http://www.sportbusiness.com/sector/stadia-facilities/feed Sportbusiness News http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167459/construction-complete-on-first-vancouver-2010-indoor-competition-venue The Vancouver Organising Committee for the 2010 Olympic Games (VANOC) said the UBC Thunderbird Arena is the first indoor competition venue in the Host Region to complete construction. The venue will host the men’s and women’s ice hockey, as well as the men’s ice sledge hockey competitions during the 2010 Winter Games. Events Canada Ice Hockey Stadia & Facilities Winter Olympics Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:36:04 +0100 msherlock 167459 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167418/poland-we-will-be-ready-for-euro-2012 The Prime Minister of Poland has said that construction projects needed to stage football’s 2012 European Championship will be completed on time. Events Poland Ukraine Event Management Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:12:52 +0100 msherlock 167418 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167366/stadium-for-euro-2012-final-threatened Ukraine, the co-host of Euro 2012, has broken off talks with the Taiwanese firm renovating the stadium due to stage the final of the tournament, just days before a visit by UEFA President Michel Platini. Events Ukraine Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:57:38 +0100 mglendinning 167366 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166821/cape-town-stadium-seeks-naming-rights-sponsor The City of Cape Town has officially opened a public tender for the naming rights for, and long-term contract for operating, the city’s new 68,000-seat stadium at Green Point, which will host eight matches, including a semi-final, at the FIFA World Cup in 2010. Marketing South Africa Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Mon, 19 May 2008 11:49:56 +0100 mglendinning 166821 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166771/british-company-installs-champions-league-pitch The first all-England UEFA Champions League final will be played on a Moscow pitch installed by a British company. Events United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Fri, 9 May 2008 09:51:06 +0100 mglendinning 166771 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166694/new-twins-stadium-adds-1-2-million-in-revenues The Minnesota Twins new baseball stadium is set to generate between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion in additional revenue for the club. Marketing United States Baseball Naming Rights Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:28:19 +0100 msherlock 166694 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166685/fa-and-wembley-stadium-to-refinance-building-loans The English FA and Wembley National Stadium Ltd (WNSL) are refinancing the loan taken out to build the stadium, after it made a loss of £22 million in its first year of operation. Events United Kingdom Stadia & Facilities Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:30:15 +0100 mglendinning 166685 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166608/nmbm-seeks-operator-for-port-elizabeth-stadium The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has invited proposals from interested parties to engage in a process which will lead to the appointment of a stadium operator for the new multi-purpose stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Events South Africa Stadia & Facilities Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:38:15 +0100 msherlock 166608 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166523/maze-stadium-delays-frustrate-sports-leaders Leaders of the Gaelic Athletic Association, Irish Football Association and Ulster Rugby have rejected an invitation to meet a Northern Irish government committee over the proposed Maze sports stadium. Events United Kingdom Rugby Stadia & Facilities Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:09:27 +0000 mglendinning 166523 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166519/qatar-upgrades-track-for-f1-bid Qatar is to upgrade its Losail International Circuit, which is best known for hosting major motorcycling events, to cater for Formula One. Events Qatar Motorcycling Stadia & Facilities Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:02:59 +0000 mglendinning 166519 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166438/confederations-cup-prize-money-tops-17-million Prize money for the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup will be $17.6 million, with the winning team picking up $3.75 million and the runners-up £3.25 million. Events South Africa Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:48:22 +0000 mglendinning 166438 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166272/lords-looks-to-secure-test-future Lord's, the biggest cricket ground in England, announced plans for a £200 million redevelopment scheme in a bid to secure its two Test matches each year. Events United Kingdom Cricket Stadia & Facilities Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:49:53 +0000 msherlock 166272 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163191/rio-unveils-bid-details-for-2016-olympic-games Rio de Janeiro unveiled details of its bid to stage the 2016 Olympic Summer Olympic Games, mostly using facilities built for last year's Pan-American Games. Events Brazil Event Management Stadia & Facilities Summer Olympics Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:22:22 +0000 msherlock 163191 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163192/doha-s-aspire-zone-becomes-public-corporation The Emir of Qatar has passed a decision to establish a public corporation under the name ‘Aspire Zone’ to run the sports and leisure precinct formerly known as the Sport City - the main venue for the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006. Events Qatar Asian Games Stadia & Facilities Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:03:17 +0000 mglendinning 163192 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163190/hok-sport-ramps-up-design-of-new-zealand-rugby-stadia HOK Sport Architecture, moved ahead with the designs for the redevelopment of Auckland’s main rugby ground, Eden Park, and the new Dunedin Multi-Purpose Stadium, as New Zealand steps up its stadium construction programme for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Events New Zealand Rugby Stadia & Facilities Wed, 9 Jan 2008 09:58:17 +0000 msherlock 163190 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163173/comcast-spectacor-offers-2008-predictions-for-sports-industry Executives at Comcast-Spectacor, the Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment firm, forecast technology playing an ever-increasing role in presenting, selling and communicating events in 2008. Events Audience Data Broadcast Event Management Federations Stadia & Facilities Technology Ticketing Fri, 4 Jan 2008 10:21:40 +0000 msherlock 163173 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163136/liverpool-to-downgrade-stadium-plans English Premier League club Liverpool said that plans for its new stadium in Stanley Park will be downgraded. Marketing United Kingdom Finance Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:16:38 +0000 msherlock 163136 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163126/florida-sets-stadium-lure-for-mls-franchise Plans to commit $50m of pubic funds to build a new soccer stadium in Miami, Florida could be the first step in attracting a Major League Soccer franchise to the state. Events United States Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:58:30 +0000 mglendinning 163126 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163102/vanoc-celebrates-completion-of-venues-in-whistler The Vancouver Organising Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) will unveil all Whistler Olympic and Paralympic competition venues in a ceremony this weekend. Events Canada Stadia & Facilities Winter Olympics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:26:43 +0000 mglendinning 163102 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163053/mcc-seeks-test-guarantees-to-fund-stadium-upgrade Lord's Cricket Ground in London is seeking a guarantee that Test cricket will continue to be played at ‘the home of cricket’ in order to raise £20 million from sales of 75-year debenture seats. Events United Kingdom Cricket Stadia & Facilities Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:30:54 +0000 mglendinning 163053 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162990/ghana-commits-to-five-new-stadia The Ghanaian Government has approved the construction of five new stadiums in its five regions with work to begin in 2008 and 2009. Events Ghana Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:41:30 +0000 mglendinning 162990 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162971/trump-on-course-1billion-golf-resort US real estate developer Donald Trump has Won ‘outline approval’ from local councilors in Scotland to build 'the world's greatest' golf attraction. Events United Kingdom Golf Stadia & Facilities Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:11:19 +0000 mglendinning 162971 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162893/london-2012-unveils-olympic-stadium The organisers of London 2012 have unveiled the design for the Olympic Stadium. Events United Kingdom Stadia & Facilities Summer Olympics Thu, 8 Nov 2007 09:39:53 +0000 mglendinning 162893 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162887/green-light-for-reds-stadium Liverpool City Council has given Liverpool FC the green light to build a new £400m stadium near the club’s existing Anfield site. Events United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Wed, 7 Nov 2007 08:51:34 +0000 mglendinning 162887 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162878/hok-sport-wins-award-for-torino-venue International architects HOK SVE and Studio Zoppini have won a Gold Medal awarded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) for their work on the Torino speed skating arena. Events Italy Stadia & Facilities Winter Olympics Tue, 6 Nov 2007 09:21:38 +0000 mglendinning 162878 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162871/new-stadium-completed-in-ghana The 20,000-capacity Essipong Sports Stadium Complex in Ghana - one of the match venues for the African Cup of Nations - has been completed. Events Ghana Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:20:38 +0000 mglendinning 162871 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162862/italy-to-play-six-nations-at-stadio-flaminio Italy will play next year's home Six Nations matches at the Stadio Flaminio in Rome, despite fears that reconstruction work has fallen behind schedule. Events Italy Rugby Stadia & Facilities Fri, 2 Nov 2007 10:54:32 +0000 msherlock 162862 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162841/cocoa-cola-donates-2m-to-olympia-restoration-fund Olympic Top partner Coca-Cola has made a $2 million donation to the Hellenic Olympic Committee towards the restoration of its site in Ancient Olympia, which was damaged by recent forest fires in Greece. Marketing Greece Stadia & Facilities Summer Olympics Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:00:49 +0000 mglendinning 162841 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162836/singapore-to-build-motorsports-track The Singapore Government aims to build the city state’s motor sports industry by working with the private sector to build a permanent race track. Events Singapore Motor Racing Stadia & Facilities Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:52:41 +0000 mglendinning 162836 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162831/find-an-anchor-tenant-rogge-tells-locog IOC president Jacques Rogge wants the organisers of London 2012 to find an anchor tenant for London’s Olympic stadium. Events United Kingdom Stadia & Facilities Summer Olympics Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:48:30 +0000 mglendinning 162831 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162828/wa-calls-on-federal-funding-for-perth-stadium The Western Australian state government is calling the federal government to support funding of a major Au$1 billion sports stadium in Perth. Events Australia Australian Rules Football Stadia & Facilities Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:30:06 +0000 mglendinning 162828 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162759/hok-sport-wins-fort-wayne-contract HOK Sport has been hired to design a new $30 million minor league baseball park in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Events United States Baseball Stadia & Facilities Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:43:56 +0100 mglendinning 162759 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162754/demolition-time-for-tigers-stadium Lobby groups have until next Monday to prevent the city of Detroit handing authority of the 95-year-old Tigers Stadium over to the city's Economic Development Corp for demolition. Events United States Baseball Stadia & Facilities Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:48:57 +0100 mglendinning 162754 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162746/funding-crisis-hits-eden-park-redevelopment New Zealand rugby faces another crisis after Auckland's new mayor John Banks said he would not honour the previous encumbent's undertaking to pay $30 million towards the $190 million redevelopment of Eden Park for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Events New Zealand Rugby Stadia & Facilities Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:35:02 +0100 mglendinning 162746 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162722/sportfive-and-deloitte-to-consultant-for-wroclaw-euro-2012-stadium The Sportfive agency and consulting firm Deloitte were commissioned to provide consulting to the City of Wroclaw for the construction of the EURO 2012 stadium. Events Poland Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:04:01 +0100 msherlock 162722 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162670/stadium-financiers-target-brazilian-market A new alliance between a major stadium investment group and an arena development company is set to provide a new source of stadium financing in Brazil and Portugal. Events Brazil Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Wed, 3 Oct 2007 09:40:19 +0100 mglendinning 162670 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162633/dubai-invests-in-sports-club-infrastructure Dubai Municipality is undertaking three major projects worth $17.6 million to increase its sports infrastructure. Events UAE Stadia & Facilities Swimming Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:19:24 +0100 mglendinning 162633 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162616/new-jersey-nets-accepting-bids-for-arena-name The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority will find out today which companies are interested in buying the naming rights to the New Jersey Nets basketball team's 20,000 seat Continental Airlines Arena, at the Meadowlands sports complex. Marketing United States Basketball Naming Rights Stadia & Facilities Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:41:07 +0100 nicolarogers 162616 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162596/real-madrid-has-highest-brand-value-in-europe Real Madrid is the ranked top of Top 25 Ranking of Europe's Most Valuable Football Associations according to research from BDO Consulting. Marketing Spain Football Soccer Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:25:17 +0100 nicolarogers 162596 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162594/img-appointed-to-sell-indians-ballpark-naming-rights Sports management company, IMG was appointed by Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians to sell the naming rights to their ballpark. Marketing United States Baseball Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:16:26 +0100 nicolarogers 162594 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162459/vegas-set-to-get-new-20-000-seater-venue Casino operator Harrah’s Entertainment and event promoter AEG have unveiled plans for a new 20,000-seat sports and entertainment venue in Las Vegas. Marketing United States Ice Hockey Stadia & Facilities Fri, 24 Aug 2007 06:16:49 +0100 cbritcher 162459 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162458/auckland-venue-to-get-nod-for-2011-final New Zealand rugby chiefs have confirmed the final and semi-finals of the 2011 Rugby World Cup are set to be staged at Auckland’s Eden Park. Events New Zealand Rugby Stadia & Facilities Fri, 24 Aug 2007 06:14:50 +0100 cbritcher 162458 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162443/hurricanes-confirm-switch-to-dolphin-stadium The University of Miami football team has confirmed it is to quit the Orange Bowl after 70 years – and play its home fixtures at the Dolphin Stadium. Events United States American Football Stadia & Facilities Thu, 23 Aug 2007 06:12:04 +0100 cbritcher 162443 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162442/ricoh-arena-boosts-it-offering The home stadium of English soccer side Coventry City has unveiled a major new IT system to boost its hospitality services. Marketing United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Thu, 23 Aug 2007 06:10:28 +0100 cbritcher 162442 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162422/edinburgh-club-unveils-51m-stadium-plans Scottish Premier League soccer club Hearts has unveiled an ambitious £51m stadium redevelopment programme. Marketing United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:03:48 +0100 cbritcher 162422 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162228/atletico-de-madrid-to-move-to-future-olympic-stadium Spanish Primera Liga club Atletico de Madrid signed an agreement with the City Council of Madrid to move to the city's proposed future Olympic Stadium. Events Spain Events Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Summer Olympics Wed, 1 Aug 2007 10:08:15 +0100 msherlock 162228 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162209/liverpool-fc-keen-to-secure-naming-rights-deal English Premier League club Liverpool FC’s American owners, Tom Hicks and George Gillett, are reportedly keen to sign a naming rights deal for the club’s proposed new stadium. Marketing United Kingdom Football Soccer Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:33:06 +0100 msherlock 162209 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162198/liverpool-fc-reveal-stadium-plans Liverpool FC’s American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett, in conjunction with US architects HKS, have radically redesigned the original plans for the stadium. Marketing United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:25:06 +0100 msherlock 162198 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162166/liverpool-fc-stadium-plans Liverpool FC is awaiting planning permission to build a new £280 million, 60,000 seat that could be extended to 80,000 capacity stadium. Marketing United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:33:48 +0100 nicolarogers 162166 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162086/f1-race-to-step-up-security Additional security will be in place this weekend for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix, following a spate of terrorist activity. Events United Kingdom Motor Racing Stadia & Facilities Wed, 4 Jul 2007 06:09:33 +0100 cbritcher 162086 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162005/western-province-considers-new-stadium South Africa’s Western Province Rugby Union is looking to move rugby out of its traditional home at Newlands to Cape Town’s new Green Point Stadium after
the 2010 World Cup. Events South Africa Rugby Stadia & Facilities Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:56:09 +0100 mglendinning 162005 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161718/design-for-two-major-sochi-2014-venues-approved The Sochi 2014 bid saw its Olympic dreams move one step closer to reality as the Ice Hockey Federation of Russia and the Football Union of Russia approved ground-breaking plans for two proposed venues to be located in the Sochi 2014 Olympic Park. Events Russian Federation Event Management Football Soccer Ice Hockey Stadia & Facilities Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:27:40 +0100 msherlock 161718 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161659/premiership-club-in-redevelopment-boost English Premier League soccer club Watford have been given the green light for the first phase of an ambitious £32.5m stadium improvement programme. Marketing United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Thu, 5 Apr 2007 06:16:37 +0100 cbritcher 161659 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161657/beijing-bosses-reduce-security-costs Organisers of the Beijing Olympic Games next year say the event will be trouble free – despite spending less on security than previous Games. Events China Stadia & Facilities Track And Field Thu, 5 Apr 2007 06:13:04 +0100 cbritcher 161657 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161617/shanghai-confirmed-as-atp-masters-series-event-from-2009 The ATP Board approved Shanghai as the host of the ATP’s Asian Masters Series tournament, starting in 2009. Events China Event Management Stadia & Facilities Tennis Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:57:14 +0100 msherlock 161617 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161613/nfls-saints-sign-deal-to-stay-in-louisiana The National Football League's New Orleans Saints signed a deal with the state of Louisiana stay at the Superdome until the end of the 2010 season. Events United States American Football Events Stadia & Facilities Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:42:19 +0100 msherlock 161613 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161571/dodgers-set-for-spring-training-move The owner of Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers says there should be no further hold-up in the club moving its spring training facilities to a complex in Arizona. Events United States Baseball Stadia & Facilities Mon, 19 Mar 2007 06:15:42 +0000 cbritcher 161571 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161553/prague-enters-race-for-2016-games Prague city chiefs have rubber stamped plans to bid for both the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. Events Czech Republic Stadia & Facilities Track And Field Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:22:22 +0000 cbritcher 161553 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161551/penguins-secure-future-in-pittsburgh The NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins are set to remain in the city after securing a deal with city, county and state officials for a new $290m arena. Marketing United States Ice Hockey Stadia & Facilities Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:18:35 +0000 cbritcher 161551 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161519/terror-threat-for-kenya-championships Organisers of the World Cross Country Championships in Kenya say adequate security is in place at the event – despite a warning by the US Embassy it could be a possible terrorist target. Events Kenya Stadia & Facilities Track And Field Wed, 7 Mar 2007 06:21:20 +0000 cbritcher 161519 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161475/strong-support-is-sochi-2014-bids-key-asset The International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission concluded its visit to Sochi, Russia citing the strong local and national backing for the bid at a public and political level as its greatest strength. Events Russian Federation Event Management Sports Tourism Stadia & Facilities Winter Olympics Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:52:28 +0000 msherlock 161475 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161472/iaaf-evaluation-commission-says-daegu-bid-very-special IAAF Vice President Helmut Digel described Daegu’s bid to host the World Championships in Athletics in 2011/2013 as “very special” at the conclusion of the IAAF Evaluation Visit to Korea. Events South Korea Event Management Federations Sports Tourism Stadia & Facilities Track And Field Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:47:25 +0000 msherlock 161472 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161470/la-2016-games-bidders-unveil-venue-plans Organisers of Los Angeles’ bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games have unveiled plans for $112m of improvements to the LA Memorial Coliseum. Events United States Stadia & Facilities Track And Field Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:24:29 +0000 cbritcher 161470 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161453/new-wembley-delay-hits-warm-up-event A warm-up event planned to test organisation at the new Wembley Stadium in London has been delayed – but officials insist soccer showpiece the FA Cup Final will still be staged at the venue in May. Events United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:14:20 +0000 cbritcher 161453 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161435/bookies-back-wembley-delays-to-scupper-cup-hopes UK bookmaker William Hill has stopped taking bets on the all-new Wembley Stadium in London being ready to stage this year’s FA Cup Final after a flurry of bets it will be played elsewhere. Events United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Mon, 19 Feb 2007 06:18:53 +0000 cbritcher 161435 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161434/bidders-ready-for-euro-2012-final-run Representatives from the three bids of Ukraine-Poland, Hungary-Croatia and Italy for UEFA’s Euro 2012 tournament handed over the final part of their bid documents. Events Croatia Hungary Italy Poland Ukraine Events Football Soccer Hospitality Stadia & Facilities Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:10:53 +0000 msherlock 161434 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161412/usoc-unveils-china-training-centre The US Olympic Committee has confirmed it is to spend $500,000 on establishing a training centre in China ahead of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Events China Stadia & Facilities Track And Field Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:17:06 +0000 cbritcher 161412 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161409/n-ireland-face-windsor-park-switch Northern Ireland soccer matches may be switched from Windsor Park, Belfast, unless £325,000 can be found to repair the storm damaged roof of the North Stand. Events United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:39:35 +0000 admin 161409 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161082/soccerex-london-forum-at-wembley With unprecedented demand for the Soccerex London Forum 2007, a get together and conference for 1000 of the most influential leaders in world football, Soccerex and Wembley have decided to move the date of the event to 9th May 2007. Events United Kingdom Federations Football Soccer Sports Governance Stadia & Facilities Fri, 19 Jan 2007 08:17:09 +0000 msherlock 161082 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161075/halligan-to-take-security-summit-delegates-inside-old-trafford ‘Halligan will examine the issues and challenges faced by his team and the strategic, managerial and operational solutions adopted in the high- pressure environment of match day at the home of one of the biggest names in sport.’ United Kingdom Events Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:09:00 +0000 msherlock 161075 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160961/security-conference-secures-premier-partner Hyder Consulting, whose staff have devised and implemented security for events including the Olympic Games, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, has become the premier partner of next month’s third International Sports Security Summit at London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre. United Kingdom Stadia & Facilities Tue, 19 Dec 2006 06:04:46 +0000 cbritcher 160961 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160953/ireland-win-right-to-host-2011-solheim-cup The Ladies European Tour has confirmed the 2011 Solheim Cup will be staged at Killeen Castle in Ireland - a venue not expected to open until 2008. Ireland Golf Stadia & Facilities Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:19:37 +0000 cbritcher 160953 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160950/work-starts-on-2012-paralympic-site Work has begun on the site of the Paralympic tennis and archery venue for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. United Kingdom Archery Stadia & Facilities Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:15:06 +0000 cbritcher 160950 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160942/thg-nets-euroleague-hospitality-contract Euroleague Basketball has signed a hospitality programme for VIP guests and fans at the 2007 Final Four. Greece Basketball Stadia & Facilities Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:19:57 +0000 cbritcher 160942 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160941/sa-chiefs-deny-2010-delays The winners of the major contracts for work in South Africa ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup are to be announced before the end of the year, according to the country’s deputy minister of finance. South Africa Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:18:05 +0000 cbritcher 160941 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160937/cowboys-unveil-biggest-ever-nfl-stadium-designs The NFL’s Dallas Cowboys has unveiled the design plans for its 100,000-seater expanded-capacity new stadium in Arlington, Texas. United States American Football Stadia & Facilities Wed, 13 Dec 2006 06:10:35 +0000 cbritcher 160937 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160929/wembley-set-for-germany England are set to kick-off their new era at the all-new Wembley Stadium against old foe Germany. United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Tue, 12 Dec 2006 06:13:19 +0000 cbritcher 160929 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160914/giant-loan-deal-pushes-ny-teams-closer-to-goal The hopes of the New York Giant and Jets to build a new $1.2bn shared super stadium in New Jersey have taken a big step forward after the NFL approved $300m in loans. United States American Football Stadia & Facilities Fri, 8 Dec 2006 06:17:19 +0000 cbritcher 160914 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160908/fifa-tells-south-africa-not-to-delay-for-2010 FIFA has rapped out a warning to South Africa to get work started on the venues it intends to use for the 2010 World Cup. South Africa Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Thu, 7 Dec 2006 06:22:53 +0000 cbritcher 160908 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160648/fa-confirm-wembley-agreement The English Football Association has confirmed the new Wembley Stadium will be open for business early next year – confirming weekend reports. United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Fri, 20 Oct 2006 06:13:32 +0100 cbritcher 160648 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160629/spurs-scrap-2012-stadium-plans English Premier League soccer club Tottenham Hotspur say they have scrapped plans of moving into the Olympic Stadium being built for the 2012 Games. United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Tue, 17 Oct 2006 07:28:25 +0100 cbritcher 160629 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160623/wembley-set-for-2007-cup-final After all the setbacks and delays, the English Football Association is set to finally confirm the new Wembley Stadium will be open for business in time to stage next year’s FA Cup final. United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Mon, 16 Oct 2006 06:22:19 +0100 cbritcher 160623 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160433/tottenham-hotspur-consider-bid-for-wembley-stadium English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur is reported to be considering bidding for the new Wembley stadium. United Kingdom Administration Finance Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:23:13 +0100 msherlock 160433 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160349/hospitality-issues-no-barrier-to-engish-world-cup-bid An English bid to stage the FIFA World Cup should not be hampered by concerns over the ability to provide sufficient hospitality facilities around stadiums, according to a senior industry figure. United Kingdom Events Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Fri, 1 Sep 2006 10:09:00 +0100 admin 160349 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160337/fa-boss-hits-back-over-wembley-hold-ups The chief executive of English soccer’s Football Association has distanced the governing body from blame for the on-going delays in the building of the new Wembley Stadium in London. United Kingdom Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Thu, 31 Aug 2006 05:34:00 +0100 admin 160337 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160336/isf-president-praises-beijing-venue The president of the International Softball Federation (ISF) has heaped praise on the organisers of the Beijing Olympic Games, proclaiming the new purpose-built facility for the sport in China as one of the best in the world. China Softball Stadia & Facilities Thu, 31 Aug 2006 05:33:00 +0100 admin 160336 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160333/usta-turned-down-100m-roof-plan US Open chiefs have admitted they had investigated putting a roof on the Arthur Ashe Stadium – but turned their noses up at the $100m price tag. United States Stadia & Facilities Tennis Thu, 31 Aug 2006 05:32:00 +0100 admin 160333 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160331/king-delight-at-usta-venue-naming The US Tennis Association has turned its back on potentially millions of dollars and opted not to sell the naming rights to its new National Tennis Centre. United States Stadia & Facilities Tennis Wed, 30 Aug 2006 05:38:00 +0100 admin 160331 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160311/slazenger-teams-up-with-england-hockey England Hockey has signed a major partnership with sports brand Slazenger. United Kingdom Hockey Stadia & Facilities Thu, 24 Aug 2006 06:31:00 +0100 admin 160311 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160202/new-international-rugby-league-tournament A brand new international Rugby League tournament, the Federation Shield, will kick off in England this autumn. France Samoa Tonga United Kingdom Rugby Stadia & Facilities Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:35:32 +0100 admin 160202 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160200/scottish-premier-league-will-discuss-spl-2 The Scottish Premier League is to discuss the creation of a second tier Premier League at this week’s meeting of the clubs. Football Soccer Marketing Research Stadia & Facilities Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:21:15 +0100 admin 160200 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160190/sharjah-to-host-twenty20-tournament The Sharjah stadium could be set to host a Twenty20 club tournament early next year, according to organisers. India South Africa Stadia & Facilities Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:22:01 +0100 admin 160190 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160185/sportelmonaco-2006-exhibition-space-selling-out With more than 2 months to go before the opening of SPORTELMonaco 2006, exhibitors have committed to more than 85% of the expanded floor space in the Grimaldi Forum. Argentina Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China Cyprus Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Israel Italy Japan Lebanon Luxembourg Malaysia Malta Monaco New Zealand Nigeria Norway Poland Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom United States Archery Basketball Broadcast Finance Football Soccer Marketing Research Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Technology Wrestling Mon, 14 Aug 2006 09:38:22 +0100 admin 160185 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160183/volvo-signs-up-for-nz-open Car manufacturer Volvo confirmed it is to sponsor November's New Zealand Golf Open at Gulf Harbour. New Zealand Events Golf Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Mon, 14 Aug 2006 09:35:52 +0100 admin 160183 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160182/nationwide-secures-new-sponsorship-of-english-fa Nationwide Building Society and The Football Association (The FA) announced today (Friday 11 August 2006), a new partnership that will see Nationwide become the exclusive Official England Team Sponsor. Greece South Africa United Kingdom Administration Broadcast Events Finance Football Soccer Marketing Research Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:39:34 +0100 admin 160182 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160179/betonsports-shuts-down-offices Sports betting company BETonSPORTS told its employees that it would be shutting down its Costa Rican and Antiguan offices. United States Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Stadia & Facilities Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:17:46 +0100 admin 160179 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160170/news-international-sponsors-sports-tv News International signed a sponsorship and advertising deal with digital stadium-based channel Sports TV. Broadcast Football Soccer Rugby Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Thu, 10 Aug 2006 09:20:49 +0100 admin 160170 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160168/nfl-chooses-goodell-as-new-commissioner The US National Football League’s 32 team owners chose Roger Goodell to succeed Paul Tagliabue as NFL Commissioner. American Football Finance Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Wed, 9 Aug 2006 09:10:13 +0100 admin 160168 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160161/naming-rights-panel-announced-for-soccerex-2006 Soccerex is delighted to announce a unique panel that will be discussing Naming Rights at the 10th Soccerex, to be held at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, November 26-28, 2006. UAE Broadcast Events Hockey Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Tue, 8 Aug 2006 08:52:29 +0100 admin 160161 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160157/south-africa-stadiums-will-be-ready Work on three new stadiums in Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth in preparation for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa will be completed in three years. Germany South Africa Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Mon, 7 Aug 2006 08:48:25 +0100 admin 160157 at http://www.sportbusiness.com