StadiumDBNews: December 2024
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Czech Republic: Councillors seek location for new football stadium in Brno
The Brno authorities have started work on planning the construction of a new football stadium. Athletics and track cyclists are to be provided with a new arena before the stadium construction begins. Brno's councillors stress that it is now crucial to draw up a detailed planning study that will settle the final location issues.
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FIFA: World Cup 2030 stadium evaluation. Camp Nou in the lead
Of the 23 stadiums to host the 2030 World Cup matches, as many as 14 either exist only on paper or will undergo deep redevelopment before the tournament. Nevertheless, FIFA has evaluated each of them before the Extraordinary Congress, which will already make its final decision on December 11. Also the one about the final arena.
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WC 2034: High rating for Saudi Arabia as a potential host
FIFA has published a report evaluating Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup, giving the country a higher score on bidding requirements than the winning bid for the 2026 edition, while also classifying the human rights risk assessment as "medium."
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Ireland: Bohs and Shamrock to kick off 2025 season at Aviva Stadium
The 2025 League of Ireland season will begin with a landmark Dublin derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers, set to take place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
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USA: Rays respond to letter regarding the future of new stadium project
The Tampa Bay Rays sent a reply to the Pinellas County Commission, providing additional details about the future of the agreement for a new stadium.
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Spain: Artist announces, Real Madrid denies—Bernabéu still without concerts
Lola Índigo announced via a video on her social media platforms that she would perform at Santiago Bernabéu on June 14, 2025. Following the controversies surrounding the cancellation of previously mentioned concerts, this announcement seemed to signal the return of music to Real Madrid’s stadium. However, it turns out not to be true.
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Guinea: Stadium tragedy. Over 100 lives lost
On Sunday afternoon, the Stade du 3 Avril in Nzérékoré, Guinea’s second-largest city, hosted the final of a football tournament held in honor of the country’s junta leader, Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup and declared himself president.
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Italy: Crucial days for future of Stadio Flaminio
After the match against Napoli in Serie A, a decisive week will begin on December 8. A specific day has not been set yet, but according to the plans, the Stadio Flaminio project by Lazio should be presented before December 14.
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Spain: Future of Alavés stadium to be announced on December 18
Deportivo Alavés has officially announced that it will reveal its intentions regarding the future of its stadium on December 18. Amid uncertainty over whether Estadio de Mendizorrotza will be renovated or a new facility will be built, the club has decided to finally disclose its plans.
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FIFA: Madrid, Barcelona, Morocco - three locations for 2030 World Cup final
The race to host 2030 World Cup finals is on, and three cities remain in play: Madrid, Barcelona and Benslimane. Each offers unique strengths, making FIFA's choice potentially one of the toughest ever. What is in favour of each candidate?
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England: Everton fans will be able to watch matches with club legends
Everton's new stadium by River Mersey is in the final stages of construction, but that doesn't mean all the cards have been revealed. The club has announced the creation of an exclusive fan zone. The highlight of the exclusive offering will be sharing a sector with former Toffees players.
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Spain: Riyadh Air Metropolitano as the Madrid’s new concert hotspot
Atlético Madrid’s stadium will fully capitalize on the concert season between May 25, marking the end of the league season, and late July, when the pitch will need to be relaid.
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Italy: €55 million lost for Franchi renovation. Fiorentina does not give up
The Council of State ruling confirmed the loss of €55 million allocated for the renovation of Stadio Franchi, which was part of the "Next Generation EU-Italia" plan. These funds were intended to cover the costs of conservation and ecological revitalization of public areas and facilities.
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England: Standing seats will return to Brighton & Hove
Brighton & Hove has not had standing seats in its stadiums since 1997, when the club sold Goldstone Ground to avoid bankruptcy. Restrictive regulations prevented the introduction of standing sectors for a long time, but they have been relaxed in recent years. Brighton & Hove Albion is yet another club to introduce safe-standing rails.
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Japan: Nagasaki new gem enhances its offer with... a zip wire ride
It's not just football fans who will like Peace Stadium in Nagasaki. At the newly inaugurated V-Varen facility, or more precisely above it, adrenaline lovers will find a unique attraction: a tyrolean descent.
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