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Vienna venue sustainable energy initiatives

Ernst-Happel-Stadium would like to be most energy efficient stadium

The City of Vienna is helping the Ernst-Happel-Stadium in Vienna, Austria, to switch to sustainable energy. ‘City of Vienna’ stated that come 2024, a photovoltaic (PV) system will be installed on the roof to make the stadium self-sufficient in electricity production the whole year through. Once... » Read more


Udinese live up to its ‘sustainable’ image

Udinese Calcio stadium naming rights

The Serie A club Udinese Calcio (Italy) have announced a new name for their stadium, which changes from the Dacia Arena to the Bluenergy Stadium as part of a new partnership deal. ‘Football Italia’ stated that this is one of the very few stadiums in Italy owned and run by the club, who took on... » Read more


Saudi Arabia set sights on 2034 FIFA spectacle

Saudi Arabia will go after WC 2034

Saudi Arabia announced on October 4th it will bid to host the 2034 World Cup just minutes after the world soccer’s governing body FIFA invited countries from the Asia and Oceania regions to submit bids. ‘REUTERS’ stated that the Saudi Arabian Football Federation sent out a statement which... » Read more


UK-Ireland EURO 2028 host a no-brainer

England and Ireland set to be hosting EURO 2028

Football will be coming to the home nations, and the Republic of Ireland, after it was confirmed that a joint bid to host the men’s European Championship in 2028 would proceed unopposed. ‘The Guardian’ stated that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) said on October 4th that... » Read more


Matchroom Boxing-Rakuten-NSN ‘match’less deal

Matchroom Boxing heading to Japan

Matchroom Boxing is delighted to confirm a new, landmark agreement with Rakuten Ticket, Inc. and the international company NSN (Never Say Never) that will bring a series of major events to Japan. ‘Matchroom Boxing’ stated that this milestone deal will see Matchroom stage three major world-class... » Read more


Palmeiras home facial tech help nab criminals

Allianz Parques facial recognition system helps to arrest criminals

Facial recognition technology used on match tickets by the top-flight Brazilian professional football club Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras has helped the São Paulo Public Security Secretariat (SSP) arrest 28 criminals in four games at the Palmeiras home ground – the Allianz Parque Stadium in... » Read more


Oklahoma City Thunder turning a corner

Oklahoma City Thunder arena update September 2023

The atmosphere at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (US) has seen a drop over the last few years during the rebuild. This is almost expected when a team enters a new era. Roster turnover, not as competitive games and the pandemic were a few reasons this might’ve been the... » Read more


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