Category: News

Udinese plans stadium revamp for non-matchday revenue

Article posted by Coliseum, August 19^th, 2019

Italian Serie A football club Udinese Calcio has revealed plans to transform its multipurpose Dacia Arena, traditionally known as Stadio Friuli, into a hub for non-matchday use, according to reports. As per the deal reached between the club and the local municipality, the venue will undergo a... » Read more

Red Bull Arena ropes in Mastercard for going cashless

Article posted by Coliseum, August 19^th, 2019

The Red Bull Arena, home of the Austrian Bundesliga football club Red Bull Salzburg, announced it has become cashless with the start of the upcoming 2019-20 season in July. In addition, the club is making efforts with regards to sustainability by implementing a reusable cup system. The reigning... » Read more

Emirates retains naming rights for Ellis Park Stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, August 19^th, 2019

Emirates Airlines have extended their sponsorship deal with South African Super Rugby team The Lions for another five years, which also includes the naming rights for Ellis Park Stadium, according to media reports. Reports swirling around have already suggested that the deal took over 18 months to... » Read more

Mountain West basketball to remain in Las Vegas

Article posted by Coliseum, August 19^th, 2019

The Mountain West men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will remain at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas through 2023, according to media reports. Except for when the tournaments were in Denver from 2004 to 2006, the event has been at the Thomas & Mack since the conference began... » Read more

Govt may cede Stade de France ownership

Article posted by Coliseum, August 19^th, 2019

A Senate report has recommended the French government to cede ownership in Paris landmark Stade de France to a private entity. The current lease will run out in six years but it is still not clear if and when the government will pull out. Late last year, Prime Minister Édouard Philippe had said... » Read more

Atletico generates €100mn from Vicente land sale

Article posted by Coliseum, August 19^th, 2019

Spanish football club Atletico Madrid have generated €100 million after selling two plots of land at their old Vicente Calderon stadium, with another plot still to be sold, according to media reports. The club plans to rake in a total of €180m from the sale of the area which held their stadium... » Read more

Real Madrid inks tech deal with Telefonica

Article posted by Coliseum, August 19^th, 2019

Real Madrid and Telefonica have signed an agreement whereby the operator becomes the club’s technological integrator until June 2023, the Spanish football club announced recently. The telco will assist in the integration of technological solutions in the different facilities and... » Read more