Here’s one unusual approach to COVID-19 mitigation: the Miami Heat (NBA) are employing coronavirus-sniffing dogs at AmericanAirlines Arena to screen fans entering the venue. (more…)
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Habs add ECHL Trois-Rivières team as 2021-2022 affiliate
The Montreal Canadiens will affiliate with a new ECHL Trois-Rivières team beginning in the 2021-2022 season under a three-year deal. (more…)
Applications for Devils Buy Black Program now open
The New Jersey Devils (NHL) are accepting applications for the Devils Buy Black Program as part of team owner Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE)’s $20 million social equity pledge. (more…)
Hawks add Sharecare Health Security certification to State Farm Arena
We’ve seen plenty of arenas seek various health-related certifications as they launch 2021 operations, but the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena are the first to earn a Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED rating for a sports and entertainment venue. (more…)
Elevate Sports tapped to market Co-op Live premium spaces
International sports and entertainment consulting firm Elevate Sports Ventures has been tapped by Oak View Group to support strategy, marketing, sales and service for the Co-op Live premium spaces. (more…)
Proctor new Warriors CFO; Cardenas promoted to VP FP&A
Two big changes in the Golden State Warriors (NBA)/Chase Center management: Josh Proctor is the new Chief Financial Officer, while Liz Cardenas has been promoted to Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis. (more…)
NHL, players agree to 56-game season
We’ll see a launch to the 2020-2021 NHL season on Jan. 13, as the league and the NHL Players’ Association agreed to a 56-game campaign focused on regional play and ending on May 8. (more…)
No NBA virtual fans for 2020-2021 season
Adding NBA virtual fans was a brilliant move when the prior season ended with a bubble in Disney World, but there are no plans for a similar setup for the 2020-2021 season launching Tuesday. (more…)
BB&T Center earns WELL Health-Safety Rating
BB&T Center, home of the Florida Panthers, is the first NHL facility to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating from the International WELL Building Institute. (more…)
Hawks unveil MLK City Edition Court
When the Atlanta Hawks welcome fans back on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, they’ll play on a special MLK City Edition court that extends the recognition of Dr. King to the main floor of State Farm Arena. (more…)
Work begins on new Georgia State arena
Work has begun on a new Georgia State arena in the former parking lots of Atlanta Stadium and Turner Field, as the school continues its expansion at a six-acre site just north of Center Parc Stadium. (more…)
Clippers staff up to develop new arena
With the active planning of Inglewood Basketball and Entertainment Center (IBEC) and owner/management of The Forum, the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) announced a series of hires and promotions to manage these developments. (more…)
