http://stadiumdb.com/ Stadium news. en http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/07/england_the_exact_location_of_manchester_uniteds_new_stadium_has_been_revealed Manchester United has confirmed the exact location of its new stadium, which will be built around 350 metres north-west of Old Trafford. The 100,000-seat arena is set to become the centrepiece of the Trafford Wharfside regeneration project and the largest football stadium in the United Kingdom. http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/07/spain_betis_stadium_under_construction_will_environmental_complaints_complicate_the_process Construction work on Real Betis' new stadium is progressing according to schedule, giving the Verdiblancos plenty of reason for optimism. The club plans to return to its home ground in August 2028, in time for the start of the 2028/29 season. However, a complaint recently filed with the Public Prosecutor's Office could jeopardize those plans. http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/07/usa_cleveland_soccer_group_seeks_public_funding_for_stadium_city_say_no_or_too_early Cleveland Soccer Group (CSG) is holding intensive talks with officials from the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County in an effort to secure a share of parking taxes and the so-called “sin tax,” which currently funds the maintenance of three professional sports venues in the region. The problem is that – as officials and teams emphasize – these funding sources are already close to exhaustion. http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/07/usa_not_just_new_york_city_fc_etihad_park_will_also_become_the_home_of_gotham_fc Etihad Park will be home not only to New York City FC, but also to Gotham FC. Starting in the 2028 season, the women’s club will move its home matches to the new stadium in Willets Point, improving fan access, raising matchday standards and making the venue one of the most important football stadiums in the United States. http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/07/greece_olympiacos_unveils_redevelopment_plans_for_stadio_georgios_karaiskakis Olympiacos has unveiled plans to modernise Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis, increasing its capacity from 33,505 to 53,000 seats. The project, worth more than €250 million, is set to be privately funded and would create the largest and most technologically advanced football stadium in Greece. http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/07/usa_washington_unveils_master_plan_for_the_area_surrounding_the_new_rfk_stadium Washington has unveiled the redevelopment plan for the former RFK Stadium site, where the new home of the Washington Commanders is expected to be built. The 65,000-seat stadium will be part of a major new district with housing, hotels, parks and commercial spaces, with the entire campus set to be developed in phases through 2040. http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/07/usa_chicago_bears_begin_work_on_new_stadium_site_in_hammond The Chicago Bears have started geotechnical surveys in Hammond, moving their proposed new NFL stadium near Wolf Lake a step closer. The project could include not only the stadium itself, but also a major hotel, retail and entertainment district, although public funding plans and new taxes are already facing opposition from some local officials. http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/07/el_salvador_new_national_stadium_rises_in_san_salvador_landmark_project_backed_by_china El Salvador is building a new national stadium with support from China. The venue in Antiguo Cuscatlán is expected to initially hold around 50,000 spectators, meet international standards and become one of the most modern sports arenas in Latin America. http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/07/england_afc_bournemouth_begins_historic_redevelopment_of_vitality_stadium AFC Bournemouth has officially started the historic expansion of Vitality Stadium. The Premier League’s smallest ground will grow from around 11,300 to 20,196 seats, with the project including a new south stand, filled-in corners, upgraded hospitality areas, improved media facilities and better accessibility for fans. http://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/07/england_brisbane_road_gets_a_safe_standing_area_a_real_cauldron_is_coming_to_east_london Leyton Orient is introducing a safe standing area at Brisbane Road. Ahead of the 2026/27 season, special rail seats have been installed in part of the Tommy Johnston South Stand.