Category: News

Cantaloupe-CHEQ to energize venue operations

Article posted by Coliseum, February 6^th, 2024

The United States-based provider of end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce Cantaloupe has acquired CHEQ Lifestyle Technology. ‘THE PAYPERS’ stated that this strategic move positions Cantaloupe for expansion into the sports, entertainment and restaurant sectors. CHEQ,... » Read more

Cardiff, Bilbao to host rugby showpieces

Article posted by Coliseum, February 6^th, 2024

Cardiff (capital of Wales, UK) will host the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals in 2025, with the LaLiga club Athletic Bilbao home ground – the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain – chosen as the venue for the 2026 finals weekend, the European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR)... » Read more

Saudi Arabia ready to splurge on rugby

Article posted by Coliseum, February 6^th, 2024

The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly in discussions with four top-flight rugby clubs of United Kingdom over pouring money into the sport. It is claimed that the Premiership sides Gloucester Rugby, Leicester Tigers, Newcastle Falcons, and the Northampton Saints have all been... » Read more

Saudi Arabia ritzy stadia projects tenders

Article posted by Coliseum, February 5^th, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Sport Ministry plans to issue tenders for contracts to build sports stadiums as part of its SR10.1bn ($2.7bn) capital projects program. ‘MEED’ stated that sources close to the scheme said, “The prequalification process has been completed and the tender for the stadiums is... » Read more

Kingdom Arena bustling with big-ticket events

Article posted by Coliseum, February 5^th, 2024

In the few months since it opened, Riyadh’s (Saudi Arabia) Kingdom Arena has hosted some of the world’s biggest stars. ‘The National’ stated that the 26,000-seat venue in the Hittin neighborhood of the City was packed out on January 29th to see the Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal SFC play... » Read more

AO Arena ‘electrifying’ AO partnership

Article posted by Coliseum, February 5^th, 2024

Manchester’s (UK) AO Arena has completed its £50 million (€59m) redevelopment and has announced an extension of its naming rights partnership. ‘IQ’ stated that the ASM Global-operated UK venue, which opened in 1995, has been supported by the electrical retailer AO since 2020 on an initial... » Read more

AC Milan San Donato venue project kickstart

Article posted by Coliseum, February 5^th, 2024

On September 27th, 2023 the Serie A club AC Milan officially announced their standalone stadium project in the San Donato area of Italy and submitted the requisite documents to the City Council. ‘MILAN REPORTS’ stated that on January 25th, 2024, the Mayor of San Donato Milanese Francesco Squeri... » Read more