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OVG Names Wesley Cullen as VP of International Venue Development

Oak View Group has announced the appointment of Wesley Cullen as vice president of international venue development. Cullen will be based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and will report to Brian Kabatznick, OVG’s executive vice president of business development, facilities international. Cullen will identify and develop sports and entertainment venues worldwide, including new venue opportunities […]

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Rhode Island
The new soccer stadium will be home to a USL Championship team.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Breaks Ground on USL Championship Stadium

An official groundbreaking in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, has moved the city closer to the arrival of a United Soccer League Championship club. Investors, elected officials, executives and dignitaries gathered August 12 to celebrate a major milestone for the club and community. Brett M. Johnson, founder of Fortuitous Partners, along with supporting owner and former United […]

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Miami CFP
The College Football Playoff title game will return to Miami's Hard Rock Stadium in 2026, after hosting a pandemic-restricted version in 2021.

CFP Title Games Heading to Atlanta in 2025, Miami in 2026

The sites for the 2025 and 2026 College Football Playoff title games have been announced. The 2026 title game will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, the home of the Miami Dolphins. Miami also hosted the 2021 CFP National Championship, which Alabama won against Ohio State in front of a restricted […]

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Louisville ACC T&F

Louisville to Host 2023 ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships

The University of Louisville will host the 2023 ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships from February 23­–25, 2023, at the ASM Global-managed Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center. “We are thrilled that yet another prestigious championship event has chosen the NortonHealthcare Sports and Learning Center as its host,” said Louisville Urban League President and Chief […]

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NIT
The National Invitation Tournament semifinals and finals will move from New York City to Las Vegas in 2023, and then head to Indianapolis in 2024.

NIT Moves to Las Vegas in 2023, Indianapolis in 2024

The National Invitation Tournament has selected Las Vegas to host the 2023 NIT semifinals and championship and Indianapolis to host the 2024 event. Since its inception in 1938, the NIT semifinals and finals have been played in New York City’s Madison Square Garden except for 2021, which was moved to Texas due to COVID restrictions. […]

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LA Coliseum
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will celebrate its 100th anniversary with the "Coliseum Forever" initiative in 2023.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to Celebrate Centennial Anniversary in 2023

The historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2023 with the launch of “Coliseum Forever,” a celebration of 100 years of historical moments and a look to the future, including the recent announcement of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. Since opening in June 1923, the venue has been home […]

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Maryland SoccerPlex
The Maryland SoccerPlex is now home to the first ever Sports Turf Institute apprenticeship program.

Maryland Soccer Foundation Establishes Sports Turf Institute

The Maryland Soccer Foundation has launched the Sports Turf Institute at The Maryland SoccerPlex, with a first of its kind apprenticeship program leading the way. Four apprentices, plus four existing staff members, are enrolled in the training program that offers both on-site and classroom education. When finished, the apprentices will leave with a total of […]

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Field of Dreams
The first ever Field of Dreams game in 2021 featured the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees. The second game on August 11 will see the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds square off in Iowa.

Field of Dreams MLB Games on Pause After 2022

The Fields of Dreams game, which debuted in 2021 and will see its second installment played tonight between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds, will not return in 2023. Chicago White Sox legend Frank Thomas and his partners purchased the “Field of Dreams” movie site a year ago, staging a game between the White Sox […]

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OVG Hospitality

Oak View Group Acquires Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Event Services

Oak View Group has acquired Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Event Services to grow its OVG Hospitality division. Spectrum, headquartered in Houston, has overseen the hospitality experience at major sporting events, such as the PGA Tour, NCAA Final Four March Madness Festivals, Davis Cup tennis, and the USA Diving national championships. “Hard work and integrity are […]

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