Category: News

City Council nod to new Verona stadium amidst dissent

Article posted by Coliseum, December 16^th, 2019

The municipal council of Verona in Italy on Wednesday evening gave its nod on the resolution for the declaration of “public interest” on the new stadium project. Twenty-two votes were made in favor and six against a new football stadium in the Italian city. The Administration accepted 30 orders... » Read more

Christchurch may get new stadium within five years

Article posted by Coliseum, December 16^th, 2019

The 25,000-seat roofed stadium in Christchurch (New Zealand) is likely to get ready within five years. However, pressure is mounting vis-a-vis a perfect planning and building the facility in the right way. It has a $473m budget, out of which $80m could be sliced off the price if everything goes on... » Read more

Camping World Stadium to get ‘smart’ look

Article posted by Coliseum, December 16^th, 2019

Barton Malow, a Michigan-headquartered construction firm specializing in building industrial, healthcare, educational and special-event facilities, has been picked up by Orlando City Commissioners to spruce up the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Barton Malow has found a place in the... » Read more

Woking FC stadium dream on road to realization

Article posted by Coliseum, December 13^th, 2019

Woking Football Club – the semi-professional association football club based in Woking, England – seems finally to be going forward with their new stadium work. With funds in place and planning application filed, construction is likely to begin in May 2021. The National League football club... » Read more

OVG brings Ascot Racecourse into International Alliance fold

Article posted by Coliseum, December 13^th, 2019

Ascot Racecourse – one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom – has been made a member of the International Venue Alliance. It is the latest venue to join the Alliance. Oak View Group (OVG), the global venue development, advisory and investment company for the sports and live... » Read more

Wildcats and Wolverines to (roar) in O2 Arena

Article posted by Coliseum, December 13^th, 2019

The Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team has inked a unique three-year deal with the University of Michigan’s men’s basketball team Wolverines that will take the former to London’s O2 Arena next season. It will be followed by a home game for each school. CBSSPORTS.COM reports that the... » Read more

Los Angeles Angels to stay put in Anaheim through 2050

Article posted by Coliseum, December 12^th, 2019

The Major League Baseball franchise – Los Angeles Angels – has struck a $325m (£247m/€293m) deal with the city to buy the Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, so that they can remain in the publicly-owned facility through to 2050. The Los Angeles Angels has agreed in principle to buy the... » Read more