Characteristics of Multifunctional Soccer Stadiums in Europe

Focusing on spatial configuration, development process, and development entities

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to obtain insights for future stadium development in Japan by extracting common characteristics of multifunctional soccer stadiums in Europe. Data obtained in Japan showed that stadium development in Europe is likely to be triggered by domestic leagues and international competitions. In addition, it was found that multifunctional stadiums were mainly developed after 1990, and that accessibility by public transportation was important. Through the case study, it was found that multifunctional stadiums can be developed on underutilized land as a means of local revitalization, and that the club's development intentions, combined with the local government's motivation for development, make it easier for public-private partnerships to take place. In Japan, it is highly possible that development will be carried out under a plan of the local government, utilizing the vitality of the private sector.