Things work slightly different in the US Major League Soccer (MLS) than in Europe. Which results in the recent reports that the MLS is about to built a new $300 million stadium for a yet-to-be-decided club. We have earlier reported on the search of the MLS for a site in [...]
While most German Bundesliga clubs are already playing in new modern arenas, the trend is now slowly trickling down to Germany’s lower leagues. In the last few years, new stadiums have opened in, among others, Ingolstadt, Aachen, Dresden, and Paderborn, and we recently reported on the new stadium of Kickers [...]
La “U”s fans have been dreaming of playing in a new club-owned stadium for years. Projects have come and gone, and a new one has recently come again, which means hope that their dream may finally come true. Club Universidad de Chile [...]
FC Inter have reached a deal with a group of Chinese investors that will give the Chinese a minority stake in the club, and which has to lead to the construction of a new stadium. The deal was described by Massimo Moratti, president and main shareholder of Inter, as [...]
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is not one for modest ambitions. While his galácticos have to bring successes on the pitch, he himself is busy to create legacy by turning Estadio Santiago Bernabéu into one of the world’s most modern arenas. These plans [...]
German insurance firm Allianz has expanded the “Allianz Family of Stadiums” with another two naming rights deals. Last week, they announced that Nice’s new stadium will carry the exotic name Allianz Riviera, and at the same time that London rugby club Saracens FC will play at the newly renovated Allianz [...]
Fulham has been granted planning permission for the expansion of the Riverside Stand. The decision followed a hearing of the Hammersmith and Fulham borough council on Thursday. The redevelopment involves the construction of a second tier on top of the Riverside Stand, the creation of further hospitality facilities, and the [...]
More bad news for UEFA and the Euro 2016 organising committee. After earlier Nancy and Lens dropped out as Euro 2016 host cities, there is now trouble in Toulouse, where the renovation budget for Stadium de Toulouse has been cut back significantly. The original plans, budgeted at €67 million, envisaged [...]
Bristol Rovers received good news on Thursday when their plans for the construction of a new stadium got approved by the South Gloucestershire Council. Councillors voted 12-1 in favour of the proposed 21,700-seater. In a reaction the Rovers called the decision “fantastic news for Gasheads everywhere who were glued to [...]
Last week it was Le Havre that opened a brand new arena. This week it is the turn of German side Kickers Offenbach to celebrate the completion of their new Sparda-Bank-Hessen-Stadion. The occasion was highlighted by a friendly match between Kickers Offenbach and [...]
Maracanã reopens with first test match
The legendary Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro has reopened with a first test match after three years of building works. Before hosting another test match on the 15th of May, it will then officially open on the 2nd of June with a friendly between the Brazilian and [...]
Sampdoria take step closer to seafront stadium
Sampdoria have taken another step closer to realising a new seaside home after presenting their plans to a special committee of the city of Genoa. Sampdoria hope to build a new 30,000 all-seater in the place of the present Palasport indoor arena and [...]
West Ham receive 99-year lease for Olympic Stadium
West Ham have agreed a contract to move into the London Olympic Stadium from the start of the 2016-17 season. On Friday, the club finally received confirmation of the deal that follows on a long and torturous process and saw an earlier deal collapse.
Anji opens redeveloped Anji Arena
FC Anji Makhachkala have found a new home in the redeveloped Anji Arena, but while the Anji Arena has the look of a modern stadium, the rich Russian club of billionaire Kerimov and star player Eto’o hope that their stay at the new arena will only be a temporary one. [...]
Manchester City contemplate Etihad expansion
Manchester City appears to be considering expanding the Etihad Stadium with an extra tier to the Family and South Stand. This has become clear from a survey the club has sent out to its fans. The survey, which was sent by email, starts like [...]
Opening Grêmio Arena marks a new dawn in Brazilian football
The 2012 Brazilian Séria A season has just finished, but when the new season starts in May 2013, much will have changed. The reason for this is that the largest country of South America will be swept by a series of stadium openings in the next [...]
Real Madrid showcases four proposals for redeveloped Bernabéu
At the end of last Sunday’s member’s assembly, Real Madrid chairman Florentina Pérez had a little surprise for the socios. These were four models of four different proposals for the redevelopment of Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. The models had been vigorously kept secret [...]
While it is not uncommon for shiny new stadiums to get built in places where you would not expect them, there is something even more special going on in Iraq right now: an actual stadium boom. The Arab country, still recovering from the war, has decided to put some of its oil money in a massive overhaul of [...]
Oh, how times can change. Let me give the word to Peter Storrie, ex-chairman of Portsmouth FC: Portsmouth is moving into a new dawn with the backing of owner Alexandre Gaydamak and these are very exciting times for the club both on and off the field. The new [...]
2012 review – the world of football stadiums
It is the end of December, which means that it is tradition to look back at the year we are about the finish. In our case, it means looking back at what happened in the fascinating world of football stadiums. The year 2012 came off the back of a prolific 2011 in terms of [...]
