Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com Fans guide to football grounds and stadiums in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland en Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:47:45 +0100 https://footballgroundguide.com/news/2030-world-cup-stadiums-air-conditioning.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/2030-world-cup-stadiums-air-conditioning.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Will any of the 23 stadiums at the 2030 World Cup have air conditioning?]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/where-to-eat-and-drink-near-portman-road-best-pubs-and-restaurants-for-fans.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/where-to-eat-and-drink-near-portman-road-best-pubs-and-restaurants-for-fans.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Where to Eat and Drink Near Portman Road 2026: Best Pubs and Restaurants for Fans]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/the-historic-52095-seater-stadium-tipped-to-host-cristiano-ronaldos-last-ever-portugal-match.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/the-historic-52095-seater-stadium-tipped-to-host-cristiano-ronaldos-last-ever-portugal-match.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[The historic 52,095-seater stadium tipped to host Cristiano Ronaldo’s last-ever Portugal match]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/480m-stadium-could-now-be-sold-less-than-a-month-after-hosting-its-final-2026-world-cup-match.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/480m-stadium-could-now-be-sold-less-than-a-month-after-hosting-its-final-2026-world-cup-match.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[£480m stadium could now be sold less than a month after hosting its final 2026 World Cup match]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/gianni-infantino-hits-out-at-critics-spreading-hate-amid-world-cup-controversy-and-ticket-probes.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/gianni-infantino-hits-out-at-critics-spreading-hate-amid-world-cup-controversy-and-ticket-probes.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Gianni Infantino hits out at critics “spreading hate” amid World Cup controversy and ticket probes]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/leeds-pubs-in-new-jersey-best-places-to-watch-sunderland-match.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/leeds-pubs-in-new-jersey-best-places-to-watch-sunderland-match.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Leeds pubs in New Jersey: Best places to watch Sunderland match]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/the-top-10-biggest-derbies-and-rivalries-in-european-football-including-the-old-firm-and-le-classique.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/the-top-10-biggest-derbies-and-rivalries-in-european-football-including-the-old-firm-and-le-classique.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[The top 10 biggest derbies and rivalries in European football, including the Old Firm and Le Classique]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/como-1907-stadium-revamp-update-as-new-stand-shoots-up-but-with-one-unexpected-omission.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/como-1907-stadium-revamp-update-as-new-stand-shoots-up-but-with-one-unexpected-omission.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Como 1907 stadium revamp update as new stand shoots up – but with one unexpected omission]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/liverpool-pubs-in-new-york-best-places-to-watch-wrexham-match.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/liverpool-pubs-in-new-york-best-places-to-watch-wrexham-match.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Liverpool pubs in New York: Best places to watch Wrexham match]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/barcelona-set-to-make-camp-nou-history-as-landmark-joan-gamper-trophy-opponent-now-revealed.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/barcelona-set-to-make-camp-nou-history-as-landmark-joan-gamper-trophy-opponent-now-revealed.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Barcelona set to make Camp Nou history as landmark Joan Gamper Trophy opponent now revealed]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/west-ham-supporters-group-hits-back-at-new-london-stadium-plans-due-to-one-major-concern.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/west-ham-supporters-group-hits-back-at-new-london-stadium-plans-due-to-one-major-concern.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[West Ham supporters’ group hits back at new London Stadium plans due to one major concern]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/new-etihad-drone-footage-shows-progress-on-man-city-stadium-expansion.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/new-etihad-drone-footage-shows-progress-on-man-city-stadium-expansion.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[New Etihad drone footage shows progress on Man City stadium expansion]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/how-one-chelsea-fan-ran-half-marathon-outside-stamford-bridge.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/how-one-chelsea-fan-ran-half-marathon-outside-stamford-bridge.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[How one Chelsea fan ran half-marathon outside Stamford Bridge]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/world-cup-2026-host-city-pursuing-two-more-world-cups-after-stadium-success.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/world-cup-2026-host-city-pursuing-two-more-world-cups-after-stadium-success.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[World Cup 2026 host city pursuing two more World Cups after stadium success]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/west-ham-told-five-point-plan-for-london-stadium-as-irons-suffer-new-2m-blow.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/west-ham-told-five-point-plan-for-london-stadium-as-irons-suffer-new-2m-blow.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[West Ham told ‘five-point plan’ for London Stadium as Irons suffer new £2m blow]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/new-birmingham-city-stadium-site-will-be-home-to-nature-conservation-area-2.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/new-birmingham-city-stadium-site-will-be-home-to-nature-conservation-area-2.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[New Birmingham City stadium site will be home to nature conservation area]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/andy-burnham-considering-reversing-stadium-fan-restriction-in-place-since-1980s.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/andy-burnham-considering-reversing-stadium-fan-restriction-in-place-since-1980s.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Andy Burnham ‘considering’ reversing stadium fan restriction in place since 1980s]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/how-to-get-tickets-for-tottenham-vs-hoffenheim-pre-season-friendly.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/how-to-get-tickets-for-tottenham-vs-hoffenheim-pre-season-friendly.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[How to get tickets for Tottenham vs. Hoffenheim pre-season friendly]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/how-to-get-to-principality-stadium-best-ways-for-arsenal-man-city-fans-to-travel-for-community-shield.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/how-to-get-to-principality-stadium-best-ways-for-arsenal-man-city-fans-to-travel-for-community-shield.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[How to get to Principality Stadium: Best ways for Arsenal, Man City fans to travel for Community Shield]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide https://footballgroundguide.com/news/ballon-dor-winner-could-play-in-crystal-palace-as-130m-plans-given-green-light.html https://footballgroundguide.com/news/ballon-dor-winner-could-play-in-crystal-palace-as-130m-plans-given-green-light.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Ballon d’Or winner could play in Crystal Palace as £130m plans given green light]]> Manchester City's ambitious Etihad Stadium expansion is edging closer to completion, with fresh progress visible across the site during the latest construction update on Friday, 24 July, which was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies.

While the North Stand expansion element was completed ahead of the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the wider project, which includes a new hotel and museum, still has a way to go.

Etihad Stadium renovation continues

Work continues at pace on several key elements of the £300 million redevelopment, with new sections of the stadium's skywalk structure now in place and additional steel components arriving on site. Construction activity remains high throughout the development, particularly around the future fan zone and public realm areas, where groundwork and bricklaying are progressing.

The adjoining hotel is also nearing completion externally. Landscaping has advanced significantly, with more trees planted around the building, while sections of the roof have now been finished with gravel.

Elsewhere, Medlock Square continues to evolve, with brickwork extending across the ground level and heavy machinery removing temporary structures as internal works continue behind closed doors. Joe Mercer Way is also coming together nicely, with newly painted concrete and the first sections of decorative brickwork now installed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new Premier League season are well underway. The new playing surface has now been fully laid and is already being watered and cut, while specialist robotic equipment has been used to strengthen the turf ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, demolition work around the stadium also continues, with one building almost completely removed and crews now beginning work on a second structure.

The target remains for the entire project to be completed by the end of this year, and given the pace they are now working at, this doesn't feel unrealistic.

FGG says: Everything is coming together nicely

Next season is set to be a strange one for Manchester City fans now that Pep Guardiola is no longer in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it could be the perfect season for a new fan zone to be created, particularly as there are no guarantees about Enzo Maresca. If things don't go well, at least the fans will have a new museum to visit to reminisce about the good old days.

]]> Andy Delaney Football Ground Guide