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 209 feet wide (more than 2,500 inches) and will deliver enhanced replays, entertainment content, and interactive digital features throughout the 2026 MLB season. Read more here.
Yankee Stadium debuts upgraded centerfield videoboard for 2026 season
The New York Yankees have installed a new high-resolution centerfield videoboard and upgraded ribbon displays ahead of the 2026 MLB season. The system retains the original 59-by-100-foot structure but now features 8-millimeter LED pixel spacing and improved viewing angles as part of a broader stadium technology refresh. Read more here. Read more here.
STADIUM PROJECT NEWS
New downtown ballpark planned for San Antonio Missions
The San Antonio Missions have released the first renderings of a planned $160 million downtown ballpark that would seat about 4,500 fans, with capacity for roughly 7,500, and would open for the 2028 season. The stadium is part of a broader mixed-use development near San Pedro Creek that will include hundreds of apartments, a hotel, and retail space designed to anchor a larger downtown revitalization effort. Read more here.
Tropicana Field gets new fiberglass membrane roof after hurricane damage
The Tampa Bay Rays have completed installation of a new fiberglass membrane roof at Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton tore through the stadium in October 2024. The replacement system, which uses 24 PTFE-coated panels totaling more than 100,000 pounds, was installed alongside interior upgrades, including new turf, audio systems, and video board improvements, ahead of the 2026 MLB season. Read more here.
STADIUM BUSINESS NEWS
Kansas City Chiefs’ new stadium plans in Kansas could face federal relocation rules
Plans for the Kansas City Chiefs to relocate from Arrowhead Stadium to a new $3 billion domed stadium in Kansas could face complications from proposed U.S. legislation aimed at limiting team relocations. The bill would require franchises to give communities advance notice and an opportunity to purchase the team before a move, though team owner Clark Hunt said the project continues to make progress. Read more here.
Buccaneers eye $1B Raymond James Stadium upgrade, possible temporary relocation
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning a roughly $1 billion renovation of Raymond James Stadium that could require the team to temporarily relocate during construction. Orlando’s Camping World Stadium has emerged as a possible temporary home while officials evaluate upgrades intended to keep the 28-year-old venue competitive for major events, including future Super Bowls. Read more here.
