Football Ground Map
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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.
Friday 7th June 2024
The city of Charlotte has announced plans for a major overhaul of the Bank of America stadium which serves as the home of MLs side Charlotte FC and NFL team Carolina Panthers.
Improvements including replacing all 74,867 seats as well as new sound systems, scoreboards and video boards. There will also be expanded team stores and new social areas with views of downtown Charlotte.
Saturday 1st June 2024
MLS side FC Dallas are planning some significant upgrades to their Toyota Stadium home. The club is budgeting $130m to bring the stadium up to modern standards.
Improvements would include new lighting and roofing as well as much upgraded premium, corporate and press areas.
If given the go ahead, the upgrades would start in early 2025 and take 2 years to complete.
Tuesday 28th May 2024
The Hungarian city of Budapest will host the 2026 Champions League Final.
The match will be played at the 67,000 capacity Puskas Arena. It will be the stadium's second major European final, having hosted the 2023 Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma.
The venues for the 2026 and 2027 Europa League and Europa Conference Leagus finals were also announced as:
Tuesday 28th May 2024
Luton Town's season in the Premier League have given them the financial backing required to build their new stadium to its maximum capacity of 23,500.
The club had originally planned to open the stadium at a capacity of 19,500, and increase in the future when required. However the �100m+ which the Hatters made last season means the club will instead press ahead with the extra capacity from day one.
Groundworks have already started with piling and foundations expected to commence in the early part of 2025. The club are hoping the new stadium will be ready for the start of the 2027/2028 season but have already said that they don't want to move part way through a campaign - meaning the 2028/2029 season may be more realistic.
Saturday 18th May 2024
The 2027 Women's World Cup has been awarded to Brazil. The South American country beat off competition from Germany and a joint bid by Belgium and the Netherlands.
The tournament will be hosted in 10 stadiums across the country with initially reduced capacities. If ticket sales are strong, capacities can be increased, as required.
Other countries in the running to host the event were South Africa and USA. Both countries withdrew before the FIFA vote and will instead throw their hat into the ring for the 2031 tournament.
Wednesday 15th May 2024
Italian club Parma has revealed more information about its plans to transform their Stadio Ennio Tardini.
The refurbished stadium would include a roof to cover all seats, 34 new skyboxes, over 2,300 premium seats and a new football and sports museum.
Work on the 21,000 capacity stadium is expected to take just over 2 years and cost around �120m.
Sunday 5th May 2024
Liverpool's women's team will move to St Helens' Totally Wicked Stadium after signing a 10 year lease. It follows 6 seasons playing at Tranmere's Prenton Park.
Some bigger matches will be hosted at Anfield, but Liverpool are making a significant investment at St Helens with the deal including a new pitch.
St Helens is twice as far away from Anfield as Prenton Park was.
