Month: February 2024


Allegiant Stadium Super Bowl ‘waves’ boost

T-Mobile upgrades Allegiant Stadium ahead of Super Bowl

T-Mobile US boosted the 5G coverage and capacity at the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada set to host the National Football League’s (NFL’s) Super Bowl, delivering a 10-fold increase in peak download data rates. ‘MOBILE WORLD LIVE’ stated that the operator stated the upgrades at the... » Read more


Real Madrid tech-savvy sleeve statement

Real Madrid partners with HP

On February 2nd, the Real Madrid Football Club (Spain) announced a global technology sponsorship agreement with the global technology leader HP Inc. during a joint signing ceremony at the Ciudad Real Madrid (the training complex for the Spanish football club Real Madrid) in Valdebebas Park, outside... » Read more


Cantaloupe-CHEQ to energize venue operations

Cantaloupe acquires Cheq Lifestyle Tech

The United States-based provider of end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce Cantaloupe has acquired CHEQ Lifestyle Technology. ‘THE PAYPERS’ stated that this strategic move positions Cantaloupe for expansion into the sports, entertainment and restaurant sectors. CHEQ,... » Read more


Cardiff, Bilbao to host rugby showpieces

Cardiff and Bilbao to host rugby finals

Cardiff (capital of Wales, UK) will host the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals in 2025, with the LaLiga club Athletic Bilbao home ground – the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain – chosen as the venue for the 2026 finals weekend, the European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR)... » Read more


Saudi Arabia ready to splurge on rugby

Saudi targeting rugby stadium naming rights

The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly in discussions with four top-flight rugby clubs of United Kingdom over pouring money into the sport. It is claimed that the Premiership sides Gloucester Rugby, Leicester Tigers, Newcastle Falcons, and the Northampton Saints have all been... » Read more


Saudi Arabia ritzy stadia projects tenders

Tenders announced for Saudi stadiums

Saudi Arabia’s Sport Ministry plans to issue tenders for contracts to build sports stadiums as part of its SR10.1bn ($2.7bn) capital projects program. ‘MEED’ stated that sources close to the scheme said, “The prequalification process has been completed and the tender for the stadiums is... » Read more


Kingdom Arena bustling with big-ticket events

New Kingdom Arena in Riyadh opens

In the few months since it opened, Riyadh’s (Saudi Arabia) Kingdom Arena has hosted some of the world’s biggest stars. ‘The National’ stated that the 26,000-seat venue in the Hittin neighborhood of the City was packed out on January 29th to see the Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal SFC play... » Read more


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