Chase Center to require proof of full vaccination
We’re seeing a lot of venues and sports teams taking this kind of action: Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors (NBA), will require attendees to show proof of full vaccination, per City and County of San Francisco guidelines. (more…)
$20M pledged for Frost Arena renovations
Pretty major gift for South Dakota State University: First Bank & Trust is buying naming rights for and committing additional funds for Frost Arena renovations. (more…)
Signature NBA event under consideration
With the NHL winning major media coverage with outdoor and heritage games and MLB scoring huge ratings with the 2021 Field of Dreams game, discussions of an outdoor signature NBA event are underway in league circles. (more…)
Coyotes Tempe arena bid confirmed
An Arizona Coyotes Tempe arena is one step closer to reality, as the NHL team was the only respondent to a city-issued RFP for a arena/entertainment complex on 46 acres of Tempe-owned land. (more…)
Spectra, Oak View Group to merge
Two of the leaders in the arena/live-events/venue worlds are joining forces, as Spectra and Oak View Group announced a definitive agreement to merge operations before the end of the year. (more…)
With loss of Glendale lease, where will Coyotes next play?
With Glendale’s decision not to renew the Arizona Coyotes lease for Gila River Arena after the 2021-2022 NHL season, a huge question arises: Where will the team play in 2022-2023 and beyond? (more…)
Oakland WNBA team approved locally
An Oakland WNBA team has been approved by the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority for Oakland Arena, but several things need to happen before a team hits the court. (more…)
After financial agreement, work resumes on new Calgary arena
With the owners of the Calgary Flames (NHL) agreeing to cover all cost overruns, work has resumed on a new downtown arena to replace the Saddledome. (more…)
New for 2021-2022: Paycom Center
The home of the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) has a new name, as a new 15-year naming-rights deal with local payroll and HR technology firm Paycom leads to a new moniker of Paycom Center. (more…)
New San Diego arena effort rebooted
With San Diego forced to scrap a previous plan to work with a developer on a Pechanga Arena renovation, the city is returning with a revamped plan to redevelop the 48-acre site with enough required affordable housing. (more…)
New Coyotes Tempe arena on tap?
We may see a new Coyotes Tempe arena in the works, as the Arizona NHL team and the city are eying an arena and an entertainment district west of the downtown area. (more…)
Pistons adding new courtside club for 2021-2020 season
The Detroit Pistons are adding a new floor-level CURE Insurance Courtside Club to Little Caesars Arena for the 2021-2020 season, as the NBA team adds an exclusive offering for those holding courtside seats. (more…)
