We suspect this won’t be the only revised management contract in the sports-facilities world. Citing extenuating circumstances, the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) and ASM Global extended the U.S. Bank Stadium management deal while lowering payments. (more…)
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Synthetic turf planned for Bank of America Stadium
With the addition of MLS expansion squad Charlotte FC set for 2022, Bank of America Stadium will sport a synthetic turf to accommodate the wear and tear of both professional football and soccer. (more…)
College bowl game cancelations on hand
COVID-19 concerns have caused eight college bowl game cancelations to date, with more expected to be announced in coming weeks. (more…)
49ers hit the road after stadium, practice facility shut down
The San Francisco 49ers (NFL) will play their Weeks 13 and 14 home games against the Buffalo Bills and Washington Football Team at State Farm Stadium in Arizona after Santa Clara County officials halted games or practices. (more…)
Jaguars: TIAA Bank Field upgrades must be part of lease extension
TIAA Bank Field upgrades as well as a commitment to an entertainment district next to the stadium are necessary before the Jacksonville Jaguars and the NFL agree to a lease extension past 2030. (more…)
Many NFL teams riding out 2020 NFL season sans fans
Several NFL teams have announced they’ll play the rest of the 2020 NFL season without fans allowed in the stands, as the Minnesota Vikings are the latest team to announce the move. (more…)
Super Bowl 2021: 20 percent capacity at Raymond James Stadium
The current plan for Super Bowl 2021 calls for 20 percent capacity at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium, with plenty of social distancing and COVID-19 mitigation. (more…)
Panther unveil details on The Rock training facility
It will be the largest and most expensive training facility in the NFL, as the Charlotte Panthers unveiled details and renderings of their new Rock Hill training facility and team headquarters, expected to open in summer 2023. (more…)
Packers: No Lambeau Field fans until COVID contained
The Green Bay Packers will not welcome fans to Lambeau Field until the COVID-19 pandemic is contained in the Green Bay area — a huge challenge given the fractured situation of pandemic politics in the area and in Wisconsin. (more…)
NFL indefinitely postpones Titans-Steelers game
With two more reported positive COVID-19 cases among Tennessee Titans players and personnel, the NFL has indefinitely postponed Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. (more…)