Pair of projects a boost to Birmingham’s profile
Beginning this fall, the center of football in Alabama’s largest city will shift to the $180 million Protective Stadium.
VenueNext, Liveli Partner To Build Apps For APAC Facilities
VenueNext is partnering with Australia-based mapping and cloud technology company Liveli to build custom mobile apps for venues in the Asia-Pacific region. The apps will feature mobile ordering for merchandise, concessions, venue navigation tools, and targeted promotions for fans attending concerts ...
NFL Panthers Can Begin Construction On New S.C. Facility
The Panthers are investing $1B in the project and received $115M in tax breaks to move the team’s HQ to Rock Hill, along with $225M in tax breaks from York County.
Survey Finds Many Fans Waiting On Vaccine Before Returning To Venues
A significant portion of American sports fans will wait on a vaccine before heading to arenas and stadiums to watch live sports, according to a survey from Tappit, a U.K.-based payments company. Tappit surveyed 1,500 sports fans age 18 and older and found 615, or 41%, said they would not attend a li...
Atomic Data To Manage IT Services At FC Cincinnati's Stadium
Atomic Data will manage the IT services for FC Cincinnati’s new $250M West End Stadium, scheduled to open March '21. Minneapolis-based Atomic Data was initially brought on the as the owner’s representative for the tech portion of West End Stadium. As a part of its expanded deal with FC Cincinnati, A...
Retiring Delaware North executive Rick Abramson ends a fun and filling 54-year ride
Will Fans Be Tested?
With rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, more attention has shifted to the idea of testing fans for the virus before they are allowed inside a sporting event. But the concept raises questions about logistics, who would pay for the tests and whether fans would even be willing to go to such an extreme.