Initial plans for new University of Alabama arena unveiled
Conceptual plans for a new University of Alabama arena were unveiled yesterday by athletic director Greg Byrne, with the school envisioning a 10,136-seat, $183-million facility to replace Coleman Coliseum. (more…)
Warriors pitch new arena, development for G-League team
You don’t usually see this sort of thing proposed for G-League teams, but the Golden State Warriors are in the early stages of outlining a new downtown Santa Cruz development that would include a new arena for its Santa Cruz Warriors team. (more…)
WNBA capital raise totals $75 million
A recently closed WNBA capital raise totals $75 million, as the league attracts some of the biggest names in the sports-business world as investors. (more…)
Enmarket Arena opening set for Saturday
After an opening date impacted by supply-chain issues and COVID-19-related delays, the opening of Savannah’s Enmarket Arena has finally been scheduled for Feb. 5. (more…)
New for 2022-2023: Acrisure Arena
We have a name for the new Palm Springs arena opening up in December 2022 as home of the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL): Acrisure Arena. (more…)
Monumental Sports esports/entertainment complex in works
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) unveiled District E Powered by Ticketmaster, a nearly 14,000-square-foot live-event theater adjacent to Capital One Arena at Gallery Place in downtown Washington D.C., promising immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming and community events. (more…)
State Farm Arena, Hawks divert 90% waste in 2021
Quite the impact: The Atlanta Hawks (NBA) and State Farm Arena diverted over 90 percent of waste generated at all events from landfills in 2021 in a quest to become a zero-waste venue. (more…)
New Palm Springs arena construction still on schedule
Despite supply-chain issues impacting other arena construction, the new Palm Springs arena hosting the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) is still slated to open before the end of the year. (more…)
Enmarket Arena opening delayed
The opening of Savannah’s Enmarket Arena, originally scheduled for Jan. 13-14, has been delayed a month as the city and manager Oak View Group grapple with supply-chain issues and COVID-19-related delays. (more…)
With Coyotes departing, Glendale plans Gila River Arena makeover
With the Arizona Coyotes departing for who knows where at the end of this NHL season, the city of Glendale and facilities manager ASM Global are launching a Gila River Arena makeover to support a wider range of events. (more…)
Sinclair to carry NBA games on new streaming service, app
Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Diamond Sports Group is poised to launch a new streaming service with plenty of NBA games after securing $600 million in financing and a new deal with the league, according to Bloomberg. (more…)
With new Calgary Flames arena deal dead, what comes next?
With a new Calgary Flames arena deal officially dead, the future of the team at the Scotiabank Saddledome–which is literally falling down–is now under debate. (more…)
