# Sustainable Soccer Stadiums (UPDATE) Qatar's 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadiums are Eco Marvels By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-fifa-world-cup References: [guardian](http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/gallery/2010/dec/02/world-cup-2022-qatar-stadiums-pictures) & [as-p.de](http://www.as-p.de/) [Qatar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodxl) has just released plans for its 2022 [FIFA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world) World Cup stadiums and the project is shaping up to be a huge green undertaking. Featuring the [renovation of two existing stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selman-strmasi-stadium) and the construction of three others, Qatar is proving with its 2022 FIFA World Cup preparations that the emirate is not only taking soccer seriously but the environment as well. Each stadium will have extensive public-transit integration and will also feature a state-of-the-art solar cooling system to keep fans comfortable. Qatar's stadiums will exceed FIFA's environmental and capacity requirements for stadiums. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Stadiums:** Opportunity for stadiums to adopt eco-friendly practices and technologies for a greener future. - **Public-transit Integration:** Opportunity to integrate public transportation systems into stadium designs for efficient and convenient fan transportation. - **Solar Cooling Systems:** Opportunity to implement solar cooling systems in stadiums to provide energy-efficient and sustainable cooling solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Stadiums:** Opportunity for sports stadium operators to embrace sustainability and eco-friendly practices to attract environmentally-conscious fans. - **Transportation:** Opportunity for transportation companies to collaborate with stadium developers to improve public transportation options around stadiums. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for renewable energy companies to provide solar cooling systems and other sustainable energy solutions for stadiums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Future Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-stadium.md) - [Skyline Sports Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neom-sky-stadium.md) - [Curved Stadium Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football-centre.md) - [Architectural Sports Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football.md) - [Adaptive Olympic Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisbane-olympic-stadium.md) - [Fan‑inspired Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunshan-olympic-sports-centre.md) - [Dynamic Modern Football Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manchester-united-3.md) - [Wooden Resilience Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukushima-united.md) - [Industrial Landmark Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse.md)