Category: News

150,000 invited fans for Beijing 2022

Article posted by Coliseum, February 7^th, 2022

About 150,000 spectators are expected to be invited to attend events at the Beijing Olympics (China) in two of the three clusters of venues, organizers said on February 3rd. The ‘St. Louis Post Dispatch’ stated that plans to sell tickets to international visitors were scrapped last year because... » Read more

Denver Broncos autonomous stores a hit

Article posted by Coliseum, February 7^th, 2022

In Jay Morrison’s 16-year career with food company Aramark, he’d never seen as many National Football League (NFL) team Denver Broncos (US) fans take pictures of their friends and family buying hot dogs or beers. The ‘DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL’ stated that happened regularly this past NFL... » Read more

BetMGM retail sportsbook at Nationals Park

Article posted by Coliseum, February 7^th, 2022

The sports betting and gaming entertainment company BetMGM and the Major League Baseball (MLB) team Washington Nationals (US) announced on January 31st the opening of the first retail sportsbook connected to a Major League Baseball stadium. The BetMGM sportsbook at the Washington Nationals home... » Read more

UFC plans to expand Las Vegas APEX facility

Article posted by Coliseum, February 7^th, 2022

Looking to add a larger fan element at its Apex facility (US) – UFC APEX® – the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has plans to add the ability to host up to 1,000 people for events. The ‘Las Vegas Review Journal’ stated that the UFC’s has put in a request to the Clark County... » Read more

FIFA back Iraq football for pitch performance

Article posted by Coliseum, February 4^th, 2022

International football has returned to Baghdad (Iraq) after eight years as the Iraq Football Association (IFA) ushers in a new era under the leadership of former international defender Adnan Dirjal who was recently elected as its President. The ‘FIFA’ stated that in a hugely significant moment... » Read more

Plymouth Argyle F.C. Home Park adventure

Article posted by Coliseum, February 4^th, 2022

The Plymouth Argyle F.C. (UK), also known as the Green Army, will be granted the unique opportunity to play on the Home Park pitch for a week this Summer. The ‘Plymouth Argyle FC’ stated that in May 2022, after Argyle complete their Sky Bet League One campaign, the pristine surface at their... » Read more

Chicago Fire training center community plans

Article posted by Coliseum, February 4^th, 2022

The Chicago Mayor, Lori E. Lightfoot, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team Chicago Fire Football Club, Alderman Jason Ervin (28th Ward), and Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) CEO Tracey Scott announced on January 27th the start of preliminary discussions on a proposed new performance and training... » Read more