
Calgary, CSEC reach agreement on new Flames arena
After several false starts, the city of Calgary and Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) finally reached agreement on a new Flames arena billed as a modern event center, replacing the Saddledome as the NHL team’s home. (more…)

New Atlanta NHL arena would anchor huge development
A first-time developer is pitching a new Atlanta NHL arena anchoring a $2 billion mixed-use development featuring hotels, retail, residential components pitched as being similar to The Battery in Cobb County. (more…)

New for 2023: Kaseya Center
After the collapse of FTX’s American operations, we have a new name for the home of the Miami Heat–Kaseya Center–after a naming-rights deal with the IT management firm. (more…)

Tempe sued by Phoenix over Arizona Coyotes arena development
The city of Phoenix Aviation Department is suing Tempe over the proposed Arizona Coyotes arena development, arguing the city’s rezoning of the site breaks a deal to limit housing near Sky Harbor International Airport. (more…)

New Ottawa arena site may be in play after Senators sale
We may see a new Ottawa arena site proposed for the NHL’s Senators, with the preferred downtown LeBreton Flats site potentially at risk with new team owners and a new mayor in office. (more…)

Is fifth Madison Square Garden on the horizon?
After months of steadfastly denying any interest in a new arena, MSG officials apparently are opening the door ever so slightly to a new Madison Square Garden next to the existing one—but there’s no plan on the horizon, and plenty of obstacles present. (more…)

New arena factor in Ottawa Senators sale discussions
With everyone agreeing on the need for a new arena, upcoming Ottawa Senators sale pitches from multiple potential investors who aren’t interested in arena development will complicate the NHL team sale. (more…)

ASM Global goes from management to lease of Desert Diamond Arena
ASM Global, previously managing Desert Diamond Arena on behalf of Glendale, will be leasing the former home of the Arizona Coyotes with an option to buy. (more…)

Council scraps downtown El Paso arena plan
After plenty of public testimony decrying the plan and hearing that a new facility can be built using already allocated funds, the City Council voted to scrap a downtown El Paso arena plan, diverting the money toward improving existing city buildings. (more…)

City reevaluates fate of downtown El Paso arena
As the city awaits the results of a new feasibility study regarding finances for a new downtown El Paso arena, opponents of the project once again propose scrapping the venue and spend the existing funds on other city needs. (more…)

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse sportsbook launches
With Ohio sports betting legalized as of January 1, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse–home of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers–launched a 10,355-square-foot Caesars Sportsbook in partnership with Caesars Entertainment. (more…)

Sky Harbor International softens opposition to new Arizona Coyotes arena
Officials from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport have softened their opposition to a proposed new Arizona Coyotes arena after meetings with the project developer. (more…)