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B.C. Place Stadium 2026 FIFA show cost spiral

World Cup bill much higher for British Columbia

The cost to host the seven World Cup 2026 soccer games at the B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, will be between $483 million and $581 million, the Provincial Government announced recently – double the initial estimate. ‘TIMES COLONIST’ stated that the original... » Read more


Ring roars to rattle Riyadh Season

Riyadh Season extends partnership with UFC

The Riyadh Season has signed a strategic agreement to extend a partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh announced recently. ‘ARAB NEWS’ stated that the agreement ensures another UFC event in the Kingdom... » Read more


COX ‘true to the grain’ Tasmania venue design

Cox Architecture lead designer for Macquarie Point stadium

The Australian firm COX Architecture has been named as the Lead Design Consultant for the Macquarie Point (Hobart, Tasmania, Australia) Australian Football League (AFL) stadium. ‘abc.net.au’ stated that the newly appointed architects for Hobart’s waterfront stadium say the earlier artist... » Read more


Philips Stadium extensive upgrade works

PSV wants to upgrade stadium

The Dutch sports club PSV Eindhoven is all set to upgrade its home ground – the Philips Stadium in Eindhoven, Netherlands. ‘psv.nl’ stated that the upper ring on the North side of the Philips Stadium will be upgraded. The outer area of the ring will be closed off, the catering space will... » Read more


Perth venues’ naming rights for the asking

Naming rights up for grab in Perth

Naming rights for two of Perth’s (Australia) suburban homes of sports are officially up for grabs, including an iconic Mount Claremont (Town in Australia) venue. ‘perth now’ stated that the Australian health insurer HBF is not renewing its naming rights at the HBF Stadium in Mount Claremont... » Read more


Barça trailblazing tech Commercial Office

FC Barcelona opens new commercial office

The LaLiga team FC Barcelona opened its Commercial Office on May 8th – an immersive showroom well-equipped with the latest tech offerings which is a kind of a ‘Room With A View’ facilitating inside-out glimpse of the Barça’s under redevelopment home – the Spotify Camp Nou in... » Read more


Wigan’s DW Stadium renamed as The Brick

Wigan Athletic stadium naming rights

The DW Stadium in Wigan, England has changed its name to the Brick Community Stadium. Wigan Athletic said the renaming of the town’s historic multi-sports stadium is in partnership with local charity, The Brick. The name will initially remain in place until the end of 2025. The EFL’s Wigan... » Read more


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