Tag: OAK View Group

TD Coliseum reopens after $300m revamp

Article posted by Coliseum, December 2^nd, 2025

The TD Coliseum arena in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada has opened its doors after a huge $300 million redevelopment. Live Nation said that the 18-month project has raised the bar with cutting-edge technology, premium hospitality, and a world-class fan and artist experience. Leaders say the venue will... » Read more

Lyft frictionless ride to OVG venues

Article posted by Coliseum, December 1^st, 2025

The American professional sports and commercial real estate company Oak View Group (OVG) and the ride-hailing company Lyft have entered into a multiyear national partnership aimed at improving transportation to and from live events across more than 75 venues nationwide. ‘TicketNews’ stated that... » Read more

OVG venues’ business under Latimer purview

Article posted by Coliseum, October 14^th, 2025

The Oak View Group (OVG), the prominent venue development and management company (US), has brought on Amy Latimer as the Chief Business Officer (CBO). She will oversee “management, hospitality, security, parking, sustainability consulting, and premium experiences” at the OVG venues around the... » Read more

OVG top shot Francesca Bodie to bow out

Article posted by Coliseum, October 10^th, 2025

The Oak View Group (OVG) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Francesca Bodie will leave the company at the end of October. She shared the news on October 7th in an internal company email but didn’t give any indication of her next move. ‘SPORTSBUSINESSJOURNAL’ quoted Bodie as stating, “I’m... » Read more

Huffman to shape OVG procurement strategy

Article posted by Coliseum, June 16^th, 2025

The American professional sports company Oak View Group (OVG) has announced the appointment of Donna Freislinger Huffman as the Senior Vice-President (SVP) of Global Procurement. ‘CELEBRITY ACCESS’ stated that in her new role Huffman will lead the company’s procurement efforts focusing on... » Read more

OVG picked for AMALIE Arena hospitality

Article posted by Coliseum, April 24^th, 2025

Vinik Sports Group (VSG) has chosen Oak View Group (OVG) to enhance the fan experience at AMALIE Arena, home of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay Lightning said that following a tender, VSG selected OVG for its innovative approach to concessions, leadership in premium hospitality... » Read more

CFG-OVG launch multivenue delivery services

Article posted by Coliseum, April 16^th, 2025

The City Football Group (CFG) and the Oak View Group (OVG) recently announced the launch of the Eastlands Venue Services, a new joint venture to create a fully integrated service and operations company. ‘City football’ stated that the joint venture will operate 365 days-a-year across the Etihad... » Read more