A new arena in Athens that would host the Georgia Ice Dawgs is in the works, as it was one of the projects included in a recently approved initiative. (more…)
Author Archive | Zach Spedden
Potential Downtown Saskatoon Arena Sites Still Being Considered
Saskatoon officials have yet to zero in on a preferred site for a potential downtown arena project, as the city continues to explore its options. (more…)
State Oversight on Florida College Arena Naming Rights Debated
Florida lawmakers are debating whether corporate arena naming-rights deals involving public colleges and universities should be subject to legislative approval, as some believe more oversight is needed. (more…)
Seattle Center Arena Construction Making Progress
Construction on the Seattle Center Arena is making progress, as crews continue working on an elaborate project at the old KeyArena. (more…)
Nassau County Exec: Islanders Should Play at Coliseum All Next Season
In a letter last week, Nassau County executive Laura Curran requested that the NHL allow the New York Islanders to play all home games next season at Nassau Coliseum. (more…)
Seattle NHL Arena to Feature Alaska Airlines Atrium
Alaska Airlines will have a major presence at the Seattle NHL arena, signing on as the sponsor of the Alaska Airlines Atrium. (more…)
State Bill Could Shrink Richmond Arena TIF District
A Virginia lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow debt from a proposed Richmond arena development to be paid off using a portion of state tax revenues, and could drastically reduce a proposed tax increment financing district. (more…)
Planning for 2020 Hockey All-Star Games
January is here, meaning that there are several professional hockey All-Star Games to look forward to over the coming weeks. We look at the upcoming events in the NHL, AHL and ECHL, where notable venues in St. Louis, Southern California and Wichita will be hosting All-Star Games. (more…)
MSG Files New Lawsuit Over Clippers Arena Project
Forum owner Madison Square Garden Co. has filed another lawsuit over a proposed LA Clippers arena, this time challenging California governor Gavin Newsom and the state legislature over the legality of approved legislation designed to aid the project. (more…)
Bill Could Facilitate New Hampton Roads Arena
Under legislation proposed by a Virginia lawmaker, a newly created authority would lead the construction of a new Hampton Roads arena. (more…)
Group Calling for Palm Springs Arena Environmental Study
A group is calling for a proposed Palm Springs arena on tribal land to undergo an environmental study, believing that a project of its scope requires a thorough review. (more…)
NBA Arenas Oldest to Newest: 2020 Update
With the Golden State Warriors opening Chase Center this season, the NBA’s lineup of arenas is set for the next several years. For an overview of the league’s current venues, we present NBA arenas oldest to newest. (more…)