UFC 306 at Sphere Pulls in Record $22M for UFC, Sphere
The first sports event at the Las Vegas Sphere produced the highest gross revenue for both the venue and UFC, as Saturday night’s 10-fight showcase pulled in $22 million…
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Legends Acquires ASM Global, Adds Venues Management Worldwide
Hospitality and experiential group Legends has closed on its previously announced purchase of venue manager ASM Global, the company announced in an embargoed press…
Ballmer’s $2B Intuit Dome: ‘You Have to Come See This’
Los Angeles Clippers president of business operations Gillian Zucker visited close to 100 sports and music venues, including college field houses and Australian football…
Legends Acquiring ASM Global, Manager of Hundreds of Venues
Premium experiences company Legends is buying ASM Global, manager of sports and entertainment venues around the world. Legends later confirmed the announcement in a…
Oak View Leading $280 Million Hamilton Sports Arena Project
Oak View Group and the city of Hamilton, Ontario, have reached a deal that will allow a $280 million renovation of the city’s sports arena to proceed, according to a…
Sphere’s Dazzling LED Tech Shows Future of Entertainment Is Bright
U2 won’t officially open Las Vegas’ Sphere until September, but the otherworldly orb has already made an impact on the Strip. And after blinking its digital eye last…
March Madness 2023: The Workings of a Final Four ‘Small City’
This year’s men’s Final Four is full of surprising entrants and new faces—no team is seeded higher than fourth and three of the schools are making their first appearance…
MSG Entertainment Seeking to Split Sports Networks From Las Vegas Sphere
Madison Square Garden Entertainment is likely to split itself into two business: one that consists of the regional sports networks, Madison Square Garden itself and…
OnePlan Raises $3.8 Million for Event Planning, Seat-Mapping Tech
OnePlan has raised $3.8 million in Series A funding at a $15 million valuation as the event planning software company looks to grow its platform across the sports…
Vindex’s Belong Gaming Begins Building Esports Facilities in U.S.
After the COVID-19 pandemic caused esports competitors to play individually from home, Belong Gaming Arenas is looking to bring people together again, in a physical…
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Elevate Adds Broncos While Launching Insight Group for Venue Solutions
Front office consulting firm Elevate announced the Denver Broncos as a new client Thursday as well as a new vertical, Elevate Insights, as teams and venues continue to…
Barclays Center Financials Show First Hint of Venues’ Pandemic Problems
It’s no surprise sporting venues would face a revenue crunch due to the pandemic halting live events. Financials released by Brooklyn’s Barclays Center Tuesday provide…
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