Two of the leaders in the arena/live-events/venue worlds are joining forces, as Spectra and Oak View Group announced a definitive agreement to merge operations before the end of the year. (more…)
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OVG, Ticketmaster announce long-term partnership
Ticketmaster will provide digital ticketing services for the six new arenas currently being developed by Oak View Group in the United States and the United Kingdom. (more…)
Kraken preseason now set for WHL arenas
With completion of Climate Pledge Arena coming down to the wire for the October start of the 2021-2022 NHL season, the Seattle Kraken will play three “home” preseason games at WHL arenas in the Pacific Northwest. (more…)
Royal Farms Arena renovations unveiled
With Baltimore grappling with this issue for years, we now have what appears to be a solid plan for Royal Farms Arena renovations backed by Oak View Group and Thirty Five Ventures. (more…)
Isles sell out UBS Arena season tickets
The New York Islanders are having a pretty good year, and there’s more good news for the NHL team: 2021-22 general admission season tickets are now sold out for the inaugural season at UBS Arena. (more…)
CAA ICON added to Co-op Live team
CAA ICON is now project management consultancy for Co-op Live in Manchester, as Oak View Group brings the firm on to oversee contract, design, and construction activities for the new arena, set to open in 2023. (more…)
Climate Pledge Arena cost now $1.15B
The total Climate Pledge Arena cost now exceeds a billion dollars as the scale of work changes for the future home of the Seattle Kraken (NHL). (more…)
Oak View Group adds 5G to new arenas
Fans will be able to access 5G service from Verizon in the three new arenas planned by Oak View Group in New York, Seattle and Palm Springs. (more…)
Climate Pledge Arena concessions: Extreme grab and go
We’re seeing some information leak regarding Seattle Kraken (NHL) and Climate Pledge Arena concessions, as Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke says his team is working with Amazon on contactless concessions similar to Amazon Go stores. (more…)
Elevate Sports tapped to market Co-op Live premium spaces
International sports and entertainment consulting firm Elevate Sports Ventures has been tapped by Oak View Group to support strategy, marketing, sales and service for the Co-op Live premium spaces. (more…)
New Manchester arena moniker unveiled: Co-op Live
We have a name for the recently green-lit Manchester arena: Co-op Live, as Oak View Group (OVG) partners with Co-op, the largest consumer co-operative in the United Kingdom. (more…)
New Manchester arena approved by City Council
The Manchester City Council approved Oak View Group’s plan for a 23,500-capacity arena at the Etihad Campus, despite Manchester Arena opposition to the plan. (more…)
