Rob Ridley, Author at The Stadium Business

49ers secure funding for Levi’s Stadium upgrades

NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers has secured a $120m (£97.2m/€110.5m) loan from the League’s stadium fund to conduct upgrades at Levi’s Stadium.

European Commission challenging use of EU funds for Italian stadium projects

The Mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, has hit out after it emerged that the European Commission is challenging the Italian Government’s proposed usage of money from the bloc’s COVID-19 recovery fund for the redevelopment of the Stadio Artemio Franchi, along with stadium and arena projects planned for Venice.

Galatasaray targets safe standing to boost Nef Stadyumu capacity

Turkish Süper Lig football club Galatasaray is working on increasing capacity at its Nef Stadyumu by introducing safe standing areas to the stadium.

Phoenix sues Tempe over Coyotes arena district

The City of Phoenix has launched legal action against the City of Tempe over residential developments planned as part of the project intended to deliver a new arena for NHL franchise the Arizona Coyotes.

MCC launches Lord’s cinema experience

Marylebone Cricket Club has made a new move to diversify the offering at Lord’s by launching an outdoor cinema venture at the ‘Home of Cricket’.

Mets lay claim to biggest scoreboard in baseball

The US division of Samsung Electronics and the New York Mets have unveiled what they claim is the largest scoreboard across all professional ballparks.

Peterborough stadium owner enters receivership

Peterborough United has maintained that it’s business as usual, despite the company which owns the English League One football club’s Weston Homes Stadium entering receivership.

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.

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.

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…

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