Month: January 2023


Europeans’ never-say-die-spirit for sports

Mastercard Sport Economy Index 2023

Europe’s famous passion for sport remains as buoyant and resilient as ever, with fans racing back to gyms and stadiums over the past 12 months. That is according to the Mastercard Sport Economy Index 2023, published on January 19th. ‘Mastercard’ stated that the survey of over 11,000 Europeans... » Read more


The virtual reality route to Molineux Stadium

Experience Wolverhampton Wanderers stadium Molineux in virtual reality

The supporters of the Premier League team Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club can now take an immersive trip to Wolves’ home arena – the Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England (UK) – from the comfort of their own homes using a virtual reality (VR) headset, which Julen... » Read more


ASM Global-run MVP Arena business bounty

MVP Arena with net operations profit

The leading venue management company ASM Global and Albany County (New York, US) officials have announced that the ASM Global-managed MVP Arena in Albany ended 2022 with a net operating profit of $2,321,245, which breaks the record since the MVP Arena opened in 1990. ‘ASM Global’ stated that... » Read more


Ligue 1 season – goals galore, packed stadia!

LFP France attendance increase

The French professional league for men’s association football clubs – Ligue 1 Uber Eats (France) – is soaring high on the popularity chart in the first half of the season. ‘ligue1.com’ stated that goals galore and packed stadiums! That’s the theme for the first half of the... » Read more


Rent row shadow on Dutch top-flight Vitesse

Stadium without lease problems in Arnheim

Uncertainty shrouds the future of the Dutch professional football club SBV Vitesse (Netherlands) as a clear picture has still not emerged whether the Eredivisie club will be able to retain its license as a professional football club. Vitesse’s rent row with their home stadium (GelreDome) landlord... » Read more


Stage set for Bills’ new venue construction

New stadium framework approved for Buffalo Bills

The framework for the new stadium project deal of the National Football League (NFL) team Buffalo Bills (US), “including a 30-year lease and community benefits agreement”, was “unanimously approved” by the Erie County Stadium Corporation on January 23rd – setting the stage for the new... » Read more


Virginia varsity fundraising milestone

Old Dominion University ballpark renovation

The Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia (US) has been fundraising for renovations to its baseball stadium for the past 11 months. ‘The Virginian Pilot’ stated that as of January 20th, “nearly” $18 million of the $20 million needed for the renovations to and expansion of the current... » Read more


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