Category: News

US Open game washed away as skies open up

Article posted by Coliseum, September 3^rd, 2021

Rain poured through the gaps in the roof of the Louis Armstrong Stadium (US) on the night of September 1st, disrupting second-round play at the US Open. The Louis Armstrong Stadium, which holds 14,000 seats, was updated ahead of the 2018 US Open with a naturally ventilated roof. The ‘ESPN’... » Read more

OVG-Spectra teeth to live events industry

Article posted by Coliseum, September 3^rd, 2021

Oak View Group (‘OVG’), a global venue development, advisory and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industries, and Spectra, one of the industry’s leading venue management and hospitality providers, announced on August 30th a definitive agreement under which OVG and... » Read more

Bills grandiose stadia plans boast 60 suites

Article posted by Coliseum, September 3^rd, 2021

The National Football League (NFL) team Buffalo Bills’ (US) proposed new $1.4 billion stadium would include about 60,000 seats and 60 suites. The ‘Associated Press’ stated that Bills’ proposal includes a timeline for construction with a completion date pegged for no later than 2027 based on... » Read more

Barranquilla lands 2027 Pan American Games

Article posted by Coliseum, September 3^rd, 2021

The City of Barranquilla in Colombia will host the 2027 Pan American Games. The Colombian City on the Caribbean Coast was confirmed as host of the 2027 event recently – seemingly the only candidate after a mooted bid from Bolivia failed to materialize. The above information was given by Neven... » Read more

Jeddah set to become lifestyle destination

Article posted by Coliseum, September 2^nd, 2021

Global venue operator ASM Global has announced its appointment as the managing operator for two venues within a grand mixed-use destination in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. The ‘Conference & Meetings World’ stated that situated in the heart of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), adjacent to the King... » Read more

SC Freiburg new home Europa-Park Stadion

Article posted by Coliseum, September 2^nd, 2021

The German Bundesliga club SC Freiburg has signed up amusement park Europa-Park as the naming partner of its new stadium – SC-Stadion which is now Europa-Park Stadion (Germany). The ‘kicker’ stated that the top-flight club is all set to move to its new digs in mid-October this year. SC... » Read more

‘The Smurfs’ home to boast tech muscle

Article posted by Coliseum, September 2^nd, 2021

The IT service management company Cegeka has become the new title sponsor of the Belgian professional football club Racing Genk’s stadium (Belgium), expanding a relationship that goes back to the Summer of 2019. The ‘Consultancy.eu’ stated that two years ago, the Belgium-headquartered IT... » Read more