STADIUM PROJECT NEWS
Northwestern opens $875 million Ryan Field
Northwestern University officially opened its new $875 million Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on October 2, exactly 100 years after the original Dyche Stadium debuted on the same site. The privately funded, 35,000-seat venue replaces the former 47,000-seat stadium and features a canopy designed to concentrate crowd noise, premium hospitality spaces, upgraded video displays and a 2,000-capacity standing student section known as the Wildcat Wall. Read more here.
New Nissan Stadium reaches major construction milestones
Construction of the Tennessee Titans’ $2.1 billion Nissan Stadium in Nashville continues to advance, with the roof and secondary steel systems complete and substantial completion expected in early 2027. More than 19,000 seats have been installed, while the transparent ETFE roof cushions are 50% complete. Read more here.
STADIUM TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Bengals upgrade Paycor Stadium with IP-based control room
The Cincinnati Bengals have completed a major overhaul of their game-day production facilities at Paycor Stadium, installing a new IP-based control room built around SMPTE ST 2110 standards with HDR capabilities. Part of a multiyear stadium renovation program, the upgraded facility supports 4K production, additional camera feeds, instant replays and more sophisticated in-venue presentations. Read more here.
Salt Lake Bees Ballpark gets integrated audio system
The Salt Lake Bees installed a venue-wide AV system at The Ballpark at America First Square. The system supports baseball, concerts and other events, with audio coverage extending into concourses, suites and outdoor areas. Read more here.
STADIUM BUSINESS NEWS
A’s Premium Club sells out 17 months before Las Vegas Ballpark opening
The Athletics have sold out their exclusive Athletic Club hospitality offering 17 months before their new Las Vegas ballpark opens in 2028. Located behind home plate, the approximately 300-seat club will feature a private entrance, speakeasy-inspired design and steakhouse-style dining developed with restaurateur Will Guidara and Aramark Sports + Entertainment. The team said 76% of buyers are from Southern Nevada, while nearly 70% are individuals rather than businesses. Read more here.
Thunder retains Levy for new Continental Coliseum
The Oklahoma City Thunder has selected Levy as its food, beverage and hospitality partner for Continental Coliseum, the NBA team’s new downtown arena scheduled to open in 2028. Levy has worked with the Thunder since 2009, initially handling premium hospitality before expanding to all concessions at Paycom Center in 2023. The new venue will feature 17 kitchens, a 33% increase in points of sale per person, and frictionless concession markets ranging from 500 to 1,150 square feet. Read more here.
NHL names Athletic Brewing first non-alcoholic beer partner
The NHL has signed a multiyear agreement naming Athletic Brewing Company its first dedicated non-alcoholic beer partner, with rights covering Canada. The partnership includes league marketing, digital advertising, retail promotions and activations at NHL events. Athletic Brewing will have a presence at the October 25 Heritage Classic in Winnipeg, featuring product sampling, in-stadium signage, an in-ice logo and digitally enhanced dasherboard advertising during Sportsnet’s broadcast. Read more here.
PCL Construction partners with Arizona Cardinals
PCL Construction has signed a partnership agreement with the Arizona Cardinals, marking the company’s 40th anniversary of operations in Phoenix. The agreement includes branding throughout State Farm Stadium during the 2026 NFL season, along with exposure on the team’s website, mobile app and statewide radio broadcasts. PCL has also committed $100,000 to the Arizona Cardinals Foundation and will serve as a Champion Partner of the Cardinals Climb fundraising event in February 2027. Read more here.
