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In early May the first Stadiaworld eMagazine in 2017 will be published. The magazine offers a lot of useful information for planners, operators and suppliers in the stadium and arena business. Read more
Electro-Voice delivered an upgraded sound system for the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. More than 3000 loudspeakers provide seamless coverage to all seating areas, concourses, offices, and public areas. Read more
With the OPTIc3-PRO photo-finish system ALGE-Timing claims the technical market leadership in the sector. It has the fastest scan rate (fps) on the market. A product leaflet is available for download here. Read more
The Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority is to undertake a major upgrade that will see Adelaide Oval providing the latest light and sound capabilities to compete with other stadia in the world. Read more
Since the first plans for the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2007 the NHL franchise Atlanta Falcons wanted to create a building that would be state of the art in one of the most important areas: Sustainability. Read more
Sports Grounds Safety Authority publishes process for clubs considering installing dual purpose seating and standing areas. Safe standing is one step closer of being introduced to English football. Read more
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics has concluded a Facilities Master Plan that focuses on creating conditions for success for its student-athletes and enhanced experiences for the Lions staff and fans. Read more
La Liga champion FC Barcelona and defending UEFA Champions League winner Real Madrid C.F. will meet on July 29, 2017 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami as part of the 2017 International Champions Cup. Read more
Philips Lighting GmbH and Cerezo Osaka, the J1 League soccer club, have signed an agreement in which Philips Lighting becomes the official lighting partner for LED pitch lighting installation. Read more
Colosseo delivered LED perimeters and the Single Media Platform for the DAC Arena in Dunajska Streda. Slovakias biggest football stadium is prepared for the spring season of the Fortuna League. Read more
Joint venture partners AEG and MGM Resorts International announced that the U.S. Green Building Council awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification to T-Mobile Arena. Read more
Since its start in 2011 the United Soccer League has grown significantly. In the Interview with Stadiaworld Jake Edwards, president of the league, talks about the importance of soccer-specific stadiums. Read more
Establishing an industry first, T-Mobile Arena has entered into an extended multi-year agreement with UFC that names the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization as an Anchor Tenant of the arena. Read more
The European Stadium & Safety Management Association will host their Management Workshop in Leicester (UK) from 10 to 11 May 2017 with panel discussions, pitch visits workshops, presentations and a networking dinner. Read more
Pe2M supplies professional personalization systems for ID badges and plastic cards. The portfolio includes employee and visitor passes, annual and membership cards, as well as VIP and visitor badges. Read more
The European Chemicals Agency has evaluated the risk of substances in recycled rubber that is used on artificial sports pitches. Based on the evidence, ECHA has concluded that the concerns are very low. Read more
For security reasons the stadia of the top division teams in many European countries are all-seater venues. Fan organizations and some clubs are now asking for a legislation of safe standing areas. Read more
Kanstet Ltd. is the official Track supplier for the European Athletics Indoor Championships 2017 in Belgrade. The Competition will be held between the 3rd and 5th March in the Kombank Arena. Read more
In February numerous new stadium and arena projects were introduced in the whole world again. Stadiaworld has updated the comprehensive construction report and has implemented more than 100 updates. Read more
Leicester City are pleased to announce a stadium-wide upgrade in the facilities available for supporters with disabilities has taken place, helping to ensure King Power Stadium is accessible for all. Read more
Phoenix Raceway, together with its parent company, International Speedway Corporation, announced the details of a $178 million modernization of the race track with a variety of enhanced amenities. Read more
Liverpool FC and Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC) have announced joint plans for a proposed redevelopment of the Reds Academy site in Kirkby, including improvements for local residents. Read more
Six months after installing a hybrid pitch, Amsterdam ArenA will continue their cooperation with FieldTurf by choosing PlayMaster, the new lay&play system by Tarkett Sports. FieldTurf Benelux will install the hybrid surface. Read more
One year after his last visit, FIFA President Gianni Infantino returned to Qatar and spoke to to the Supreme Committee of Delivery & Legacy about the progress he has seen over the past 12 months. Read more
When the Milwaukee Bucks take to the court in their new arena, they will be welcomed by the largest centerhung in basketball with four same-sized displays manufactured and installed by Daktronics. Read more
The operators of the Amsterdam Arena, biggest stadium of the Netherlands and home of AFC Ajax, plan to install a building management system to collect data of the arenas equipment for better maintenance. Read more
Daktronics has been asked by FC Dallas to design, manufacture and install two new LED video displays totaling about 92 square meters each for the northeast and northwest corners of Toyota Stadium in 2017. Read more
The newly built Indoor Training facility of the Dallas Cowboys with a total seating capacity of 12,000 has been transformed into a top-class IAAF Standard banked bend running track & field by Kanstet. Read more
Stadiaworld is proud to be a media partner of the second Sustainable Innovation in Sport conference – the large-scale, pan-European event focused on how sport can embrace and champion sustainability – taking place in Munich, Germany on 22-23 February 2017. Read more
D.C. United announced Audi will be the naming right partner of the new soccer-specific stadium in Southwest D.C., now officially named Audi Field. Ground breaking is planned for the first quarter of 2017. Read more