Merkur Spiel-Arena undergoing upgrades

City of Duesseldorf invests in Merkus Spiel-Arena

Düsseldorf City Council has approved investments worth €40 million to upgrade the Merkur Spiel-Arena. In addition to the redesign of the business club, the LED boards in the upper tier are set to be expanded. Rheinische Post said in the past calendar year, the stadium has played host to two... » Read more


2026 debut for Texas Mansfield Stadium

New stadium for North Texas SC

Mansfield Stadium is set to open as a multi-use soccer stadium complex in the summer of 2026 with North Texas Soccer Club as its primary tenant. Mansfield Stadium said the state-of-the-art facility, which will feature 7,500 fixed seats and cover 200,000 square feet, will serve as a vibrant... » Read more


Climb-the-ladder JackJumpers change of guard

NBL team Tasmania JackJumpers planning arena expansion

After a lengthy search for new ownership the Australian businessman Larry Kestelman and the National Basketball League (NBL) sold the Australian professional basketball team Tasmania JackJumpers to the Brisbane (Australia)-based private equity firm Altor Capital, the league announced... » Read more


Mark Kelly in Ashton Gate big-picture role

Mark Kelly appointed Chair of Ashton Gate Board Ltd

The Ashton Gate Limited recently announced the appointment of Mark Kelly as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. A ‘LinkedIn Post By Ashton Gate’ stated that Kelly takes over from Martin Griffiths and will transition from the day-to-day operational management of the stadium to focus on his... » Read more


Woman of many parts Kenny at FAI helm

FA Ireland with new COO

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) recently announced the appointment of Christina Kenny as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). ‘FAI’ stated that in this crucial role Kenny will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and serve as a key member of the FAI Senior Leadership... » Read more


Banerjee scores as MD of The Hundred

The England and Wales Cricket Board has appointed new director

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed Vikram Banerjee as managing director of The Hundred. The BBC said Banerjee was offered the job after his role overseeing the sale of stakes in the teams to private investors. The new investment resulted in the combined worth of the eight... » Read more


Parker takes on dual role at ASM Global

New COO-CFO for Legends ASM Global

Brett Parker has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the combined Legends and ASM Global business. ASM Global said Parker is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in strategic finance and business operations. He joins Legends after more than two decades as... » Read more


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