The Syracuse Crunch (AHL) will be able to offer new amenities at their home venue this fall, as War Memorial Arena renovations are underway. (more…)
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Tacoma Dome Will Close for Renovation
To accommodate construction from a $30-million renovation, the Tacoma Dome will be closed over the summer months before reopening this fall. (more…)
Jazz Proceeding With Arena Renovation
The 25-year-old home of the Utah Jazz is set for a facelift, as the team is moving forward with major renovations to Vivint Smart Home Arena. (more…)
Study: Cheaper to renovate Rupp Arena than to build new facility
This isn’t always true, but it makes sense: it would be cheaper to renovate Rupp Arena than to build a new downtown arena for the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Everyone agrees Rupp Arena in its present configuration is at the end of its economic life: Wildcats basketball is enormously popular, and there’s more money to […]
SCSU eyes $28M renovation of National Hockey Center
A $28 million renovation of the National Hockey Center is under review, as St. Cloud State University finds it needs to improve its facilities to stay current in the college-hockey arms race. When it opened, the National Hockey Center was quite the accomplishment for SCSU and a key to that program raising to Division I […]
Big Sandy to install ice — but no rink equipment
The buzz in minor-league hockey circles has been the impending installation of new ice equipment at Huntington’s Big Sandy Superstore Arena. It apparently is on the way — but the budget doesn’t allow for the boards or glass needed to support hockey. The Huntington City Council will be spending $3.8 million on upgrades to the […]
NDSU receives $10M gift for arena renovation
As part of the move to NCAA Division I, North Dakota State University is upgrading its athletics facilities — a task made easier with a $10-million gift from Fargo-based Sanford Health, which will go toward the renovation of Bison Sports Arena and expansion of the school’s athletic facilities. The total project price is pegged at […]
Renovation of Crisler Arena OK’ed by regents
The first phase of a renovation of Crisler Arena, home of the University of Michigan basketball teams, was approved yesterday by the school’s Board of Regents. The first $20 million will go toward a total replacement of seating in the lower bowl, including upgrades to ensure the facility meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines; […]
UH moving forward with Hofheinz renovation plan
The University of Houston is moving ahead with its plan to revamp campus athletic facilities, including a $40-million renovation of Hofheinz Pavilion. The plan calls for the addition of two practice floors at the facility, along with the installation of new seating and lots of high-tech signage. Fans will notice the cosmetic changes in the […]
