Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) unveiled the specifics on $350 million in Scotiabank Arena renovations already underway and will touch on almost every part of the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) and Toronto Raptors (NBA). (more…)
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Silver: NBA expansion on the horizon
Commissioner Adam Silver is finally openly discussing NBA expansion, complete with timelines and two potential markets: Seattle and Las Vegas. (more…)
Two new Madison Square Garden development projects announced
We have two competing Madison Square Garden development projects on the table, with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and ASTM North America pitching the public on the merits of their plans. (more…)
New for 2023: Kaseya Center
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…)
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…)
Warnings about proposed 76ers Chinatown arena emerges
Four high-profile groups are warning of unwanted side effects created by a proposed Philadelphia 76ers Chinatown arena, saying the development would lead to unwanted gentrification and eliminate the unique nature of the neighborhood. (more…)
Heat, county terminate FTX naming rights deal after crypto collapse
After a dramatic collapse of the FTX crypto exchange, the Miami Heat (NBA) and Miami-Dade County immediately moved to sever the firm’s naming-rights deal for the team’s home arena. (more…)
Clippers go DTC with unveiling of ClipperVision streaming service
In what will likely be a closely scrutinized debut, the Los Angeles Clippers are going direct to consumers with ClipperVision, featuring six streams centered on commentary and broadcasts covering more than 70 of the team’s 84 home and away games. (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…)
Crypto.com Arena upgrades planned by AEG
AEG unveiled details for a nine-figure investment in capital improvements and property-wide Crypto.com Arena upgrades, set to be completed fall 2024, with several of the improvements being introduced to fans in time for the 2022-2023 NBA and NHL seasons. (more…)