New Nissan Stadium to lead with the largest Just Walk Out deployment in sports
The Tennessee Titans and Amazon have partnered to equip the new Nissan Stadium with the largest single-venue rollout of Amazon’s Just Walk Out frictionless retail technology, covering all 40+ concession locations to redefine event-day convenience for fans. Set to open ahead of the 2027 NFL season, this checkout-free experience marks a milestone in stadium retail innovation and positions the venue at the forefront of fan experience tech. Read more here.
Cosm Detroit to redefine live sports viewing with immersive dome experience
Cosm Detroit is set to open a futuristic 70,000-square-foot sports and entertainment venue with a massive LED “shared reality” dome in downtown Cadillac Square this September, aiming to give fans a stadium-like feel for live games without leaving the city. Read more here.
STADIUM PROJECT NEWS
Bank of America Stadium breaks ground on $800 million modernization
Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte is embarking on an $800 million renovation project that will begin in 2026 with upgrades to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and ventilation systems and continue through 2030 while keeping the Panthers and Charlotte FC anchored in the venue under a long-term commitment. Read more here.
Orlando greenlights $400 million Camping World Stadium makeover
Orlando officials have approved a $400 million renovation of Camping World Stadium, which will modernize the nearly century-old venue, expand seating above 65,000, upgrade fan amenities, and create a multi-purpose event center to better attract major sporting and entertainment events. Read more here.
Quebecers still paying the price for Montreal’s Olympic Stadium half a century later
Fifty years after the 1976 Games, Montreal’s iconic Olympic Stadium continues to drain public funds as Quebec officials move ahead with costly repairs and partial construction — most notably a planned roof replacement with a projected price tag in the hundreds of millions of dollars decades after the venue’s original build. The ongoing spending underscores the facility’s legacy as one of Canada’s most expensive and controversial stadium projects. Read more here.
Whitecaps, City of Vancouver explore new stadium & entertainment district at Hastings Park
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the City of Vancouver have signed a memorandum of understanding to enter exclusive negotiations through 2026 to explore building a new soccer-specific stadium and adjacent entertainment district at Hastings Park, freeing up land made available after the closure of the horse racing track. Read more here.
Casement Park Stadium poised for progress after new £40m funding commitment
The Northern Ireland Executive has pledged an additional £40 million toward the long-awaited redevelopment of Belfast’s Casement Park, giving fresh momentum to the project that has been stalled for years. With other partners already contributing and the stadium now set to “finally enter the delivery phase” in 2026, this funding boost brings the derelict venue closer to realization after more than a decade of uncertainty. Read more here.
STADIUM BUSINESS NEWS
2027 NHL Winter Classic set for Salt Lake City at Rice-Eccles Stadium
The NHL has awarded Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City the hosting rights for the 2027 Winter Classic, where the Utah Mammoth will face the Colorado Avalanche in what will be the league’s marquee outdoor regular-season game. This event marks the Mammoth’s first outdoor appearance and brings the classic New Year tradition to a new market and venue on the University of Utah campus. Read more here.
Blazers seek state tax redirect to help finance $600 million Moda Center renovation
The Portland Trail Blazers have unveiled a plan asking Oregon lawmakers to redirect state income tax revenue paid by players, team staff and visiting NBA teams toward a $600 million multi-year renovation of the aging Moda Center, arguing the tax dollars would otherwise disappear if the franchise left the state. The proposal, set to be debated in the upcoming short legislative session, highlights the team’s drive to secure public funding support. Read more here.
Tokyo’s National Stadium secures major naming-rights deal with MUFG
Japan’s National Stadium has been rebranded under a multi-year naming-rights agreement with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, one of the country’s largest banks, in a deal reported to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The agreement highlights how major public venues are increasingly turning to long-term corporate partnerships to generate stable revenue and offset operating and capital costs. Read more here.
