STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Bowman Gray Stadium installs Samsung LED video board ahead of 2026 NASCAR return
Bowman Gray Stadium has begun construction on a new Samsung LED video board that expands the display footprint from 19-by-19 feet to 32-by-19 feet as part of preparations for NASCAR’s 2026 Cook Out Clash. The upgrade, powered by Motion Rocket’s LaunchPad 3 content management system, is intended to enhance fan viewing and live content delivery at the historic short track. Read more here.
Charles Schwab Field Omaha upgrades scoreboards and LED displays
Charles Schwab Field Omaha has completed a major digital signage upgrade that includes two new outfield video boards, second-level ribbon displays, and a new double-sided exterior marquee. The enhancements modernize fan-facing visuals inside and outside the venue, which has hosted the Men’s College World Series since opening in 2011. Read more here.
STADIUM PROJECT NEWS
Ole Miss issues RFP for mixed-use district adjacent to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
The University of Mississippi has issued an RFP for a 25-acre mixed-use entertainment district surrounding Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, including a condotel, year-round attractions, and stadium enhancements. The project is intended to create a new “front door” for Ole Miss Athletics while preserving The Grove and strengthening the Walk of Champions as part of a broader campus and community development strategy. Read more here.
STADIUM BUSINESS NEWS
Charlotte Hornets name Honeywell official building automation partner
The Charlotte Hornets have signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Honeywell, naming the technology firm the team’s official building automation partner. As part of the deal, Honeywell will deploy security, fire detection, and AI-driven energy monitoring systems across Spectrum Center and the Novant Health Performance Center, supporting venue operations and integration management. Read more here.
Kansas Athletics extends Legends Global partnership, expands stadium oversight role
Kansas Athletics has signed a multi-year extension with Legends Global that expands the firm’s responsibilities to include ticketing, premium seating sales, and fundraising tied to seating products, while continuing owner’s representative services. As part of the agreement, Legends will oversee budgeting, scheduling, design review, and construction supervision for Phase 2 of the east-side redevelopment at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, following a Phase 1 build that exceeded premium revenue targets and was delivered on time and on budget. Read more here.
