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MLB virtual ballpark to hold fans spellbound

Article posted by Coliseum, July 10^th, 2023

The Major League Baseball (MLB) is launching a new virtual ballpark to bring fans immersive digital experiences. ‘MLB’ stated that it will be the first of its kind for a professional sports league. The virtual ballpark will debut on July 8th and open to fans for the first time with a special... » Read more

Warsaw stadium revamp design contest

Article posted by Coliseum, July 10^th, 2023

The design competition held to build a new athletics stadium and arena on the site of the Stadion RKS Skra in Warsaw, Poland, was won by the local architectural firms Bujnowski Architekci and ATJ Architekci. The announcement was made by the City of Warsaw. ‘City of Warsaw’ stated that the above... » Read more

Home of the Matildas female-focused facility

Article posted by Coliseum, July 10^th, 2023

The Home of the Matildas’ (Australia women’s national soccer team) brand new elite training facility is set to welcome players after it was officially opened by Steve Dimopoulos, Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events on July 3rd at the La Trobe University Sports Park in... » Read more

Chaix & Morel to spiff up Lorient home

Article posted by Coliseum, July 10^th, 2023

The Paris (France)-based design studio Chaix & Morel has landed the project for redevelopment of the Stade du Moustoir in Lorient, France, digs of the Ligue 1 club FC Lorient. The Municipality of Lorient has appointed Chaix & Morel as the Project Manager of the development. ‘Chaix et... » Read more

Avant-garde look for Sweden Avicii Arena

Article posted by Coliseum, July 10^th, 2023

The leading construction company NCC will renovate and modernize the Avicii Arena (Stockholm Globe Arena) in Stockholm, Sweden. ‘NCC’ stated that the above assignment is a turnkey contract in collaboration with the Stockholm Globe Arena Fastigheter AB (SGA Fastigheter), wholly-owned by the City... » Read more

More funds earmarked for Neyland Stadium rejig

Article posted by Coliseum, July 7^th, 2023

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees recently approved Tennessee Athletics’ request to increase the budget for Phase 1 of the historic Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee (US) renovation project by $49 million to $337 million. ‘utsports.com’ stated that the project aligns with... » Read more

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium revamp plans

Article posted by Coliseum, July 7^th, 2023

‘The Swamp’ is getting a revamp. ‘USA TODAY’ stated that the University of Florida announced on July 3rd that it will renovate the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida (US) – its football home for more than 90 years – and is currently looking for an architect for the... » Read more