It was a summer’s-end extravaganza like no other when Les Insus, France’s favorite home-grown rock band, filled the vast Stade de France stadium in suburban Paris for back-to-back, sold-out shows. Read more
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that Paris will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024, while Los Angeles will host the events in 2028. Read more
NEXO systems, in the hands of rental company POGO Art, are playing what they call a central role at the World Games in Poland, bringing sound reinforcement to 24 venues in the city of Wroclaw. Read more
Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games after declaring its candidacy for the event, leaving the door open for Paris to stage the 2024 edition. Read more
Fans at Stadion Miejski in Łódź, Poland, will be getting the message loud and clear this season after Community loudspeakers were installed in the stadium. Read more
Ireland’s Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has appointed Ericsson as its official technology partner in a bid to enhance the fan experience at Croke Park stadium. Read more
Exterity has partnered with German football club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim to deliver live TV and video to its VIP lounges and boxes at WIRSOL Rhein-Neckar-Arena. Read more
AEG Facilities has agreed a deal to manage the Friends Arena in Solna outside Stockholm. Read more
KAA Gent football club in Belgium have tackled the issue of getting to their Ghelamco Arena in a novel way – by persuading thousands of fans to get on their bikes. Read more
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has chosen the 12 cities that will form part of its bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Read more
Philips Lighting and Cerezo Osaka, the J1 League soccer club, have struck a deal for Philips Lighting to become the club’s official lighting partner. Read more
The latest state-of-the-art audio and lighting technology has come under the spotlight at the Amsterdam Arena. Read more
The newly renovated Thialf Ice Arena in Heerenveen in the Netherlands is set to open open its doors to skaters. Read more
The decision to host the UEFA Euro 2020 championships across 13 different countries presents big challenges but ‘a great opportunity to create something unique,’ the ESSMA Summit in Lyon was told. Read more
Matchsaver Pitch Protection Covers have been delivered to Barrow ahead of the Vanarama National League club’s FA Cup Third Round tie against Rochdale. Read more
The Amsterdam ArenA, home of Ajax FC, has kicked off a large-scale renovation project. Read more
Spanish La Liga club Villarreal CF has rechristened its El Madrigal Stadium as the Estadio de la Cerámica (Ceramic Tile Stadium). Read more
German Bundesliga newcomers RB Leipzig have announced plans to expand the Red Bull Arena after agreeing a deal in principal to buy the stadium. Read more
Built in 1911 and former home ground to local football teams 1860 Munich and Bayern Munich, the multi-purpose Grünwald Stadium is a local landmark. Read more
Ireland has moved on with its bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023 by entering into the candidate phase of the selection process. Read more
