Weird stadiums may be found all over the world, which may provide some information about the architects that design them. Many of the stadiums developed in the United States are rather simple and comparable in design.
Teams in each sport strive to mimic each other to identify what is most appealing at the time and utilize commonalities to design new venues. However, things might vary slightly around the globe.
Thinking beyond the box may attract a large number of individuals, but it may also alienate a significant portion of the general public. Prepare to be shocked by some of the most unique and strange stadiums in existence.
19. Svangaskarð- Toftir, Faroe Islands.
Imagine watching a soccer game while forced to sit on a slope. People do it at other athletic events to save money, but at Svangaskaro, there is truly no choice. When you look at the “stadium,” you wouldn’t call it a stadium. However, the arena can accommodate up to 6,000 people.
It isn’t a large arena, but it can accommodate a reasonable number of people.
Many university level stadiums are far prettier than this, so it’s strange to see a soccer “stadium” that looks so bad. Perhaps in the Faroe Islands, this is regarded a decent arena.
18. Ingalls Rink, New Haven, Connecticut.
You’d think a school like Yale would have its hockey team play on a regular rink. Instead, they play in an arena that resembles an old-school boat, as well as a religious learning facility. The exterior is oddly shaped and appears large, despite the fact that parking is just next to the arena.
Imagine being on the Yale hockey team and attempting to frighten your opponent when they get into your stadium and see this massive whale-shaped rink. The opposition players will be either perplexed or amused by how strange the arena appears. At the very least, the inside is decent.
17. Vozdovac Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia.
While some fans are only interested in watching the game, many others prefer attending athletic events to see the stadium and experience the game in a fresh manner. Vozdovac Stadium offers the least exciting experience for Serbian soccer fans. There may not be a more boring-looking arena in the world.
The stadium’s shape resembles a large box with the same sort of seats all around it. It would be tough to sell tickets there because no seats appear to be better than the others. If all you care about is the game, you might enjoy viewing it here.
16. Mmabatho Stadium – Mafikeng, South Africa
You enter South Africa’s fifth largest stadium, which resembles a giant diamond divided into distinct sections. People that stroll to their seats at Mmabatho Stadium are presumably always lost. The stadium’s layout is very distinct and complicated.
Many of the stadium seats are not even centered enough to see the entire game.
As a result, many spectators must swivel their heads in various directions to observe the game, which may be quite frustrating. It is unlikely to be utilized frequently since supporters are likely to be dissatisfied with their stadium experience.
15. Eidi Stadium, Eidi, Faroe Islands.
Certainly not your usual stadium. Eidi Stadium is located immediately on the seashore, thus if there is a storm, the stadium will most likely be demolished. There isn’t much information on the stadium because it’s probably rarely utilized. The Faroe Islands have some beautiful vistas, and this stadium certainly showcases them.
Given that there are no actual seats, the seat configurations appear to be random. It’s a fantastic way to watch soccer while seeing the sunset. However, it might be quite dangerous if you opt to go during inclement weather.
14. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
For a city with such a beautiful skyline as Calgary, Alberta, Canada, one would anticipate a prettier, more modern-looking pro sports facility. The Calgary Flames and a few other teams now use the venue. It has a distinctive appearance, yet at first sight it appears strange.
When gazing towards the city, the stadium resembles a folded pancake. It’s an unusual design for an arena that houses an NHL franchise. The Flames have been looking for a new venue for a time, and perhaps the team’s threats to leave Calgary are just that.
13. Ericsson Globe – Stockholm, Sweden.
No, you are not in Epcot at Walt Disney World, nor are you departing from a space center. Instead, you’re in Ericsson Globe, the world’s largest hemispherical building. It is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and can accommodate 16,000 people. The arena hosts concerts as well as ice hockey games.
It appears to be a wonderful venue, but it feels almost identical to entering inside Spaceship Earth at Epcot.
You wouldn’t go into this arena expecting to attend a concert or a hockey game. But Sweden opted to do things a little differently.
12. Gospin Dolac in Imotski, Croatia.
The Gospin Dolac Stadium is surrounded by a distinctive high environment with mountains and hilltops around. The NK Imotski Football Club plays in the facility, which has a capacity of just 4,000.
To be honest, if they invested more money in making it seem attractive, this venue might become one of the most popular in the world. Right present, it consists primarily of bleachers that appear slightly larger than a high school football stadium. If you want to establish a facility like that, you must invest more than $1 million and attract more athletic and entertainment events.
11. Kassam Stadium, Oxford, England.
Nobody seems to know what the individuals who built Kassam Stadium were aiming to accomplish. Looking around, three-quarters of the stadium appears to be a respectable stadium with great amenities. Then you look behind one net, and all you see is the parking lot. It makes the stadium appear unfinished, not to mention the parked automobiles that may be struck by an errant ball.
When you look at it, it nearly appears if they didn’t have enough money to completely cover the stadium with seats, so they opted to stop there. For anyone planning a visit, it is an extremely corny stadium.
10. Estadio Municipal De Braga, Braga, Portugal.
What? Who would think it was a good idea to build a stadium close to a hill and then install a screen on top of it? Most owners would be concerned that the screen will ultimately fall and cause injury. What if an event occurs off that hill?
Whatever falls from the slope crashes down onto the field.
It’s a really novel and unusual approach to locate a stadium, but it appears unsafe and strange. Let’s only hope that the region never sees terrible weather conditions, as it’s a highly susceptible location.
09. University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona.
The University of Phoenix Stadium is one of the most conventional-looking stadiums on this list. The Arizona Cardinals’ home appears much more conventional. Many people are unaware that the grass is really rolled into the stadium from the outside. So, when there are activities other than football games going on, the grounds staff actually rolls the turf out.
It’s such an unusual notion because it’s over 100 yards of turf, which you wouldn’t anticipate to be moving around. But here, they really take the time to move the turf into and out of the stadium. When it does happen, it makes for an interesting image. This is an example of how strange can also be great.
08. Sapporo Dome, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Japan.
Baseball enthusiasts, perhaps you can identify to how you would feel when watching a game in Sapporo Dome. Baseball is extremely popular in both the United States and Japan. As a result, many talented players travel overseas to play in the top leagues. But just glancing at the stadium, it seems weird.
Baseball fields in the United States vary in layout.
Sapporo Dome is essentially one large dome with a single scoreboard in right field. It’s possibly the lamest baseball field you’ll ever see. Fans enjoy going to the ballgame and spending time outside, but this approach detracts from that experience.
07. Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos – Ñuñoa, Chile
Would you be interested in sitting in one large stadium that is simply a massive circle with no tiers or anything? If you’re all the way in the back, you’ll undoubtedly have trouble seeing the game from your seats. Looking at the stadium from above, it resembles a large bowl of soup.
This is not the way to impress your supporters. It may be cheaper to build, but it detracts from the mood. All of the seats appear to be very far from the field. People moan about where the Los Angeles Rams play, yet this is the same style, although worse.
06. Beijing National Aquatics Center, Beijing, China.
Now you know where Michael Phelps broke a number of records, but aren’t you a little upset that this is where it happened? You think about Phelps and the history he made, and then you see the structure, which is just strange.
From the outside, the National Aquatics Center appears to be an art museum, but within there lies a pool that once housed one of history’s greatest swimmers. It’s just a bizarre idea. When you drive by, some people may mistake it for a large fish tank, and it certainly appears like one.
05. Guangdong Stadium, Guangzhou, China.
What are they building in China? The Guangdong Stadium appears to have had additional money to spend, as seen by the unusual covering.
When viewed from certain angles, it appears like there are two half stadiums.
But no, it’s a single stadium with roofs that aren’t all the same height, making it difficult to look at.
When you construct anything, you expect it to serve a function. This roof’s appearance serves no use and is simply annoying to look at. Furthermore, the stadium’s color palette may confuse some spectators.
04. Ottmar Hitzfeld Stadium – Gspon, Switzerland
The deathtrap. There would be a lot more lawsuits at Ottmar Hitzfeld Stadium if the netting that prevents soccer players and supporters from jumping over cliffs did not exist. Many people consider it to be one of the world’s marvels because of the breathtaking view from above.
You can see all of the mountains and stare far down to ground level. Because it is so high, the air is thin, making it difficult for some to play. The most distinctive aspect of this stadium is that, due to its height, fans and players must utilize cable cars to get there.
03. BBVA Bancomer Stadium – Guadalupe, Mexico
Estadio BBVA Bancomer, situated in Mexico, appears to be one of the more typical stadiums on this list. Despite its very large size, the interior appears typical. Using layers to aid with even the cheapest seats is beneficial since it allows lower-income families to enter the stadium. Nobody wants to buy tickets for seats that are too far back and difficult to see.
The strange thing about this stadium is how it looks from the outside. If you compare it to anything you know, it may resemble a snail. It just isn’t a visually pleasing stadium.
02. Olympiapark, Munich, Germany
Olympiapark appears to be more of a sports complex than a stadium with a commercial area. The New England Patriots’ home stadium, Gillette Stadium, now uses the same concept. However, with this stadium, it is difficult to distinguish between the sports stadium and the businesses themselves. When catering to the public, you want to make it as simple as possible for them to comprehend where they’re going and how to get there.
Another strange thing is that the park appears to have been made using elegant tents. It just doesn’t have that stadium atmosphere.
01. The Float at Marina Bay, Singapore
Give it up for the strangest stadium of all: The Float at Marina Bay in Singapore. What’s unfortunate is that this may be the ideal location for a stadium of all the ones listed here. Right in the city, practically on the river, and with inexpensive stands. It appears that they were so certain of the stadium’s exact position that they refused to do any more work on the rest of the stadium. The potential is there; additional features should be added to it. The vistas are magnificent; now all it needs is some flare.
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