Category: News

Munich burns bright in Olympic referendum

Article posted by Coliseum, October 28^th, 2025

Munich (Germany) will bid to host the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Olympics. This was the result of a referendum held on October 26th. According to initial counts, 62 percent voted in favor of a bid. ‘kicker’ stated that the existing infrastructure in the Bavarian capital will be used to host the... » Read more

Ground broken for new Venezia FC stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, October 28^th, 2025

The first brick has been laid in a ground-breaking ceremony for the new 18,500 capacity Venice Stadium in the Bosco dello Sport area, a new 116-hectare multifunctional sports hub north of the Italian city Architect Populous said the stadium is approved to host Serie A football matches, rugby games,... » Read more

PSG fan survey on potential future home

Article posted by Coliseum, October 28^th, 2025

French Ligue 1 club Paris St Germain (PSG) has sent out a survey to fans in a bid to better understand their match-day expectations. Le Parisien said the club’s management is also taking the opportunity to find out what the construction of a stadium in Poissy (Yvelines) or Massy (Essonne)... » Read more

Stupendous Spectrum Center reopens

Article posted by Coliseum, October 28^th, 2025

On October 21st, the Spectrum Center (Charlotte, North Carolina, US) officially celebrated its grand reopening fittingly on the same date that it originally opened 20 years ago. Several local leaders attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the arena’s Trade Street Entrance. ‘NBA’ quoted Vi... » Read more

Powerhouses to design Birmingham City home

Article posted by Coliseum, October 28^th, 2025

The English Football League (EFL) Championship team Birmingham City F.C. (UK) Chairman Tom Wagner has named Heatherwick Studio and MANICA as the Sports Quarter stadium design and architect team. ‘BCFC.com’ stated that the above two entities will be responsible for creating the club’s new... » Read more

Scotiabank Arena renovations continuing

Article posted by Coliseum, October 27^th, 2025

Scotiabank Arena has undergone a series of extensive renovations over the summer with more work in the pipeline during the 2025-26 NHL and NBA regular seasons. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) said that in its third phase, highlights of the newest renovations will include a floor to... » Read more

‘Stadium projects have become more complex’

Article posted by Coliseum, October 27^th, 2025

Tom Jones talks in a very free flowing manner and knows the art of stadia storytelling. He is in the role of Senior Principal at Populous, UK, and says, “I think in Populous the main thing we have done is moving from theory design to a much broader way of services covering everything from... » Read more