Kirkby Stadium
The Everton Kirkby Project was a proposed development plan by Everton F.C., in partnership with Tesco that first began in 2006, with the overall value reported to be up to £150 million. The project aimed to build a new stadium for the club, as well as a range of other facilities and infrastructure in the Kirkby area of Merseyside.
The proposed development included a 50,000 seat stadium, with potential rise to 60,000, state-of-the-art training facilities, a range of retail, leisure, and entertainment facilities, and significant improvements to transport links and public spaces. The project was intended to be a major regeneration initiative, delivering much-needed investment and economic growth to the Kirkby area.
However, the project faced significant opposition from local residents and community groups, who raised concerns about the impact on the local environment and the disruption to the community. Planning permission was initially granted for the project, but this decision was later overturned following a legal challenge by local campaigners. Despite this setback, Everton continued to pursue the Kirkby Project, but were eventually rejected by central government in November 2009.
In 2020, Everton announced that they would building their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
Stadio Della Roma
Stadio della Roma was a proposed football stadium in Rome that was intended to be the new home of Italian football club AS Roma. The project was first proposed in 2014 and was expected to be completed in time for the 2018-2019 season. The cost of the stadium was up to €300 million, and the total cost, including all facilities, venues and infrastructure improvement, is believed to have been much closer to €1 billion.
The proposed stadium was designed by American architect Dan Meis and was set to be located in the Tor di Valle area of Rome. The stadium’s design included a retractable roof and seating for approximately 60,000 spectators. The project also included a number of additional facilities, including a training center, an entertainment complex, and a new public park.
However, the stadium faced a number of challenges in its development. In particular, opponents have argued that the stadium would cause significant traffic congestion and pollution in the surrounding area, and that it would lead to the displacement of local residents.
Despite these challenges, AS Roma remained committed to the project, and in 2017, the club was granted permission to begin construction on the stadium. Legal challenges and financial difficulties have since delayed the start of construction, and plans were halted in 2021.
New York Cosmos Stadium
In 2013, the New York Cosmos announced plans to build a new football stadium in Elmont, New York, on Long Island. The proposed stadium, which was to be called the Cosmos Stadium, was intended to have a capacity of 25,000 seats and was designed to meet FIFA and MLS standards.
The Cosmos planned to finance the project privately, without any public funds, and stated that the stadium would be used for both football and other events, such as concerts and festivals. The team also planned to build a soccer academy and training facilities on the site, in addition to a hotel, restaurants, and other amenities. The entire thing, including the stadium, was to be an entertainment complex known as Elmont Town Crossings, costing around $400 million.
However, the Cosmos encountered challenges with the site’s land use designation, which was zoned for industrial and commercial uses rather than sports and entertainment.
In 2016, the Cosmos announced that they were abandoning their plans for the Elmont stadium and would instead explore other options for a permanent home.
YelloPark
The proposed YelloPark stadium was first brought to light in 2018, and was intended to be the new home of FC Nantes. The stadium was planned to have a capacity of 40,000 seats and was designed by American architecture firm HKS, with construction expected to take place from 2019-2022.
The YelloPark project faced significant opposition from local residents and environmental groups. The project was also criticized for its cost, which was estimated to be around €200 million.
In 2019, the YelloPark project was officially abandoned by FC Nantes due to the lack of public support and funding. The club continues to play its home matches at the Stade de la Beaujoire, and it is currently unclear whether the club will explore other options for a new stadium in the future.
Tripoli National Stadium
The National Stadium in Tripoli was a proposed football stadium that was intended to be built in the capital city of Libya. It was part of a larger project aimed at creating a sports complex that would include a dedicated football stadium, an indoor pool, a multi-purpose arena, and a family sports facility.
The project was announced in 2008, with plans to have the stadium completed by 2013. The proposed capacity of the stadium was 71,000 spectators, and it was to be designed by the German architectural firm von Gerkan, Marg, and Partners.
However, due to political instability and financial difficulties in Libya, the project was never realized. The outbreak of civil war in 2011 further delayed the project and ultimately led to its abandonment.
The proposed National Stadium in Tripoli was intended to play a major role in Libya’s hosting of the African Cup of Nations in 2017. However, due to the failure to complete the stadium, the tournament was relocated to Gabon.
Brno Stadium
The Brno Stadium that was never built was a proposed stadium in Brno, Czech Republic. The project was first announced in 2008 and was intended to replace the existing Za Lužánkami Stadium. The new stadium was designed by the Czech architect Petr Hrůša and was expected to have a capacity of 40,000 spectators, with the potential to expand to 50,000.
The stadium design included a state-of-the-art lighting system and was also intended to include a shopping center and hotel, as well as a park and ride facility for fans.
However, the project was ultimately abandoned due to financial difficulties and a lack of political support. Despite the cancellation, there have been continued calls for a new stadium in Brno to replace the aging Za Lužánkami Stadium, which has been closed since 2001.
Bristol City Stadium
Bristol City has been planning to build a new stadium for years. However, the club’s plans have hit several snags along the way, and the most recent plan for a new stadium has been abandoned.
The first plan for a new stadium was announced in 2007, with the club proposing to build a 30,000-seat stadium in Ashton Vale, south-west of the city, believed to cost £29 million. A survey carried out by Bristol City Supporters Trust reported that 95% of fans supported the move to a new stadium, however, the plan was met with strong opposition from local residents. In December 2009, the Football Association announced that Bristol would be one of the host cities should England win the 2018 World Cup Bid. The England bid, however, was unsuccessful.
After several years of legal battles, the club eventually won planning permission for the stadium in 2012. However, the plan was later scrapped due to financial difficulties, with the club unable to secure funding for the construction of the new stadium.
As a result, Bristol City has had to abandon its plans for a new stadium, and the club decided to redevelop Ashton Gate Stadium. The works were completed prior to the start of the 2016–17 season.
Nottingham Forest Stadium
In 2009 Nottingham Forest Football Club unveiled plans for a new 45,000-seat stadium, as City council officials ruled out the redevelopment of the City Ground and a site at Gamston has been choosen for the new ground.
The new stadium would replace City Ground, and would form a crucial part of the city’s bid to host matches for the 2018 World Cup should England won the bid.
But soon after the announcement on the new stadium, the Nottinghamshire County Council slammed the proposal as they were the owners of the land and would only support the redevelopment on the existing Forest site.
The project was abandoned shortly after and currently Nottingham Forest are looking to renovation City Ground.
Stoneham Stadium
In the late 1990s, Southampton FC was in need of a new stadium. The club had outgrown its previous stadium, The Dell, and was looking for a new home that would allow them to continue to grow and compete at the highest level of English football.
The proposed site for the new stadium was Stoneham, a large piece of land located to the east of Southampton. The site was owned by Southampton University, and the plan was for the new stadium to be built in partnership with the university. The stadium would have had a capacity of around 25,000 and would be a part of the complex which would include an athletics track with 3,000 seat stand as well as community sports facilities, golf course and 5,000 parking spaces.
This wasn’t the first plan for a new stadium for Southampton as Western Esplanade in 1942 and Wide Lane in late 1970s had previously been mooted.
The land at Stoneham was on the border of Southampton and Eastleigh, meaning that a total of three councils were involved making an agreement on the plans hard to come by.
After years of wrangling and arguments, Southampton City Council were able to offer disused land which used to be gas works to the club for a new stadium – although there simply wasn’t enough room there for all the extra sports facilities and commercial opportunities to fund it all. So instead, the capacity was upped to 32,000 and the £32m St Mary’s Stadium opened in August 2001, with the old stadium The Dell becoming flats and the Stoneham site staying as open land.
Port of Miami Stadium
The Port of Miami Stadium was a proposed football stadium that was planned to be built in Miami, Florida. The stadium was intended to be the home of the Miami MLS Team owned by David Beckham and was to be completed by 2017.
The stadium was planned to be built on Dodge Island, a man-made island in Biscayne Bay that is owned by the Port of Miami. The proposed site was located just a few miles from downtown Miami and would have provided scenic views of the city skyline.
The stadium was designed by the architectural firms Arquitectonica and 360 Architecture. The proposed design featured a modern, oval-shaped stadium with seating for 25,000 spectators.
After several proposals the plan didn’t come to fruition. In 2018 Inter Miami CF were founded and in 2020 Drive Pink Stadium opened as an interim venue for the team. In 2022 the plans were announced for a new stadium called Miami Freedom Park set to open in 2025.
