STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Pacers Sports & Entertainment builds ST 2110-based production control center
Pacers Sports & Entertainment has built a new IP-based broadcast control center anchored on the SMPTE ST 2110 standard to support in-venue productions at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The facility gives the team greater flexibility to manage video, graphics, and live content across NBA, WNBA, and other events from a centralized production hub. Read more here.
Atlético Madrid upgrades connectivity at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium
Atlético Madrid is upgrading the communications and Wi-Fi infrastructure at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium through a multi-phase deployment of HPE Networking technology. The project will introduce an AI-managed network with more than 1,500 next-generation access points to improve connectivity, analytics, and fan-experience services across the venue. Read more here.
STADIUM PROJECT NEWS
Sporting JAX unveils site for mixed-use soccer district in Jacksonville
Sporting Club Jacksonville has selected the St. Johns Town Center area as the location for a proposed mixed-use sporting and entertainment district anchored by a new 15,000-seat soccer stadium. The development is expected to include residential, retail, and dining space and will serve as the permanent home for the club’s men’s and women’s teams. Read more here.
Chicago Fire breaks ground on $750M soccer stadium in South Loop
Chicago Fire FC has broken ground on a new $750 million privately funded, 22,000-seat soccer stadium in Chicago’s South Loop that will serve as the club’s permanent home beginning in 2028. The Gensler-designed venue will anchor the broader “The 78” riverfront development and host concerts, international matches, and other events year-round. Read more here.
STADIUM BUSINESS NEWS
MLB Network builds global broadcast backbone for 2026 World Baseball Classic
MLB Network is providing the host world-feed production and technical infrastructure for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, supporting broadcasts from venues in Miami, Houston, San Juan, and Tokyo to ensure consistent coverage for rightsholders worldwide. The network is delivering a standardized feed that international broadcasters can integrate into their own productions. Read more here.
