Audi Field plan targets 100-event revenue uplift - Washington DC lawmakers have proposed a US$620m expansion of Audi Field that would add 8,000 seats and a climate-controlled roof while increasing the venue’s capacity for sports, concerts and year-round commercial use. By Chris Brown
Barcelona line up Montjuïc return for Camp Nou’s final redevelopment phase - Barcelona have asked LaLiga to approve a return to Montjuïc for the first half of the 2027-28 season as roof installation at Spotify Camp Nou creates another operational and revenue challenge within the club’s stadium redevelopment. By Chris Brown
Club Brugge finally clear stadium hurdle after 20-year approval fight - Club Brugge have secured a final and enforceable permit for their new 40,000-seat stadium, ending more than two decades of planning uncertainty and clearing the way for one of Belgian football’s most important infrastructure projects. By Chris Brown
Manchester United reveal location for proposed 100000-seat stadium - Manchester United have identified a site around 350 metres north-west of Old Trafford for their proposed 100,000-seat stadium, placing the project at the centre of a wider Trafford Wharfside regeneration plan. By Chris Brown
Gotham FC to move to Etihad Park in 2028 - Gotham FC will move to New York City FC’s Etihad Park in 2028, giving the reigning NWSL champions a permanent soccer-specific home and a larger commercial platform in Queens. By Chris Brown
Olympiacos unveil €250m stadium redevelopment - Olympiacos have unveiled plans for a privately financed €250m redevelopment of Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium that would increase capacity beyond 53,000 and create a year-round commercial destination in Piraeus. By Chris Brown
StubHub faces class action over World Cup ticket failures - StubHub is facing a proposed US class action seeking at least US$5m after World Cup ticket buyers alleged that orders were cancelled or left unfulfilled despite its replacement-or-refund guarantee. By Chris Brown
Premier League clubs balance stadium expansion with commercial growth - Premier League clubs are taking sharply different routes to stadium growth as Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth manage planning and delivery pressures while Brentford and Everton pursue greater non-matchday revenue. By Chris Brown
Marseille rename stadium as CEPAC Vélodrome - Olympique de Marseille have renamed the Stade Vélodrome as the CEPAC Vélodrome under a seven-year naming-rights agreement that strengthens the club’s commercial relationship with one of southern France’s largest financial institutions. By Chris Brown
Genoa clubs advance €100m Ferraris redevelopment bid - Genoa and Sampdoria have presented a joint €100m redevelopment plan for Stadio Luigi Ferraris as they seek to secure the city’s inclusion among Italy’s five UEFA Euro 2032 host venues. By Chris Brown
Madrid proposes €60m Vallecas stadium redevelopment - Madrid’s regional government has proposed a €60m redevelopment of Estadio de Vallecas that would increase capacity to at least 18,500 while allowing Rayo Vallecano to remain at their historic home during construction. By Chris Brown
Milan ruling could reshape San Siro investigation - A Milan court ruling in a separate planning case could weaken parts of the investigation into the sale of San Siro to AC Milan and Inter while the clubs continue work on a privately controlled replacement stadium. By Chris Brown
Manchester United secure land for new 100000-seat stadium - Manchester United have acquired a 25-acre site next to Old Trafford, removing a major land assembly obstacle and allowing planning and financing work on their proposed 100,000-seat stadium to advance. By Chris Brown
Villarreal expand La Cerámica redevelopment - Villarreal are extending the redevelopment of Estadio de la Cerámica with new access, safety, sporting and event facilities while seeking to stage their first three LaLiga matches of 2026–27 away from home. By Chris Brown
CMA CGM secures Le Havre stadium naming rights - Le Havre’s stadium will become Stade CMA CGM Océane under a five-year naming rights agreement that deepens the shipping group’s regional investment and strengthens the club’s commercial revenues. By Chris Brown
Populous appoints Mata as football facilities adviser - Populous has appointed Juan Mata as a special adviser to strengthen the athlete-led design of elite football training facilities and high-performance environments worldwide. By Chris Brown
FC Köln revive 75,000-seat stadium expansion plan - FC Köln have reopened plans to expand the RheinEnergieStadion to 75,000 seats despite major planning, infrastructure and funding obstacles identified in earlier feasibility studies. By Chris Brown
Strategic status accelerates AS Roma stadium plans - AS Roma’s new stadium has been designated a project of national strategic interest, unlocking an accelerated approval process as the club targets delivery ahead of UEFA Euro 2032. By Chris Brown
Real Madrid concert dispute returns to lower courts after appeal loss - Real Madrid have lost a Supreme Court appeal connected to concerts at the Santiago Bernabéu, leaving the legality of major music events unresolved and extending uncertainty around a key part of the stadium’s commercial model. By Chris Brown
Feyenoord take control of De Kuip ahead of major investment programme - Feyenoord have taken control of De Kuip through a 95% stake in Stadion Feijenoord, clearing the way for more than €41m of investment in maintenance, supporter facilities and commercial improvements. By Chris Brown
Buffalo Pro Soccer delays launch as stadium and ownership talks advance - Buffalo Pro Soccer has delayed their planned USL launch beyond 2027 while advancing talks over a stadium site and preparing to announce the principal owner needed to complete the club’s investment structure. By Chris Brown
Barcelona to seek more funding for Spotify Camp Nou works - Barcelona are preparing to ask members for approval to increase borrowing for the Spotify Camp Nou redevelopment after the existing €1.45bn financing package proved insufficient to complete the project. By Chris Brown
Naples begins Maradona stadium redevelopment push - Naples has started early works on Stadio Diego Armando Maradona as the city pushes a €200m redevelopment plan aimed at securing UEFA EURO 2032 hosting status. By Chris Brown
Populous details King Fahad Stadium renovation with sustainability-led rebuild - Populous has set out new design details for the King Fahad Sports City Stadium renovation in Riyadh, positioning the project as a sustainability-led rebuild that upgrades capacity, event capability and the wider precinct ahead of major tournaments. By Chris Brown
SoFi Stadium workers authorise strike ahead of US World Cup opener - SoFi Stadium’s concessions workforce has voted to authorise strike action days before the venue hosts the United States’ opening 2026 World Cup match, increasing operational risk for FIFA and the Los Angeles host effort. By Chris Brown
Tender issued for Estadio Gran Canaria expansion - Gran Canaria’s island government has issued a €174.7m tender to expand and modernise Estadio Gran Canaria, targeting a July 2029 finish to strengthen its bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. By Chris Brown
Phoenix-Mesa NWSL bid puts stadium plan at centre of expansion push - A Phoenix-Mesa bid for a National Women’s Soccer League expansion team is centred on a planned 25,000-seat enclosed stadium that would strengthen Arizona’s case for top-flight professional football. By Chris Brown
Leeds United begin Elland Road expansion work - Leeds United have started physical work on an Elland Road redevelopment designed to lift capacity to around 53,000 and upgrade the venue into a UEFA Category 4 stadium. By Chris Brown