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Pointers to a Winning Strategy with Indoor Sports Complexes

Municipalities continue to advance tourism efforts through public-private partnerships in the fast-growing sports arena. Need bench strength? Practice these proven plays in the category. Sports complexes continue to exceed expectations as the new hot economic driver for municipalities. By 2026, the global youth sports market is estimated to jump to $77.6 billion, according to Wintergreen […]

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Hamilton Arena Plans Extensive Renovation

Oak View Group’s new Canadian division has its first project as the FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton will undergo renovations starting in 2023 as part of a new entertainment district that will be privately financed by the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group LP, a consortium of investors, development partners and venue operators. The home of the […]

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New York Destination Plans Expanded Little League Venue

The Parkhurst Field Foundation in Gloversville, New York, held its ceremonial groundbreaking to start a $1.4 million project that will renovate its ‘Legends Field’ area and create an expanded five-field, fully lighted venue that can host regional tournaments and bring in teams throughout the Northeast. Parkhurst Field Foundation President David Karpinski told the Daily Gazette […]

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Acrisure has agreed to a 15-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the naming rights to what was formerly Heinz Field. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Duquesne Light Holdings Awarded Heating and Cooling Contract at Heinz Field

Duquesne Light Holdings Inc. has announced a partnership with PSSI Stadium LLC, the owner of Heinz Field, whereby DLH will own the stadium’s central heating and cooling plant and its equipment through February 2031, allowing The Efficiency Network, a DLH subsidiary, to operate and maintain the plant and equipment throughout the duration of the partnership. […]

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Oak View Group has announced Kim Stone will be president of UBS Arena and executive vice president of OVG East Coast beginning August 1.

Oak View Group Launches Canadian Division

The Oak View Group has launched a new division focused on the Canadian sports and entertainment industry — OVG Canada. The formation of OVG Canada will provide strategic services in the areas of venue development and management, booking and content development, sponsorship brand consulting, and third-party partnership sales. Tom Pistore, president of OVG Canada, will […]

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Competitiors in the men's 5,000 meter event at the 1984 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles circle past the Olympic torch during the race on August 11, 1984. Los Angeles in 2028 will join London and Paris as the only three-time hosts of the Olympic Summer Games. (AP Photo, File)

Olympic Venues Since 1896: What’s Still in Use

Ninety-two percent of permanent venues used for the Olympic Games in the 21st century, and 85 percent of all permanent Olympic venues since 1896 remain in use, according to the International Olympic Committee. A recent IOC-commissioned report — “Over 125 years of Olympic venues: post-Games use” — is the first official inventory of the post-Games […]

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Erie Sports Commission Awards Facility Grants

The Erie Sports Commission has awarded a program-record $16,200 to recipients of its 2022 Facility Matching Funds Program, which was established in 2019 to provide grant funding to Erie County facilities capable of hosting sporting events that generate tourism. A dollar-for-dollar match is provided for approved facility improvements, including new equipment purchases. Funds this year […]

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A statue of Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Hall of Fame center Mario Lemieux, left, stands in front of the PPG Paints Arena in downtown Pittsburgh in 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins and Fenway Sports Group Select Oak View Group to Manage PPG Paints Arena

OVG360, the venue management division of Oak View Group, has been selected to manage PPG Paints Arena, the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The home of the Penguins will be the third NHL facility that OVG360 manages in addition to this season’s two new venues in the league — the New York Islanders’ UBS Arena […]

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KC Current Release Updated Renderings of Downtown Stadium

The Kansas City Current have released new renderings for the first stadium purpose-built for a National Women’s Soccer League team with an expanded capacity of 11,500 along with in-stadium amenities like a Concourse Club and Scoreboard Bar. The privately funded stadium at Berkley Riverfront Park will have a 50-year lease agreement with Port KC on […]

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UCF Football Venue to Become FBC Mortgage Stadium

The home for UCF football, known as The Bounce House since its opening, has a new official name. The UCF Athletic Association and FBC Mortgage, LLC, have combined on a naming rights agreement for the Knights’ home football stadium that takes effect beginning this season and will brand the venue as FBC Mortgage Stadium. The […]

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