Tag: COVID-19


Fans may return to New Zealand stadia fold

New Zealand Sky Stadium

It is very likely that professional sport in New Zealand will welcome fans back to the stadium fold as early as next week with the Government all set to decide whether to lift all social distancing restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 bane which has caused upheaval globally. New Zealand Prime... » Read more


Stadia as ‘Humanitarian’ in COVID-19 crisis

Stadiums as hospitals part vii

COVID-19 has made the whole world bizarre and unreal. It is simply not going away. Dealing with the unforeseen challenges put up by the coronavirus pandemic has taken a significant toll on people world over. The whole world is buzzing with the question – how long will the pandemic last? With... » Read more


(Rail) yards Stadium work chugs on merrily

Sacramento Republic Stadium May 2020

The new Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium in Sacramento (California, US) is still on course for its scheduled completion in early 2022 notwithstanding the coronavirus pandemic. Construction should begin in the summer. COVID-19 beat to pulp the California region and some of the stringent public... » Read more


Fight cards on the (cards) in Las Vegas

Las Vegas boxing returns

Boxing is set to return to Las Vegas in US on June 9. Leading boxing promoter Bob Arum is planning to stage a series of fight cards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada in US, over the coming months, continuing the resumption of live sports amid the global COVID-19 pandemic which has tighten its... » Read more


MLS holds off major tentpole events

MLS canceled competitions May 2020

Global COVID-19 outbreak has forced Major League Soccer (MLS) to cancel three major tentpole events involving Liga MX clubs this year. The All-Star Game between MLS and Liga MX players as well as planned interleague competitions, the Leagues Cup and Campeones Cup, have all been called off. It is... » Read more


‘Technology cannot steal stadia thunder’

Coliseum GSVA Henk Markerink May 2020 interview

The COVID-19 pandemic has put people’s lives worldwide on the edge – the world is almost at the crossroads today. The global economy is bleeding white. The pandemic has upended all areas of life – and sports are no exception. The sporting calendar has gone totally topsy-turvy. Professional... » Read more


Two venues not confirmed for Euro 2021

Euro 2021 update May 2020 - Wembley

The two host venues that are reportedly yet to furnish the requisite legal guarantees to stage the postponed UEFA Euro 2020 tournament next year are Wembley Stadium in United Kingdom and Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Henk Markerink, CEO, Johan Cruijff ArenA, Netherlands, is the... » Read more


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