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Finland venue revamp cost the earth

Finland Helsinki Olympic Stadium costs

The repurposing work of the largest stadium in Finland – Olympiastadion Helsinki – has cost a bomb. The expenses incurred have much overshot the original budget estimates. The 39,784-capacity Helsinki Olympic Stadium, located in the Töölö district about 2.3 kilometers from the center... » Read more


Edmonton Prospects for bright ‘prospects’

Canada Edmonton Prospects Ballpark

The collegiate summer baseball team Edmonton Prospects of the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) based at Edmonton, Canada, will soon be heading to greener pastures in the form of a brand new Spruce Grove Park in Whistler for the 2022 season. Lethbridge (Canada)-headquartered Western Canadian... » Read more


‘The Dons’ inches forward on new venue talks

Aberdeen FC stadium update Jan 2021

Scottish Premiership football club Aberdeen F.C. admitted recently that “initial conversations” have taken place with the City Council over a different site near to its current home, Pittodrie Stadium (Scotland), for its proposed new residence. Aberdeen Football Club is a Scottish professional... » Read more


Optus stadium offers ‘op’timum fun for fans

Optus Stadium roof tour

The newest attraction on Perth’s (Western Australia) horizon – HALO – the rooftop tour at Optus Stadium – is now open for bookings and set to launch to the public on February 27th , 2021, further providing an exhilarating experience at this fans-first venue, which recently... » Read more


Jakarta venue ode to Jakmania soccer passion

Indonesia Jakarta Intl. Stadium update May 2020

Crowd passion seen at football matchups in Indonesia is akin to what is seen in the National Football League (NFL) fixtures. Once the new home of the Indonesian football team Persija – Jakarta International Stadium – opens in 2022, it will bring about a sea change to the country’s... » Read more


Relegation shatters ‘The Hornets’ hive dreams

Watford new stadium June 2020 update

The relegation of English Premier League’s Watford Football Club to the lower tier Football League Championship in July 2020 has put on hold the club’s plans to shift from Vicarage Road, its home ground, to Bushey Hall Golf Club in England. Watford Football Club is an English professional... » Read more


Sustainability key mantra of Paris 2024 arena

Paris Arena Porte de la Chapelle

A consortium led by the construction engineering company Bouygues Bâtiment Île-de-France has been chosen by the City of Paris (France) for the design, construction and technical operation of the Porte de la Chapelle Arena, which will stage badminton, para taekwondo and para badminton at the Paris... » Read more


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