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Virtual fans in MLB games a damp squib

MLB virtual fans

Fox Sports filling up the stands with virtual fans in otherwise empty stadia across US to broadcast its first Major League Baseball (MLB) game of the year on July 25th failed to strike a chord with actual fans. Major League Baseball is an American professional baseball organization and the oldest... » Read more


Falcons to play in front of limited fans

Mercedes-Benz-Stadium - Atlanta

The latest National Football League (NFL) team to spell out their stadium attendance plans for a 2020 season staged during COVID-19 is the Atlanta Falcons. The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, US. The Falcons compete in the National Football League as a... » Read more


Venues secured for COVID-delayed Olympics

Tokyo 2021 Olympic Stadium

All 43 venues for next year’s biggest sporting extravaganza – Tokyo Olympics – have been locked down. The schedule has also been confirmed for the postponed Summer Olympics. This was confirmed by the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020). The event was... » Read more


IMS further reduce fan presence for Indy 500

Indy 500 July 2020 update

Attendance for the 104th edition of the Indianapolis 500 on August 23 will be cut down to approximately 25 percent of capacity with masks made mandatory for all attendees. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway made this announcement recently. The announcement was made based on policies and procedures put... » Read more


‘Isles’ home UBS Arena set to enchant fans

New York Islanders new arena update July 2020 naming rights

Switzerland-based investment bank UBS recently announced an exclusive 20-year arena naming rights agreement for the metropolitan area’s most anticipated, cutting-edge masterpiece – the live entertainment and sports venue and the future home of the New York Islanders. UBS Arena, located at... » Read more


Close view of pitch action in London Stadium

London Stadium July 2020

The London Stadium repurposing work will result in fans being significantly closer to the scene of action for Premier League matches. The objective is to enhance the game day experience for the fans who sit behind the goals at both ends of the pitch. This whole exercise will make the arena more... » Read more


OVG shadow on ASM’s Manchester Arena plans

Manchester Arena update July 2020

The operators of the 21,000-capacity Manchester Arena in England, venue and event management company ASM Global, have unlocked more details as regards its road map for transformative redevelopment. The legendary venue is marking its 25th anniversary this year and is chalking out plans to celebrate... » Read more


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