Category: News

Green light for expansion of Villa Park

Article posted by Coliseum, September 9^th, 2025

Plans to extend Villa Park’s North Stand have been given the go-ahead by Birmingham City Council’s planning committee. The Birmingham Mail said Aston Villa had sought permission to add nearly 6,000 seats to the stand, taking the stadium’s capacity to over 50,000. Refurbishment works, which... » Read more

All-weather cricket domes opening in UK

Article posted by Coliseum, September 9^th, 2025

Two new all-weather cricket domes are being built in England after the UK Government put up funding for the initiative. The ECB said cricket-loving communities in Luton in the south and Lancashire in the north-west will soon get to play all year round thanks to the indoor all-weather domes. In its... » Read more

Coventry City seal purchase of CBS Arena

Article posted by Coliseum, September 9^th, 2025

Coventry City Football Club has completed the purchase of the Coventry Building Society Arena from Frasers Group, marking a pivotal moment in the club’s history. Coventry City said the announcement came in the week of the 20th anniversary of the Arena’s opening, a stadium that has played host... » Read more

Jerry Richardson Stadium revamp begins

Article posted by Coliseum, September 8^th, 2025

Ground has been broken on the University of North Carolina’s Jerry Richardson Stadium expansion project, marking the start of a highly anticipated transformation to the stadium. Charlotte Athletics said Director of Athletics Mike Hill was joined by dignitaries for the ceremonial ground-breaking,... » Read more

Fukushima United designs wooden stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, September 8^th, 2025

Japanese football club Fukushima United FC has unveiled plans to build the country’s first recyclable all wooden stadium. Fukushima United said the 5,000 seat stadium will embody the “phoenix” spirit engraved on the club’s emblem and be built as a symbol of hope and regeneration... » Read more

Green light for USC stadium renovations

Article posted by Coliseum, September 8^th, 2025

The University of South Carolina and Gamecock Athletics have received formal approval to begin a multi-year construction project to reimagine Williams-Brice Stadium. The University of South Carolina is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1801 as South... » Read more

New sports arena planned for Estonia

Article posted by Coliseum, September 8^th, 2025

The Estonian Olympic Committee (EOK) is checking out sites for a potential new 10,000 seat sports arena which would also be used to host concerts and other events. Broadcaster ERR said both the national government and the Olympic sporting body are assessing potential locations and funding... » Read more