The NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins have made substantial capital and operational improvements at PPG Paints Arena to create the safest environment possible for when fans return. Read more
The FlyDSA Arena in Sheffield, England, is reverting to its original Sheffield Arena name following the end of Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s deal for the venue’s naming rights. Read more
APT SKIDATA, the UK’s leading people access solutions business, has launched a new mobile-based digital solution to deliver greater operational efficiencies and enhanced financial returns for stadia using its people access solutions. Read more
Allied Esports and HyperX have renewed their exclusive naming rights agreement for Allied Esports’ global flagship property, HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas. Read more
Stadium MK, home of English League One football club MK Dons, has been chosen as a test site to use 5G to trial advanced mobility and hospitality logistics to drive research in the field of automation. Read more
Comcast Spectacor, owner of the Wells Fargo Center arena and the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers, is advancing its commitment to renewable energy and sustainability at two of its primary facilities. Read more
Oak View Group, the developers behind Co-op Live, the new 23,500 capacity arena in Manchester, UK, have teamed up with Elevate Sports Ventures to support on strategy, marketing, sales and service for the venue’s premium hospitality offerings. Read more
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse basketball arena recently transformed its 25-year-old infrastructure into a cutting-edge facility including over 750 LG digital displays. Read more
An updated venue masterplan for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 has been approved by the Paris 2024 Board of Directors. Read more
Work can begin early next year on a £260 million arena complex on Gateshead Quayside in the north-east of England after the UK government decided against calling the project in for further scrutiny. Read more
24/7 Software have launched their All-New Platform that can help venue operators centralise operations with one completely configurable system. Read more
A new world class creative/technology education faculty and esports arena is being proposed for the West of England Institute for Specialist Education (WISE) Further Education College site, Bristol. Read more
The renovation of China’s National Aquatics Centre – the Water Cube – has been completed, making it the first venue ready for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games in 2022. Read more
Live Nation has been identified as the preferred bidder to deliver a new 15,000-capacity indoor arena in Cardiff Bay. Read more
Star Live won a competitive tender to deliver the temporary structures for the League of Legends World Finals at the new SAIC Motor Pudong Arena in China. Read more
Sports fans will be allowed back into stadia and sports venues in limited numbers in England from 2 December, in a major boost for fans, professional sports clubs and elite sport events. Read more
Oak View Group (OVG) has signed Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy as the latest member of its International Venue Alliance. Read more
One Industry One Voice (OIOV), the coalition of associations and businesses created to champion the events industry, has formed a strategic partnership with the Major Events Summit, a virtual meeting place for the sports and event community. Read more
Gateshead Council’s planning committee has approved plans for the development of a £260m arena-led regeneration scheme in the north east of England. Read more
AEG, owners and operators of The O2 in London, have written to the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) requesting that the application for the MSG Sphere is withdrawn and resubmitted.
