Tag: London

Mets-Phillies London Stadium clash in June

Article posted by Coliseum, January 23^rd, 2024

Major League Baseball (MLB) World Tour: The London (UK) Series is back in 2024 as the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies meet in a two-game regular-season series from June 8th-9th. ‘Major League Baseball’ stated that following the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs facing off in 2023,... » Read more

London Sphere last gasp at ‘political’ altar

Article posted by Coliseum, January 11^th, 2024

The US company behind a proposed huge Las Vegas-style Sphere entertainment venue in East London (UK) has withdrawn its plans. ‘The Guardian’ stated that the Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSG) said it could not continue to participate in a process that was “merely a political football... » Read more

The O2 and Wembley enjoy bumper 2023

Article posted by Coliseum, January 8^th, 2024

Two of London’s leading sports and entertainment venues – The O2 and Wembley Stadium – both had years to remember in 2023. Wembley Stadium connected by EE continued to deliver more unforgettable moments throughout 2023 – the year of its 100th anniversary. Over the past 12 months,... » Read more

London Stadium poised for major capacity rise

Article posted by Coliseum, January 5^th, 2024

The Premier League club West Ham United F.C. are gearing up for an impressive leap in their matchday experience. The club, in collaboration with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), is set to elevate their residence – the London Stadium in London, England (UK) – capacity to... » Read more

O’Sullivan take over Olympia London reins

Article posted by Coliseum, January 5^th, 2024

International venue operator ASM Global has appointed Andy O’Sullivan as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Olympia London in London, England (UK). ‘Access All Areas’ stated that previously Vice-President for the International Management Group’s (IMG’s) European Stadium and Arena... » Read more

Everyone Active helm London Aquatics Centre

Article posted by Coliseum, January 3^rd, 2024

More than 10 years on since the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has appointed Everyone Active, the longest-established leisure contractor in the United Kingdom, as the new operator for the London Aquatics Centre at the Queen Elizabeth... » Read more

‘Lights’ issue blight London MSG Sphere plans

Article posted by Coliseum, November 23^rd, 2023

It might be good enough for Las Vegas (US), but the Sphere – a dazzling orb-shaped 90 meter-high music venue that doubles as a giant digital billboard – is unlikely to be coming to London (UK) after the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, rejected a planning application. ‘The Guardian’... » Read more