Month: August 2026


‘Eighth Wonder of the World’ Leichhardt Oval Stadium total rejig

Sydney’s Leichhardt Oval major redevelopment approved

The Leichhardt Oval Stadium in Sydney (Australia) is set for its biggest transformation in decades with the Minns Labor Government approving a major redevelopment that will secure the future of one of Sydney’s great suburban sporting venues. Construction is expected to kick off following the 2026... » Read more


AFL stars-stacked SA to return to Origin footy after yawning gap

AFL confirmed the host venues for the next three editions of its State of Origin

South Australia (SA) will return to Origin footy for the first time in 28 years with the Australian Football League (AFL – the pre-eminent professional competition of Australian Rules football) confirming the next three years of the Australian Associated Motor Insurers (AAMI) AFL Origin fixtures... » Read more


Montreal Olympic Stadium renovation work to head inside

Montreal’s Olympic Stadium to undergo renovation

The Government of Quebec has given the green light for the Olympic Park to begin a new phase in modernizing the Montreal Olympic Stadium’s interior. The Olympic Park said this is a major milestone that will allow the venue to reach its full potential and host a new generation of sporting,... » Read more


Landmark Africa unveils plans for 20,000-seat arena in Lagos

Landmark Africa is planning the Dream Theatre Entertainment Centre a 20,000-capacity indoor arena in Lagos

Landmark Africa has revealed plans for a 20,000-capacity indoor arena in Lagos, Nigeria. Business of Sports Africa said the Dream Theatre Entertainment Centre, which would be the largest arena in Nigeria, will anchor more than 70,000 sqm of mixed-use development. The project is currently at the... » Read more


Spanish Super Cup clash of titans at Atatürk Olympic Stadium

Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium will host Spanish Supercopa from February 2-7

Should the LaLiga team FC Barcelona (Spain) retain the Spanish Super Cup for a third consecutive time the venue this time will be the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul (Türkiye) with the first competitive tournament of the 2026-2027 seasons set to take place from February 2nd-7th,... » Read more


Wolverhampton Wanderers Fanzone at The Halls matchday destination

New fan zone at The Halls for Wolfs’ new matchday experience

The English Football League (EFL – a competition for professional football clubs in England and Wales) Championship team – the Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.’s – Fanzone at The Halls (indoor pre-match fan gathering venue) opens its doors this season thus providing the supporters with a new... » Read more


Second shot at Gran Canaria Stadium revamp tender exercise

New tender launched for Gran Canaria stadium

The Gran Canaria Island Council has postponed the start of expansion and renovation works at the Gran Canaria Stadium in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, until 2027 following the first tender, floated on June 7th, receiving no bids. The Council is taking a second shot at the tender exercise so... » Read more


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