The reason they can start it during the season is because they can put up a bit of steelwork outside and it only extends across the pavement area. That gives them time between May and August for a seat fit-out.. Then similar additions are to be done both north and south, increasing capacity overall to some 38,000. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The owner saw sense in 2015 but attendances dwindled when the club returned to the Championship, and the top of the Ninian Stand was closed altogether. [citation needed], In August 2013 the club announced it had submitted a planning application to the local authority for the first phase of a stadium expansion. World's richest league made little progress despite current guidelines being 10 years old. As well as being the new home for Cardiff City, the stadium has since become the home of the Wales national football team except for the international friendly against Luxembourg which was at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli, two UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying Group G home matches with the first against England which was at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and the second against Switzerland which was at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, an international friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina which was at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli, another international friendly, which was against Austria and a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification UEFA Group A match against Croatia, both of which were at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea. [citation needed], The plan required the demolition of the previous Cardiff Athletics Stadium, of which the council insisted the replacement is built before the start of construction on the new football stadium. Our analysis with Maptitude included some interesting results for baseball fans: Work has yet to begin though. Affiliates. The 27,000-seat main stadium was the second American sports arena designed specifically for soccer in the MLS era. [51], Cardiff Bus service 95 between Central Station and Barry Island stops outside the stadium.[52]. 248 stadiums under construction, The Cardiff City Stadium ( Welsh : Stadiwm Dinas Caerdydd ) is a stadium in the Leckwith area of Cardiff , Wales. The second tier of English football is one of the most well-attended leagues in the world, and is currently home to many giants of the game who harbour ambitious expansion plans. Real Madrid won 20.[46]. Explore. Maptitude Map: MLB Baseball Parks - Caliper Altogether Cardiff City Stadium will earn some 900 new seats this summer, though the east stand's expansion is to begin next year. For it to be able to be open in time for the following season, they would take the existing roof on the Ninian Stand. The club actually proposed relocation in 2007 as part of Englands 2018 World Cup bid, but finding a suitable site has proved problematic. Darlington FC spent the vast majority of their Football League life in the fourth tier, playing at the 8,000-capacity Feethams ground. The club has also proposed another eight-story residential development as well as a 3,200 extension to the Kop, which would add a new roof and remove its pillars. The project, which is predicted to add 31m to the local economy, is designed to capitalise on the clubs new Premier League status. Sight lines still focus on the track, or at least the giant claret carpet that covers it up, with managers traipsing several yards across it from dugout to touchline. [29], Land clearance started on 21 February 2007,[30] while on 9 May, final finances were put in place for Laing O'Rourke to bring equipment on site and start construction. Reading did gain planning permission to expand the Mad Stad to a capacity of between 37,000 and 38,000 seats, but postponed plans in 2007 due to existing season ticket-holders seats being affected by potential construction work. According to the Birmingham Mail, the clubs owner Tony Xia and CEO Keith Wyness met with fans in September 2016 and didnt rule out expansion in the future, with redevelopment of the stadiums North Stand linked to wider regeneration plans for land surrounding the stadium although they did say there must be more success on the field first and an increase in attendance. "[28], When work finally commenced Peter Ridsdale stated that he expected the stadium to be ready by Christmas 2008 but it was finally completed in May 2009. Planning permission was granted for a rebuild of the Riverside Stand, which would increase capacity to around 30,000 and upgrade hospitality facilities. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Gathering clouds or clear skies ahead for UK housebuilding? The stadium was built on the site of the former Cardiff Athletics Stadium and forms part of the larger Leckwith development. Reynolds reign came to an abrupt end in 2004 when he was sent to prison for tax evasion, leaving the club tied to a huge stadium they could not afford. A half-empty stand at the Stadium of Light during Sunderlands League One game against Portsmouth in 2019. Actual construction lasted almost 2 years and opening game was played by Cardiff City in late July 2009. The stadium saw so many joyful moments in 2012 and has gone on to host elite athletics, both rugby codes and Major League Baseball. By daniel kemp. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Cardiff City Stadium is scheduled to host the UEFA Super Cup in September 2014. Canton councillor Richard Cook said: We support the club and welcome the economic development this will bring, but that must not be at the expense of the majority of residents of the city who do not support or appreciate football.. New ground: 10 of the best stadium moves in the new-build era. Burton Albions stadium only opened in 2005, replacing their old Eton Park ground as they rapidly rose through the Football League. Vereiste velden zijn gemarkeerd met *, Bundesliga stadiums Eredivisie stadiums La Liga stadiums Ligue 1 stadiums Premier League stadiums Serie A stadiums Scottish Premiership stadiums, Europes Largest Football Stadiums Champions League Final venues Europa League Final venues World Cup Final venues Euros Final venues Latin Americas Largest Football Stadiums. New ground: 10 unsuccessful modern stadium moves The stadium, which can seat 70,000 people with the capacity for an extra 30,000, was previously home to the Hollywood Park racetrack in the city of Inglewood, 10 miles south west of Los Angeles. [14], However, on 20 August 2003 Cardiff councillors gave unanimous approval to the stadium plans, although expressed concerns over the need and scale of the retail development but understood its need to fund the stadium. Mr Khan decided to review the scheme with a view to making sure it was generating enough revenue and appointed Thomas Heatherwick to review the design - and the outcome of the review still not been revealed publicly. In April 2016 plans were again revealed for stadium expansion, with a stated completion to be in time for the beginning of the 2017-18 season, which was met. 5,000 seats will be added to the Ninian Stand and a pub like seated area in the concourse area for 1,000 people.