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The result of rigorous research and development, the new X-Line Advance family of line-array loudspeakers from Electro-Voice represents a dynamic step forward in line-array loudspeaker system design. Read more

At the construction site of the Al Bayt Stadium, future semi-final host venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the first modular seating sections of the 60,000-seat stadium are completed. Read more

One of the most noticeable trends in stadium seating is presently to be seen in the removal of seats, at least partially. In many places it seems a return to safe standing sectors is possible, for example in Glasgow or Amsterdam. Read more

An extensive Electro-Voice installation is delivering concert-quality sound to fans in all areas of the recently reconstructed Hard Rock Stadium – home of the NFL franchise Miami Dolphins. Read more

Maximum safety for people and vehicles in publicly-used car parks is optimally achieved with the new Siteco luminaire Compact Monsun LED Parking. Read more

For the first time, Extreme Networks has equipped a stadium where the Super Bowl is played. The official Wi-Fi network and analytics partner of the NFL has now published an evaluation. Read more

The Swedish construction company Skanska has signed a contract with the City of Helsinki for the renovation of the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland. The contract is worth 156 Mio. Euro. Read more

Focusing on the audiovisual experience at Louisville Slugger Field, the Louisville Bats have turned to Daktronics to design, manufacture and install a new LED video display and a custom audio system. Read more

In Amsterdam ArenA, the spectacular innovations of d&b audiotechnik and Philips Lighting were presented on 8th of February. Only recently, a new sound system and a spectacular LED field lighting have been installed. Read more

Football club Forest Green Rovers (FGR) is dedicated to becoming the most sustainable football club in the world. Football and sustainability have – in the past – been regarded as incompatible as maintaining stadiums often requires vast amounts of energy, water and raw materials. Read more

The first joint inspections on 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar projects have been carried out by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Building and Wood Workers International (BWI), the global trade union for construction workers. Read more

ColosseoEAS confirmed its leading position in the sports LED screens market by installing two of the world’s largest LED screens in a football stadium. Each HD resolution screen has an active LED area of over 315 m² (3.400 sqft). Read more

Marylebone Cricket Club announced that Lord’s Cricket Ground is the first cricket ground in the United Kingdom to be run on 100% renewable energy, as the new Warner Stand is set to be opened in April 2017. Read more

Building a new arena in the sports hub of Lausanne is now going ahead. LHC will still be able to train and host games as usual during the two-year construction phase – in a temporary ice hockey stadium built by NUSSLI. Read more

The Baltimore Ravens announced Tuesday a three-year, approximately $120 million self-funded investment that will enhance the fan experience at M&T Bank Stadium. Read more

The most anticipated football game of the season will kick off on Sunday in Houston, Texas, at NRG Stadium, a venue recently fitted with a new LED ribbon display from Daktronics above each end zone. Read more

Night-time events held at the new Perth Stadium will be illuminated through the biggest sports lighting system in the world. Over 15,000 LED lights will be installed across the Stadium by Philips Lighting. Read more

The start of 2017 marked the completion of the generation change in the Management Board of Albert Speer + Partner GmbH. The company is now ideally positioned with regard to the future development. Read more

The USL’s Louisville City FC has entered into a partnership with HOK for the design of a soccer-specific stadium and adjacent development projects, a key step in the club’s pursuit of a long-term home. Read more

Another sporting coup has been secured for Perth Stadium with English Premier League club Chelsea FC heading to Western Australia for an international friendly match with Perth Glory. Read more

In 2017 Hamburger SV intends to open its new youth performance centre. Project Manager Christian Lenz outlines the special characteristics of the facility and explains which details were given consideration. Read more

According to a UEFA study, the EURO 2016 was a complete success for the French economy. The visitors of the tournament gave the host a financial bonus of over 1.2 billion euros. Read more

Manchester City has launched a new digital fan experience which uses VR technology to bring Blues closer to the action at the Etihad Stadium, including a new 360° virtual reality video offering that includes an insight to the teams changing room. Read more

The new downton stadium in Orlando, home to Major League Soccer (MLS) team Orlando City, is one step closer to completion with the recent installation of Sod Solutions Latitude 36 Bermudagrass. Read more

After two years of renovation, Thialf Ice Arena in Heerenveen will officially open its doors. On January 27th, the king of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, will inaugurate the renewed ice arena with an opening ceremony for the short and long track race competition. Read more

London Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park selected Daktronics to design, manufacture and install a new 1,128-square-meter, curved LED video display above the entrance to their facility located in London – the largest LED video display in Europe. Read more

Amongst many of the prestigious ski events supplied by Neptunus across Europe, the Snow Queen Trophy held in Zagreb, Croatia from January 3-5 is the ultimate challenge. The temporary accommodation for press, guests and VIPs is installed across several locations on the mountain by Neptunus’ skilled technicians. Read more

“St Petersburg is a remarkable city – I am sure it will be a wonderful host,” said UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin as the Russian football hotbed unveiled its UEFA EURO 2020 host city logo. Read more

Daktronics installed three new high definition led displays in the Mount Smart Stadium, home of the Rugby League club New Zealand Warriors. The main display is almost five times the size of the previously used screen and the largest permanent stadium screen in the country. Read more

In the quarter-finals of the 25th IHF Men’s World Championship match on Saturday between France and Iceland at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, 28,000 spectators will set a new record for handball games at world championships. In the past few days the stadium, which is actually the home of the football club OSC Lille, has been prepared for the handball world championships Read more