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Beschreibung

Journey through the iconic stadiums where football history was – and continues to be – made.

From the world’s oldest football stadium to the newest megastructures, Iconic Football Grounds reveals the stories behind these places, combining rare archival photographs, interviews and unforgettable stories.

Spanning iconic cathedrals of the game, as well as lesser-known treasures, this truly global collection captures the distinct character and history of each venue, including:

  • Wembley Stadium, England: the spiritual home of English football and stage for myriad national moments.
  • Maracanã, Brazil: a symbol of Brazilian football culture and the setting for some of the sport’s most dramatic matches.
  • San Siro, Italy: a towering shared home to rivals AC Milan and Inter, renowned for its atmosphere and history.
  • Camp Nou, Spain: FC Barcelona’s iconic stadium.
  • Celtic Park, Scotland: famous for its intense atmosphere and deep connection between club and community.
  • Azadi Stadium, Iran: a vast arena that has played a key role in wider social movements.
  • Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, North Korea: the world’s largest stadium by capacity, shrouded in mystery.
  • Hackney Marshes, England: the home of grassroots football, where hundreds of pitches and generations of players reflect the game’s role in local identity.

Exploring each stadium’s significance, this fully illustrated book is a look into football’s greatest stages and the memories made within them.

Perfect for all football fans, travellers and lovers of sporting history, Iconic Football Grounds celebrates the places that define the beautiful game.

Journey through the iconic stadiums where football history was – and continues to be – made.

From the world’s oldest football stadium to the newest megastructures, Iconic Football Grounds reveals the stories behind these places, combining rare archival photographs, interviews and unforgettable stories.

Spanning iconic cathedrals of the game, as well as lesser-known treasures, this truly global collection captures the distinct character and history of each venue, including:

  • Wembley Stadium, England: the spiritual home of English football and stage for myriad national moments.
  • Maracanã, Brazil: a symbol of Brazilian football culture and the setting for some of the sport’s most dramatic matches.
  • San Siro, Italy: a towering shared home to rivals AC Milan and Inter, renowned for its atmosphere and history.
  • Camp Nou, Spain: FC Barcelona’s iconic stadium.
  • Celtic Park, Scotland: famous for its intense atmosphere and deep connection between club and community.
  • Azadi Stadium, Iran: a vast arena that has played a key role in wider social movements.
  • Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, North Korea: the world’s largest stadium by capacity, shrouded in mystery.
  • Hackney Marshes, England: the home of grassroots football, where hundreds of pitches and generations of players reflect the game’s role in local identity.

Exploring each stadium’s significance, this fully illustrated book is a look into football’s greatest stages and the memories made within them.

Perfect for all football fans, travellers and lovers of sporting history, Iconic Football Grounds celebrates the places that define the beautiful game.

Über den Autor

Ryan Herman is an author, journalist and editor. He started his career on local newspapers, which provided him with his first opportunity to write about weird and wonderful news. He has since gone on to work for a broad range of titles, including GQ, FourFourTwo, Vice and Rugby Journal, often focusing on human interest stories.

He has written two Amazon bestsellers, Remarkable Football Grounds and Remarkable Rugby Grounds, which were both shortlisted for Best Illustrated Sports Book of the Year.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

The Cradle of Football

Wembley Stadiu
Sandygate
Old Trafford
Anfield
Goodison Park And Hill Dickinson Stadium
Highbury And The Emirates Stadium
Stamford Bridge
Hackney Marshes
Craven Cottage
Celtic Park
Ibrox
Dens Park & Tannadice
Eriskay
Principality Stadium
Racecourse Ground/Stk Cae Ras

Western Europe

Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Camp Nou
Mestalla
San Siro
Arena Garibaldi
Campo Gerini
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
Stade De France
Parc Des Princes And Stade Jean Bouin
Orange Vélodrome
Stade Atlantique
Estádio Municipal De Braga
Estádio Da LuzAviva Stadium

Central Europe

Johan Cruyff Arena
De Kuip
Millerntor-Stadion
Westfalenstadion
Allianz Arena
Red Bull Arena
Olympiastadion Stadion Narodowy
Rajko Miti Stadium
Igralište Batarija
Gospin Dolac
Valeriy Lobanovskyi Dynamo Stadium
Atatürk Olympic Stadium

South America

Arena Corinthians
Maracanã Stadium
Estadio Mineirão
Estadio Alberto J. Armando
Estádio Beira-Rio
Estadio Libertadores De América – Ricardo
Enrique Bochini / Estadio Presidente Perón
José Amalfitani Stadium
Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos
Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado
Estadio Hernando Siles
Estadio Monumental ‘U’
Estadio Centenario
Estadio Monumental

North and Central America

Azteca Stadium
Estadio Nemesio Díez
Rose Bowl
Giants Stadium And Metlife Stadium
Soldier Field
Sofi Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Olympic StadiumBc Place

Asia and Oceania

Kai Tak Sports Park
Edion Peace Wing Stadium
Seoul World Cup Stadium
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Rungrado 1st Of May Stadium
Stadium Australia
Aami Park
Changlimithang Stadium
Spituk Stadium

The Middle East and Africa

Stadium 974
King Fahd Sports City Stadium
Azadi Stadium
Cairo International Stadium
Stade 5 Juillet 1962
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium
Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor
Stade Kianja Barea Mahamasina
Mmabatho Stadium
Dhl Stadium
Fnb Stadium (Soccer City)
Stade D’angondjé

A Lesson From History: Råsunda Stadium

Index
Picture Credits

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Genre: Importe, Kunst
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Fotografie
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9781805704287
ISBN-10: 1805704281
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Herman, Ryan
Hersteller: Quarto Publishing PLC
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: WTS Tax d.o.o, Zanova Ulica 3, SLO-4000 Kranj, safety@quarto.com
Maße: 319 x 268 x 32 mm
Von/Mit: Ryan Herman
Erscheinungsdatum: 20.10.2026
Gewicht: 1,87 kg
Artikel-ID: 136523221

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