Month: September 2026

Munich takes the lead in Germany’s Olympic bid; Berlin withdraws

Article posted by Coliseum, September 24^th, 2026

Munich has emerged as the frontrunner to win the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) vote to represent Germany’s official bid for a future Olympic Games. Yesterday, Berlin officially withdraws its Olympic bid. DW.com said an official DOSB evaluation commission report graded Munich’s... » Read more

Weighing options on Canberra Stadium – rejig or brand-new digs

Article posted by Coliseum, September 24^th, 2026

The long-running debate over the future of the Canberra Stadium in Bruce, Australia, has taken another step forward with a new master plan presenting two potential options for a new or substantially redeveloped stadium at Bruce. Final Scenarios ‘AUSTADIUMS’ stated that the Australian... » Read more

Funding nod to complete yawning delay Spotify Camp Nou Stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, September 24^th, 2026

The 2026 Ordinary General Assembly of the delegate members approved a new €510 million financing package to complete the Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona (Spain) and cover the economic impact caused by delays in the execution of the project. Two Components ‘fcbarcelona.com’ stated... » Read more

Detroit Tigers to ‘roar’ at Fifth Third Park in 2027

Article posted by Coliseum, September 24^th, 2026

The Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan (US) has had several alternate identities since it became the Major League Baseball (MLB) team Detroit Tigers’ home in 2000. Some have called it the Comerica National Park for its spacious dimensions. Some fans simply came to call it Comerica, or abbreviated... » Read more

Uni of Tennessee unveils 865 Neyland entertainment district

Article posted by Coliseum, September 23^rd, 2026

The mixed-use entertainment district currently under development next to Neyland Stadium at the University of Tennessee will be called 865 Neyland. UT Sports said the $288 million 865 Neyland entertainment district is going to be a game changer for UT Sports fans and a huge asset for the entire... » Read more

New Zealand funding scheme plans to attract major cultural acts

Article posted by Coliseum, September 23^rd, 2026

New Zealand has announced plans to establish a major events funding scheme to attract the international cultural events, the latest in a series of efforts to enhance the country’s concert-hosting capabilities. The new fund is expected to roll out from July 1st, 2027. Expanded... » Read more

Signify ‘signif’icant London Aquatics Centre lighting upgrade

Article posted by Coliseum, September 23^rd, 2026

Signify, the world leader in lighting, has delivered a landmark light-emitting diode (LED) lighting upgrade at the London Aquatics Centre to drive performance, energy saving, efficiency, and long-term sustainability at one of United Kingdom’s most iconic sporting venues, also known to be the most... » Read more