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STADIUM BUSINESS NEWS Rogers agrees deal for full ownership of MLSE Rogers Communications has agreed to acquire Kilmer Sports’ remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for C$4.35 billion, valuing the company at C$17.4 billion. The transaction, which remains subject to league approvals, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Read more here. World Cup...

July 13, 2026 by John Berkovich

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STADIUM BUSINESS NEWS Bears move forward with Indiana stadium plan after board vote The Chicago Bears' board of directors has voted to advance plans for a proposed new stadium development in Hammond, Indiana, marking the first time the organization has formally approved a potential stadium site. The move strengthens Indiana's bid to land the franchise's future home as the team...

June 8, 2026 by John Berkovich

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STADIUM BUSINESS NEWS Nashville lands 2030 Super Bowl for new Nissan Stadium Nashville will host its first Super Bowl in 2030, with the NFL selecting the under-construction New Nissan Stadium as the site for Super Bowl LXIV. The $2.1 billion enclosed stadium is scheduled to open in 2027, giving the Titans and the city a major-event anchor tied to broader...

May 26, 2026 by John Berkovich

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STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS NBC Sports deploys nearly 70 cameras and 5G iPhones for Kentucky Derby coverage NBC Sports used nearly 70 cameras for its coverage of the 2026 Kentucky Derby, including a mix of high-speed systems, wireless RF units, robotic cameras, drones, and 5G-enabled iPhones positioned throughout Churchill Downs. The expanded production setup was designed to deliver more immersive angles...

May 4, 2026 by John Berkovich

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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 faster mobile payments, social media...

March 23, 2026 by John Berkovich

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STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS Dignity Health Sports Park upgrades LED display and show control system to enhance matchday production Dignity Health Sports Park has installed a higher-resolution north-end LED video board alongside a venue-wide Show Control with Camino upgrade, modernizing game-day production for LA Galaxy matches and more than 70 annual events. The refresh boosts visual clarity, real-time data visualization, and...

February 23, 2026 by John Berkovich