Category: News


China, Saudi Arabia ‘stadium diplomacy’

China’s and Saudi Arabia’s influence in African Stadiums

When the Africa Cup of Nations begins on January 13th, the opening match between Guinea Bissau (country in West Africa) and the hosts, Ivory Coast (country in West Africa), will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan (City in Ivory Coast). The state-of-the-art venue is one of six... » Read more


London Stadium poised for major capacity rise

London Stadium another capacity expansion

The Premier League club West Ham United F.C. are gearing up for an impressive leap in their matchday experience. The club, in collaboration with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), is set to elevate their residence – the London Stadium in London, England (UK) – capacity to... » Read more


Riyadh stately Kingdom Arena grass work

Kingdom Arena update January 2024

Work is progressing to accelerate the growth of grass in an open space in the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A ‘New Saudi Projects Post on WhatsApp’ stated, “The stadium is unique in the sense that it is a closed venue with a retractable roof and can open and close based on the... » Read more


O’Sullivan take over Olympia London reins  

Andy O’Sullivan new CEO of London’s Olympia

International venue operator ASM Global has appointed Andy O’Sullivan as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Olympia London in London, England (UK). ‘Access All Areas’ stated that previously Vice-President for the International Management Group’s (IMG’s) European Stadium and Arena... » Read more


Oakland A’s pay $45m for Coliseum stake

Oakland Athletics update December 2023

Major League Baseball’s Oakland A’s are shelling out $45 million owed to Alameda County to acquire their half of the Coliseum complex in Oakland, California (US). Mercury News said the move comes in the latest chapter of a saga involving one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most notable plots... » Read more


NFL making history with Brazil game

NFL hitting to Brazil and to LA for another Super Bowl

The National Football League (NFL) will host its first ever regular season game in South America when gridiron heads to São Paulo, Brazil in 2024. CNN said that the game will take place in the 49,000-seat Corinthians Stadium, usually the home of Brazilian top-flight soccer club... » Read more


HOK-designed venue homage to Colombia heritage

HOK to develop Primavera Arena in Colombia

The American architecture firm HOK has unveiled the design of the Primavera Arena in Sabaneta (Municipality in Colombia), which is part of the Medellín metropolitan area. The 55,000-sq-m (592,000-sq-ft) multipurpose arena will have a 16,000-seat capacity. ‘HOK’ stated that the arena is a... » Read more


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