Sports – FiveThirtyEight — Stadium Construction RSS



MLB’s Newest Ballpark Is A Shift Away From Retro-Era Stadiums

Graphics by Yutong Yuan The opening of Camden Yards in 1992 ushered in a retro era of MLB ballparks. The downtown Baltimore stadium was a game-changer in design, aesthetics and location. It sparked the greatest boom period in stadium construction since the openings of Shibe Park in Philadelphia, Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis and Forbes […]

Continue reading



Were the Billions Brazil Spent on World Cup Stadiums Worth It?

Aside from some brilliant play by Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa that turned an expected victory for the Brazilian national team into a draw, so far the 2014 World Cup has gone well for host Brazil. The home team won its group and advanced to the Round of 16, and the widespread concerns about social unrest, street crime […]

Continue reading



Were the Billions Brazil Spent on World Cup Stadiums Worth It?

Aside from some brilliant play by Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa that turned an expected victory for the Brazilian national team into a draw, so far the 2014 World Cup has gone well for host Brazil. The home team won its group and advanced to the Round of 16, and the widespread concerns about social unrest, street crime […]

Continue reading