Author: Don Muret

Carolina Panthers Plan Bunker Suites

Carolina Panthers Plan Bunker Suites

Posted by | May 30, 2019 | , ,

The Panthers have their eyes on an end zone at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., for bunker suites. (Getty Images) RFP seeks designer for end zone units with no views to field The NFL’s Carolina Panthers plan to build bunker suites at Bank of America Stadium that are scheduled to open for the 2020 season, according to a request for proposal issued to sports architects. VenuesNow obtained the RFP and reached out to the Panthers. Tom Glick, the team’s president of business operations, and Scott Paul, vice president of stadium operations, did not return emails for comment. Paul did not respond to a voice message left on his office phone.   The Panthers are moving ahead with the project after surveying a select group of season-ticket holders about developing a variety of new premium seat products, including loge boxes and a new club restaurant, as reported by the Charlotte Agenda, a local… Continue Reading Carolina Panthers Plan Bunker Suites

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Sources: SoFi Putting Name on Inglewood Stadium

Sources: SoFi Putting Name on Inglewood Stadium

Posted by | May 29, 2019 | , , ,

The stadium at the Los Angeles Stadium and Entertainment District, shown under construction earlier this month, will be home to the NFL’s Rams and Chargers when it opens in 2020.  (Getty Images) Price around $20 million a year on par with MetLife Stadium deal Social Finance, the private lender known as SoFi that specializes in refinancing student loans, has acquired naming rights for the $5.2 billion NFL stadium under construction in Inglewood, Calif., according to multiple sources. Terms are believed to be in the range of $20 million a year over 20 years, sources said. Officials with the Los Angeles Stadium and Entertainment District, as well as SoFi CEO Anthony Noto, a former NFL executive, would not confirm the information. Sources said the deal was signed two weeks ago. It is not known what the exact name of the stadium will be. Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke controls the 300-acre… Continue Reading Sources: SoFi Putting Name on Inglewood Stadium

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San Diego State Bringing In Legends, JMI

San Diego State Bringing In Legends, JMI

Posted by | May 16, 2019 | , ,

San Diego State University plans to build a stadium near the site of its current football home, SCCSU Stadium. (Getty Images) They’ll sell naming rights and premium seating, serve as owner’s rep for stadium project San Diego State University has hired the team of Legends and JMI Sports to sell naming rights and premium seats and to serve as owner’s representative for the school’s new football stadium project, sources said. Derek Grice, San Diego State’s executive associate athletic director for the Mission Valley development, could not confirm the information. An announcement could be made today on the firms selected, Grice said. Legends and JMI have strong connections in the market. CSL International, which is part of Legends, has already conducted market research for the proposed 35,000-seat facility. JMI initially consulted on the project. In addition, Erik Judson, JMI’s chief executive officer, spent 10 years with the San Diego Padres and… Continue Reading San Diego State Bringing In Legends, JMI

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Suites Sales Hot for Globe Life Field

Suites Sales Hot for Globe Life Field

Posted by | May 16, 2019 | , ,

The Rangers’ preview center includes two mock suites and a high-tech model but no virtual reality. (Courtesy Texas Rangers) Texas Rangers say they have sales, commitments for more than 60% of inventory The Texas Rangers have sales and commitments for more than 60% of the suite inventory at new Globe Life Field, according to Joe Januszewski, the team’s executive vice president and chief revenue and marketing officer. For the 2,200 club seats and four-top tables, the number is greater than 50%, Januszewski said. The new ballpark, designed by HKS and built by Manhattan Construction, opens in April 2020 in Arlington. It sits next to Globe Life Park, the Rangers’ current facility, and the Texas Live! entertainment district. Globe Life Field will feature about 75 suites, priced at $125,000 on the low end to $500,000 annually for the Founders Suites. Contracts run from three to 12 years depending on the suite… Continue Reading Suites Sales Hot for Globe Life Field

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ANC’s Chief: We’re Part of the Show

ANC’s Chief: We’re Part of the Show

Posted by | May 16, 2019 | , ,

GoVision, which provides mobile videoboards for events such as the NCAA Final Four, is now part of ANC. (Courtesy Learfield IMG College) Linardos: “It’s not just the stadium videoboard we’re providing but the whole game-day experience.” George Linardos is CEO of ANC and Learfield Venue Solutions, a position he’s held since September 2017. Over his career, Linardos worked for Nokia and Time Warner, where he founded Sports Illustrated Play, a youth sports technology platform. For two years, he ran Red Hour Films, a motion picture production studio in a partnership with actor Ben Stiller. Linardos visited with VenuesNow about portable videoboard supplier GoVision becoming part of the ANC brand and trends he sees in the sports and entertainment industry. Your business is growing outside of sports. ANC signed a deal with Live Nation to supply new video screens at its 50 amphitheaters. Is that an example of where your company… Continue Reading ANC’s Chief: We’re Part of the Show

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