Football is the world’s most popular sport. That’s why everything connected with football comes under intense scrutiny: match results, players’ salaries, and, of course, stadiums.
Tens of thousands of people visit these sporting venues every week, and some stadiums aren’t just memorable for football fans but have become symbols of cities.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, England
The architecture of this structure was handled by the American company Populous. Built in 2019, the home stadium of London’s Tottenham is one of the most modern arenas in the world. Thanks to the unique single-tiered south stand, fans will sit closer to the pitch here than anywhere else in the UK. The beauty of this magnificent stadium is staggering. Heated seats, USB chargers, Michelin-starred dining, a 40-meter bridge, a players’ tunnel with glass walls: these are just some of the stunning features available to visitors of the new Tottenham Hotspur arena.
If you can’t go to the stadium in London, it doesn’t mean you can’t watch English Premier League games online. And to make it even more interesting, you can place a bet with the betting site Sportsbet. A review is available at https://bookmaker-ratings.com/review/sportsbet-com-au-review/.
Allianz Arena, Germany
The most beautiful stadium, according to BPRO EXPERT, the home arena of Bayern Munich, was built in 2005 by the Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron Architekten. Its exterior is made of air-filled Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) cushions. This makes it look as voluminous as an inflatable boat or car tire.
In the evening, these cushion panels are illuminated red during the Bayern Munich games or white if the German national team plays.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, USA
Several architectural firms, HOK, Tvdesign, Goode Van Slyke, and Stanley Beaman & Sears, worked on this nearly $2 billion arena. The arena was opened in 2017. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the home arena of two teams at once, The NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United.
In addition, the facility is located at the upper end of the Proctor Creek watershed, known for its flooding during heavy rainfall. Therefore, a 600,000 square foot tank beneath the stadium can hold up to 2 million gallons of rainwater.
National Stadium, Singapore
This sports facility also cost investors nearly $2 billion. It opened in 2014 on a football stadium that was demolished in 2011. The new stadium is multi-purpose and can host football, rugby, cricket, and athletics events. It is the home arena of the Singapore national football team. The stadium is part of the Singapore Sports Hub complex, including other sports complexes, a shopping mall, and leisure areas.
The architects of the building are Arup Group Limited and DP Architects. Its main feature is the world’s most extensive retractable domed roof. It also features slide-in seating on the lower tiers of the stadium.
National Stadium (Kaohsiung), Taiwan
The stadium was built in 2009 in preparation for the World Games. Its name was originally coined as the World Games Stadium. Renowned South Korean architect Toyo Ito created the design.
The arena is shaped like a dragon, and the entire roof area is covered with solar panels. They are used to generate enough electricity to power the complex. At the time of its opening, the National Stadium was the first arena in the world to employ such technology. The stadium host matches for the Taiwanese national football team.
Also Read
7 most hazardous construction materials you need to know
Industries that you should keep an eye on in South Africa