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…)
Warnings about proposed 76ers Chinatown arena emerges
Four high-profile groups are warning of unwanted side effects created by a proposed Philadelphia 76ers Chinatown arena, saying the development would lead to unwanted gentrification and eliminate the unique nature of the neighborhood. (more…)
Tempe approves new Coyotes arena; public vote is next
The Tempe City Council approved a $2.1-billion development that includes a new Arizona Coyotes (NHL) arena, contingent on approval by voters in a May election. (more…)
Tempe voters to decide fate of new Coyotes arena
The Tempe City Council is tentatively planning to ask voters to approve a new Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, in a decision that likely will determine the long-term fate of the NHL in the state. (more…)
Heat, county terminate FTX naming rights deal after crypto collapse
After a dramatic collapse of the FTX crypto exchange, the Miami Heat (NBA) and Miami-Dade County immediately moved to sever the firm’s naming-rights deal for the team’s home arena. (more…)
Prudential Center upgrades on tap for 15th anniversary season
With a 15th anniversary season at hand, Prudential Center upgrades are on tap for the home of the New Jersey Devils in the 2022-2023 NHL season. (more…)
