The Milwaukee Bucks (NBA) will play with no fans allowed at Fiserv Forum, at least when the 2020-2021 season begins on December 22. (more…)
Archive | Basketball
Raptors to begin 2020-2021 season in Tampa
After being denied permission by the Canadian federal government to play home games at Scotiabank Arena under strictly controlled conditions, the Toronto Raptors announced the team would play home games at Tampa’s Amalie Arena. (more…)
More universities grapple with COVID-19 restrictions for fall sports
More universities and conferences are dealing with COVID-19 restrictions for winter sports, with further reductions on fan attendance announced and schools seeking to switch games to smaller venues. (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…)
Krowne: How to move from basic supplier to high-end vendor in the venues world
We are in the age of specialization when it comes to the construction of new sports venues, as shown in the experience of Krowne, a stainless-steel-equipment firm that’s transitioned into a vendor of high-profile bars and hospitality spaces for the venues world. (more…)
New for 2020-2021: PHX Arena
In what’s likely to be a placeholder until a new naming-rights deal is finalized, Talking Stick Resort Arena is now PHX Arena after the expiration of the previous deal with the casino. (more…)
NCAA shifts March Madness 2021 games to Indianapolis
The NCAA is shaking up the March Madness 2021 lineup by shifting mens basketball tournament games from regional locations to the greater Indianapolis area pending further discussions, signaling that few fans are expected to attend games. (more…)
College programs adjusting to COVID-19 realities: no fans in the stands
With COVID-19 pandemic rates continuing to rise, college basketball and hockey programs are looking at a 2020-2021 NCAA season with no fans in the stands, in another financial blow to beleaguered budgets. (more…)
Ivy League cancels winter sports
The Ivy League has canceled athletics competition in winter sports for the 2020-21 season and will not make up postponed fall sports in the spring as well, becoming the first Division I conference to scrap winter play due to the pandemic. (more…)
Thunder unveil arena COVID-19 mitigation plans
With the 2020-2021 NBA season set to start December 22, teams are prepping their arena COVID-19 mitigation plans. Here’s what the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chesapeake Arena officials have in the works. (more…)
XL Center renovations could launch in January
The long-planned $100-million XL Center renovations addressing both aging infrastructure and aging fan accommodations may begin in January if the state releases some $65 million in bonding. (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…)
