No funding yet for Bears’ new stadium

New Bears stadium with another hurdle

The NFL’s Chicago Bears have been left disappointed after Illinois lawmakers failed to set aside any funding in the latest budget to help pay for their new stadium. The team’s owners had hoped to secure public funding in May so they could start initial construction this fall. The Illinois state... » Read more

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‘Grassroots music venues in dire straits’

John Langford at Coliseum Europe

John Langford speaks with poise and a lot of conviction and lively flair. He is the big cheese of the global sport and entertainment business – the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) – and his present role – the arenas in Europe come under his purview.Full presentation available exclusively... » Read more

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MLS expansion team nod for Indianapolis

Indianapolis one step closer to an MLS stadium

Indianapolis City-County Council has voted to formally adopt a proposal enabling the creation of a new professional sports development area for a Major League Soccer stadium. The IndyStar said the proposal was tabled by Mayor Joe Hogsett and set the boundaries of a new PSDA, or special taxing area... » Read more

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Lytle Architects to shepherd Isthmian League

Isthmian League appoints league consultant

The Lytle Associates Architects recently announced that they have signed a partnership with The Isthmian League (UK) to become their ‘Stadium Design Consultants’. ‘fsm-online.co.uk’ stated that the above opportunity will enable the firm to inform the football clubs as to how they can... » Read more

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Surrey CCC pushes sustainability message

KIA Oval with new green initiative

Surrey County Cricket Club has joined forces with sustainable energy supplier SSE Energy Solutions for the upcoming year. Surrey CCC said the partnership will look to engage directly with fans about sustainability initiatives which is crucial to educate and inspire people around shared net zero... » Read more

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Boost for curling venues worldwide

Elite Curling facilities around the world

A new initiative has been launched to improve the standard of curling facilities around the world. Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) and World Academy of Sport’s (WAoS) Sustainable Venue Solutions (SVS) have successfully launched the World Curling Global Facilities Certification Programme (GFCP). RLB... » Read more

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French Alps, Salt Lake City land Winter Games

Host Cities for Winter Olympics 2030 and 2034 announced

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded on July 24th the 2030 Winter Games to the French Alps but under the condition that France gives financial commitments. ‘FRANCE 24’ stated that the above decision was arrived at after the President of France Emmanuel Macron told the IOC members... » Read more

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