Bradley Rial

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Hull KR submits plans for Craven Park regeneration

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Bradley Rial

Super League club Hull Kingston Rovers has submitted plans for a major regeneration of the area around Sewell Group Craven Park, as it aims to become the “biggest rugby club in the northern hemisphere”. Hull KR announced plans for the project, which includes the development of three training pitches and new outdoor sporting facilities, back in March.
Marbella football stadium gets green light

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Bradley Rial

Marbella City Council and Marbella FC have signed a public land concession agreement to build a new 10,000-capacity stadium. The agreement grants the Marbella FC Foundation a contract to operate the stadium for a period of 75 years. The stadium will serve as the new home of Marbella FC, which plays in Spain’s third-tier Primera Federación. The deal was signed off yesterday (Monday) during an event at the Palacio de Congresos Adolfo Suárez in Marbella.
Chicago Fire reveals new stadium renderings

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Bradley Rial

Chicago Fire has released renderings and more details of its proposed 22,000-capacity stadium, which is set to cost $650m (£479m/€562m). The team announced plans for the privately-funded stadium earlier this month. At that time, only one sketched image of the stadium was made available. A range of more detailed renderings have now been published, courtesy of stadium architect Gensler, which also designed Austin FC’s Q2 Stadium, LAFC’s BMO Stadium and Toronto FC’s BMO Field.
Croke Park’s URC Grand Final sets attendance record

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Bradley Rial

Saturday’s United Rugby Championship Grand Final at Dublin’s Croke Park set a new Irish attendance record for the fixture. A crowd of 46,127 turned out for the final, which saw Dublin-based Leinster defeat the Vodacom Bulls of South Africa 32-7. The attendance was the largest ever for a league final in Ireland, surpassing the 46,092 who attended the 2018 Pro14 final between Leinster and Scarlets at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Missouri Governor signs off funding package for Chiefs, Royals

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Bradley Rial

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has passed legislation that will ensure provisions are made for the state to partner with the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals on their respective stadium projects. Kehoe has signed Senate Bills 1, 3 and 4 into law following a special session he convened for disaster relief, property tax relief, economic development and business retention, and budget initiatives.
People on the move: AFL, Charlton and more

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Bradley Rial

The Australian Football League (AFL) has appointed Tom Harley as its new chief operating officer. Harley (pictured) will join the league from the Sydney Swans, where he has served as chief executive since 2019. He joined the Swans in November 2014 as general manager of football. Harley played in the AFL for Port Adelaide and Geelong, and after retiring he worked in game development at AFL House. The Swans will undertake an executive search to appoint Harley’s successor.
Club World Cup delivers solid attendances on opening weekend

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Bradley Rial

FIFA’s new-look Club World Cup is officially underway, with the governing body describing the opening match on Saturday as a “resounding success” despite the fixture falling short of a sell-out. A crowd of 60,927 turned out for the 0-0 draw between Egyptian side Al Ahly and Major League Soccer team Inter Miami. The match was played at Hard Rock Stadium, home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, which has a capacity of around 65,000.
Roig Arena to be operated through single company

2 weeks ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Bradley Rial

Valencia’s new Roig Arena, which is scheduled to open later this year, will be operated under a single entity after Juan Roig’s Licampa 1617 holding company absorbed Valencia 5 Estrellas. Roig, the billionaire president of supermarket chain Mercadona, has privately financed the project to the tune of around €300m (£256m/$347m). Roig Arena will have a capacity of 18,600 and will become the largest arena in Spain when it opens.
Deloitte reports rising matchday revenue across European football

2 weeks ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Bradley Rial

Deloitte’s annual review of football finance has found that revenue among European clubs increased to a record €38bn (£32.3bn/$44bn) in 2023-24, with the figures boosted by increased stadium developments. The record amount represents an 8% increase on the previous year. Clubs in the ‘big five’ European leagues – Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 – generated aggregate revenue of €20.4bn to surpass the €20bn mark for the first time.
Turner to build Sacramento Republic’s new stadium

2 weeks ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Bradley Rial

Turner Construction has been selected as the lead builder for Sacramento Republic’s new 12,000-seat stadium. Turner built Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center, home of the NBA’s Kings, and its portfolio also includes other major venues in California, such as Levi’s Stadium and SoFi Stadium. Sacramento Republic, which competes in the United Soccer League, will work with Turner on programmes that support workforce development, elevate local businesses and deliver lasting economic value.