Following the rollout of Barcelona’s new outdoor lounge, Elisha Chauhan looks at some recent innovations in the use of sports stadia for non-matchday hospitality.
US Digest | Delaware ushers in new sports betting era
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Delaware ushers in new sports betting era; United 2026 bid outscores 'high risk' Morocco; and the New York Yankees win scheduling battle with ESPN.
US Digest | Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers; Supreme Court rules in favour of sports betting; and NBA play-off ratings continue to soar.
Pirates, PNC extend naming rights for Pittsburgh ballpark
Parties sign new 10-year contract extension for much-beloved facility
Bilbao, Dublin and Glasgow’s Euro 2020 status ‘at risk’
European football’s governing body Uefa is said to be considering removing Euro 2020 host city status from Bilbao, Dublin and Glasgow amid concerns over guarantees concerning fan attendance for their g…
Roma draws line under stadium project, posts €74.8m net loss
Italian Serie A football club AS Roma has announced the end of its troubled project to develop a new stadium in Tor di Valle, but may yet consider that area of Rome for future plans
Udinese teams up with Infront for fan attendance trial
Italian Serie A football club Udinese has joined forces with the Infront agency to utilise its Dacia Arena to test new technology designed to aid the safe reintroduction of fans to stadia
ViacomCBS makes soccer a driving force for rebranded streaming service Paramount+
CBS Sports' coverage of European club soccer has been so successful, ViacomCBS has made it a key driving factor of its new and enhanced Paramount+ streaming service. Bob Williams reports.
MLB clubs relishing chance to sell tickets once again
After going a full year without being able to sell any tickets, MLB clubs are embracing the restart of fan attendance in local markets. Eric Fisher reports.
23 Capital starts up again as Traub refocuses efforts on football
Covid-19 disrupted 23 Capital’s business more than most other football financiers, nixing the sale of a majority stake in the company. Now, co-founder Jason Traub is looking to press ahead after a tough year at the office. Callum McCarthy reports.
NBA gains more sponsors than it loses in year after the shutdown
The NBA signed up more sponsors than it lost after the shutdown in March 2020
Innovation and safety around the ‘NBA Bubble’ enhanced the league’s reputation
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