The opening whistle of the Premier League is around the corner, and tens of thousands of fans are excited about returning to the stands to push their team. What awaits them there? Here is an overview of the Premier League pitches and the expected innovations in them for the 2021/22 season.
Bloomfield
groups: Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv
established: 1962
Recently renovated: 2019
places: 29,400
What’s new? “In addition to ongoing maintenance issues and the training of the grass, we have concentrated a great effort and investment by the municipality in improving the viewing experience of the fans, in the areas of safety, installing solar panels, improving the buffets and catering, the stadium environment and preparing for the opening of the red line of the light rail towards the end of the year which will facilitate the arrival of the fans for games in the stadium. We expect and wish the fans a challenging, fun and safe football season and call on all football fans to maintain a sporty and respectful atmosphere.”
Sami Ofer
groups: Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Haifa
established: 2014
places: 30,780
What’s new? “Ahead of the football season, the lawn was scrubbed and weeded (with summer grass). In addition, the lighting of the lawn was replaced with controlled LED lighting. Economical and colorful lighting that allows lighting events before the game, as is customary in the largest stadiums in Europe. During the summer, the camera system was upgraded In the stadium, to increase the security and safety of the spectators.Also, an upgrade process was carried out for the control systems of the entrance gates of the stadium in favor of quick entrances based on advanced measures.
“Significant care is being given to the hospitality floors, which includes renewing furniture, adding decorative lighting, atmospheric images and adding branding and multimedia. Another topic that was launched for the new season – the establishment of a digital process that improves the direct connection between the fans and the stadium’s operational system, with the activation of an inquiry center at the center fans can use it to report malfunctions directly to the stadium staff and receive a quick response. In preparation for the new season, comprehensive actions are also being carried out, including: preventive maintenance and breakage repairs, comprehensive and thorough cleaning and painting of all the stadium premises. In addition, an ice cream parlor and cafe of the Scattz company began operating in the complex for the benefit of the general public ‘, which will operate all days of the week and will operate a unique service and concept also for the fans on game days.”
Teddy
groups: Hapoel Jerusalem, Beitar Jerusalem
established: 1991
Recently renovated: 2013
places: 31,733
What’s new? “The stadium underwent a facelift for the upcoming season, during which the colored chairs in the north stand were replaced, the buffets were renovated for the benefit of the general public, and in addition, a system was installed that will allow you to reserve a seat without having to go to the buffets.”
The municipal stadium in Netanya
groups: Netanya, Hadera
established: 2012
places: 13,610
What’s new? “At the Netanya stadium, the short break that was after hosting the European Boys Championship was used for routine maintenance in order to preserve the high quality of the grass surface and the facility. In addition, a plan was approved for the expansion of another 500 parking spaces and approval was received for the opening of a fast exit lane to the beach road at the end of the games, which will make it easier Very much for dispersing the crowd.”
Turner
Group: Hapoel B.S
established: 2015
places: 16,126
What’s new? “Turner Stadium took advantage of the break and focused its work on improving the audience experience, especially renovation and massive works for the safety of the audience. Innovative giant screens were installed, a fan zone complex was established for the fans, the LED lighting planning process was completed, the color of the chairs was refreshed and, of course, the manual for the fans.”
Doha
Group: Sakhnin
established: 2005
Recently renovated: 2009
places: 8,500
What’s new? The carousel at the entrance was repaired and the wall was raised in one of the stands and the fence near the players’ tunnel as part of the correction of the defects before the start of the season. It should be noted that only 5,500 seats were approved in Sakhnin, since the TMT does not approve one of the stands.
The stadium in Kash
Group: Ksh
established: 1989
Recently renovated: 2017
places: 5,300
What’s new? stadium manager, Hadar Abro, said that following the transfer of a budget from the municipality, several works were carried out to improve the stadium: all the toilets were renewed and the graffiti was cleaned from the toilets. The grass was scrubbed at a cost of NIS 200,000. All the entrances and entrances to the field were painted. Player cabins were added in the guest room. The signs inside the field and the areas where the players drop off to the field were renewed and all the LED lights were repaired. In addition, the front of the building was painted in an artistic way.
She
Group: MS Ashdod
established: 1961
Recently renovated: 2016
places: 7,800
What’s new? The team benches were replaced with new seats
the colony
Group: Ness Ziona
established: 2011
places: 11,500
What’s new? “At Shlomo Insurance Stadium, they focused on the issue of accessibility by adding 40 parking spaces for the disabled and a sophisticated audio system for the hard of hearing. In addition, the players’ lobby on the dressing room floor was upgraded, the eastern peripheral wall was painted with bright stripes, lighting was added to the stairs of the stands, and the ice baths in the dressing rooms were replaced. In addition, an extensive renovation was carried out in the lawn. The sand was replaced and the irrigation system was renovated. Some of the works have not yet been completed, but the expectation is that it will happen within two weeks.”
Green
Group: Raina
established: 1965
Recently renovated: 2020
places: 5,200
What’s new? The management of the Green Stadium said: “We didn’t have to do anything, a lot of money was invested so that the stadium would be one of the most beautiful and the best in the country. It’s all perfect and ready to receive over a hundred thousand fans this season.”
