We’ll see a new name for Staples Center come Christmas Day, as the new name–Crypto.com Arena–will be introduced to the world via a national game broadcast on ABC. (more…)
Archive | NBA
MSG plans upgraded fan experience with Infosys deal
Operations at Madison Square Garden could be upgraded via a digital command center after the addition of Infosys as the Official Digital Innovation Partner for the New York Knicks and the Rangers. (more…)
Clippers break ground on Intuit Dome
Big news for the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): the team held a groundbreaking for its new arena and announced a naming-rights deal with Intuit, creator of TurboTax and QuickBooks, for the Intuit Dome. (more…)
Monumental Sports, Ticketmaster extend relationship
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Ticketmaster are extending their relationship, as Ticketmaster will facilitate all ticketing at Capital One Arena, EagleBank Arena, MedStar Capital Iceplex and MedStar Health Performance Center. (more…)
Chase Center to require proof of full vaccination
We’re seeing a lot of venues and sports teams taking this kind of action: Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors (NBA), will require attendees to show proof of full vaccination, per City and County of San Francisco guidelines. (more…)
Signature NBA event under consideration
With the NHL winning major media coverage with outdoor and heritage games and MLB scoring huge ratings with the 2021 Field of Dreams game, discussions of an outdoor signature NBA event are underway in league circles. (more…)
New for 2021-2022: Paycom Center
The home of the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) has a new name, as a new 15-year naming-rights deal with local payroll and HR technology firm Paycom leads to a new moniker of Paycom Center. (more…)
Pistons adding new courtside club for 2021-2020 season
The Detroit Pistons are adding a new floor-level CURE Insurance Courtside Club to Little Caesars Arena for the 2021-2020 season, as the NBA team adds an exclusive offering for those holding courtside seats. (more…)
New for 2021-2022: Footprint Center
We have a new name for the home of the Phoenix Suns (NBA) and Phoenix Mercury (WNBA): Footprint Center, as the teams partner with Footprint, a material science company working to decrease dependencies on plastics. (more…)
New OKC Thunder naming rights deal on tap
With Chesapeake Energy Arena signage being taken down this week, we’ll see the announcement of a new OKC Thunder naming rights deal within coming weeks. (more…)
After months of uncertainty, Oakland Arena reopens
Shuttered due to COVID-19 and uncertainty about the venue’s future. the Oakland Arena reopens with plans for a Celine Dion concert September 4. (more…)
Hawks host first zero waste sporting event
The Atlanta Hawks (NBA) and State Farm Arena hosted the first zero waste sporting event ever, earning a TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). (more…)
