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Santos signs new stadium contract with WTorre

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A football club Santos has officially fired the starting gun on the development of its new Arena Vila Belmiro through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of the stadium with WTorre.

Venue revenue record sees Barcelona beat financial projections

FC Barcelona has hailed record revenue from venue operations as the Spanish LaLiga football club outperformed its financial projections for the 2022-23 year amid the ongoing Espai Barça project.

Real Madrid launches Bernabéu memorabilia project

Real Madrid has launched a venture selling off items removed from the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu as part of its major redevelopment project.

Orioles make 30-year commitment to Camden Yards

The Baltimore Orioles have doubled down on their long-term commitment to the city through the announcement of a lease deal extension that will see the Major League Baseball franchise continuing playing at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

BC Place debuts sensory room, Eagles upgrade offering

Vancouver’s BC Place stadium has opened its first sensory room, while NFL franchise the Philadelphia Eagles has upgraded its offering at Lincoln Financial Field.

Universidad Católica stages biometric technology trial, targets for new stadium

Chilean Primera División football club Universidad Católica has completed a trial of biometric access technology, stating the results of the venture mean it could be introduced at its new stadium.

Liverpool secures Dynasty investment to cover stadium work, other costs

Global sports investment firm Dynasty Equity has today (Thursday) completed a strategic common equity minority investment in Liverpool, with owner Fenway Sports Group insisting that its commitment to the Premier League club remains “as strong as ever”.

Plans unveiled for new 10,000-seat arena in Reno

Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) in Reno, Nevada has announced plans for a $1bn (£820m/€949m) investment project that will include a new multi-purpose arena with a capacity of more than 10,000.

CAF assigns hosting rights for 2025, 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Morocco will stage the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025, while the 2027 edition will be co-hosted by Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.

Bath Rugby submits stadium planning application

Premiership club Bath Rugby has submitted a planning application to Bath & North East Somerset Council for its new stadium project.

Canada Life Centre, American Airlines Center unveil upgrades for new NHL, NBA seasons

The Winnipeg Jets NHL team has detailed a series of upgrades at Canada Life Centre, while American Airlines Center, home of the NHL’s Dallas Stars and NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, has undergone renovation work ahead of the new season.

Tech Stack: Just Walk Out, self-serve kiosks and more

Amazon has debuted its Just Walk Out technology in Canada with stores opening at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

AC Milan takes first formal step on road to San Donato

AC Milan has officially announced for the first time that it is pursuing a new stadium project away from its current Stadio Giuseppe Meazza home.

Olympique Lyonnais weighing up sale of LDLC Arena

Olympique Lyonnais is seeking to give up part or full control of its new LDLC Arena as part of wider efforts by the French Ligue 1 football club’s new ownership group to shore up its financial position.

Espai Barça chief ‘set to depart’

FC Barcelona is facing further upheaval for its Espai Barça facilities development venture, with the project’s executive director, Àlex Barbany, set to depart from his position, according to multiple Spanish media reports.

Thunder arena project set for crucial December vote

Oklahoma City’s bid to keep NBA basketball franchise the Thunder long-term is facing a critical vote later in the year after the Council approved a letter of intent with the team that is designed to deliver a new arena.

Vienna seeks European first for Ernst Happel Stadion

The City of Vienna has revealed plans to make Ernst Happel Stadion the first energy self-sufficient stadium in Europe, adding it is considering a new retractable roof to enhance the venue’s ability to stage events throughout the year.

Udinese signs sustainability-focused stadium naming rights deal

Italian utilities firm, Bluenergy Group, has stepped up its backing of Udinese by acquiring naming rights to its stadium, with the deal set to further an emphasis on sustainability projects.

UEFA accused of providing ‘untrue’ evidence in Champions League final inquiry

The former operations director of UEFA has accused football’s European governing body of presenting “untrue” evidence to an independent review into the events at last year’s Champions League final at the Stade de France in Paris.

Matchroom Boxing heads to Japan with ‘historic’ events deal

Matchroom Boxing has announced a new agreement with Rakuten Ticket and sports entertainment and marketing company Never Say Never (NSN) to bring a series of major events to Japan.

Sao Paulo government hails Palmeiras’ facial recognition tech

The São Paulo Public Security Secretariat (SSP) has revealed that facial recognition technology at Allianz Parque, home of football club Palmeiras, has helped arrest 28 criminals at four matches.

UEFA Super Cup heads to Warsaw

UEFA, football’s European governing body, has announced today (Tuesday) that Warsaw’s PGE Narodowy stadium will host the Super Cup in 2024.

Panthers unveil slate of upgrades at Amerant Bank Arena

The Florida Panthers NHL team has announced a range of upgrades at Amerant Bank Arena to coincide with the franchise’s 30th anniversary season.

Indian PM lays foundation stone for new Varanasi stadium

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of a new 30,000-capacity international cricket stadium in the city of Varanasi.

Xi Jinping opens Hangzhou’s Asian Games

The Asian Games in Hangzhou officially commenced on Saturday night as Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the multi-sport event at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium.

Andlauer seals Senators takeover, talks arena plans

Toronto billionaire Michael Andlauer has completed his acquisition of the NHL’s Ottawa Senators and promised to listen to fans when deciding on a location for a potential new home arena.

Sevilla stadium redevelopment cost rockets

José María del Nido Carrasco, chief executive of Sevilla, has revealed that the LaLiga club’s budget for a major redevelopment of the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán has increased from €200m (£174m/$212m) to €350m.

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