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Gibraltar’s new stadium backed by planning commission

Gibraltar’s football authority has taken a step forward in its bid to develop a new stadium that meets UEFA requirements….

Southend United submits fresh stadium plans

English National League football club Southend United has officially submitted revised plans for its ambitious new stadium development. The fresh…

Virtus Bologna sets out plans for permanent home

Italian Lega Basket Serie A club Virtus Bologna has unveiled plans for a permanent new arena in an effort to strengthen its position in European basketball’s elite.

Rajamangala National Stadium to stage Trophée des Champions

Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium has been announced as host venue for the 2023 Trophée des Champions, with France’s Professional Football League (LFP) taking steps to address environmental concerns over staging its event overseas.

AC Milan decides on La Maura as proposed stadium site

Italian Serie A football club AC Milan has confirmed Ippodromo Snai La Maura, an equestrian and horse racing facility located close to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, as its targeted site for a new stadium.

WOO Architects appointed to support Camp Nou redevelopment

London-based WOO Architects has been appointed by Turkish company Limak Construction to support the redevelopment of Spotify Camp Nou, home of Spanish LaLiga football club Barcelona.

Boxxer to host first stadium event at Bournemouth ground

Vitality Stadium, home of Premier League football club AFC Bournemouth, has been announced as the host venue for Boxxer’s first-ever UK stadium show on May 27.

Lens launches crowdfunding campaign to aid stadium plans

French Ligue 1 football club RC Lens has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support renovation work at its home stadium, Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

Club and Cercle Brugge receive Jan Breydel Stadion lease extension

Belgian Pro League football teams Club Brugge and Cercle Brugge have been granted a new lease deal to continue playing at Jan Breydel Stadion for the coming seasons.

Toruń lands World Athletics Indoor Championships

The Polish city of Toruń has been awarded hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

Tech Stack: Piing’s penalties for Ajax • NCSU’s 6.6M pixels • Inter’s Telepass journey…

Piing, which organises multiplayer games for stadium-sized crowds, launched the latest version of its penalty shootout experience during a recent Ajax match at the Johan Cruyff ArenA.

Work starts on Baseball Dream Park in Daejeon

Work has commenced on Baseball Dream Park, a new stadium for KBO League club Hanwha Eagles that intends to become a “national landmark” for South Korea.

Fiorentina set for two-season stay away from Franchi

Italian Serie A football club Fiorentina will require a temporary home for two seasons whilst redevelopment of the Stadio Artemio Franchi takes place, according to Mayor of Florence Dario Nardella.

Cagliari’s new stadium to bear name of club legend Riva

Cagliari City Council has unanimously approved a motion presented by Mayor Paolo Truzzu that the new home of Serie B football team Cagliari be named after club, and Italian national team legend, Gigi Riva.

Parken management address structural concerns, ‘network of the future’ installed

The Danish Football Union has followed Superliga club FC København in warning fans against “coordinated jumping” at Parken amid structural concerns at the stadium, while the venue has become a “digital frontrunner” for stadia in Europe through the completion of new network infrastructure.

Bayern extends long-running Allianz partnership

German Bundesliga football club Bayern Munich has extended its sponsorship deal with shareholder and stadium naming rights partner Allianz.

MoU agreed on Oxford United stadium project

Oxford United’s plans to develop a new stadium have moved a step forward, with Oxfordshire County Council agreeing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the project.

Cívitas Metropolitano to host finale of new-look World Rugby Sevens Series

Cívitas Metropolitano, home of Spanish LaLiga football club Atlético de Madrid, has been awarded hosting rights for the grand final of the reimagined World Rugby Sevens Series for the next three years.

KC Current reveals renderings of Pitch Club space

Kansas City Current has released renderings of a planned Pitch Club space at its new stadium, which will be the first venue purpose-built for a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise.

BCU becomes latest beneficiary of Alexander Stadium legacy plans

Birmingham City University (BCU) has announced a £5m (€5.7m/$6.1m) investment to fit out areas of Alexander Stadium to serve as a home for its sports and exercise-related courses.

Cardiff arena project facing cost increases, delayed opening date

The budget to deliver a new 17,000-capacity arena in the Welsh capital of Cardiff has reportedly risen to £280m (€318m/$342m), with the opening date for the venue also pushed back until 2026.

CONCACAF Nations League Finals head to Allegiant Stadium

Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, has bolstered its football events portfolio after it was announced as the host of the 2022-23 CONCACAF Nations League Finals.

Pitch upgrade to see Boundary Park host rugby league team

Boundary Park, home of National League football club Oldham Athletic, will host matches played by the town’s rugby league team from next year after plans were announced to invest £1m (€1.1m/$1.2m) into the stadium’s pitch.

Chelsea ‘considering’ new £2bn stadium on Stamford Bridge site

Chelsea is reportedly considering building a new £2bn (€2.3bn/$2.4bn) stadium on the site of Stamford Bridge, with the Premier League club potentially facing up to four years at a temporary home while the work is carried out.

Stadium Golf Tour heads to Twickenham for first UK event

London’s Twickenham Stadium will be transformed into a golf course this summer through a partnership with US-based Stadium Golf Tour and the Maverick Sports & Entertainment agency.

Barcelona’s Palau Blaugrana upgrades completed

Spanish LaLiga football club FC Barcelona has announced that renovation work at its Palau Blaugrana has been completed.

Old Firm derbies to go ahead without away fans

Away fans will not be permitted to attend the upcoming Scottish Premiership matches between rivals Celtic and Rangers, it has been reported.

MSE’s District E to host NHL esports competition

District E Powered by Ticketmaster, a new multi-purpose live events venue next to Capital One Arena, has been awarded hosting rights to the EA Sports NHL 23 North American Championship esports event.

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