StadiumDBNews: January 2025
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Czech Republic: Prague will get three new stadiums in city
Prague clubs are entering a new phase of investment in sports infrastructure. Sparta, Bohemians and Slavia are preparing to implement ambitious projects that will change the face of football in the Czech capital.
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Serbia: New national stadium could pay for itself in… 400 years
Serbia is continuing with one of the most controversial investments of recent years. While the authorities are working intensively on the fourth phase of the development plan, experts warn that the stadium may only pay for itself in hundreds of years.
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Italy: Stadio Garilli says goodbye to tubular structures
Stadio Garilli in Piacenza is undergoing another transformation. The dismantling of the characteristic tubular structures that have accompanied the stadium for three decades will usher in a new era for the venue.
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UK: Northern Ireland’s chances for EURO 2028 fading
The redevelopment of Casement Park stadium in Belfast has been generating huge excitement for months. The final cost of the development, which some reports claimed would exceed the astronomical sum of £400m, has been firmly dismissed by Brian McAvoy, secretary of Ulster GAA.
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Stadium of the Year 2024: Play your part in celebrating 22 new stadiums
Exactly that many stadiums were opened in the past year, 2024—unless, of course, we’ve overlooked one. This is your chance to catch us slipping! Check out the list of venues participating in the Stadium of the Year competition and share your own suggestion for a stadium that opened in recent months.
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Italy: €100M renovation in exchange for a 50-year concession
Rocco Commisso, owner of Fiorentina, plans to invest €100m in upgrading Stadio Artemio Franchi. In return, he expects to be granted a 50-year concession to manage the venue. His proposal includes the completion of ongoing renovations and the creation of a modern commercial infrastructure.
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France: Stade de France concession dispute may go to court
The current leaseholder of the Stade de France, the Vinci-Bouygues consortium, plans to challenge the renewal process for the lease, after the government decided to enter exclusive negotiations with its competitor, GL Events.
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Europe: Unconquered stadiums - the curse of visitors in 2024/25 season
Five stadiums of five teams playing in European competitions and a handful of arenas from non-obvious and even exotic leagues. After the autumn round, a small number of clubs on the Old Continent can boast that they have not once lost in front of their home crowd.
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Spain: Preparations begin to resume construction of Nou Mestalla
Preliminary work to resume construction on the Nou Mestalla has begun. This was confirmed by El Desmarque after receiving a video from a reader showing workers using pneumatic hammers, visible and audible through one of the side doors of the unfinished structure.
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Spain: Will Rugby Return to Estadio José Zorrilla for Good?
Questioning whether rugby will return permanently to Valladolid's Estadio Jose Zorrilla Stadium has generated much discussion in Spain, just like sports betting platforms such as monro kazino that are becoming increasingly popular with fans looking to add excitement and anticipation into their viewing experiences.
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England: Leaving St.James’ Park could be Newcastle’s best path to success
St James’ Park has created some fabulous moments for Newcastle over the years. It has been their home ground since 1892 and the fans at the stadium are known for generating a great atmosphere and being the 12th man.
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England: Everton's first test match at new stadium in February!
Everton will hold three test events to obtain the necessary licenses and safety certificates required to operate the stadium at full capacity for the upcoming season.
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Italy: Agreement signed for Cagliari's new stadium
Just before the New Year, Cagliari Mayor Massimo Zedda and Sardinia Region Chairwoman Alessandra Todde signed a Programmatic Agreement for the construction of a new municipal stadium. The project aims to transform the Sant’Elia district.
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England: Aston Villa announces new fan zones
Aston Villa has revealed groundbreaking plans to revitalize the area surrounding Villa Park, including the creation of a new fan zone and a 3,500-seat venue designed for hosting various events.
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France: Fans opposed to Brest's move to Stade de France
"Not to the Stade de France." This slogan appeared on Christmas Eve at the gate of the Stade Brestois training center in Kerlaurent. The same slogan was hung in several other locations around the city of Brest.
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