VenueNext-Sidearm Sports initiative for fans

VenueNext and Sidearm Sports working together

VenueNext – whose forte is venue technology – and digital services provider Sidearm Sports – have announced a new solution to elevate the fan experience and improve social distancing during sports events held at US colleges and universities. The duo will also provide multifaceted,... » Read more


Pilot events in UK to determine fans’ return

England back with fans

If a series of test events prove to be a smooth affair in the coming weeks, then spectators could be greeted back into sporting events in England on October 1. Pilots will take place from August 1 but any stadium reopenings would be subject to coronavirus guidelines. Gatherings of more than 30... » Read more


China snow center all set to captivate

China Hunan Indoor Sports Park

A spectacular structure that lodges a giant indoor snow center, and boasts a water park on its roof, has opened in the Chinese province of Hunan. Named the ‘Xiangjiang Joy City Snow World’, it was under construction in a former quarry for six years and the project has been rated as amongst the... » Read more


DFL prescription for letting fans into stadia

Bundesliga Guidelines back with fans

The German Football League (DFL) has laid down guidelines – it is a 41-page document – for the readmission of spectators to the stadia for the clubs in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga. The DFL announced on Wednesday that they wanted to support the clubs in developing site-specific concepts. At... » Read more


COVID-19 make a hotchpotch of AFL fixtures

AFL update July 2020 Queensland

As Melbourne (Australia) grapples with surge in coronavirus cases, six Australian Football League (AFL) teams will relocate from Victoria to Queensland as the AFL scrambles to ensure the season is able to continue. The Australian Football League (AFL) is the pre-eminent and only fully professional... » Read more


Union Berlin’s free COVID-19 tests for fans

Union Berlin Stadion an der Alten Foersterei

In order to boast full house in September, German top-flight soccer club Union Berlin is offering free COVID-19 tests for more than 20,000 fans. This was revealed by Union Berlin. This is to ensure that fans can safely pack the stands. However, the city authorities are yet to give nod to the... » Read more


Elegant Allegiant Stadium gets green touch

Allegiant Stadium pitch July 2020

Crews have started installing sod at the impressive and striking Allegiant Stadium’s (US) grass field. With this, the marvellous stadium has added a touch of green. Allegiant Stadium, the new home of the Las Vegas Raiders and maybe the temporary 2020 home for other West Coast teams, will see a... » Read more


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