Category: News

Hockey fans in Detroit will be enthused by a new arena in two years time. The $650-million arena in Woodward Avenue, just north of downtown, will host the Detroit Red Wings, currently based out of Joe Louis Arena, which was opened in 1979. On September 25, Detroit held a groundbreaking for the... » Read more

In two years time, Atlanta Braves will move into their new suburban ballpark. The groundbreaking ceremony for the $672-million state-of-the-art stadium was held on September 16. Designed be renowned architects Populous, the 41,500-seat stadium is scheduled for opening before the 2017... » Read more

Doha will play host to the 4th Coliseum MENA ConfEx on November 2nd and 3rd, 2014 (Hilton Doha, 8.30 am). The event is poised to draw a record participation from 280 delegates representing 26 countries. The conference will be inaugurated by Ghanim Al Kuwari, Competition Venues – Director,... » Read more

Doha will play host to the 4th Coliseum MENA ConfEx on November 2nd and 3rd, 2014 at Hilton Hotel (8.30 am). Over the last four years, Coliseum has grown into a brand of conference and networking events dedicated to the various challenges and solutions in the global sports venue sector. It is the... » Read more

The Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium is all set to reinvent itself. Following a massive demolition and reconstruction programme that began in January 2014, the stadium will be ready for its first event – the Florida Classic – on November 22, 2014. The $207-million project is expected to be 95 per... » Read more

Las Vegas, which bills itself as the entertainment capital of the world, will soon have another hotspot – the Las Vegas Arena. The $350 million, 20,000 seat arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada will be built and operated by MGM Resorts International and AEG Live. Designed by... » Read more

Sports stadiums are becoming increasingly multi-purpose, capable of hosting events of all kinds, from sporting occasions to rock concerts. While the features of these large sites were traditionally used for the holding of any large-scale event, nowadays their multi-purpose nature is considered as a... » Read more