Rob Ridley

Manchester

Sports Journalist at The Stadium Business

Journalist specialising in the global business of sport. Wolves FC season ticket holder. Music is my radar.

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Spyros Kyprianou Sports Center set for EuroBasket action

1 day ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

The Cyprus Basketball Federation (CBF) has declared the Spyros Kyprianou Sports Center ready to take its place as a co-host of the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket tournament, following a major renovation project that has reinforced its position as the country’s largest indoor arena. Latvia, Cyprus and Finland were announced as host countries for EuroBasket 2025 in March 2022, with Poland was added as a host nation in September of that year.
WilkinsonEyre, Boele to deliver new arena in České Budějovice

1 day ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

WilkinsonEyre and Boele Architects have seen off competition from more than 20 other entries to land the design contract for a new arena complex in the city of České Budějovice, Czech Republic. Run by the South Bohemian Region of which České Budějovice is the capital, the single-stage international architectural competition called for the design of a multifunctional sports arena for 5,000 spectators, along with adjacent public space, a car park and an office building.
Poissy enters PSG stadium race, Paris 2024 aquatics centre makes legacy switch

2 days ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

Poissy, a commune in the Yvelines department of the Île-de-France region, has been confirmed as a contender for a potential new stadium for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), while the aquatics centre developed for Paris 2024 has officially entered legacy mode, less than a year after hosting Olympic and Paralympic competitions.
World Supercross Championship heading to new stadium destinations

2 days ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

The World Supercross Championship has confirmed its 2025 calendar, with its first African event to take place at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, along with an inaugural Malaysian round at Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM)-sanctioned Championship has outlined a five-round schedule for 2025, following a 2024 season which took in a double-header event at HBF Park in Perth, along with rounds at BC Place in Vancouver and Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Missouri Senate backs $1.5bn stadium package for Chiefs, Royals

2 days ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

The Missouri Senate has approved a circa $1.5bn (£1.11bn/€1.31bn) financial plan designed to retain the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals amid stadium-based overtures to the NFL and MLB franchises from the state of Kansas. The Royals currently play at Kauffman Stadium, while the Chiefs play at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Arrests made, legal action taken following M. Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede

2 days ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

A first information report (FIR) has been levelled against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), DNA Entertainment and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) as it emerged today (Friday) that multiple arrests have been made in connection to the scenes that led to the deaths of 11 people outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Multiple people also suffered injuries following a stampede as huge numbers of fans gathered to celebrate RCB’s maiden IPL title.
Field-level suites among premium upgrades for Ohio Stadium

3 days ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

The athletics department of Ohio State University has unveiled plans to introduce field-level suites at Ohio Stadium as part of ongoing efforts to increase revenue generation, while diversifying gameday offerings at the 102,780-capacity venue.
Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium gear up for FIFA showpieces

3 days ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

The clock is now rapidly ticking down to the start of a period in which the United States will be the centre of the footballing world, with Mercedes-Benz Stadium (MBS) and Atlanta set to be a key component for both the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 World Cup.
USA Swimming to repeat NFL stadium concept for 2028 Olympic trials

4 days ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

USA Swimming has announced the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the 2028 Games will return to Lucas Oil Stadium, following the huge success of staging the Paris 2024 event at an NFL venue. The national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States, in partnership with the Indiana Sports Corp, has said Indianapolis will once again stage the Trials in June 2028. Held every four years, the Olympic Trials rank as the most prestigious swimming event in the US.
Hamburger SV lined up for new Olympic stadium

4 days ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

The City of Hamburg and state of Schleswig-Holstein have presented a bid for a future edition of the Olympic and Paralympic Games which includes a new main stadium that officials have pledged will be developed, regardless of whether the events are secured. The Hamburg+ bid concept was the final one of four to be presented by a deadline of May 31, with Berlin, Munich and the Rhine-Ruhr region having already set out their intentions.