Category: News

With a flurry of activity on stadium venues, Las Vegas to host 2nd Coliseum Summit Americas in 2016

Article posted by Coliseum, September 9^th, 2015

Las Vegas is witnessing quite a bit of activity on the stadium venues front. With the city breaking new grounds, quite literally, on a range of projects, the MJR Group has announce that it will host the 2nd Coliseum Summit Americas – a top name in international stadium conferences – in Las... » Read more

Khalifa International Stadium structure nears completion

Article posted by Coliseum, September 9^th, 2015

The historic Khalifa International Stadium is one step closer to being the first proposed host venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ Qatar to be completed, according to a September 1 report posted on the official website of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC). (more…)... » Read more

David Beckham reaches agreement to build new MLS stadium next to Miami Marlin’s baseball park

Article posted by Coliseum, August 26^th, 2015

Initial deal with city officials could see 25,000-seat arena next door to Marlins arena, described by Beckham partner Marcelo Claure as ‘the moment of truth’. David Beckham’s proposed Miami MLS franchise plans to play its home games in a brand new stadium on the former site of the city’s... » Read more

Regensburg inaugurates Continental Arena with a series of opening events

Article posted by Coliseum, August 26^th, 2015

Regensburg’s new stadium the Continental Arena was officially inaugurated with grand celebrations on July 18. The stadium replaces the 1926-built Jahnstadion as the home of the SSV Jahn Regensburg. The naming rights for the €52.7-million ($58m) stadium were granted to automotive supplier... » Read more

ISIS blows up Olympic stadium in Iraq’s Anbar province

Article posted by Coliseum, July 28^th, 2015

Militants from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group blew up a sports stadium in Iraq’s western Anbar province, according to media reports. “ISIS elements planted high explosives inside the Olympic stadium and its surroundings in the area of the 18th km west of Ramadi, while... » Read more

UAE to host 5th Coliseum Summit MENA in Nov 2015

Article posted by Coliseum, July 13^th, 2015

Stadium business conference revolution: Coliseum Summit hosts first real game for delegates In a historic development, a real football match will be organized for participating delegates to get ‘the full venue experience’ The 5th Coliseum Summit MENA will be held in Al Ain, UAE on November... » Read more

Italian firm Salini Impreglio to build €770mn football stadium for Qatar 2022

Article posted by Coliseum, July 9^th, 2015

Italian construction giant Salini Impregilo bagged a a €770 million contract to build and operate the Al Bayt stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar, according to a press release issued on July 8 by the firm. The company is leading a consortium alongside Galfar Al Misnad, the Qatari... » Read more