The Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2017 conference and exhibition held this week in Chiba City, Japan, brought sports venue professionals together to discuss the latest trends in stadia and arena design, build and operation. Read more
The University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) has officially opened its Sport Security Research, Training and Operations Center. Read more
Australia’s Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) is on the hunt for a new head groundsman after arenas operations manager Tony Gordon tendered his resignation, effective at the conclusion of this year’s AFL Grand Final. Read more
Washington’s downtown sports arena is changing its name from the Verizon Center to the Capital One Arena, effective immediately. Read more
Fans of Auckland, New Zealand-based NRL team Vodafone Warriors fans can now get closer to the team than ever before, thanks to the launch of the new Vodafone Stadium Live App. Read more
With just under two months to go to the Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2017 (SAAP2017) exhibition and conference in Japan, the countdown to the event has begun in earnest. Read more
Celtic FC is to close the ‘Green Brigade’ safe standing section of Celtic Park stadium for the next two matches after serious incidents of unsafe behaviour at the last two competitive matches at the ground. Read more
French Ligue 1 football club Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has struck a naming rights deal for its stadium with Groupama. Read more
Cisco Australia has announced that it’s set to turn on the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018 through its highly secure and intelligent network, connecting across 1,900kms from Cairns to Coolangatta. Read more
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has agreed to award the Olympic Games 2024 and 2028 at the same time. Read more
Populous has teamed up with National Geographic magazine to imagine a vision of the future for stadia design, exploring how technology will transform the spectator experience. Read more
Gloucester Rugby has achieved an increase in sales for match and event tickets after creating its own unique voice and music to strengthen marketing efforts. Read more
HOK has invited four world-class rugby players into its London studio to discuss what they would like to see in the rugby stadiums of the future. Read more
Just over four years ago, senior members of LOCOG’s Venues and Infrastructure department of London 2012 established Trivandi, a consultancy that provides delivery and operational advice on venues and mega-events. Read more
The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) Summit is just around the corner and a one-of-a-kind prize package is on offer for one lucky attendee! Read more
Eden Park Stadium is bringing the stories of its community to life through a special photographic exhibition launching this month. Read more
The University of Dayton Arena is to undergo a $72 million renovation in three phases from 2017 to 2019. Read more
Major Events International have announced that the Major Events Summit for 2017 will return to the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. Read more
Two spectacular timelapse videos have been released this week, one showing the transformation of Wembley for the Joshua/Klitschko world title fight and the other of the construction of the SunTrust Park ballbark in Atlanta. Read more
Manchester City FC has struck a partnership with power management giant Eaton, which could eventually see energy storage units being installed at the Etihad Stadium and the City Football Academy. Read more
