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…)
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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…)
Paycom Center upgrades move forward
We are seeing Paycom Center upgrades move forward, as improvements to the home of the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) will be overseen by sports architecture firm Populous. (more…)
OVG Facilities rebrands as OVG360
Oak View Group’s OVG Facilities, which included the recent Spectra acquisition, has been rebranded as OVG360 and will cover a wide variety of offerings. (more…)
Enmarket Arena opening set for Saturday
After an opening date impacted by supply-chain issues and COVID-19-related delays, the opening of Savannah’s Enmarket Arena has finally been scheduled for Feb. 5. (more…)
New for 2022-2023: Acrisure Arena
We have a name for the new Palm Springs arena opening up in December 2022 as home of the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL): Acrisure Arena. (more…)
State Farm Arena, Hawks divert 90% waste in 2021
Quite the impact: The Atlanta Hawks (NBA) and State Farm Arena diverted over 90 percent of waste generated at all events from landfills in 2021 in a quest to become a zero-waste venue. (more…)