The March 2024 issue of Stadia is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including: DRAWING BOARD: The 63,000-capacity Suoyuwan Stadium on Dalian Bay is a new [...] The post In this Issue – March 2024 appeared first on Stadia Magazine ..read more

Safe Castle, a North Texas-based infrastructure technology company specializing in advanced network solutions, is set to provide high-performance Wi-Fi, fiber connectivity, and redundancy features to the Grand Prairie Stadium, home [...] The post Major League Cricket ground overhauls its comms infrastructure appeared first on Stadia Magazine ..read more

TenCate, a major  manufacturer, distributor and installer of synthetic turf for sports and landscape applications, has announced the devleopment of a new manufacturing process which allows for the production of [...] The post Turf without the toxin: TenCate developing PFAS-free synthetic turf appeared first on Stadia Magazine ..read more

The Scottish FA has agreed a long-term partnership with Secutix, a provider of advanced digital solutions for the events industry, as its official ticketing technology partner for events at Hampden [...] The post Scottish FA adds Secutix as official ticketing technology partner appeared first on Stadia Magazine ..read more

Elior UK has appointed Amanda Brown as director of sales and marketing at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Scottish Rugby’s main stadium with a seating capacity of almost 70,000, the largest stadium [...] The post Latest appointment for Elior at Scottish Gas Murrayfield appeared first on Stadia Magazine ..read more

Developer Parabola has agreed to sell the site, located in Edinburgh Park, to AEG Europe, which is seeking planning approval for an 8,500-capacity arena in Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh. As part of the planning process, public consultation exhibitions will be held at Edinburgh Park. Transport links With unrivalled public transport and motorway access, including two tram stops within an easy walk, two mainline stations, plentiful bus connections and excellent motorway links, AEG says the site in west Edinburgh is extremely well positioned to become home to the new live entertainment ..read more

After a lengthy planning and application process, which was initially accepted in 2018, Madison Square Garden Company’s (MSG) plans for a London Sphere, similar to the one in Las Vegas, have been rejected by London Mayor Sadiq Khan and the London Legacy Development Corporation. MSG initially purchased about five acres of land in Stratford, London, east of the Westfield Stratford City shopping centre, but ongoing concerns about undue disruption to resident’s lives, a lack of green credentials, and light pollution from the venue, have rendered the project a no-go. Campaigners from Stop MSG Sphe ..read more

The Green Rider will act as a helpful guide for incoming productions, with recommendations for how to make more sustainable choices and reduce their overall environmental impact The venue’s Green Rider, which is being shared with promoters and artist teams visiting The O2, acts as a guide for incoming productions and tours, outlining considerations and recommendations of how to make more sustainable choices and reduce the environmental impact of live events. This includes best practice recommendations for how to reduce CO2 emissions, make more sustainable choices for equipment and materials us ..read more

Whitecroft Lighting has secured the contract to supply the internal lighting to Everton Football Club for its new Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium in Liverpool. The deal will see the commercial lighting specialist manufacture around 14,000 luminaires for the stadium’s concourse, concession areas, , and corporate hospitality, among others. Whitecroft Lighting was awarded the contract due to its experience in successfully delivering complex and high value prestigious projects across the UK, as well as its commitment to supporting the Everton project from initial design to project handover. “Our track ..read more

The south stand will eventually house over 13,000 Everton fans, as the construction of the double-stepped concrete terracing units nears completion. Externally, the south stand is also showing off its new façade following the installation of glazing in the second level concourse.  The angled panels, which stretch across the entire face of the stand, have been designed to reflect the water from the adjoining Nelson Dock and help tie the stadium into its maritime surroundings (Image: Everton FC) The next major visual change will see blue seats installed in the upper sections, as ..read more