Sporting facilities often require very specific structural designs and visual layouts, but these spectacular athletic structures have infused creative architectural detail and design to take these athletic buildings to the next level.
While ordinarily we would see Olympic games and global tournaments being held at large-scale, contemporary arenas, nowadays cities all over the globe are opting for a more modern and artistic design for their athletic structures to help them stand out. A creative way to help bring attention and support to the sports community, these spectacular athletic structures will definitely grab people's attention with their visually grandiose appearances.
From soccer stadiums amazingly made from bamboo to windmill-shaped arenas and rotating structures, these mesmerizing athletic facilities will definitely add a one-of-a-kind touch to any sporting event.
55 Spectacular Athletic Structures
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Sustainable Super Stadiums
The Grand Stade de Casablanca is a Monolithic Eco Sports Structure
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Mega Stadium Transformations
The Green Point Stadium Wows Crowds in Style
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Race Car-Resembling Constructions
The Oasis Exhibition Centre Motors with Architectural Novelty
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Futuristic Frisbee Stadiums
Tokyo 2016 Olympic Stadium Design is Architectural Masterpiece
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Bamboo Soccer Stadiums
Bao'an Stadium is a Forested Sporting Facility
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Sustainable Soccer Gardens
NBBJ'S Eco-Friendly Proposal for the New Dalian Shide Stadium
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Figure Eight Football Stadiums
Athletic Ripples Sportsplex Embodies an Infinite Form
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Crystalline Stadiums
The Universiade Sports Center is Inspired by Traditional Chinese Gardens
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Sustainable Soccer Stadiums (UPDATE)
Qatar's 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadiums are Eco Marvels
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Complex Wooden Sports Facilities
The FT Architects Archery Hall and Boxing Club get Back to Basics
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Massive Indoor Sport Centers
The 'Indoor Golf Arena' To Be World's Largest
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Alien Athletic Architecture
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium Has a Glass Roof and Seats 80,000
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Sustainable Football Stadiums
New Los Angeles NFL Stadium Will Be LEED Certified
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Spiraling Stadiums
Incheon Stadium Design for 2014 Asian Games by Populous
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Dubai Sports City
Yet Another Dubai Development Masterpiece
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Stick-Covered Arenas
The Stork Nest Farm by SGL Projekt is for Horse-Riding
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Chromatic Glass Athletic Facilities
The Polideportivo Building is a Giant Colorful Lantern
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Netted Donut Structures
The Phoenix International Media Center Looks Like a Sports Stadium
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Sustainable Fitness Centers
Jean Marc Rivet Designs an Eco-Friendly French Gym
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Reflective Ribbon Arenas
The Seoul Urban Stadium is an Inspiring Setting for Community Sports
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Mutating Cell Stadiums
Metaplasia by Christos Koukis Evolves to Attain New Life
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Crystalized Sport Complexes
The Shenyang Sport Center Will Host the 2013 National Games
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Shell-Shaped Athletic Complexes
Portoval Sports Hall to Host EuroBasket Championship
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Snakeskin Stadiums
Hyundai-Samsung Consortium Features Reptilian Architecture
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Billion Dollar Stadium Concepts
The New Minnesota Vikings NFL Stadium Plan Will Seat 65,000 Fans
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Strapped-In Stadiums
UNStudio Soccer Stadium Draws on Past to Celebrate Future
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Disc-Shaped Stadiums
Concept Hockey Stadium in Ekaterinburg by Karina Garipowa
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Spiraling Cycling Centers
The Danish Pavilion at the at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo
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Compartmentalized Sporting Centers
The Diving Centre by Moko Architects Boasts Distincitve Design
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Shopping-Sports Hybrid Arenas
The New Golden State Warriors Arena Includes Many Services
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Volcanic Soccer Stadiums
Studio Massaud Designs an Eco Building That Looks Like an Eruption
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Flatpack Stadiums
2012 London Olympics Architecture
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Boisterous Avant-Garde Arenas
The Barclays Center Arena is Truly a Stunning Sight
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Volcano-Shaped Stadiums
Mexico Unveils Its New Sustainable Soccer Stadium
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Geeky Arenas
The Wanangkura Stadium Has a Computer Generated Appearance
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Daisy-Like Stadiums
The Breathtaking Hangzhou Sports Park Stadium by Nbbj
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Eco-Conscious Soccer Stadiums
Weston Williamson Designs an Arena with a Responsive Roof
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Basketball Net Sculptures
Head Architecture Wins Thematic Design for 2009 East Asian Games Venue
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Ribbed Arenas
Upi-2m'S Award-Winning Arena Zagreb in Croatia
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Paparazzi-Ready Sports Facilities
This Sports Hall in Podcetrtek Has a Built-In Red Carpet
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Sustainable Sport Centers
This Blaanc Borderless Architecture Structure is a Great Community Space
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Caged Soccer Stadiums
'The Cage' by Benedict Radcliffe is a Sports Field in a Giant Metal Tire
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Tournament Stadium Dwellings
Qatari Diar Repurposing the Olympic Village has Possibilities
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Windmill Inspired Stadiums
The Estadio Internacional in Monterrey
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Self-Sustaining Arenas
San Francisco's Solar-Powered Stadium is Ultra Grand
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Color-Changing Stadiums
The Slovenia Sports Park Stozice is a Weather-Sensitive Structure
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Massive Triangular Arenas
The Jingzhou Sports Center is an Epic Structure
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World Cup Eco Stadiums
The Moses Mabhid Stadium is a Mean Green Arena
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Architectural Rock-Climbing Havens
The Collider Activity Center Four Faces Building is Communal
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Summer Camp Athletic Facilities
The Milson Island Sports Stadium Brings Jocks Nearer to Nature
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Caged Athletic Areas
The Elevated Sports Court by Guzmán de Yarza Blache Keeps Recreation Sep
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Green Gridiron Stadiums
Apogee Stadium Aims for Carbon Neutrality in all 31,000 Seats
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Living Sporting Arenas
The Minneapolis Target Center's Green Roof
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Green-Domed Gyms
The $24-Million North Lincolnshire Sports Academy is Spectacular
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