STADIUM BUSINESS NEWS SeatGeek signs on as founding partner for Chicago Fire’s new stadium SeatGeek has been named a founding partner and official ticketing provider for Chicago Fire FC’s new downtown stadium, positioning the platform at the center of ticketing and fan engagement when the venue opens in 2028. The multi-year deal reflects the growing […]
Top Stories from week ending 4/17/26
STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS ESPN expands REMI, HDR workflows for Stanley Cup ESPN is deploying a hybrid REMI/REMCO production model for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, combining onsite resources with centralized control rooms and expanded remote workflows. The setup includes an enhanced camera arsenal and full HDR production, reflecting a continued shift toward IP-based, distributed broadcast […]
Top stories from week ending 4/10/26
STADIUM PROJECT NEWS Kansas City proposes $600M incentive package for Royals downtown ballpark Kansas City officials have introduced a plan to provide $600 million in public funding to help build a proposed $1.9 billion downtown stadium for the Kansas City Royals, part of a broader effort to keep the MLB team in Missouri. The proposal […]
Top stories from week ending 4/3/26
STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS Mariners partner with Amazon to turn T-Mobile Park videoboard into “World’s Largest Fire TV” The Seattle Mariners have partnered with Amazon to integrate the Fire TV platform into the centerfield videoboard at T-Mobile Park, creating what the companies say is the world’s largest Fire TV experience. The upgraded LED display measures about […]
Top Stories from week ending 3/27/26
STADIUM PROJECT NEWS Sacramento Republic finalizes plans for 20,000-seat downtown stadium Sacramento Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria announced that their new Republic Stadium at The Railyards will be built as a 20,000-plus-seat soccer-specific venue rather than expanding in phases as originally planned. The stadium, currently under construction in downtown Sacramento, is part of a broader […]
Top stories from week ending 3/20/26
STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS PPG Paints Arena deploys 6 GHz Wi-Fi network to boost fan connectivity PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh has rolled out a new 6 GHz Wi-Fi network designed to handle high-density connectivity during concerts and Pittsburgh Penguins games. The upgrade includes roughly 500 access points and doubles the arena’s wireless capacity to support […]
