Populous has unveiled the design for the King Salman Stadium and Masterplan, set to become the largest-capacity stadium in Saudi Arabia and the primary headquarters for the Saudi Arabia national football team. Developed with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Ministry of Sports, the stadium is located in northern Riyadh, adjacent to King Abdulaziz Park. Scheduled for completion in late 2029, the venue is also announced as one of the primary locations for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, whose bid includes the construction of 11 new stadiums and the refurbishment of 4 existing ones.
The King Salman Stadium Masterplan organizes the larger area surrounding the stadium, ensuring comfortable access and accommodating various events and daily activities year-round. It features an athletics stadium, training facilities, and a community sports park to promote grassroots participation. Additional amenities include an aquatics center and multipurpose sports halls. An indoor sports hall and a community sports park are also included, linking the development to King Abdulaziz Park. [Arch Daily]
The planned 8,500-seat downtown stadium that will serve as the home of a yet-to-be-announced professional soccer team officially has a name: Amway Stadium.
The Ada-based direct sales giant is pledging a $33 million gift for the stadium. The name of the stadium was announced Monday morning at New Holland Brewing Co’s Grand Rapids brew pub on Bridge Street NW.
The $175 million venue, part of a wave of investment planned for downtown that also includes Acrisure Amphitheater and high-rise luxury housing, is expected to be built on a 7-acre site adjacent to U.S. 131 and the David D. Hunting YMCA on Lake Michigan Drive NW. [M Live]
Big News, Grand Rapids! 🎉 The Soccer Stadium will officially be named Amway Stadium! 🏟️
— DowntownGRInc (@DowntownGRInc) November 18, 2024
Construction is set to begin in Spring 2025, with the first match planned for Spring 2027.
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This transformative project reportedly aims to reshape the southeast corner of downtown San Antonio, encompassing Hemisfair and its surrounding areas. City Council will delve into the specifics of this project during a special session on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the San Antonio City Council Chambers.
According to recently filed documents, at that upcoming meeting, city staff members will brief the Mayor and Council on the conceptual plan, feasibility studies, potential funding sources for the Sports and Entertainment District, and next steps. “All of this is necessary to determine the overall feasibility of the proposed Sports and Entertainment District.
Reports indicate that San Antonio is gearing up for a sports and entertainment revolution. City leaders are unveiling ambitious plans for a $4 billion project dubbed "Project Marvel” — which would include a new arena for the San Antonio Spurs this week. [NEWS4SA]
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