New Manchester arena approved by City Council
The Manchester City Council approved Oak View Group’s plan for a 23,500-capacity arena at the Etihad Campus, despite Manchester Arena opposition to the plan. (more…)
Penguins adding PPG Paints Arena betting lounge
The Pittsburgh Penguins are the latest NHL team to jump on the gambling bandwagon, adding a branded, high-tech sportsbook-style PPG Paints Arena betting lounge as part of a sponsorship deal. (more…)
Silver: Look for January 2020-2021 NBA season start
So much for a Christmas Day present: Commissioner Adam Silver doesn’t see the 2020-2021 NBA season beginning until January, as the league struggles with logistics and economics in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
Oak View Group overhauls Palm Springs arena plan
A deal between Oak View Group (OVG) and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for a new downtown Palm Springs arena has fallen through, with OVG and a new partner unveiling an arena plan for nearby Palm Desert. (more…)
RoughRiders, Capitols to sit out 2020-2021 USHL season
The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and the Madison Capitols are sitting out the 2020-2021 USHL season: ImOn Ice Arena suffered significant damage during August storms, while Dane County COVID-19 guidelines don’t allow for crowds larger than 10 people. (more…)
New James Brown Arena design unveiled
We have a new James Brown Arena design, as the Augusta Commission is presented with the look of a proposed $228-million complex to replace the existing James Brown Arena. (more…)
Coyotes behind on Gila River Arena rent
The Arizona Coyotes (NHL) are behind on Gila River Arena rent payments to arena manager ASM–which in turn is delaying ASM’s revenue-sharing payment to the city of Glendale. (more…)
Coralville’s Xtream Arena opens
Xtream Arena, the Coralville arena that will host an ECHL team and some University of Iowa sports, has opened for business–mostly. (more…)
Lessons from the pandemic: Will NBA scheduling change?
There has never been a portion of the season played like the bubble games held this year. It looks like it’s being viewed as a learning experience as well, and we could see changes in NBA scheduling as a result. (more…)
Penguins, FNB extend relationship at PPG Paints Arena
First National Bank (FNB) and the Pittsburgh Penguins have extended their relationship, with the banking giants coming on board with a deal as sponsor of premium spaces at PPG Paints Arena and a Penguins Founding Partner. (more…)
No new 76ers arena at Penn’s Landing
A proposal for a new Philadelphia 76ers arena and additional development at Penn’s Landing has been rejected by the Delaware River Waterfront Corp., which instead went with a competing proposal from the Durst Organization of New York. (more…)
Islanders, Oak View Group pitch downsized Nassau Coliseum as music venue
With the future use of the Nassau Coliseum up for debate, a group led by Oak View Group and the New York Islanders are pitching a downsizing of the arena to a music theater once UBS Arena opens. (more…)
