Japan ‘yes’ to 10,000 fans for Games

10000 fan limit confirmed for Tokyo Olympics

On Monday, Olympic organizers decided to cap the spectators’ number at 10,000 for each venue of the 2020 Tokyo Games, days after experts warned that holding the event without fans was the least risky option during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ‘IOC’ stated that on June 21st, the five parties,... » Read more

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Major revamp for Moses Mabhida Stadium

Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban to be upgraded

The Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment project which is expected to be completed in 2027. IOL said the revamp of Moses Mabhida Stadium could be completed in 30 months, at an estimated cost of R284 million ($16.2 million), if a tabled proposal... » Read more

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Ghost games in COVID-thwack German States

Again ghost games in Bavaria

With COVID-19 causing ravages in Germany, football clubs in the German State of Bavaria have to prepare for ghost games again. The ‘kicker’ stated that the Minister-President of Bavaria, Markus Söder, made an announcement in this regard on November 30th. The CSU politician wants to enforce... » Read more

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Open-air concerts to pulsate Allianz Arena?

Cooperation between Olympiapark and Allianz Arena in Munich

As the Munich Olympic Stadium in Germany is undergoing renovations, the Allianz Arena and the Olympiapark München GmbH (OMG), the holding company that manages the Olympic Stadium in Munich, has struck a deal on the basis of which the OMG can hold open-air concerts in the Allianz Arena when the... » Read more

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Lublin venue to sit amidst verdant hues

Poland Lublin design of speedway venue revealed

A public consultation has begun in Lublin (Poland) on the 18,750-capacity speedway stadium plans on which were revealed in August this year. ‘dziennikwschodni.pl’ stated that recently the preliminary concept of the planned sports facility was announced, which is to be built in the Bystrzyca... » Read more

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Principality Stadium tailored accessibility

Principality Stadium with accessible fan guide

The Principality Stadium (Cardiff, Wales, UK) is setting a new standard for accessible event experiences with the launch of its Accessible Fan Guides – a first-of-its-kind resource for the sporting venues that provides both comprehensive event information tailored to individual accessibility... » Read more

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US mogul John Textor in Lyon takeover talks

Lyon confirms takeover

French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais (OLG.PA) confirmed on June 20th that they were in talks with US businessman John Textor about a takeover bid. The ‘Reuters’ stated that Lyon said Textor’s Eagle Football Holdings vehicle was in talks over buying the majority stake held by the club... » Read more

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