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…)
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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…)
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…)
Chase Center DoorDash service announced
The Golden State Warriors are adding Chase Center DoorDash delivery to order in-arena food and beverage items using the DoorDash mobile app. (more…)
Crypto.com update #2: Two new Just Walk Out locations
More Crypto.com Arena news for the 2022-2023 NBA/NHL seasons: Arena visitors will have access to two new grab-and-go locations powered by Amazon’s frictionless Just Walk Out technology. (more…)
Crypto.com Arena update #1: New video displays
We’ll have a better view of Crypto.com Arena, home of the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) / Kings (NHL) / Sparks (WNBA) / Clippers (NBA) with the installation of new video and ribbon displays for the 2022-2023 season. (more…)
Oak View Group expands international hospitality profile with Bovingdons acquisition
Oak View Group is beefing up its international hospitality profile after acquiring premium UK-based hospitality provider Bovingdons, the first international operator to join OVG Hospitality’s portfolio. (more…)
Oak View Group acquires Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Event Services
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…)
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…)