years for stadium and fights government
At the end of October, the mayor of Chorzów, Szymon Michałek, announced that he would visit the Ministry of Sport and Tourism on November 6th to discuss a new stadium for Ruch Chorzów. However, as it turned out, the meeting did not take place. The mayor sent another letter.
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Spain: FC Barcelona with ultimatum. Deadline to leave Olympic stadium
Barcelona will definitely remain at Montjuic throughout January. The club has not officially announced this, but it can be inferred from ticket sales. At the same time, Blaugrana have been informed of the latest date for leaving the replacement stadium.
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Spain: That's left to complete the new Bernabéu
Architectural Digest España conducted an interview with the architect of the new Bernabéu, Markus Pfisterer. The German assessed the management of the works and the project, but also talked about what remains to be remodeled at Real Madrid's temple, uncovering one of the reasons why the stadium has not been yet officially reopened.
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Italy: Stadio Grande Torino awaits concession extension and new opportunities
The future of Stadio Grande Torino is becoming a hotly debated topic. The approaching end of the current concession opens the door to new investment opportunities that could transform this historic venue into a modern sports centre.
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Germany: Hattrick by HSV! Volksparkstadion officially paid off ahead of schedule
Hamburger SV records a financial profit for the third year in a row and closes the 2023-24 season with an impressive net result. In addition, the club repaid the stadium loan two years ahead of schedule.
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USA: Cost of rebuilding Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton
Tropicana Field may not be renovated until 2026 at an estimated cost of around $55.7 million, according to a damage assessment report sent on Tuesday to members of the St. Petersburg City Council.
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Mexico: Virtual reality comes to Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca is opening its doors to technology and modernity. The stadium will offer new experiences through virtual reality, allowing fans to explore every corner of the Coloso de Santa Úrsula from anywhere in the world.
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Scotland: Dundee F.C. still awaiting permit for new stadium
Dundee F.C. owner Tim Keyes is frustrated with the slow progress on the new stadium project. However, the club reassures fans that the dream of relocating the Dark Blues from Dens Park will not be abandoned.
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France: "Very high-risk" match in Paris. Safety concerns
On November 14, a Nations League match between France and Israel is set to take place. “The match nobody in France was waiting for” – that’s the sentiment shared among French fans. It appears that Stade de France will be mostly empty that evening.
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EURO 2028: More modest redevelopment of Casement Park
Following doubts surrounding the redevelopment of Casement Park, the Gaelic Athletic Association has announced new, more modest plans that will allow the venue to accommodate more than 30,000 spectators. The authorities are virtually certain that EURO 2028 will not come to Northern Ireland.
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Spain: Vigo has chosen the company that will "close" Balaídos
Almost ten years after the beginning of the total remodeling of the venue, the City Council of Vigo has made official the company that will carry out the last phase of the project. Grada de Gol, the only sector that remains of the "old" Balaídos will soon be rebuilt to increase the capacity of Celta Vigo stadium to 27,000 spectators.
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Spain: Growing criticism surrounds Benito Villamarín redevelopment plans
The Parque Vivo del Guadaira association is calling for a review of the construction permits for Real Betis' planned Benito Villamarín stadium, labeling the project a "monstrous construction."
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Spain: Construction of Nueva Romareda turns out more expensive than expected
The construction of the Nueva Romareda stadium is set to cost more than initially projected, with an additional €72 million needed from two of the three partners of the La Nueva Romareda SL group to keep the project on track.
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Spain: Real Madrid invests in soundproofing Santiago Bernabéu
Real Madrid has commissioned British firm Arup to carry out acoustic studies at the Santiago Bernabéu. The work is designed to enable concerts to be held without disturbing the residents around the stadium.
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Slovenia: Liverpool played here, now the stadium falls into disrepair
The Bežigrad Stadium in Ljubljana, where Liverpool played in the 2003/04 season, has been deteriorating since 2008. The stadium’s construction began in 1925, based on a design by Jože Plečnik, the Slovenian architect who had a profound influence on Vienna’s modern look.
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France: Will Les Girondins return to Matmut Atlantique?
Since Girondins' relegation to the regional league, there has been a lot of buzz around the Bordeaux stadium. The local authorities have announced their support for the team's return to the former venue, which has also become the target of a wealthy entrepreneur's efforts. Has an agreement been reached?
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Spain: Málaga CF's concerns amid 2030 World Cup preparations
Malaga is intensively preparing to transform La Rosaleda into a modern international stadium and central venue, with a tight schedule pushing for expedited action. According to FIFA requirements, the stadium must be completed and operational by the end of 2028.
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Spain: Work begins on second phase of Estadio La Cartuja expansion
Estadio La Cartuja enters its second phase of expansion, with seating capacity increasing to just over 70,000, making it the third-largest stadium in Spain after Santiago Bernabéu and Camp Nou.
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Spain: Stands at Las Palmas stadium to be closer to the pitch
As early as next year, long-awaited modernisation work will begin at the Estadio de Gran Canaria, which will see the construction of a new canopy. In addition, the Curva and Naciente stands will need to be brought closer together, the councillor relayed.
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USA: NFL owners approve construction for Stadium of the Future
NFL owners have voted on a decision that will change the future of the Jacksonville Jaguars. With the unanimous approval of the development, EverBank Stadium will undergo a comprehensive renovation. Construction of "Stadium of the Future" project will begin in February 2025.
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France: New PSG stadium on land owned by an automotive giant?
At a recent conference at Parc des Princes, held to present a study conducted in collaboration with the Centre de Droit et d'Économie du Sport (CDES) on PSG’s economic impact and social utility, the club’s CEO, Victoriano Melero, was asked about the stadium plans.
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Italy: Inter and Milan learn San Siro price
The Tax Office has announced the valuation for San Siro: €197 million for the stadium and surrounding area. Inter and Milan received the valuation document following their formal expression of interest in acquiring the area submitted to the Municipality of Milan.
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Europe: UEFA fines Anderlecht, Young Boys and Legia Warsaw again
UEFA has penalised Anderlecht, Young Boys Bern and Lega Warsaw for the behaviour of their fans. The sanctions include monetary fines and bans on fans attending away matches. The clubs claim that the penalties imposed on the clubs are excessive.
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Mexico: Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium reopens with limitations
The peculiar plot in Mexico City seems to be coming to an end. After five days of closure, the home of Atlante and temporary stadium of Club América and Cruz Azul will reopen its doors. However, it will do so with a series of conditions that complicate its functioning.
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Spain: Spanish football unites to help Valencia after tragic floods
Although many players and coaches asked to suspend all the matches of the last week due to the tragedy caused by the “cold drop” weather phenomenon, La Liga authorities decided to cancel only the matches in the affected areas. Even so, the stadiums ceased to be just temples of football to become examples of solidarity with the survivors.
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Austria: Green light for Merkur Arena expansion
The city authorities of Graz have announced that the existing stadium in Liebenau will undergo a comprehensive modernization and expansion, and will continue to serve as the home stadium for both SK Sturm and GAK.
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England: Manchester United postpones decision on new stadium
Manchester United has yet to make a final decision regarding the future of Old Trafford. The club is considering both a major renovation of the current stadium and the construction of an entirely new venue.
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Spain: Music Promoters Association responds to Real Madrid’s accusations
The Music Promoters Association (APM) has issued a statement defending concert promoters who organized events at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, countering accusations leveled by stadium officials.
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England: Oxford United plans to build stadium to rival world's best
Oxford United’s Development Director, Jonathan Clarke, recently gave an interview to Oxford Mail about the club’s exciting new stadium project. According to him, a large and dedicated team is constantly working to create a unique venue that will lead not only in Oxford but across the globe.
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Mexico: Venue for Club América match after stadium closure known
Following a decision by Mexico City authorities, the stadium was closed due to the discovery of irregularities. The closure of the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes has forced Club América to look for a new venue for their planned match against Pachuca. Where will this match take place?
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Spain: Atlético concludes investigation into incidents during Madrid derby
Atlético de Madrid conducted an investigation in collaboration with the police following incidents during the Madrid derby on September 29, when objects were thrown from the lower stands of the stadium's southern section.
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Argentina: The state of La Bombonera worries fans
There is a saying about the Boca Juniors stadium: ‘La Bombonera doesn't shake, it beats’. And indeed, it is one of the stadiums with the best atmosphere in the world and a fan base that never stops cheering on their team. However, in the last few days a video has shown frightening movements of the structure of the stands.
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Spain: FC Barcelona may close part of stands over dispute with fans
FC Barcelona has taken a firm stance towards fan groups currently comprising the Grada d'Animació, particularly targeting Penya Almogàvers, Nostra Ensenya, Front 532, and Supporters Barça.
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England: Everton Stadium's future after club's sale
The Friedkin Group (TFG) is finalizing its acquisition of Everton, and reports indicate that the new owners are considering purchasing additional land around the new stadium.
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Italy: Agreement reached for Stadio Dall’Ara redevelopment
Bologna FC and the company Webuild have reached an agreement to proceed with further technical feasibility studies for the renovation and redevelopment of Stadio Dall'Ara. The changes that the facility will undergo are related to EURO 2032.
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Spain: Green light for funding modernization of Estadio Vero Boquete
Local authorities in Santiago de Compostela have given the go-ahead for a request to the Provincial Council of A Coruña for a grant to co-finance the first phase of improvements at Estadio Vero Boquete.
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England:New stadium for QPR? "Project Big Ben" underway
For over a decade, Queens Park Rangers have considered modernizing their stadium, and now redevelopment is finally in progress. QPR has been competing in the Championship since relegating from the Premier League in 2015, and last season they fought hard to retain their place in the second division.
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Spain: Three ways to face upcoming renovation of La Rosaleda
In view of the preparations for the 2030 World Cup, La Rosaleda stadium in Málaga is facing a comprehensive refurbishment. This process requires key decisions to be made regarding the possible temporary relocation of the team. The City Council is considering various options.
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Mexico: Authorities unexpectedly close stadium of three big teams
Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes has been closed by local authorities due to safety regulation violations. The decision has caused a stir, especially as the stadium serves three clubs; these are Atlante FC, Club América and Cruz Azul.
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France: Airbus A340 fuselages repurposed in Stade de la Meinau renovation
In a few years, Stade de la Meinau may become a popular destination, not only for RC Strasbourg fans. As part of a renovation project set to finish by 2026 and costing around €160 million, old Airbus A340 fuselages will be repurposed as sunshades.
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Italy: New proposal for San Siro's future
A public tender for the renovation of Meazza Stadium and the redevelopment of its surrounding area, led by the Municipality of Milan, while keeping the property under municipal ownership. This is the goal set out in a political resolution that Enrico Fedrighini plans to present to the city council.
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Poland: One more city says goodbye to old stadium and welcomes new one
According to the Mayor of Opole, Arkadiusz Wisniewski, the work is practically complete and construction acceptance of Odra Opole's new stadium will be carried out by the end of the year. A farewell to the old facility is also planned.
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Spain: First hearing in Santiago Bernabéu noise complaint case
On October 29, the first hearing was held regarding a complaint filed by the Neighborhood Association of Those Affected by Bernabéu against Real Madrid. The hearing was attended by Florentino Pérez’s close associate, Jose Ángel Sánchez.
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