Month: September 2023


FIFA 2026 show SoFi Stadium deal irk Kroenkes

First clash for FIFA with a US venue

FIFA is at the center of escalating tensions with the Kroenke family, the owners of Los Angeles’ (US) SoFi Stadium, over the terms of the agreement to be a host venue at the 2026 Men’s World Cup. ‘The Athletic’ stated that the 2026 World Cup is to be staged across 16 Cities in the United... » Read more


NWSL expansion franchise lands in Boston kitty

NWSL will return to Boston

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) recently announced that Boston (US) has been awarded expansion rights for the league’s 15th team to the Boston Unity Soccer Partners (BUSC), an all-female core ownership group led by a diverse and dynamic leadership team with deep local ties. ‘NWSL’... » Read more


Three US Cities confirmed as ICC show venues

ICC names venues for T20 WC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed three major United States Cities: Dallas, Miami and New York as the venues for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. ‘ICC’ stated that the United States is set to host the T20 World Cup for the first time with Grand Prairie in Dallas, Broward... » Read more


Public short shrift to Jaguars on home rejig

Jaguars wants $1b from taxpayers

The National Football League (NFL) team Jacksonville Jaguars might eventually be draining the pool at their residence – the EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida (US) – and scraping out something other than a candy bar. ‘NBC Sports’ stated that in the aftermath of a poll that... » Read more


Racecourse Ground ‘Kop’ stand work delay

New stand at Wrexham will not be open in time

A new 5,500-seat stand at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales (UK) will not open in time for the next season. ‘BBC’ stated that there is no start date for work on the ‘Kop’, and it is expected to take 12 months to build. The ‘Kop’ standing area has been unused since 2008 on safety... » Read more


Japan venue push the fan experience envelope

New fan experience revealed at Nagasaki Peace Stadium

The under-construction PEACE STADIUM Connected by SoftBank, a soccer stadium at the Nagasaki Stadium City in Japan, is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2024.   Up-Close ‘NAGASAKI STADIUM CITY’ stated that the stadium is closest to Japan’s pitch and will offer a total immersive... » Read more


Boylan bow out as Wembley Stadium Director

Wembley stadium director to step down

Ending a nine-year management tenure at the Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London (UK), the Stadium Director Liam Boylan is vacating the role. ‘Access All Areas’ stated that the above announcement comes at the end of a Summer season that has seen the stadium, which is celebrating its 100th... » Read more


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