Category: News

Auckland venue search zero in on two stadia

Article posted by Coliseum, June 10^th, 2024

The choice for a future premium stadium in Auckland (New Zealand) has been narrowed down to two options – either a revamped Eden Park or a new waterfront precinct near the City Centre at Quay Park. ‘The New Zealand Herald’ stated that the groups behind both stadium bids now have six months to... » Read more

Everton F.C. smooth ride plans for fans

Article posted by Coliseum, June 10^th, 2024

The Premier League club Everton F.C. and the Sefton Council have agreed to work together with a view to further enhancing the transport offer from the borough ahead of the club’s new stadium opening at the Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool, England (UK). ‘evertonfc.com’ stated that the two... » Read more

New operator for Japan National Stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, June 10^th, 2024

The Japan Sport Council (JSC) has given a consortium led by mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo preferential negotiation rights to operate the Japan National Stadium from the start of the financial year in 2025. Japan News said the central government intends to sell the rights to operate the stadium to... » Read more

Rays home ‘intimate-inviting’ renderings

Article posted by Coliseum, June 6^th, 2024

The Major League Baseball (MLB) team Tampa Bay Rays recently released new renderings and details on the new ballpark and development that would replace their home ground – the Tropicana Field in St Petersburg, Florida (US) – for the 2028 season. ‘wusf.org’ stated that the plan to redevelop... » Read more

FIFA Indonesia stadia tour key mantra safety

Article posted by Coliseum, June 6^th, 2024

An expert FIFA delegation has visited and evaluated eight stadiums across Indonesia as part of FIFA’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI). ‘INSIDEFIFA’ stated that stadium safety and security were identified as key pillars for the transformation... » Read more

UEFA show: Wembley moment of shame again!

Article posted by Coliseum, June 6^th, 2024

London’s Metropolitan Police said they made 53 arrests on June 1st following a pitch invasion and attempts to breach security at the Wembley Stadium in Wembley, England (UK) ahead of the Champions League final between the LaLiga club Real Madrid CF and the Bundesliga team Borussia... » Read more

Alcohol prohibited in French Open stands

Article posted by Coliseum, June 6^th, 2024

The French Open has banned fans from drinking alcohol in the stadium stands in a clamp down on poor behaviour. The BBC said the move comes after Belgium’s David Goffin had chewing gum spat at him during a match against France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Women’s defending... » Read more