A group of German researchers held a mock pop concert this weekend to research the methods of a COVID-19 spread in arenas, testing three scenarios. (more…)
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Arenas pressed into service as polling spots
As the United States approaches one of the most challenging national elections in recent years thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, arenas across the country are being pressed into service as polling places. (more…)
$20M Harris Blitzer social equality pledge unveiled
With a total pledge of $20 million, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) is unveiling a company-wide action plan to fight systemic racism and champion equality, centered on the cities hosting its flagship sports and entertainment properties, including the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) and the New Jersey Devils (NHL). (more…)
MSG Entertainment posts 4Q loss, pushes MSG Sphere opening to 2023
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. saw a 96 percent drop in revenues for the fiscal 2020 fourth quarter ending June 30, leading to an operating loss of $59.8 million and an adjusted operating loss of $43.3 million in fiscal 2020. (more…)
PointsBet inks major Pepsi Center gambling deal
PointsBet will partner with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment on a major Pepsi Center gambling deal, running across Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL) games and broadcasts on Altitude TV and Altitude Sports Radio. (more…)
Monumental Sports doubles down on Capital One Arena gambling
With the installation of a temporary sports book in the ticket lobby and new renovations for a larger sports-book space for Capital One Arena gambling, Monumental Sports and Entertainment is rapidly turning to betting as a major offering for Wizards, Capitals and Mystics games. (more…)
NHL reports no COVID-19 positives in 2020 bubble
After a successful launch to the resumption of the 2019-2020 NHL season, the league declared another victory today: No positive COVID-19 test results so far in the Edmonton and Toronto player bubbles. (more…)
New for 2021-2022: Seattle Kraken
The merch sales should be flying through the roof on this one: the name of the newest NHL team, entering the league in the 2021-2022 season, is the Seattle Kraken. (more…)
New for 2021-2022: UBS Arena at Belmont Park
We have a name for the new home of the New York Islanders set to open for the 2021-2022 NHL season: UBS Arena at Belmont Park. (more…)
Affiliation news: South Carolina Stingrays, Tulsa Oilers
We have some affiliation news to report, as the South Carolina Stingrays and the Tulsa Oilers both announced three-year affiliation extensions with NHL and AHL teams. (more…)
New for 2021: Climate Pledge Arena
Well, this is a first: Amazon has purchased naming rights to the rebuilt KeyArena, set to house the new Seattle NHL team beginning in 2021-2022, with the result being Climate Pledge Arena. (more…)
Job #1 for Gutierrez: New Coyotes arena
Newly installed team president Xavier A. Gutierrez says his most important task is planning and completing a new Coyotes arena, as the NHL team once again pushes a move from Glendale’s Gila River Arena. (more…)