CLIPPERS HOUSE: Inuit Dome is due to open in August, but the new NBA arena will reach substantial completion later in June. (Staff/James Zoltak) 310 Provisions Shows Off Concessions INGLEWOOD, California — Intuit Dome, the new home of the NBA Los Angeles Clippers, will reach substantial completion later this month, ahead of schedule, said Gillian Zucker, the Clippers’ president of business operations. On Monday, Zucker led Los Angeles media on a tour of the $2 billion basketball palace that included a taste of signature food  items that will be available when the building debuts in August ..read more

GEORGIA LINE: Mick Jagger, who turns 81 next month, continues to defy his age on tour. The Rolling Stones’ front man is seen here performing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with guitarist Ronnie Wood and keyboardist Chuck Leavell. (AP Photo) KEEF ‘HAPPY’ TO EXTEND HIS TURN IN SPOTLIGHT ATLANTA — The Rolling Stones are still kicking it, which is much better than kicking the bucket, given four band members run in age from 72 to 80 after losing original drummer Charlie Watts three years ago. The “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band” turned in a solid performance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday before ..read more

ADULT SWIM: The setup for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials feels seamless at Lucas Oil Stadium, the first time the event will be held at an NFL venue. (Courtesy Indiana Sports Corp.) Test case for future Swim Trials at stadiums INDIANAPOLIS — USA Swimming unveiled the biggest stage for its sport on Wednesday, the transformation of Lucas Oil Stadium into a massive aquatics center for the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials. Ten days ahead of the event, which takes place June 15-23 at the 70,000-seat facility, local and national media got a sneak peek at the setup for the Trials. It’s the first time the e ..read more

LADIES NIGHT: The volleyball match between Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Omaha Mavericks, which took place at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln in August of last year, set a world record for highest attended women’s sporting event at 92,003 people. (C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) Female athletes are leading the charge for equality and social change on and off the field with a potent combination of athleticism and fan engagement that is gaining traction with audiences, brand partners and media platforms. It’s been a game of long ball. “The current state of women’s sports is that it is o ..read more

NEW BOSS: Rebecca Kane Burton stepped in as interim general manager after original GM Gary Roden stepped down amid opening delays. (Courtesy venue) Co-op Live has come to life after a rocky start. The arena’s opening was postponed three times to ensure it was safe for patrons, performers and staff, safety, according to Oak View Group, the building’s owner and operator (and VenuesNow’s parent company). The Manchester, England venue officially opened on May 14 with a performance by local act Elbow. Since then, Eric Clapton and Barry Manilow have performed on Co-op Live’s stage. VenuesNow caught ..read more

SIKH STYLE: Diljit Dosanjh’s April 27 show at BC Place was the largest Punjabi event to take place outside of India, according to promoter Live Nation, with 48,000 in attendance. (Ripple Effect Studios) Vancouver, British Columbia, in April became the site of a historic first when Indian artist Diljit Dosanjh played to 48,000 fans at BC Place for what is being called the largest Punjabi-language concert outside of India, and likely the largest production of its kind anywhere. “It essentially took about two years of convincing them to do a stadium. I swear I annoyed them into doing it,” says Ba ..read more

EXPANSIVE EXPERIENCE: Dead & Company put a new canvas to delightfully psychedelic use. (VN Staff/James Zoltak) Vegas Residency Offers “Expanded” Opportunities It’s a new phase for Dead & Company, the most commercially successful post-Jerry Garcia Grateful Dead iteration, as the Bob Weir and John Mayer-led sextet embarks on its first post-tour gig: a psychedelic 24-night residency at Sphere, the signature Las Vegas marvel once again put to remarkable use. Opening night of the run May 16 drew a full-house to the 18,600-capacity Sphere, a highly touted venue that delivered for Deadheads a ..read more

TITANS TECH: Titans House, the preview center marketing New Nissan Stadium, runs heavy on technology as the Tennessee Titans ramp up their ticket sales campaign. (Courtesy team) First NFL team to sell seat licenses for two new venues Titans House, the Tennessee Titans’ preview center that opened this month, takes the extra step in brand activation by taking note of Nashville’s rich musical heritage for marketing their new $2 billion NFL stadium. Guitar strings embedded in the entryway floor and a closing room decorated with platinum records on the wall,  showcasing special moments in Tita ..read more

TEAR DOWN THIS WALL: Charlotte Hornets officials, including team co-owner Gabe Plotkin, wearing a light blue pullover, and Spectrum Center GM Donna Julian, to his left, celebrate the start of arena upgrades. (Don Muret/Staff) Project officials hope new practice facility spurs development CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — The Charlotte Hornets threw a “wall breaking” party on the plaza outside Spectrum Center on Monday to kick off of a two-year renovation of the 19-year-old NBA arena. The project has been five years in the making for the NBA team, as well as CAA Icon senior vice president Shaun Mason ..read more

THE CAITLIN CLARK EFFECT: Much like she did with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Caitlin Clark attracted thousands of fans to visit Mohegan Sun Arena and drew millions more to watch on television. (Getty Images) WNBA Rookie’s Debut Helps Venue Set Records Caitlin Clark mania made its way through Mohegan Sun Arena as the WNBA’s 2024 No. 1 draft pick made her highly anticipated professional debut in front of a sold-out crowd in Uncasville, Connecticut, on May 14. The former Iowa Hawkeye who galvanized sports fans to watch women’s collegiate basketball carried that influence and momentum into her first WNBA c ..read more