Oak View Group is bolstering its hospitality division with the acquisition of the Houston-based Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Event Services, specializing in major sporting events, music festivals, and artist and tour catering. (more…)
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Intuit Dome milestone marked: concrete frame completed
The Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) and team owner Steve Ballmer marked a milestone in the construction of Intuit Dome, the $1.8 billion privately financed arena/entertainment complex scheduled to open for the 2024-2025 NBA season. (more…)
Capital One Arena now hosts KPMG Ignition Center
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and consultant KPMG have teamed up to open a KPMG Ignition Center at Capital One Arena, offering year-round access to an upgraded meeting space with bonus access to sporting events and concerts. (more…)
PPG Paints Arena to implement analytics for smart cameras to monitor fan experience
The Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) are testing smart-camera technology from Azena at PPG Paints Arena to measure the fan experience in real time, allowing operational changes to be made on the fly. (more…)
Daktronics reports record videodisplay orders for FY2022
Good news for the venue industry in general and Daktronics specifically: the firm announced record videodisplay orders for FY2022, fueled by big orders like the Intuit Dome Halo Board, set to debut in the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) in 2024. (more…)
Cutting-edge venue Tech Port Center + Arena opens
Billed as one of the most technologically advanced venues ever built, San Antonio’s $70-million Tech Port Center + Arena is now open and hosting concerts, eSports tourneys and other gatherings. (more…)
State Farm Arena sustainability efforts earn TRUE Platinum certification
Big milestone for State Farm Arena sustainability efforts, as the home of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks earns TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Platinum certification from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the world’s leading sustainability and health certification and credentialing body. (more…)
Video Music Awards return to Prudential Center
The Video Music Awards are returning to Prudential Center for the first time since 2019, as the home of the New Jersey Devils will be spotlighted across MTV’s global footprint of linear and digital platforms. (more…)
Mackey Arena renovations on tap for Boilermakers
Mackey Arena renovations are on tap for the Purdue Boilermakers men’s and women’s basketball programs, with $6.7 million budgeted for improvements. (more…)
Len Komoroski to step down as arena, Cavaliers CEO
Len Komoroski, CEO of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Rock Entertainment Group, is stepping down at the conclusion of the current Cavaliers season. (more…)
Baltimore Arena renovations begin
After years of planning and the city floating replacement plans, Baltimore Arena renovations are finally underway, in a project overseen by Oak View Group (OVG), Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) and Thirty Five Ventures. (more…)
New for 2022: Kia Forum
We have a new naming-rights partner for Inglewood’s Forum, as Kia becomes the naming rights and official automotive partner of the venue in the United States dedicated to music and entertainment. (more…)
