Category: News

NFL heading to Spain for 2025 game

Article posted by Coliseum, February 14^th, 2024

The NFL is going full throttle with its international ambitions and has announced a first ever regular-season game in Spain in 2025. AP said the league announced last Friday at the Super Bowl that its international slate of games for the 2025 season will feature a tie-up at Real Madrid’s iconic... » Read more

Kingdom ‘Green Spine’ Riyadh Sports Boulevard

Article posted by Coliseum, February 14^th, 2024

Riyadh’s massive Sports Boulevard project is well underway with the goal of transforming the Saudi Arabia capital into one of the world’s most livable Cities, according to Jayne McGivern, head honcho of the Sports Boulevard Foundation (SBF). ‘Arabian Business’ stated that the Riyadh Sports... » Read more

Montreal venue decaying roof ring alarm bells

Article posted by Coliseum, February 13^th, 2024

The Quebec Government says it will spend $870 million to replace the decaying roof of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium in Canada, warning that if nothing is done the sports complex will have to close permanently within two years. ‘Montreal Gazette’ stated that the Tourism Minister, Caroline Proulx,... » Read more

À la mode AO Arena capacity increase

Article posted by Coliseum, February 13^th, 2024

The AO Arena in Manchester, England (UK) announced that through its redevelopment, its total capacity will increase to 23,000, including a 100 percent increase in the standing floor capacity, to 6,200. ‘tpimagazine.com’ stated that this is supported by a brand-new lower concourse designed to... » Read more

Bedard to set Wrigley Field barn on fire

Article posted by Coliseum, February 13^th, 2024

Connor Bedard stepped out of the home dugout at the 41,649-capacity Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois (US), taking a few photos of the classic ballpark with his cellphone. ‘NHL’ stated that in July, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft threw out the first pitch at the home of Major League... » Read more

Hearts open opulent hotel inside home venue

Article posted by Coliseum, February 13^th, 2024

The Scottish Premiership team Heart of Midlothian F.C. recently opened the doors to what it is hailing as the United Kingdom’s “first club-owned and -operated hotel inside a football stadium”. ‘The Herald’ stated that the Scottish Premiership football club has launched its new 25-bedroom... » Read more

Emirates-NBA to move forward leaps and bounds

Article posted by Coliseum, February 12^th, 2024

Emirates and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced on February 8th a multiyear global marketing partnership naming Emirates the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA. ‘Emirates Airline’ stated that the collaboration also makes Emirates the inaugural title partner of the NBA... » Read more