The Stadium Business

We are a dedicated team located in Sussex, specializing in organizing some of the most esteemed conferences and events in the sports and entertainment industries. For years, we have been supporting ticketing businesses through our various meetings and events. Realizing the need for a centralized source of information, we decided to share important news we encounter daily. To achieve this, we have brought on board a talented group of writers who focus on the sector, giving our diverse industry a unified voice.

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Community development project set to complement Rhode Island FC stadium

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Owen Lloyd |Richard Mulligan |Rob Ridley |Bradley Rial

Real estate investment company Fortuitous Partners has advanced a residential and community advancement project that is being developed alongside Rhode Island FC’s Centreville Bank Stadium. The project, named Tidewater Landing, aims to address Rhode Island’s housing needs with the next phase claimed to deliver market rate and affordable housing, public amenities, and commercial spaces.
Cleveland Soccer Group leads WPSL Pro investment with stadium project

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Owen Lloyd |Richard Mulligan |Rob Ridley |Bradley Rial

Cleveland Soccer Group (CSG) is set to field a team in the upcoming Women’s Premier League Soccer (WPSL) Pro. CSG’s outfit will be a founding club and will join early markets including Atlanta, Dallas, North Carolina, Oklahoma City, Sioux Falls, and the San Francisco area.
Levy selected as partner for Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Genevieve Lewis |Richard Mulligan |Rob Ridley |Bradley Rial

Levy has been named the new food and beverage operator at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Beginning this summer, the sports and entertainment hospitality business will offer refreshed menus crafted by Levy chefs across the 220-acre complex. Levy will also offer a new dining concept, and freshly prepared grab-and-go options at the flagship ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill later in the year.
Work begins on Penrith Stadium redevelopment

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Owen Lloyd |Richard Mulligan |Rob Ridley |Bradley Rial

The Government of New South Wales has begun construction on the A$309m (£148.5m/$196.5m/€172.8m) redevelopment of Penrith Stadium with completion expected in 2027. The project aims to increase the stadium’s seating capacity from 22,500 to 30,000 and transform it into a modern venue for sport, entertainment, and the community. It is said that the multi-purpose venue is set to attract new sporting events to the city while continuing to support rugby league, union, and football.
Washington Commanders close to $3bn stadium deal

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Owen Lloyd |Richard Mulligan |Rob Ridley |Bradley Rial

The District of Columbia and the Washington Commanders are close to securing a $3bn (£2.2bn/€2.6bn) deal to bring the NFL team back to the District with a new stadium. The venue would be built on the site of the defunct Robert F. Kennedy Stadium which served as home to the franchise from 1961 to 1996. Since 1997, the Commanders have played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland and have a lease at the venue until September 2027.
Tech Stack: New England Patriots, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and more…

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Owen Lloyd |Richard Mulligan |Rob Ridley |Bradley Rial

New England Patriots owner, the Kraft Group, has signed a multi-year partnership with AI-powered technology company NWN which will see it overhaul the existing IT infrastructure at Gillette Stadium. This is aimed at enhancing the fan experience, modernising employee support solutions, and establishing a state-of-the-art infrastructure foundation.
Xcel Energy’s naming rights reign of Minnesota Wild arena comes to an end

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Owen Lloyd |Richard Mulligan |Rob Ridley |Bradley Rial

The arena naming rights agreement between Xcel Energy and the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Minnesota Wild is set to conclude this summer after a 25-year partnership. The Wild said it expects to announce a new arena naming rights partner before the start of the 2025-26 NHL season. Although the naming rights deal is almost over, the Minneapolis-based company has entered into a new multi-year partnership that will see it be a “major community and business partner of the Minnesota Wild”.
Charlotte Motor Speedway installs 15,500 sq ft digiLED screen

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Owen Lloyd |Richard Mulligan |Rob Ridley |Bradley Rial

Charlotte Motor Speedway has installed a high-definition LED screen made by digiLED, aiming to improve the fan experience and make the North Carolina venue more sustainable. The new custom-built screen is 15,500 square feet with more than 5.5 million pixels and is said to bring unprecedented brightness, clarity, and colour accuracy for NASCAR fans. It weighs more than 47.6 tonnes and is supported by six 30-foot steel pillars.
Kings League finals set to be played in Turin

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Owen Lloyd |Richard Mulligan |Rob Ridley |Bradley Rial

Turin’s Inalpi Arena is due to stage the European Finals of the Kings League on May 22 which will see Italian, Spanish, and French victors emerge. The venue has a maximum capacity of 16,600 and tickets are currently available for between €22 (£18/$25) and €65. The Kings League is a series of seven-a-side football competitions which was established in 2022 by former player Gerard Piqué.
Buffalo Pro Soccer set to build new stadium

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Owen Lloyd |Richard Mulligan |Rob Ridley |Bradley Rial

Buffalo Pro Soccer is planning to construct a 7,600-seat, privately-funded stadium in the city’s Valley neighbourhood. The venue is set to be located at Elk and Lee Street near the Buffalo River and is aimed to serve as a “driving force” in the development of a new entertainment district in New York’s second largest city. Construction is due to begin this summer, with the stadium set to feature a safe-standing section, 12 hospitality suites, two private party areas, and club-level seats.