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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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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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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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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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One experience of a live event that spectators find frustrating is the seemingly always long line at the concession stand. For anyone who’s ever wanted to order from their seat and pick it up when it’s ready, ASM Global and DoorDash is making that a reality. ASM Global, the world’s leading entertainment producer, and DoorDash, […]
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Fortnite in-person events are back this fall after a hiatus during the pandemic. The company announced plans to host the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Invitational 2022 in-person on November 12–13 in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the Raleigh Convention Center. The FNCS will be inviting a selection of top FNCS Duos from around the world who […]
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One of the most iconic sports venues in the world will have a new leader this summer. The Rose Bowl Operating Company’s Board of Directors announced that Jens Weiden will become the new general manager and chief executive officer effective July 1, pending formal approval of the full board in the coming weeks. Weiden will […]
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La Vista, Nebraska, announced Friday that the Nebraska MultiSport Complex’s first phase will open this fall with all‐turf, lighted multipurpose fields that will be home to several sports, which include soccer, baseball, fastpitch softball, lacrosse, flag football and rugby. In addition, the facility will host national and regional tournaments and competitions. Several fields will be […]
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Two local companies have announced plans to take an 11-acre parcel bought from Marquette University and turn it into a sports and entertainment district in downtown Milwaukee that would be the home to professional soccer. Kacmarcik Enterprises and Bear Development made the announcement on Friday. Bear Development would develop the land to also have an […]
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ASM Global and Clorox have announced a multiyear partnership to enhance health and wellness in venues across the United States, spanning ASM Global’s portfolio of arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers. ASM Global and Clorox will officially launch the partnership at the Oakland Arena on June 1. “Since the very start of the COVID pandemic, […]
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