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 sharing, and real-time fan engagement features. Read more here.
Delta Dental Stadium adds new LED videoboard in $1M ballpark upgrade
Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester, New Hampshire, is installing a new left-field LED videoboard as part of more than $1 million in ballpark upgrades ahead of the 2026 season. The improvements also include expanded partnerships and enhanced fan experience at the home of the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Read more here.
STADIUM PROJECT NEWS
Buffalo Bills Stadium project reaches exterior construction milestone
Construction crews have completed installation of the perforated metal exterior panels forming the outer shell of the Buffalo Bills’ new $2 billion stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The 62,000-seat venue is scheduled to open for the 2026 NFL season across the street from the team’s current stadium. Read more here.
Chicago Bears reveal $5B domed stadium concept for Soldier Field site
The Chicago Bears have released renderings of a proposed $5 billion stadium redevelopment that would replace or significantly transform the aging Soldier Field. The concept includes a translucent roof, expanded seating to about 72,000, and a surrounding entertainment district designed to support year-round events such as concerts, conventions, and major sporting events. Read more here.
Consortium selected to advance Gold Coast Arena project for 2032 Olympics
A global consortium known as AmplifyGC has been chosen to advance development of the proposed Gold Coast Arena in Southport, Australia, a planned indoor venue tied to preparations for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. The group will now refine the design, financing, and delivery plan for the minimum 12,000-seat arena expected to open around 2030. Read more here.
Rome Assembly approves AS Roma Stadium project for next phase
Rome’s Capitoline Assembly has approved the compliance review for A.S. Roma’s proposed new stadium in the Pietralata district, confirming the project meets regulatory requirements and retains its public-interest status. The decision moves the roughly €1 billion, 60,000-seat venue closer to construction, with final approvals expected after a multi-agency review process and a potential start date in 2027. Read more here.
STADIUM BUSINESS NEWS
StubHub launches AI tool for teams and venues to manage ticket sales
StubHub has introduced an AI-powered platform called Distribution Manager that allows teams, venues, and event organizers to create events, manage ticket inventory, and list tickets directly on the marketplace through simple prompts. The system uses decades of marketplace data to provide pricing insights and demand signals while giving rightsholders direct access to more than 125 million global users. Read more here.
Camden Yards adding a wraparound bar to expand game-day revenue
The Baltimore Orioles are constructing a new open-air wraparound bar in the right-field Flag Court area of Oriole Park at Camden Yards as part of ongoing efforts to enhance fan amenities. The Corona-branded space will allow fans to order drinks from both the Flag Court and Eutaw Street sides and is expected to open after the 2026 All-Star break, expanding food and beverage options at the stadium. Read more here.
Daikin Park expands AI security screening through Evolv partnership
The Houston Astros have renewed and expanded their partnership with security technology firm Evolv Technology to upgrade fan screening systems at Daikin Park. The agreement includes deploying Evolv’s next-generation Express screening units and introducing the company’s eXpedite bag-screening system, aimed at improving entry security while allowing guests to move through checkpoints at normal walking speed. Read more here.
