‘Vice’ sectors out from London Stadium naming-rights deal

London Stadium - West Ham United

Companies who are into the business of alcohol, gambling and tobacco have been ruled out as naming-rights partners for London Stadium, the home of English Premier League football club West Ham United. The Daily Mail reported that the hunt is on for a main sponsor by stadium stakeholders who would... » Read more

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Hammers’ bid to bring fans closer to the action

London Stadium new seating area

New seating systems will be developed in the north and south of the multifunctional London Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. UK-headquartered turnkey event solutions provider Arena Events Group plc has bagged the contract with E20 Stadium LLP, owners of the facility, to develop new seating... » Read more

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US tech firms go into safe stadia overdrive

WaitTime and Cisco partnership

As sports organizers and administrations mull ways to provide the safest of experiences for spectators in stadiums in a COVID-struck world, hi-tech firms have gone into overdrive to provide smart solutions to buttress social distancing, face coverings and temperature testing rigmarole to enable... » Read more

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Ethara ‘thrill’ to bits entertainment plans

ADMM and Flash form event management company

The Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (ADMM) (UAE) and Flash Entertainment have joined forces to launch a new events, entertainment and venue management operation. ‘The National’ stated that the two entities have officially integrated their activities and expertise to form Ethara – Arabic... » Read more

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Azteca Stadium rejig break-the-bank affair?

Azteca Stadium renovations costs unclear

For the Mexican company Ollamani Group a clear picture has still not emerged as regards how much it will finally cost to remodel the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, which is being totally overhauled to host the 2026 FIFA soccer showcase fixtures. The arena will host five matches of the 2026... » Read more

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HKS-designed ‘crown jewel’ Hokkaido ballpark

HKS designed Japan baseball stadium opens

The Japanese professional baseball team Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters opened their new 35,000-capacity Es Con Field Hokkaido (Japan) on March 30th with a game against their peer team – the Rakuten Golden Eagles. ‘HKS’ stated that the ballpark, designed by HKS, a global architecture and... » Read more

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Germany theater help beat coronavirus blues!

D.Live Cinema

It is ingenuity at its best – the video live streaming platform D.Live has discovered a unique way to host live concerts that will not require people to stay at home: A drive-in theater in Düsseldorf, Germany, where guests are able to enjoy live music without having to fear that they might... » Read more

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