Japan to up national stadium capacity

National Stadium capacity expansion in Tokyo

The new operator of Japan’s National Stadium in Tokyo is looking to increase capacity to 80,000 as the country eyes a second chance to host the FIFA World Cup. Japan Today said the country’s largest mobile carrier NTT Docomo Inc is set to lead the venue’s operation once it is... » Read more

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Kai Tak Sports Park 85% complete

Kai Tak Sports Park Stadium construction update

The under-construction Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong has hit a significant milestone with the successful completion of the Main Stadium exterior building façade panels. The developers said the momentous accomplishment represents a truly world-class architectural feat, which has created an... » Read more

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Oak View Group expand footprint to Canada

OVG expands into Canada

The Tim Leiweke-helmed Oak View Group (OVG) (US) launched a new Canadian division on June 8th – OVG Canada – and announced that Canada Basketball was on board as its first client. ‘THE GLOBE AND MAIL’ stated that Leiweke, the former President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of... » Read more

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Captivating Al Bayt Stadium all set to open

Al Bayt Stadium Qatar to be inaugurated end of November

The stunning Al Bayt Stadium will be inaugurated on November 30th when it hosts the FIFA Arab Cup™ group stage match between hosts Qatar and Bahrain. ‘Qatar 2022’ stated that it will become the sixth FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament venue to be inaugurated after the 48,000-capacity... » Read more

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Johan Cruijff ArenA net positive goals

Johan Cruijff Arena sets sustainability goals

The Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is taking the next step on its journey towards making itself sustainable and is fully committed to achieving net positive operations by 2030, which means giving more to the world than it takes from it. ‘Johan Cruijff Arena’ stated that in... » Read more

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Will Houston 2026 mural magic work on FIFA?

Houston supports bid to host FIFA World Cup 2026

The Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee, in collaboration with Houston Airports, will begin painting a 10,000-square-foot ‘Gateway to the World’ mural at the William P. Hobby Airport (Houston) in support of Houston’s (US) bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Houston’s airports are a... » Read more

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Iggles throw open venue for nuptials

Philadelphia Eagles stadium as wedding venue

The professional American football team – Philadelphia Eagles – are offering their home arena – Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, US – as a wedding venue for frontline workers who had to cancel their wedding due to coronavirus which has caught the world in its... » Read more

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