StadiumDBNews: December 2025
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Netherlands: New Excelsior stadium to feature housing, greenery and sports
Rotterdam is undertaking an ambitious revitalization of Woudestein stadium, home of football club Excelsior. The venue will gain increased capacity, recreational, health and residential functions, integrated into a green area friendly to pedestrians and cyclists.
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USA: Court approves unclaimed funds for Browns stadium project
A federal judge has rejected a request to block the state of Ohio from using $1.7 billion from its unclaimed property fund to help finance a new Cleveland Browns stadium. The controversial case, which has sparked a statewide debate, remains ongoing in court.
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Italy: A Christmas gift for AS Roma fans — the final stadium project submitted to City Hall
AS Roma have taken another long-awaited step toward the construction of their new stadium. Just after 7:00 p.m. on December 23, the club uploaded the final design of the Pietralata stadium to the digital platform of the City of Rome.
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Colombia: Start date set for construction of the new El Campín massive project
Bogotá is on the brink of one of the largest sports and urban transformations in its history. The legendary Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín is set to make way for a state-of-the-art, world-class arena. The development is expected not only to redefine the stadium itself, but also to reshape the role of sport and entertainment in the Colombian capital.
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Switzerland: The stadium for FC Lugano is already 80% complete!
There’s an unmistakable sense of momentum on the outskirts of Lugano these days. The iconic Stadio di Cornaredo, long a fixture for local football, is deep into its transformation, reshaped by an army of cranes and a swirl of ongoing work.
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Spain: Vallecas pays tribute to history while moving toward modernization
Estadio de Vallecas is undergoing a visible transformation that combines respect for the history of Rayo Vallecano with concrete infrastructure investments. New murals on the stadium’s exterior walls create a visual chronicle of the club, commemorating its greatest sporting and social moments. At the same time, the first phase of the stadium’s modernization is being implemented.
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Italy: Disabled fans in Pescara have had enough. “The sector is inadequate”
At Stadio Adriatico, tensions are rising over the conditions in which disabled fans are able to watch matches. The supporters’ organisation Delfini Determinati is demanding real, practical solutions from the city authorities and Pescara Calcio, and not just declarative promises.
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Spain: Betis officially targets Villamarín opening in 2028
Real Betis president Ángel Haro reassured shareholders at the general meeting in Seville: the new Benito Villamarín will be ready on May 2, 2028. Financing and construction timeline details surprised with optimism.
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Lithuania: National Stadium in Lithuania grows in size and cost
The construction of the Vilnius National Stadium is entering a new phase. Developer Hanner announced that, following design improvements, the stadium’s capacity will increase from the originally planned 18,000 to around 19,000 seats. At the same time, a team has been formed to manage the stadium’s future operations, including cooperation with the city’s football and basketball clubs.
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Germany: Schalke’s "Blue Wall" expansion? Veltins Arena renovation plans accelerated
Schalke 04, leader of the 2. Bundesliga, is drawing crowds not seen in years. The club's sporting renaissance has sparked an avalanche of ticket demand, prompting management to consider accelerating the announced modernization of Veltins-Arena.
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USA: “The Palace Project” at the University of Oklahoma approved
The University of Oklahoma has taken a key step in one of the most important infrastructure projects in the history of the Sooners football program. The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents has approved the transition to the construction design phase for the modernization of the west stands of the Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
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USA: Transport and urban planning challenges ahead of the Commanders’ stadium project
The demolition of the former RFK Stadium in Washington is entering a decisive phase, while plans for the construction of a new Washington Commanders stadium are taking clearer shape. The investment, however, raises a fundamental question: how to provide efficient transport access for the stadium and thousands of future residents of the planned district without causing traffic paralysis.
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Uzbekistan: New stadium, new era. Uzbekistan accelerates its push toward football’s elite
In November, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev officially inaugurated the construction of a new, monumental football stadium in New Tashkent. With a planned capacity of 55,000, the venue will become the largest stadium in the country’s history and one of the most technologically advanced in Asia.
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England: Multi-million loan clears the way for Selhurst Park project to begin in January
Nearly nine years after the first announcements, Crystal Palace are finally close to delivering one of the most important infrastructure projects in the club’s history. The club has confirmed that major works on the redevelopment of Selhurst Park’s Main Stand will begin in January 2026.
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Italy: Will AS Roma unveil the updated stadium project just before Christmas?
AS Roma is preparing to present an updated design for its new stadium in the Pietralata district. However, the investment continues to face serious challenges. According to Italian media reports, the official announcement is expected just before the Christmas holidays.
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Iceland: KA Akureyri invests in the future – new stadium to transform northern football
Akureyri, Iceland’s second-largest city, is undergoing a significant transformation in its football landscape. KA Akureyri, one of the most successful clubs outside Reykjavík, is moving forward with plans to build a modern stadium that is expected to become a sporting landmark for the northern part of the country and a direct response to the growing demands of Icelandic football.
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England: Chelsea at a crossroads – Earl's Court or Stamford Bridge?
Chelsea’s plans for a new stadium in London remain under consideration, even as recent local government decisions increasingly complicate the scenario. Officially, the club states that all options are being analysed — including a complete redevelopment of the current Stamford Bridge stadium and a potential move to the 40-hectare Earl’s Court site, long regarded as the most attractive alternative.
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USA: Bengals face backlash over snow-covered seats at Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati Bengals fans braved freezing conditions for their Week 15 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on December 14, 2025, only to find their seats at Paycor Stadium buried under snow. The home team drew sharp criticism after Pro Football Talk highlighted photos from the field showing untouched seating areas, sparking accusations of violating NFL snow removal policies.
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Spain: From crisis to recovery? Sevilla FC bets on a new stadium
Sevilla FC held its Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting amid a tense atmosphere, although emotions were noticeably lower than during previous editions. The discussions focused primarily on financial matters, the club’s recovery plan, and the future of the new Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium, which is expected to become a key pillar of Sevilla’s long-term development strategy.
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Denmark: New Aarhus Stadium facing further delays and rising costs
Skovens Arena project has once again run into the risk of schedule slippage. According to the latest assessments by the municipal administration, delays could translate into multi‑million financial consequences.
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USA: Professional soccer stadium to be built in Des Moines
Des Moines has taken a significant step toward professional soccer – the City Council unanimously approved on December 8 a $7 million financing agreement for the construction of the Pro Iowa soccer stadium. The facility will be built on a remediated former factory site – a Superfund site – located just next to downtown.
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Spain: El Sadar expansion at a standstill. What comes next for the project in Pamplona?
The planned capacity increase at El Sadar remains little more than a paper exercise. Despite Osasuna’s assurances that work could begin quickly, the club has yet to submit a formal project. The growing gap between announcements and reality has sparked a sharp dispute — not only with regional authorities, but also with the media.
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Italy: Stadium for Lazio waits for a Christmas miracle. What next for the project?
Lazio have long dreamed of breathing new life into the Flaminio stadium and turning it into a new biancoceleste tempio del tifo. The club’s interest in the project has never been in doubt, but the key question remains unresolved: how — and under what legal framework — could such an operation actually move forward? Uncertainty surrounds both the future ownership model and the timeline for any decisive steps.
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USA: Last snow at Highmark Stadium. Bills gear up for $2.1 billion new home
Construction of the New Highmark Stadium for the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park enters its decisive phase. According to the latest reports, the investment is already about 75% complete, and the pace of work allows maintaining the planned opening of the facility in summer 2026. This is one of the largest and most modern stadium investments in NFL history – a project that significantly exceeds standard expectations for football arenas.
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Italy: New schedule for revamp in Florence – in the race for Euro 2032
During a visit to the Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence mayor Sara Funaro presented an updated timetable for the project, which is now split into two main phases with a total estimated cost of around €265 million. There is still roughly €60 million missing to fully close the budget, money the city needs to secure also in the context of Italy’s bid to host Euro 2032.
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England: Premier League at the turn of the year. 7 must-see fixtures
December in the Premier League is when everything accelerates: packed stadiums, festive energy and matches that can reshape the title race. This article highlights the key fixtures you should consider attending — and shows how to secure tickets before availability disappears.
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USA: New stadium in Oklahoma City – visualizations and $121 million investment plans
In Oklahoma City, the first visualizations of the new multifunctional MAPS 4 stadium were presented, set to be built within the future district sports and entertainment center south of Bricktown. Construction is set to begin in spring 2026, with the stadium opening planned for January 2028.
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World Cup 2026: Key matches and stadiums for the biggest national teams
As the 2026 World Cup schedule takes shape, fans around the globe are eagerly planning the football journey of a lifetime. This could be the final chance to witness Messi and Ronaldo shine on the world’s biggest stage! Here’s where the top national teams will play, which stadiums will host their battles, and how to track ticket availability before it’s too late.
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England: Nottingham Forest unveils new, ambitious City Ground expansion vision
Nottingham Forest has revealed the latest, even more ambitious plans to redevelop the legendary City Ground – a project that could transform the stadium into one of England's largest football arenas. The club held open meetings for fans and residents over the weekend, presenting a vision for a venue holding up to 52,000 spectators.
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Spain: Administrative dispute delays stadium location choice in Málaga
The decision-making process for the future of Málaga's new stadium is facing delays. The reason is an appeal filed by the College of Geographers, which has complicated the tender procedure run by the municipal company Promálaga to commission an external firm for a detailed location study for new Rosaleda.
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Spain: Real Madrid fights for Bernabéu parking. Club challenges ruling as city hall stays silent
Real Madrid has filed a cassation appeal against the ruling that annulled the construction of parking facilities at the Santiago Bernabéu. At the same time, the authorities of Madrid consistently avoid answering questions about their next steps.
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Germany: TSV 1860 could expand stadium to 25,000 seats
Football fans in Munich often debate the future of Grünwalder Stadium. This time, however, the topic was handled unusually briefly and directly—without any lengthy discussion. That was the case on Wednesday afternoon during the meeting of the City Council’s Sports Committee, where a report from the Sports Department was simply noted without further debate.
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Netherlands: Historic ownership change and ambitious De Kuip modernization plan
Feyenoord stands at the threshold of one of the most important moments in its recent history: the club has agreed terms with Stadion Feijenoord and Vereniging Aandeelhouders Stadion Feijenoord (VASF) to take control of De Kuip. The ownership structure change aims to create a coherent, long-term foundation for stadium investments, modernization, and the club's further sporting and business development.
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Germany: Bayern Munich buys stadium in Unterhaching with women’s football in mind
Bayern Munich’s honorary president, Uli Hoeneß, has officially confirmed that the club intends to buy the stadium in Unterhaching and make it the new home of the German champions’ women’s team. During the Sport Marke Medien congress in Munich, the 73-year-old revealed that the municipality wants to sell the venue, and Bayern is ready to acquire it for around €7.5 million.
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USA: Billion-dollar investment for sport at Michigan State University. FOR SPARTA initiative starts
Michigan State University announces bold changes on its sports map. The university authorities have just announced an investment program, amounting to $1 billion, including, above all, the modernization of Spartan Stadium.
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USA: Preparations for construction of new Browns stadium underway
On the barren, expansive site of the former Ford factory in Brook Park, a process is underway that is set to permanently change the sports landscape of Northeast Ohio. The first preparatory works on the ground for the investment have just begun.
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Germany: Fans win. Ministers drop strict stadium rules
On the eve of a controversial meeting of Germany’s interior ministers (IMK) in Bremen, the German Football Association (DFB) and the German Football League (DFL) sent a letter to the IMK declaring their support for Bundesliga fans.
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England: Architects behind Wembley step into League One — Leyton Orient enters new era
Leyton Orient have announced a landmark move: the world-renowned architecture firm Populous—the creators of Wembley, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the stunning Sphere in Las Vegas—has been appointed to design the club’s new stadium. It marks a major step forward for the East London side, which aims to grow both on and off the pitch.
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USA: Cleveland approves settlement. Path to the Brook Park move now open
Cleveland City Council on Monday approved a $100 million settlement with the Cleveland Browns, effectively clearing the way for the team to leave its lakefront stadium and build a new, domed venue in Brook Park. The vote passed 13–2, with councillors Brian Kazy and Mike Polensek opposed.
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Great Britain: 2035 Women’s World Cup stadiums. New Trafford confirmed
Great Britain could host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and today the list of stadiums that could welcome the world’s best players was revealed. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have submitted a joint bid – the only one FIFA has received – which puts the project firmly in pole position.
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Scotland: Aberdeen FC pushes forward – stadium seen as key to local economic growth
Aberdeen FC has once again appealed to city authorities, stressing that abandoning plans for a joint, municipal waterfront stadium could mean forfeiting substantial economic benefits for the entire region. The club responded after reports in the Press & Journal suggested that the latest proposal aimed at breaking the deadlock in negotiations is likely to be rejected by the city council.
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Scotland: A multi-million deal is set to transform Hampden Park
Historic Hampden Park has received a new name following the signing of a long-term, multi-million-pound sponsorship and partnership agreement. The Scottish Football Association (SFA) announced that the new naming-rights sponsor is the banking group Barclays — from now on, the national stadium of the Scotland team will operate as Barclays Hampden.
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Spain: Test for FC Barcelona’s stadium — after the Alavés chaos, it’s time for Atlético
FC Barcelona return to league action on Tuesday, hosting Atlético Madrid. It will be only the third match played at the renovated Spotify Camp Nou and another key test for the stadium’s infrastructure, which — despite its partial opening — still requires technical and organisational improvements.
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England: Wild idea in the Premier League. Floating fan zone next to Everton’s stadium?
BACA Architects has unveiled a bold new concept for a floating fan zone near Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium. The coastal design firm presented a vision that could completely change how fans experience matchdays.
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