STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Shift4 enters Canadian market with the NHL’s Ottawa Senators concessions deal
Shift4 has been tapped to power all food-and-beverage transactions at Canadian Tire Centre, marking the company’s first professional sports partnership in Canada. The deal brings Shift4’s integrated payments ecosystem to Senators home games, enabling faster checkout and expanded payment options for fans while streamlining operations for venue staff. Read more here.
Minnesota Wild and Grand Casino Arena partner with Clover Sport for concessions upgrade
The Minnesota Wild and Grand Casino Arena (St. Paul) have signed a multi-year deal with Clover Sport to deploy nearly 300 POS devices, including cashless and touchless systems, to modernize food & beverage operations and enhance the fan experience. Read more here.
TEG teams with Google Cloud to elevate fan experience with AI
Sydney, Australia-based TEG (Ticketek Entertainment Group) has partnered with Google Cloud to deploy AI-powered tools across its live-entertainment ecosystem, including “Stella,” a conversational assistant that helps fans discover events and buy tickets. Read more here.
STADIUM PROJECT NEWS
Philadelphia approves new $4.9B arena for 76ers and Flyers
Philadelphia’s long-disputed Center City arena plan is officially dead, with the 76ers and Flyers now set to share a $4.9 billion venue inside the existing South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The move keeps both franchises in one of North America’s busiest sports districts after the project gained support from community leaders and league commissioners. Read more here.
UC Davis rolls out $265M ‘Aggie Ascent’ facilities master plan
UC Davis Athletics has unveiled “Aggie Ascent,” a comprehensive infrastructure roadmap that phases in upgrades, including a $50 million expansion at UC Davis Health Stadium, a new $14.5 million track & field complex, and an $18.7 million golf training center. Read more here.
Oklahoma outlines $450M west-side renovation at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
University of Oklahoma revealed renderings for a major west-side overhaul of Gaylord Family‑Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, including improved entry gates, elevators, concessions, restrooms, upgraded sound and lighting systems, 47 new suites, 64 loge boxes, and about 4,000 new club seats. Read more here.
Birmingham City unveils plans for new Tom Brady-supported stadium project
Birmingham City FC has revealed early concepts for a proposed 62,000-seat stadium and surrounding mixed-use district, a project backed by minority owner Tom Brady as part of the club’s long-term redevelopment strategy. The plan envisions a modern, multi-purpose venue designed to anchor a larger commercial and residential build-out, though funding and timelines are still being evaluated. Read more here.
STADIUM BUSINESS NEWS
Casino Del Sol takes naming rights for Arizona Stadium in $60M deal
Casino Del Sol has secured a 20-year, more-than-$60 million naming-rights agreement with the University of Arizona, rebranding the 50,582-seat venue as Casino Del Sol Stadium and marking the largest partnership in the school’s athletics history. The deal includes comprehensive branding across the facility and the start of a broader facilities-enhancement plan covering technology upgrades, premium seating, and accessibility improvements. Read more here.
Milwaukee Bucks open ‘Bango’s Workshop’ as the NBA’s most extensive in-arena custom-merch shop
The Milwaukee Bucks unveiled “Bango’s Workshop” inside Fiserv Forum, a 715-square-foot space dedicated to on-site heat-pressing, laser engraving, and other customization for jerseys, hats, hoodies, basketballs, and more. Read more here.
Commanders raise season-ticket prices for 2026 amid new stadium plans
The Washington Commanders will increase season-ticket prices by nearly 10 percent on average for the 2026 campaign, with some seats hiking up to 16 percent, while upper-bowl pricing remains unchanged. The move comes even as the team’s on-field performance has lagged and ties into their broader strategy ahead of a new stadium build-out. Read more here.
