http://stadiumdb.com/ Stadium news. en http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/04/usa_controversy_over_the_construction_and_public_financing_of_the_tampa_bay_rays_stadium The Tampa Bay Rays stadium project is sparking growing controversy, with its financing becoming the subject of intense public debate. The large-scale investment is dividing residents and policymakers. Will a compromise be found? http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/04/england_selhurst_park_main_stand_redevelopment_is_slowly_progressing After years of delays and uncertainty, Selhurst Park’s long-awaited main stand redevelopment is finally edging forward. Key obstacles have been cleared, but with timelines stretched, Crystal Palace supporters are still waiting for visible transformation. http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/04/usa_this_will_be_the_largest_stadium_where_lionel_messi_has_ever_played The Argentina national football team will play a friendly match in an unusual venue for football. The game will take place at Kyle Field in Texas, a college football stadium owned by Texas A&M University. For Lionel Messi, this will be a unique occasion — he has never played in such a large stadium before. http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/04/brazil_one_less_allianz_palmeiras_stadium_loses_its_name After years, one of the most recognizable stadium names in Brazil is disappearing from the scene, and a new chapter is opening for Palmeiras’ venue. The change of partner is more than just a formality. What does it mean for the future of the stadium? http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/04/england_plans_for_a_new_real_bedford_fc_stadium_take_shape English club Real Bedford FC has unveiled ambitious plans to build a new stadium and a comprehensive sports campus that would serve as the foundation for the team’s long-term development. The investment is intended as a step toward achieving the club’s strategic goal of reaching league football and strengthening its position within the English football landscape. http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/04/england_that_will_change_at_old_trafford_in_the_202627_season_what_about_the_new_stadium Old Trafford is entering a transitional phase, in which the club is simultaneously upgrading the current stadium while developing a vision for a completely new venue. Manchester United is balancing between history and the future. Is this the beginning of the biggest transformation in the club’s history? http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/04/italy_rome_battles_over_stadiums_wellknown_actor_criticizes_roma_lazio_awaits_decisions Rome is once again becoming the stage for stadium debates, with not only authorities and clubs but also public figures joining the discussion. Both Roma and Lazio projects are facing new obstacles. Which one will come out ahead? http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/04/italy_san_siro_crisis_demand_to_cancel_the_sale_and_resignation_of_the_mayor_of_milan After years of recognition, one of Brazil’s most iconic stadium names is set to disappear, opening a new chapter for Palmeiras’ venue. The change of partner goes far beyond a formality. What does it mean for the stadium’s future? http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/04/spain_demolition_done_construction_begins_benito_villamarin_set_for_next_phase Benito Villamarín is entering a new phase, with construction beginning after demolition. However, the project goes beyond the stadium itself, extending to a broader transformation of its surroundings. What will this metamorphosis look like? http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/04/spain_valencia_accelerates_nou_mestalla_works_and_prepares_sale_of_old_stadium Valencia is accelerating work on Nou Mestalla while entering a decisive phase in the farewell to its historic stadium. The club is playing a parallel game that could define its future. What will determine the success of this plan?