Brazil’s Maracana sports complex in Rio de Janeiro, which includes the world famous soccer stadium, is set to become a temporary hospital to help fight coronavirus. Read more
These days sports venue owners and operators are under increasing pressure to maximise revenue from all parts of their venue, whilst ensuring the best possible onsite experience to build up a loyal base of regular attendees. Read more
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting sport and entertainment around the world and will leave stadia and arenas empty for weeks to come. Read more
Kia Motors has agreed a three-year extension of its relationship with New Zealand’s national stadium, Eden Park. Read more
Ticketmaster has expended its operations into Asia with the acquisition of Tixcraft in Taiwan and the launch of Ticketmaster Singapore. Read more
The ‘Smart Stadium’ approach to event management allows directors to streamline processes, gain new insights into stadium data and deliver a first-rate fan experience. Read more
Contractors are being sought to work on the redevelopment of New Zealand’s Yarrow Stadium, the New Plymouth venue that was badly damaged by an earthquake in 2016. Read more
Schmitz Foam Products will replace its popular ProPlay-Sport20 shock pad with a new version from January 2020. Read more
Integrated AV Technology is creating immersive environments for sports fans, as Kirsty Mitchell of architects HOK explains. Read more
UK people movement and analytics business, Movement Strategies, has joined forces with global consultancy GHD Group. Read more
Signature Systems has launched its latest product at the Sports Turf Managers 31st Annual Conference & Exhibition in West Palm Beach, Florida this week. Read more
There’s just over a week to go now until the start of the Sports Business Japan/Stadia & Arena Japan 2019 conference and exhibition. Read more
The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) has invested $25 million in an upgrade of the public announcement (PA) system at the stadium, in order to create a higher impact and immersive audio experience at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Read more
Givex, the cloud-based customer engagement solution that helps to streamline business operations from end-to-end, has teamed up with Titanium Security Arena in Adelaide, Australia. Read more
Leicester Tigers have made a commitment to reduce plastic use at their Welford Road Stadium after signing a new deal with STACK-CUP. Read more
SGL is introducing a brand-new grow lighting product line which makes grow lights possible for sports clubs who didn’t have the budget before. Read more
AEG Facilities and SMG have completed their merger to create a new, standalone global facility management and venue services company, ASM Global. Read more
Ahead of the biggest AFL game of the season, Telstra, in partnership with the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) and Ericsson, is installing 5G into the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia. Read more
The 41 training sites for the teams that will participate in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 are already showcasing their legacy value. Read more
Hungarian security company BioSec Group has celebrated its fifth anniversary at the Groupama Arena. Read more
