Category: News

Oak View plans first overseas arena in Milan

Article posted by Coliseum, July 9^th, 2019

Venue development, advisory and investment company the Oak View Group (OVG) is to construct and operate a new arena (Santa Giulia Arena) in Milan, Italy, according to media reports. OVG has partnered with Live Nation to build and run the arena, which will host sports and entertainment events. The... » Read more

UK firms to build football complex in China

Article posted by Coliseum, July 9^th, 2019

UK consortium Zaha Hadid and UK-based international sports architecture practice AFL Architects has won the bid in context with the ambitious project of building a 260,000 sq m football complex in Dalian, China. Zaha Hadid Architects has been involved in the early master plan layout and the final... » Read more

‘Special events’ in new Vegas stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, July 8^th, 2019

The Oakland Raiders relocation to Las Vegas could be the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s gain with UFC chief operations officer Lawrence Epstein saying he anticipates that the promotion will eventually hold some of its major events at the new stadium, which is expected to open in August... » Read more

W. Bremen agree on naming deal with wohinvest

Article posted by Coliseum, July 8^th, 2019

German Bundesliga football club Werder Bremen has agreed a stadium naming rights partnership with commercial real estate company wohninvest, according to media reports. The 10-year contract signed between Bremer Weser-Stadion and the Stuttgart-based company will run until June 30, 2029 and will be... » Read more

Orlando City reveals stadium name partner

Article posted by Coliseum, July 8^th, 2019

Orlando City SC has partnered with Exploria Resorts to become the first-ever naming rights partner for the Club’s 25,500 seat soccer-specific stadium located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, a media release by the American soccer club stated. The stadium, which is the home to Orlando City of... » Read more

Alipay, UEFA in digital ticket deal for Euro 2020

Article posted by Coliseum, July 2^nd, 2019

The Union of European Football Associations, UEFA, has launched a dedicated lifestyle account on Chinese digital payments platform Alipay, designed to better engage fans in China with international soccer in Europe. The move is part of the governing body’s US$230 million, eight-year partnership... » Read more

Toyota inks naming deal with Ontario arena

Article posted by Coliseum, July 2^nd, 2019

American venue management group SMG Worldwide has entered into a partnership agreement with the Southern California Toyota Dealership Association in a new naming-rights deal for the Southern California arena located in Ontario, according to a media release by SMG. Formerly known as Citizens... » Read more