ESSMA Stadium Industry Updates 14 November
Andalucia seeking to become Spain's national stadium, Glasgow Rangers considering Ibrox expansion, GAA renovating Croke park and much more in our latest Stadium Industry Updates.
essma.euHere’s the latest around Estadio de La Cartuja, Sevilla:
- The stadium underwent a major renovation in time for the Copa del Rey final in April 2025, expanding capacity and modernizing facilities. Reports at the time noted capacity increasing to around 75,000 seats and the removal of the athletics track to bring fans closer to the pitch.[2][3]
- The project positioned La Cartuja as a flagship venue in Spain, with discussions about using it as a future host for major matches and events, including possible use during Spain’s World Cup cycle.[4][2]
- In 2025 coverage, the venue was described as moving from a controversial, “ghost stadium” status toward a prominent sporting landmark, highlighted by its refreshed pitch and seating, and its role in Betis’ regional plans while Benito Villamarín undergoes redevelopment.[3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull a quick snapshot of current status (opening date, latest capacity, and upcoming events) from reliable sources and present it in a concise bullet list with citations.