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England City council approves Vitality Stadium expansion plans. When will construction begin?
Vitality Stadium has officially received approval for a major expansion. After redevelopment, the home of AFC Bournemouth is expected to hold more than 20,000 fans, with construction planned to begin before the 2026/27 season. The project gained momentum after the club’s historic qualification for European competitions.
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Spain Construction of the Nou Mestalla, key to selling the ‘old’ Mestalla for more money
Valencia’s chief executive gave an interview in which he explained that progress on the construction of the Nou Mestalla puts the club in a “position of strength”. Thanks to this, the club could raise more money from the sale of Mestalla. A sale that is already causing controversy.
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Hungary New Újpest stadium in danger? Change of government could affect MOL investment
Hungarian energy giant MOL Group is continuing preparations for the construction of a new stadium for Újpest FC. The company already owns a significant plot of land on Fóti Road in Budapest, and on October 18 last year the project was officially classified by the government as a strategic investment. This status allows for accelerated administrative procedures and makes it possible to bypass certain local urban planning and construction regulations.
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USA Tampa Bay Rays move closer to new stadium in breakthrough multi-billion-dollar deal
Officials in Hillsborough County and the city of Tampa are moving closer to reaching an agreement with the Tampa Bay Rays baseball franchise regarding the construction of a new stadium at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.
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Spain Real Madrid could regain control of the Sky Bar at the Bernabéu after rival appeal
The exclusive Sky Bar at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium has once again become the center of major financial and legal controversy. Real Madrid CF has regained control of the luxury VIP area, although a competing takeover bid could still trigger a new legal battle over one of Europe’s most prestigious stadium hospitality spaces.
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USA Political storm around the Chicago Bears continues as the club evaluates stadium options
The future of Chicago Bears continues to spark major political tensions across the Chicago region. The franchise is now effectively considering only two stadium options — Arlington Heights and Hammond — turning the battle to keep the team into one of the biggest infrastructure disputes in Illinois history.
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Germany Lok Leipzig rebuilding stadium at express pace. All due to federation requirements
Bruno-Plache-Stadion is undergoing rapid modernization ahead of a crucial clash with Würzburger Kickers. The Leipzig-based club has only a few days to meet the German FA (DFB) requirements and prepare the venue for the promotion play-offs to the 3. Liga.
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Italy Major demolition begins at Como’s stadium. Preparations for European football by the lake
Como 1907 has launched a major redevelopment of Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia to bring the historic lakeside stadium up to UEFA standards. The demolition of the legendary Curva Como is expected to pave the way for European football nights in Como in the coming seasons.
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USA Foxborough and Walpole raise alarms ahead of the 2026 World Cup
As the FIFA 2026 World Cup approaches, the area surrounding Gillette Stadium is preparing for one of the largest sporting events in New England’s history. The venue, which will operate under the name “Boston Stadium” during the tournament, is set to host seven World Cup matches ranging from the group stage to the knockout rounds.
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USA A revolution underfoot. Have scientists perfected the World Cup pitch?
For eight years, scientists have been working on a pitch designed to withstand the biggest World Cup in history. As BBC reports, the grass for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will not be just another part of the stadium, but the result of advanced research, testing and technological refinement of every detail.
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USA Demolition of the old Highmark and opening of the new one. Buffalo Bills’ plans and challenges
The Buffalo Bills are preparing for one of the most important seasons in their history. In Orchard Park, the demolition of the old Highmark Stadium is taking place at the same time as the final stages of construction on the new stadium, which is scheduled to open during the 2026 NFL season. For the club, this means not only moving into a modern venue, but also closing a more than 50-year chapter connected with its previous home.
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USA Super Bowl headed to Nashville as New Nissan Stadium selected to host NFL’s biggest game
Even though New Nissan Stadium is still under construction, the National Football League has already selected Nashville to host Super Bowl LXIV. The new home of the Tennessee Titans is expected to become a symbol of the city’s sports transformation and one of the most advanced entertainment venues in the United States.
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Italy AS Roma stadium project enters key phase as the club submits documents
The new stadium project of AS Roma has entered a decisive administrative phase. The club has officially submitted the required documents, launching procedures that could pave the way for construction of the new Pietralata stadium ahead of UEFA Euro 2032.
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Spain After last year’s success, the NFL returns to the Bernabéu
National Football League will return to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium after last year’s major organizational and commercial success. League officials were highly impressed by the atmosphere and the modern infrastructure of Real Madrid CF’s stadium, leading the NFL to quickly confirm another regular-season game in Madrid.
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- Australia: Environmental department approves Victoria Park Stadium project
- Italy: Preparations begin for roof installation at Stadio Artemio Franchi
- Canada: University of Calgary plans new stadium for Varsity Teams
- Italy: Populous unveil visuals of the renovated Stadio Renzo Barbera
- Bulgaria: New era for Levski. A €120M stadium to be built.
- Italy: Architects fear for the identity of Lazio’s new stadium. Is the project too modern?
- USA: Chicago Bears closer to leaving Chicago than ever before. Megaproject sparks controversy
- USA: MetLife Stadium prepares for World Cup final. Works already underway
- England: New chapter for Maidenhead United. Club reveals first renderings
- Spain: Preparations begin for Nou Mestalla roof lift
- Poland: Bielsko-Biała prepares for the U-20 World Cup. Tender announced for pitch replacement
- Poland: The stadium in Rzeszów will undergo a major modernization
- Czech Republic: Stadium in exchange for academy? Dynamo České Budějovice in talks with the city
- Spain: Malaga analyzes two stadium options after World Cup disappointment
- Italy: Major dispute over Como stadium future amid UEFA regulations
- USA: Major changes in Nashville – infrastructure around New Nissan Stadium
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