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‘Cal’ strikes crypto naming rights deal

California State University stadium naming rights

The California Golden Bears (athletic teams) announced recently that it has reached agreement on the first-ever collegiate cryptocurrency naming-rights sponsorship, a 10-year, $17.5 million deal that will be paid in full in cryptocurrency, with the result being that the Golden Bears’ football... » Read more


Hong Kong to co-host China sporting showcase

Hong Kong and Macau to co-host China games

Hong Kong has been named as one of the co-hosts of the 2025 National Games of China (the 15th edition) along with the Macau and Guangdong provinces. The ‘South China Morning Post’ stated that the 2025 games will be the first time the two former colonies host a major national sporting event. The... » Read more


Pièce de résistance look for Camp Nou

Rising costs for Camp Nou project

The President of the Spanish professional football club FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, recently stated at a presser that the Espai Barça project is going to be “remodeled”. The ‘MundoDeportivo’ quoted Laporta as stating, “The initial idea of the project has become obsolete. So, we will... » Read more


‘Spirited’ season await Las Vegas soccer fans

MGM to introduce Beer Garden in Las Vegas

The hospitality company MGM Resorts is taking full advantage of the second season of the National Football League (NFL) team Las Vegas Raiders (US) – the first season with fans in the stands – thanks to a current relaxation of COVID-19 protocols – by introducing a new feature. The... » Read more


Queensland to host remaining rugby fixtures

Rugby Championship played in Queensland

Queensland (Australia) will host eight of the remaining Rugby Championship Tests following a COVID-enforced change to the schedule. The ‘BBC Sport’ stated that New Zealand and Australia are presently subject to lockdowns and the All Blacks (the New Zealand men’s national rugby union team)... » Read more


AFL showpiece in Perth as Victoria Delta-hit

AFL Grand Final to be hosted at Optus Stadium

Optus Stadium (Australia) has been confirmed as custodian of Australia’s ultimate sporting event – the 2021 Toyota Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final. The 2021 Grand Final will be played in Perth for the first time in AFL history after the game’s spiritual home, the MCG, was... » Read more


O2 Arena seltzer spread to bubble over fans

O2 Arena extends deal with Budweiser

The O2 Arena (UK) owner AEG has announced a five-year contract extension with the 20,000-capacity venue’s official beer partner, Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I (the world’s leading brewer). The ‘Access All Areas’ stated that the extension will start from January 1st and the deal, brokered... » Read more


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