Football Ground Map
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The latest football ground news from around the world. New stadiums, ground renovations and records - it's all here. Heard some news that you think should be featured? Drop us a line through the contact page. Want to keep up-to-date with the latest stadium news by email? Sign up to the site and join the monthly stadium newsletter.
Wednesday 30th October 2024
Kosovan club FC Ballkani has gained planning permission for a new stadium.
The new ground will be double the capacity of their current stadium, with room for around 6,500 spectators and will be built to UEFA Category 2 standards, allowing it to host European matches.
Saturday 26th October 2024
Construction of a new dedicated football stadium has begun in the South American country of Guyana.
The new stadium will have a capacity of between 8,000 and 12,000 and is being backed by logistics company Blue Water Shipping who will hold the naming rights for the stadium for the first 5 years.
Wednesday 23rd October 2024
MLS side Chicago Fire are exploring their options for building a new stadium.
The club currently play at Chicago Bears' NFL stadium, Soldier Field but are looking to build their own soccer-specific stadium in the city.
3 potential sites have been identified, one of which is in the same area as a potential new stadium for the Chicago White Sox MLB team, who are also looking to build a new home. The move comes as the Bears are also exploring options for a new stadium with their lease of Soldier Field due to expire in less than a decade.
Sunday 8th September 2024
Inter Miami have confirmed that their new stadium will open on time for the start of the 2026 MLS season.
The new 25,000-seater stadium is part of a wider development which will include hotels, shops, office space and the creation of the area�s largest public park.
It is being built in Miami at the end of the runway for Miami International Airport, around half an hour away from the club�s current home.
Look at that, an article about Inter Miami without mentioning Messi.
Friday 30th August 2024
Scottish side Dundee FC have revealed more information about their planned new stadium.
The club has revealed more details about their planned new 12,500 capacity stadium which will be part of a wider development of the local area.
The new ground will have a focus of sustainability, being all electric with low energy LED floodlights, recyclable seating and a green roof that will harvest rainwater.
Alongside the new stadium will also be a 140 room hotel, crematorium, residential development and an expansion of the existing Dundee ICE Arena.
Thursday 25th July 2024
Italian side Empoli have announced plans to overhaul its Stadio Carlo Castellani.
The Serie A club are planning to spend £45m to completely rebuild 3 sides of the stadium. The redevelopment will take up to 3 years and will eventually increase the capacity from 16,100 to 18,600.
The works will see the ground's running track removed with stands moved closer to the pitch, as well as a new car park with 1,300 spaces.
Wednesday 24th July 2024
Saudi Arabia has revealed plans for another of its new World Cup stadiums in Riyadh.
This one will have a capacity of 45,000 and is planned to be completed in 2032 - two years ahead of the 2034 World Cup that the country is expected to host.
Friday 12th July 2024
Morocco has unveiled designs for a new 115,000 capacity stadium to be used in the 2030 World Cup.
The new ground will be called Grande Stade Hassan II and will be built around 25 miles away from Casablanca. It will cost around �350m to build and should be ready in 2028.
Once completed, it will be bigger than any stadium currently operational in Europe.
Wednesday 10th July 2024
Authorities in Japan are considering expanding the capacity of Tokyo National Stadium to 80,000 in order to bid for the 2038 World Cup.
The stadium was opened for the Olympics in 2020 and had always planned to remove the running track, however 4 years later and the athletics equipment still remains at the stadium.
The ground is due to be sold off to a private company next year, who have vowed to remove the running track and install extra pitch side seats. FIFA rules dictate that any stadium hosting the opening match and final of a World Cup must have a minimum capacity of 80,000.
Japan has set itself the target of hosting a World Cup on its own before 2050.
Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Kazakh champions FC Ordabasy have started construction on a new 35,000 seater stadium.
Once complete, the ground will be the largest in the country, leapfrogging the Astana Arena in the capital.
The new stadium should be completed in 2026.
Sunday 30th June 2024
Swiss Super League side FC Sion have revealed designs for a possible new stadium.
The eye-catching design has 3 stands, with a giant domed screen in place of the fourth stand and views out over the surrounding mountains. One of the stands would consist only of private boxes.
The stadium would have a capacity of around 15,000 and is designed to be used as a year-round venue including many non-football events.
The ground would be built next to the club�s current Stade de Tourbillon, although redevelopment of that stadium has not been ruled out.
Sunday 30th June 2024
Real Betis have revealed more information about the revamped Estadio Benito Villamarin which will include a full roof over all seats, two new massive scoreboards and an increase in the number of VIP seats from 1,200 to 3,700.
Food and drink offerings inside the stadium would be improved with 3 new large dining areas. The club�s shop would also be expensed as would the museum. A new two storey underground car park would also be built underneath the stadium.
