Month: September 2019


UK Competition Authority nod to AEG-SMG collaboration

AEG Facilities and SMG merger

The proposed mega merger between AEG Facilities and SMG has been green lighted by UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The name of the new company will go by the name Wildlife Holdings Inc. This combination will create a new, standalone global facility management and venue services... » Read more


Chesapeake Energy Arena to undergo facelift

Oklahoma Chesapeake Energy Arena

Major restoration work is being planned for the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, US. The facility is a popular concert venue and is home to NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. The renovation plans for the arena include: Renovated concourse with expanded views into the seating bowl; An expanded... » Read more


Revamp work lends spiffy look to M&T Bank Stadium

M&T Bank Stadium Baltimore

The three-year US$120m overhauling work of M&T Bank Stadium – designed by Populous – was completed recently. The Baltimore Ravens had undertaken the revamp work. The refurbishing work was done as part of a master plan and the work was completed in four distinct phases during each offseason.... » Read more


Real Valladolid’s ‘Pucela Fanzone’ reap rewards

Real Valladolid Pucela Fanzone

The number of clubs offering spectators’ memorable time in stadiums is on the rise. The clubs are seeking to provide other forms of entertainment to fans on match day apart from the 90 minutes on pitch. To give a feeling of oneness and to increase the bonhomie between the club and fans, Real... » Read more


Qatar 2022 training sites ready beforehand

Qatar 2022 training sites

The pilot usage phase of the 41 training sites for the teams that will participate in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has started much ahead of the official launch. The training sites have been used by several national teams. The Algerian team which walked away with the Africa Cup of Nations in July... » Read more


‘Fan-friendly’ event venue on the anvil in Finland

Tampere Deck Arena - TMRW

The newest district in the City of Tampere is being constructed over the railway tracks in Tampere city center. The building’s foundation was laid on September 5 this year and the arena is all set to be completed in 2021. Finland’s biggest sports and event venue will be the Tampere Deck Arena,... » Read more


Austin FC coming up with eco-friendly stadium

Austin FC - September 2019 update

Austin FC and Two Oaks Ventures have initiated a new venture vis-à-vis an avant-garde open air stadium and soccer park in Austin. The 20,500-capacity venue is expected to go on stream in Spring 2021 and will be owned by City of Austin and operated by Austin FC. Austin FC is the first major league... » Read more


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