Planning for a PNC Arena makeover continue, as the home of the Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) and the NC State Wolfpack is slated for a modern design and potential accompanying development. (more…)
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March Madness arena capacities lower than anticipated
With pod seating in place, the annual NCAA men’s baseball tournament will kick off today with March Madness arena capacities lower than anticipated. (more…)
NCAA confirms Indiana home for 2021 March Madness
All games in the 2021 March Madness NCAA men’s basketball championship tournaments will be played in Indiana, with Indianapolis hosting Division I, Evansville hosting Division II and Fort Wayne hosting Division III. (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…)
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…)
The cost of canceling March Madness: $375 million
We now have the cost of canceling March Madness, as the NCAA will not pay out an expected $375 million to 350 member schools after the major event was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Syracuse Looks to Install Carrier Dome Air Conditioning by 2021
With a multiyear renovation underway, Syracuse University is looking to install air conditioning at the Carrier Dome by spring 2021 graduation. (more…)
No March Madness: NCAA Basketball Championships Scrapped Over Coronavirus
The NCAA has canceled the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments over coronavirus concerns, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships. (more…)
NCAA Coronavirus Advisory Panel Announced
With its upcoming championships planned to run on schedule, the NCAA is instituting an advisory panel to help implement precautions against a potential coronavirus outbreak. (more…)
Welsh-Ryan Arena Alcohol Sales Earn Approval
A plan to expand alcohol sales at Northwestern University’s Welsh-Ryan Arena has moved forward, earning Evanston City Council approval Monday. (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…)
New for 2020: Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center
There has been a slight name change for Rupp Arena, as the venue becomes Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center with Central Bank’s purchase of naming rights to the Lexington Center complex. Rupp Arena is home to the University of Kentucky men’s basketball program. (more…)