
STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Orlando Magic, Levy Roll Out 43 VisioLab Self-Checkout Units at Kia Center
The Orlando Magic and their concessionaire Levy have introduced 43 VisioLab self-checkout kiosks across 12 food markets inside the Kia Center, marking one of the largest deployments of the AI-based ordering platform in a North American arena. Read more here.
STADIUM PROJECT NEWS
USL Approves Reno franchise and stadium
The United Soccer League has officially awarded Reno Pro Soccer a franchise for the 2027 season. The team will play at a brand-new, $80 million, 6,000-seat stadium slated for the former Jones West Ford site on Kietzke Lane. Read more here.
Cleveland Reaches $100M Deal Paving Way for Browns’ New Domed Stadium
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and the Cleveland Browns have finalized a $100 million agreement that clears the path for the team’s move to a new domed stadium in Brook Park. The deal covers site demolition, infrastructure, and land preparation for the estimated $2.4 billion project. Read more here.
St. John’s Breaks Ground on Next-Gen Basketball Practice Complex
St. John’s University is officially breaking ground on a brand-new basketball practice facility that will become the dedicated home for both its men’s and women’s programs. Slated for a Spring 2027 debut, the next-generation space will include multiple courts, high-end strength & conditioning zones, and more. Read more here.
Brisbane Starts Work on Olympic Hub: New Stadium & Aquatic Centre Rise at Victoria Park
Construction is officially underway on Brisbane’s Victoria Park precinct, future home to a new Olympic Stadium and National Aquatic Centre that will anchor the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The project marks the start of a massive transformation ahead of Brisbane’s turn on the world stage. Read more here.
STADIUM BUSINESS NEWS
Cavaliers Invest Eight Figures in Ultra-Exclusive HIPP Club at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
The Cleveland Cavaliers are making a bold hospitality play with an eight-figure investment to transform Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse’s former workshop into HIPP, a high-end membership club debuting for the 2025–26 NBA season. The high-end space is available only for Cavs games and is limited to 100 members. Read more here.
MUFG Lands Naming Rights Deal for Tokyo National Stadium
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has become the first naming rights partner for Tokyo’s National Stadium. The five-year deal rebrands the venue as MUFG Stadium and is part of a broader commercial push by Japan National Stadium Entertainment (JNSE) to revitalize the facility’s business model. Read more here.
Pro Padel League Taps Komo to Boost Fan Engagement
The Pro Padel League has partnered with Komo Technologies to enhance fan engagement through interactive polls, trivia, and digital activations. While padel venues are smaller than traditional arenas, the rollout shows how scalable engagement platforms, which are already common in major stadiums, are now being adopted by emerging sports leagues. Read more here.
