PWHL arenas, inaugural markets announced
Pro women’s hockey is back in the form of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), which launches New Year’s Day with six teams playing in a variety of venues. (more…)
$350M Scotiabank Arena renovations underway
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) unveiled the specifics on $350 million in Scotiabank Arena renovations already underway and will touch on almost every part of the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) and Toronto Raptors (NBA). (more…)
Deal reached on new Calgary arena; construction begins in 2024
The deal reached for a $1.22-billion (C) new Calgary arena and accompanying redevelopment in April is now final, as the city, province, the Calgary Stampede and the Calgary Flames (NHL) formally moved forward with an agreement. (more…)
Silver: NBA expansion on the horizon
Commissioner Adam Silver is finally openly discussing NBA expansion, complete with timelines and two potential markets: Seattle and Las Vegas. (more…)
Two new Madison Square Garden development projects announced
We have two competing Madison Square Garden development projects on the table, with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and ASTM North America pitching the public on the merits of their plans. (more…)
Calgary, CSEC reach agreement on new Flames arena
After several false starts, the city of Calgary and Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) finally reached agreement on a new Flames arena billed as a modern event center, replacing the Saddledome as the NHL team’s home. (more…)
New Atlanta NHL arena would anchor huge development
A first-time developer is pitching a new Atlanta NHL arena anchoring a $2 billion mixed-use development featuring hotels, retail, residential components pitched as being similar to The Battery in Cobb County. (more…)
New for 2023: Kaseya Center
After the collapse of FTX’s American operations, we have a new name for the home of the Miami Heat–Kaseya Center–after a naming-rights deal with the IT management firm. (more…)
Tempe sued by Phoenix over Arizona Coyotes arena development
The city of Phoenix Aviation Department is suing Tempe over the proposed Arizona Coyotes arena development, arguing the city’s rezoning of the site breaks a deal to limit housing near Sky Harbor International Airport. (more…)
New Ottawa arena site may be in play after Senators sale
We may see a new Ottawa arena site proposed for the NHL’s Senators, with the preferred downtown LeBreton Flats site potentially at risk with new team owners and a new mayor in office. (more…)
Is fifth Madison Square Garden on the horizon?
After months of steadfastly denying any interest in a new arena, MSG officials apparently are opening the door ever so slightly to a new Madison Square Garden next to the existing one—but there’s no plan on the horizon, and plenty of obstacles present. (more…)
New arena factor in Ottawa Senators sale discussions
With everyone agreeing on the need for a new arena, upcoming Ottawa Senators sale pitches from multiple potential investors who aren’t interested in arena development will complicate the NHL team sale. (more…)
