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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Legacy work complete for Alexander Stadium

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

Stakeholders behind Birmingham’s staging of the 2022 Commonwealth Games have hailed the completion of the Legacy Capital Redevelopment Programme for the centrepiece of the multi-sport event, Alexander Stadium. A £72m (€84.3m/$97m) investment was made to upgrade the stadium for the Commonwealth Games, with its permanent capacity increasing from 12,700 to 18,000, followed by a series of further enhancements to support the community and legacy business plan.
Roma stadium project to feature ‘huge green park’

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

The Municipality of Rome has set out further details of a major park development that will surround the proposed new stadium for Serie A club AS Roma. In July last year, Roma provided the first look at the design concept for its facility in the Pietralata district of Rome, with the club stating it will feature the largest single stand in Europe. Since then, the club and local authorities have been working through procedural matters ahead of the delivery of final documentation for the project.
Wolves Esports gains investment amid venue development drive

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

The esports arm of Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers has announced it has obtained a “strategic investment of tens of millions of yuan” to drive its development, which includes a venue complex in the Bishan district of Chongqing, China. Wolves’ owners, Chinese conglomerate Fosun Group, have made esports a key part of their strategy in developing the club’s brand, especially in China and the wider Asia region, since acquiring the club ahead of the 2016-17 season.
Dubai Basketball to enter EuroLeague

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

Coca-Cola Arena is set to welcome elite European club basketball on a regular basis after Euroleague Basketball confirmed that Dubai Basketball will compete in the 2025-26 EuroLeague season. The announcement came following a meeting of the assembly of syndicated shareholders of Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA).
Study backs valuation of San Siro land

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

The Municipality of Milan has announced that the market value of the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza and its surrounding land has not been underestimated following the filing of a report on the matter ahead of its potential sale to AC Milan and Inter Milan. The Polytechnic University of Milan and the University L.
St. James’ STACK gets green light for long-term stay

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

Newcastle United has announced that its new fanzone development has been granted permission to remain at St. James’ Park until at least 2031, as the Premier League club prepares to make a decision on its long-term stadium future. The 2,000-capacity fanzone and leisure destination, officially titled ‘St. James’ STACK, presented by Sela’, is located beneath the Gallowgate End of St. James’ Park.
Forest set for breakthrough on City Ground expansion efforts

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

Nottingham Forest is poised to receive planning permission for its redevelopment and expansion of the City Ground next week. A joint statement released by the Premier League football club and Rushcliffe Borough Council today (Wednesday) said that a Planning Committee meeting will be held on June 26, with the City Ground redevelopment the only item on the agenda.
Oregon approves $800m funding package for MLB ballpark

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

Oregon’s House of Representatives has overwhelmingly signed off on a bill that approves an $800m (£594.5m/€694.8m) funding package for a ballpark project designed to attract an MLB expansion franchise to Portland. The 46-6 vote by the House yesterday (Tuesday) came after the Oregon Senate voted in favour of Senate Bill 110 in April. Governor Tina Kotek has backed the project and is therefore now expected to sign off on the legislation.
WCH Arena ready for Singapore’s World Aquatics Championships

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

The World Aquatics Championships Arena, a purpose-built venue designed for Singapore’s staging of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, has been officially unveiled with its original mission as a temporary facility now being reassessed.
Glentoran gains planning permission for Oval revamp

1 week ago | thestadiumbusiness.com | Rob Ridley

NIFL Premiership club Glentoran’s owner, Ali Pour, has said BetMcLean Oval has the potential to become Northern Ireland football’s second stadium after Belfast City Council granted planning permission for its proposed redevelopment.