StadiumDBNews: August 2025
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Brazil: Santos' new stadium project approved
The project for Santos’ new arena was officially approved on August 8, marking an important step toward fulfilling a long-held dream of the club’s fans: building a modern, multi-purpose stadium with greater capacity, on the same ground where the iconic Estádio Urbano Caldeira — Vila Belmiro — currently stands.
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Spain: Lamp posts, the only thing left of the old Romareda
All that remains of the magical nights at La Romareda after its 68 years of history are the memories of the fans and the poles that used to light up the pitch. The demolition work is nearing completion, outpacing the work calendar by two weeks.
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England: New Everton Stadium – from dreams to opening day
This Sunday, Everton will play its first league match at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium, marking a historic moment for the club and its supporters after more than two decades of efforts to secure a modern venue.
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Spain: Starbucks opens its "most exclusive shop in the country" at Bernabéu
The American coffee shop chain has opened a new and unique store: in the heart of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, with views of the pitch and an exclusive menu. Under the slogan "passion for coffee, passion for Madrid" the shop joins the restaurant zone of the Merengue temple.
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Italy: San Siro turned into a museum? Milan and Inter are running out of options
San Siro has been a symbol of Italian football for decades. Today, however, the future of the legendary stadium is becoming increasingly uncertain. On the one hand, there are cultural and legal barriers, and on the other, the ambitious plans of Milan and Inter.
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Spain: Camp Nou removed as Barça’s venue for the Valencia match
FC Barcelona still hopes to return to the renovated Spotify Camp Nou in September, but at the same time the club has prepared a backup plan in case of further delays. Moreover, the club’s website has already removed Camp Nou as the venue for the match against Valencia, replacing it with “TBC.”
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Spain: Valencia introduces a new ban. No more sunflower seeds at Mestalla
Starting from the 2025/26 season, sunflower seeds will no longer be allowed at Mestalla. Valencia CF announced that the decision aims to improve health and comfort in the stands, as well as address problems related to maintaining cleanliness around the stadium.
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Europe: Champions League, Europa League and Conference League finals 2025/26
Which locations for the European finals in the 2025/26 season has UEFA chosen? Hungarians, Germans, and Turks have reason to celebrate – the most important matches of these competitions will be played there.
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France: South Stand at Stade de la Meinau opens for Conference League match
Racing Strasbourg will play its first Conference League playoff on August 21 at Stade de la Meinau — and fans will get their first chance to sit in the renovated south stand, which holds around 12,000 spectators.
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Germany: New stadium or Millerntor expansion? St. Pauli faces a dilemma
FC St. Pauli’s board is debating the future of its stadium. Options range from expanding the current Millerntor-Stadion to building an entirely new venue with capacity for up to 50,000 spectators.
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Spain: Metropolitano with a new 360º scoreboard
Atlético de Madrid is preparing a true visual revolution for its fans. At the Metropolitano Stadium, the installation of a 360-degree video scoreboard has been completed, and starting with the upcoming La Liga season, it will transform the matchday experience.
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USA: 2 billion dollars, 1,400 workers. One of the smallest NFL stadiums is rising
Walking along Southwestern Boulevard or Abbott Road in Orchard Park, it is easy to notice the progress on the new Buffalo Bills stadium. From the outside, the facade is now almost fully enclosed, but the real pace of construction is visible inside – where work continues practically without interruption.
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USA: Browns' dream of a new stadium blocked by the airport
Plans to build a domed Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park have hit a major obstacle. The Ohio Department of Transportation – after an intervention from Hopkins Airport, managed by the city of Cleveland – has refused to issue a building permit.
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England: Newcastle and the Saudis are debating a modern stadium
Since the takeover of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, fans have been wondering what the club’s future infrastructure will look like. The owners are still weighing up different options, with the decision-making process dragging on due to the enormous costs involved.
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Spain: Barcelona is fighting to return to Camp Nou. Still, the club has a backup plan
FC Barcelona is counting down the days to the scheduled return to Camp Nou. The problem is that the stadium still lacks the required permits, and some construction work remains unfinished.
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Spain: "After the resignation of Malaga, FIFA must certify Vigo as World Cup host" [INTERVIEW]
Will Vigo finally become host of the 2030 World Cup? How is the reconstruction of Estadio Abanca Balaídos, underway since 2014, progressing? What about the temporary stand and the Europa League? We ask the mayor of Vigo, Abel Caballero, about this and much more.
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North America: Stadiums ruled out of the 2026 World Cup host race
There’s less than a year left until the start of the 2026 World Cup. The USA, Canada and Mexico are preparing to host the tournament, but not all cities met FIFA’s expectations. We present 15 stadiums that were once in the running but were ultimately left out.
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England: Fan arrested for racist abuse at Anfield hit with stadium ban
A disabled man accused of racially abusing Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo at Anfield has been handed a ban from all football stadiums in the UK.
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USA: Cincinnati Bengals staying in town as Paycor Stadium lease deal finalized
The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County have signed a new lease agreement for Paycor Stadium. The conclusion of negotiations ends years of uncertainty and controversy surrounding the future of the stadium and its tenant.
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Spain: Gran Canaria to start stadium modernization ahead of 2030 World Cup
One of the most significant renovations in the history of Estadio de Gran Canaria is about to begin. The island’s authorities have announced a tender for the demolition of the eastern tower – the first stage of works that will transform the venue into a modern stadium meeting FIFA requirements ahead of the World Cup.
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Spain: €300 million, World Cup and fans’ anger – battle over future of La Rosaleda
The exclusion of Málaga from the list of 2030 FIFA World Cup host cities has sparked a heated debate over the future of La Rosaleda stadium. At the centre of the discussion are the issues of financing, location and ownership of a new venue for Málaga CF.
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Spain: 10 days until final decision on Camp Nou, Monday will be crucial
The Camp Nou must be ready by August 28 for FC Barcelona to play the Champions League there. The Blaugrana team wants to receive a certificate of completion on Monday so that permits can be obtained in time.
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Mexico: 300 days to World Cup, Azteca still a construction site
It is set to become the first stadium in history to host three World Cups - provided the upgrade is finished in time. Meanwhile, exactly 300 days before the start of the World Cup, the iconic Estadio Azteca is being dug up and much of the stands dismantled. All indications are that the work has encountered delays.
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Spain: Leganés to expand stadium to break season ticket record
C.D. Leganés has announced that in the coming weeks it will increase the capacity of the Ontime Butarque stadium. The decision comes in response to exceptional fan interest this season, with the number of season ticket holders already surpassing 10,000.
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Germany: Allianz Arena facelift ahead of new season
After 55 days of downtime, Allianz Arena is reopening its gates. The summer of 2025 was marked by intensive modernization works, aligning the venue with contemporary ecological trends and upgrading its infrastructure.
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Spain: Conference League games at Vallecas in danger just 2 weeks before Rayo's European debut
The improvement and cleaning works at Estadio de Vallecas are nearing completion, but it is not yet known whether Rayo will be able to play Conference League football at home. The competition schedule leaves the club two weeks to make the final improvements, but UEFA's verdict remains unknown.
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Spain: Spotify pressures Barça. Camp Nou’s future unclear, minimal section for ultras
FC Barcelona is counting down the days to the start of the new La Liga season in front of its home fans, but the return is still uncertain. The stadium’s renovation faces further delays, the club is struggling to obtain an operating license, and relations with its main sponsor remain tense.
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USA: Real Madrid call Miami Barça game “unacceptable”, seek FIFA & UEFA support
An "unacceptable precedent", undertaken "without information or prior consultation with the clubs" and that "breaks the equality" of the competition. Real Madrid are not mincing their words in their statement against La Liga's proposal to play Barcelona-Villarreal in Miami and are calling on FIFA, UEFA and the CSD to stop the process.
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Germany: Borussia Dortmund spends a fortune… on a new stadium kitchen!
Borussia Dortmund is known for its prudent financial approach, but this summer’s transfer window has left fans frustrated. The reason? The club has just invested €11 million… in a new kitchen at Signal Iduna Park.
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England: Hill Dickinson Stadium opens to a full house
On Saturday, 52,769 spectators filled the new Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time. Although the friendly against AS Roma ended in a 0–1 defeat for the hosts, the real star of the day was the stadium itself, which drew the attention of all Liverpool.
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USA: La Liga in Miami. FC Barcelona to play a league match in the US?
La Liga wants to stage FC Barcelona’s December fixture not in Spain, but in Miami. If the plan goes ahead, it would mark the first time any of Europe’s top leagues has played a competitive match outside its home country.
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Spain: Camp Nou inspection finds over 200 irregularities
“The return to Camp Nou is very, very close," said FC Barcelona captain Marc-André ter Stegen yesterday. However, Catalan journalists have revealed that an inspection of the construction site of the Blaugrana stadium has detected over 200 irregularities. The club has less than a month to fix them.
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Germany: Olympic Games coming to Hamburg? Residents will decide
The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) plans to bring the Olympic Games back to Germany after more than fifty years — the last time they were held in Munich in 1972. Hamburg is among the candidates to host the event, expressing interest in organizing both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Canada: BC Place becomes new home of a cricket tournament
It is a groundbreaking moment in the history of Canadian sport. Vancouver has been selected as the host city for the inaugural edition of the Canada Super 60 tournament. The event will be held at BC Place, which will become a cricket venue for the very first time.
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Spain: New Balaídos will be "similar to Bernabéu or Camp Nou"
Today Europe and tomorrow, the 2030 World Cup. While the works to adapt Balaídos to the Europa League are coming to an end, the mayor of Vigo is already focusing on the project that will increase the capacity of Celestes’ temple and asks for the city to be included in the list of World Cup venues "immediately".
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Spain: Madrid unveil their third kit, also inspired by (old) Bernabéu
Real Madrid have unveiled their third kit, "a perfect fusion of the Real Madrid and adidas identities". Like the second kit, this one is inspired by Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, but this time in its old version.
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Italy: New Sinigaglia in Como – a breakthrough or beginning of another battle?
For the first time in decades, the project for a new stadium in Como has a real chance of being realized. The decision of the Superintendency opens the door to the next stages of the process. It is the first unequivocal approval from an institution known until now for strict assessments and blocking investments.
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USA: New Highmark Stadium beats the wind with cutting-edge tech at Bills’ new home
The hit HBO series Hard Knocks has returned with a new season, this time offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Buffalo Bills’ preparations for the 2025 NFL season. In the premiere episode, viewers were taken not only inside the locker room and onto the practice field but also got a first glimpse of the New Highmark Stadium under construction in Orchard Park — built using exceptionally advanced engineering.
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Australia: Aboriginal group fights to save Victoria Park from Olympic stadium
Victoria Park was chosen as the site for a new Olympic stadium. Now it has become a battleground for memory, history, and cultural heritage. The Yagara people are taking legal action to stop construction of a new stad ium on land that holds deep significance for them.
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England: Premier League match viewed from a skyscraper? Tottenham unveils new project
Tottenham has revealed a new residential development — four high-rise towers located right next to the stadium, providing up to 585 apartments. Uniquely, the top floors will offer direct views of the pitch, allowing residents to watch matches from their own living rooms.
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Spain: Santiago Bernabéu's reconstruction enters last works
Entrances, façade, the playing area... Real Madrid are carrying out the final stages of work at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. The most important ones were not even foreseen a few months ago, but now seem essential.
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Serbia: Serbian national stadium project in the shadow of crisis and resignation
The sudden resignation of the director of the most important public project in Serbia — EXPO 2027 — points to serious problems or misunderstandings among decision-makers. What happened that made Dušan Borovčanin, the former head of EXPO, decide to leave this key undertaking?
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Italy: 75 days to get Pisa’s stadium ready. Serie A is coming
The modernised Arena Garibaldi will be ready for the start of the Serie A season. The stadium is undergoing intensive renovation work, scheduled to finish just before the Nerazzurri return to the top flight.
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USA: Browns reveal details on ownership and financing of new stadium in Brook Park
The owners of the Cleveland Browns, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, have disclosed key details regarding the ownership, financing, and maintenance of the team’s new stadium, with construction expected to begin in early 2026 in Brook Park.
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Spain: Camp Nou gets new license – Barcelona to return home in just over a month?
FC Barcelona remains focused on returning to Spotify Camp Nou for the first matches at home, though an exact date has yet to be confirmed. However, the club received a significant boost as the City Council has approved a modified construction permit. This new license allows for a phased reopening of the stadium without needing the full completion of the first and second tiers.
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Spain: Fans explode after CD Leganes changes stadium name
For the first time in its 28 years of existence, the home of Leganes has changed its name. The club surprised the fans by making the news public without ever mentioning that they were looking for a naming rights sponsor. A large part of the fanbase is very disappointed with the change, which they see as an attack on the club's identity.
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England: Manchester United’s “Wembley of the North” on hold – land dispute stalls stadium plans
Manchester United’s bold plan to build a 100,000-seat stadium, dubbed the “Wembley of the North” by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has hit a major roadblock. The proposed site, currently home to a Freightliner rail terminal, is at the center of a high-stakes land dispute.
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Spain: Renovation of Nuevo Arcángel underway
Following the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season, Córdoba CF has officially launched renovation works at the Bahrain Victorious Nuevo Arcángel stadium. The investment is being carried out jointly by the club and the city authorities, aiming to transform the venue into a modern, fully functional facility that meets LaLiga requirements and the expectations of supporters.
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Spain: Years of promises at Camp Nou – every mistake made by Laporta
From the very beginning, the redevelopment of Camp Nou took shape as a never-ending story. Although FC Barcelona repeatedly announced their return to the stadium, each new chapter of this saga ended in a broken promise. What did this journey look like from the very start?
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Spain: Camp Nou now has (another) pitch... and serious problems ahead
The turf is in place, the work is progressing, but there is still concern in Barcelona. With just a month and a half to go before the start of the Champions League phase and the first home league game, the Blaugrana team has neither a guarantee of returning to the Camp Nou, nor a replacement venue.
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India: Construction begins on the biggest football stadium in India
A bold new chapter for Indian football is underway. In the state capital of Meghalaya, work has officially begun on what will become the country’s largest football-specific stadium — the Mawkhanu Football Stadium. With a planned capacity of 40,000 seats and full compliance with FIFA and AFC regulations, the new venue is set to host top-tier international fixtures.
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Czech Republic: Football revival in Brno? New stadium project on the way
Zbrojovka Brno was once a club with serious backing from fans, especially around the turn of the millennium. But in recent years, the team from the Czech Republic’s second-largest city has become more of a punchline. The club came dangerously close to relegation to the third tier (MSFL) — which would’ve been rock bottom even for the few loyal fans still showing up at the aging Srbská stadium.
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Italy: Major renovation of Stadio Via del Mare in Lecce begins
The renovation of Via del Mare in Lecce has officially begun. It is the largest sports investment in the city in decades and a key part of preparations for the Mediterranean Games. The plan is to carry out the work while matches continue to be played at the venue.
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USA: Commanders closer to a return to D.C.? Hearings done, decision time ahead
Washington is gearing up for one of the biggest urban transformations in its history. On 190 acres of the old RFK Stadium site, a new mixed-use neighborhood is in the works — with a brand-new stadium for the Washington Commanders at its heart.
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Mexico: Estadio BBVA showcases its pitch and technology for the 2026 World Cup
Mission accomplished. After two months of intense work, Estadio BBVA in Monterrey unveiled the best pitch in Mexico, designed specifically for the 2026 World Cup, where the stadium will host four matches.
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Italy: Cagliari delays stadium construction until 2028. EURO 2032 in danger?
The construction of the club’s new stadium, which was expected to begin soon, has officially been pushed back to 2028. The decision comes amid rising construction costs, uncertain funding sources, and criticism from political opposition toward the city administration.
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