STADIUM PROJECT NEWS Rays secure approval for $2.36B Tampa ballpark Tampa and Hillsborough County have approved financing agreements for the Rays’ planned $2.36 billion ballpark on the Hillsborough College campus. The team will contribute approximately $1.37 billion and cover cost overruns, with construction expected to begin in September ahead of a planned 2029 opening. Read […]
How RFID is transforming concert merchandise sales
For decades, the concert merchandise table has worked roughly the same way. A fan walks into a venue already committed to buying. The hoodie, tour shirt, poster, hat, or limited-run item is part of the event. That purchase serves as proof of attendance, a memory, a signal to other fans, and in some cases, the […]
Top stories from week ending 8/21/26
STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS Browns open immersive preview center for new stadium The Cleveland Browns have opened a 4,000-square-foot preview center for their new Huntington Bank Field as the team begins selling suites for the stadium, scheduled to open in 2029. Designed by Elevate, the center features Advent’s immersive Cube technology, which provides 270-degree digital views […]
Top stories from week ending 8/14/26
STADIUM PROJECT NEWS Ravens complete three-year M&T Bank Stadium renovation The Baltimore Ravens have completed a three-year renovation of M&T Bank Stadium, highlighted by a transformed North Plaza, new premium hospitality areas, expanded concourses and upgraded fan amenities. The project represents roughly $450 million in improvements and is designed to enhance both the NFL gameday […]
Top stories from week ending 8/7/26
STADIUM PROJECT NEWS Orlando Dreamers unveil new renderings for proposed MLB ballpark The Orlando Dreamers have unveiled updated renderings for a proposed 45,000-seat domed ballpark as the group continues its push to bring a Major League Baseball expansion franchise to Central Florida. The group is seeking $975 million in Orange County tourism-tax funding toward the […]
Top stories from week ending 7/31/26
STADIUM PROJECT NEWS Beaver Stadium set to become nation’s largest stadium during renovation Penn State expects Beaver Stadium to temporarily surpass Michigan Stadium in capacity this season as its $700 million renovation continues. The project, scheduled for completion in 2027, is adding new premium spaces, upgraded fan amenities and modern technology while keeping one of […]
