Open Your Venue with Strong Fan Engagement COVID-19 has crippled our industry. But it has also given us an opportunity to stop, rethink, and cr Read more about Open Your Venue with Strong Fan Engagement
A Conversation with Christian Lau, LAFC In this video interview, Christian Lau talks us through his career journey leading to LAFC Read more about A Conversation with Christian Lau, LAFC
The New Normal for F&B in Sports and Entertainment Venues As our country continues to unite with full effort to defeat COVID-19, hospitality consumers are eag Read more about The New Normal for F&B in Sports and Entertainment Venues
SuiteHop Venue Talk: Strategies for Reopening Venues After COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has put the world of sports and entertainment on pause, as social di Read more about SuiteHop Venue Talk: Strategies for Reopening Venues After COVID-19
LA Memorial Coliseum Restoration Embraces One-of-a-Kind Legacy In the competitive Los Angeles marketplace, the history of the LA Memorial Coliseum is a differentia Read more about LA Memorial Coliseum Restoration Embraces One-of-a-Kind Legacy
SuiteHop Venue Talk, Episode 1 In the first episode of ALSD partner SuiteHop's new podcast, Venue Talk, Founder and CEO T Read more about SuiteHop Venue Talk, Episode 1
State of the Industry 2019 At this year's Sports Venue Design & Build Forum, held in conjunction with the 29th Annual ALSD Read more about State of the Industry 2019
Construction of New LouCity FC Stadium Enters the Final Stretch The new $65 million soccer-specific stadium for Louisville City FC is ten months away from completio Read more about Construction of New LouCity FC Stadium Enters the Final Stretch
Atlanta Hawks Launch Ultra-Premium Club for Concerts at State Farm Arena State Farm Arena in Atlanta, home of the NBA’s Hawks, has opened a new premium space catering to f Read more about Atlanta Hawks Launch Ultra-Premium Club for Concerts at State Farm Arena
Texas Rangers Announce Audio-Visual Technology Coming to Globe Life Field When it opens next spring, Globe Life Field, the future home of the Texas Rangers, will be outfitted Read more about Texas Rangers Announce Audio-Visual Technology Coming to Globe Life Field
Overwatch League Grand Finals Coming to Philadelphia Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the Overwatch League (OWL) Grand Finals will be held at th Read more about Overwatch League Grand Finals Coming to Philadelphia
Portland Timbers and Thorns Unveil Providence Park Renovations For the better part of two years, Providence Park, home of the Portland Timbers and Thorns, has been Read more about Portland Timbers and Thorns Unveil Providence Park Renovations
University of Texas Begins Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Renovation The University of Texas has broken ground on its renovation to the south end zone at Darrell K Royal Read more about University of Texas Begins Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Renovation
Mercedes-Benz Superdome Plans $450 Million Renovation The State of Louisiana and the New Orleans Saints have reached an agreement to partner on a $450 mil Read more about Mercedes-Benz Superdome Plans $450 Million Renovation
University of South Carolina to Renovate Williams-Brice Stadium The University of South Carolina is investing $22.5 million to update its football venue, Williams-B Read more about University of South Carolina to Renovate Williams-Brice Stadium
University of Minnesota Eyes Expansion of Alcohol Sales to General Seating University of Minnesota administrators have asked the Board of Regents to permit beer and wine sales Read more about University of Minnesota Eyes Expansion of Alcohol Sales to General Seating
St. Louis Group Releases Stadium Renderings in Pursuit of MLS Expansion Bid As MLS owners voted to continue the league’s expansion, the potential ownership group (World Wide Read more about St. Louis Group Releases Stadium Renderings in Pursuit of MLS Expansion Bid
Las Vegas Aviators Open New Ballpark The new 10,000-seat Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Pacific Coast League’s Las Vegas Aviators, is Read more about Las Vegas Aviators Open New Ballpark
Suites in the Upcoming Chase Center Priced Up to $2 Million When the Golden State Warriors move across the bay to San Francisco’s new Chase Center, beginning Read more about Suites in the Upcoming Chase Center Priced Up to $2 Million
F&B Experience at Allianz Field Includes International Flavors Minnesota United and its foodservice partners have included many local restaurants and chefs in Alli Read more about F&B Experience at Allianz Field Includes International Flavors
Tottenham Hotspur Debuts Long-Awaited New Stadium The new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is finally a reality. After numerous delays, the wait for Spurs fa Read more about Tottenham Hotspur Debuts Long-Awaited New Stadium
LiveStyled Creates New App for Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur has launched a new “Spurs Official” app built by LiveStyled, the sports and en Read more about LiveStyled Creates New App for Tottenham Hotspur
The Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Design Story Everyone wants to feel special. But not everyone wants luxury. It’s a balance that relies on “cu Read more about The Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Design Story
A Feast for the Buckeyes: Ohio State Creates Renovated Spaces with Culinary Delights Ohio Stadium, and its 102,780 seats, has stood out as one of college football’s venue patriarchs f Read more about A Feast for the Buckeyes: Ohio State Creates Renovated Spaces with Culinary Delights
Journey Through the Premium Levels at Bridgestone Arena, Home of the Nashville Predators Read more about Journey Through the Premium Levels at Bridgestone Arena, Home of the Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators Tap Premium Renovations at Bridgestone Arena The Nashville Predators march to the beat of their own drum in Music City. In an arena ma Read more about Nashville Predators Tap Premium Renovations at Bridgestone Arena
Walk-Through the Field Suites at First Horizon Park Read more about Walk-Through the Field Suites at First Horizon Park
The Sounds of Music City Nestled in Nashville’s fast-growing Germantown neighborhood, the five-year-old First Horizon Park, Read more about The Sounds of Music City
New Purpose-Built Esports Arena Is Coming to Philadelphia The Overwatch League is getting a first-of-its-kind, esports-specific arena for its Philadelphia Fus Read more about New Purpose-Built Esports Arena Is Coming to Philadelphia
San Francisco Giants Repurpose Suites into New Cloud Club at Oracle Park The San Francisco Giants have repurposed six suites along the left-field line into a new social spac Read more about San Francisco Giants Repurpose Suites into New Cloud Club at Oracle Park
Seating Solutions Helps Transform Hard Rock Stadium for Miami Open The recently completed Miami Open tennis tournament was held at Hard Rock Stadium for the first time Read more about Seating Solutions Helps Transform Hard Rock Stadium for Miami Open
Tropicana Field becomes North America’s first cashless venue Digital tickets have become commonplace in MLB in recent years as a way to maximize ticket revenue a Read more about Tropicana Field becomes North America’s first cashless venue
San Diego Padres Update the Compass Premier Club at Petco Park The San Diego Padres have updated their 8,000-square-foot premium club, and concurrently, inked New Read more about San Diego Padres Update the Compass Premier Club at Petco Park
Churchill Downs Continues Its Premium Investment The historic Churchill Downs is finishing up facility renovations that include new suites and club s Read more about Churchill Downs Continues Its Premium Investment
Miami Marlins Reimagine F&B Experience in Marlins Park Marlins Park will feature more distinctive Miami flavors this season. Traditional ballpark fare, suc Read more about Miami Marlins Reimagine F&B Experience in Marlins Park
Cleveland Indians Revamp Club Lounge at Progressive Field Progressive Field has renovated its Club Lounge with the help of a $6 million investment at the ball Read more about Cleveland Indians Revamp Club Lounge at Progressive Field
Sacramento Kings bring gaming lounge to Golden 1 Center With full legalization of sports gambling inching closer across the United States, the Sacramento Ki Read more about Sacramento Kings bring gaming lounge to Golden 1 Center
Wells Fargo Center announces next phase of Transformation 2020 Comcast Spectacor has announced the next round of renovations for its $250 million “Transformation Read more about Wells Fargo Center announces next phase of Transformation 2020
Miami Dolphins installing gondola next to Hard Rock Stadium The Miami Dolphins plan to install a gondola next to Hard Rock Stadium for its big events coming in Read more about Miami Dolphins installing gondola next to Hard Rock Stadium
Detroit Pistons start B2B networking program The Detroit Pistons have rolled out a new B2B initiative, dubbed Pistons Partner Connect, with the i Read more about Detroit Pistons start B2B networking program
Inter Miami CF hires HOK and Arquitectonica to design new stadium Inter Miami CF has tapped HOK and Arquitectonica as its architects to design a new 25,000-seat stadi Read more about Inter Miami CF hires HOK and Arquitectonica to design new stadium
SMG connects with AEG Facilities in industry-shifting merger SMG and AEG Facilities are joining together to form a new stand-alone company named ASM Global. The Read more about SMG connects with AEG Facilities in industry-shifting merger
Crews hustle to finish LA Coliseum renovation on time The major renovations being made to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum are extensive. Highlights incl Read more about Crews hustle to finish LA Coliseum renovation on time
University of Delaware goes to market with new products in renovated stadium Construction has commenced on renovations at Delaware Stadium, including 1,100 new club seats in the Read more about University of Delaware goes to market with new products in renovated stadium
Tropicana Field becomes North America’s first cashless venue Digital tickets have become commonplace in MLB in recent years as a way to maximize ticket revenue a Read more about Tropicana Field becomes North America’s first cashless venue
Los Angeles FC aims to surpass inaugural MLS season success After earning 57 points in its first season, LAFC debuted as one of the most successful clubs in MLS Read more about Los Angeles FC aims to surpass inaugural MLS season success
Progressive Field to possibly add private terrace seating in upper deck In a recent survey to Cleveland Indians fans, additions to Progressive Field’s Right Field Distric Read more about Progressive Field to possibly add private terrace seating in upper deck
ALSD to partner with Soccerex for London and Miami conferences The Association of Luxury Suite Directors (ALSD), which covers the premium seat marketplace, has par Read more about ALSD to partner with Soccerex for London and Miami conferences
ISM Raceway Renovation Update (Part One) Editor's Note: Bryan Sperber recently announced he will be amicably departing ISM Raceway Read more about ISM Raceway Renovation Update (Part One)
2018 State of Industry Rob Hunden, Hunden Strategic Partners (HSP), recently gave the State of the Industry address at the Read more about 2018 State of Industry
Transactional Customer vs. Strategic Partner: Ticket Galaxy Develops Ideal Secondary Market Relationship For many years, the secondary market has been viewed and treated as a back-end channel of undergroun Read more about Transactional Customer vs. Strategic Partner: Ticket Galaxy Develops Ideal Secondary Market Relationship
AVIXA to be Founding Partner of ALSD International Fan Experience Event AVIXA™, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, is pleased to announce its role as Read more about AVIXA to be Founding Partner of ALSD International Fan Experience Event
Visit Bat & Barrel at Target Field Scott O'Connell, Senior Director of Suite and Premium Sales for the Minnesota Twins, guide Read more about Visit Bat & Barrel at Target Field
What the New Tax Law Means for Your Sports Organization The newly enacted tax legislation has certainly been a source of confusion and consternation for mos Read more about What the New Tax Law Means for Your Sports Organization
How North American Regions Stack Up in the Sports and Entertainment Industry A 2011 SEAT Magazine article, entitled "All Cities Are Not Created Equal," broke down the distributi Read more about How North American Regions Stack Up in the Sports and Entertainment Industry
Industry Reference Points: Number of Club Seats Per Venue Read more about Industry Reference Points: Number of Club Seats Per Venue
Industry Reference Points: F&B Included in Loge Boxes Read more about Industry Reference Points: F&B Included in Loge Boxes
Industry Reference Points: Number of Venues with Loge Seating Read more about Industry Reference Points: Number of Venues with Loge Seating
Industry Reference Points: Foodservice Providers Read more about Industry Reference Points: Foodservice Providers
Industry Reference Points: Number of Party Suites Per Venue Read more about Industry Reference Points: Number of Party Suites Per Venue
Industry Reference Points: F&B Included in Per-Event Suites Read more about Industry Reference Points: F&B Included in Per-Event Suites
Industry Reference Points: F&B Included in Party Suites Read more about Industry Reference Points: F&B Included in Party Suites
Industry Reference Points: Suite Split-Leasing Read more about Industry Reference Points: Suite Split-Leasing
Industry Reference Points: Suite Leases That Include Playoff Tickets Read more about Industry Reference Points: Suite Leases That Include Playoff Tickets
Premium Seat Industry Reference Points There are many components to seating at a stadium, arena, ballpark, performing arts center, or any p Read more about Premium Seat Industry Reference Points
Atlanta Hawks Renovate Service Standards Alongside Philips Arena Atlanta is the center of the sports universe in 2018. With multiple new builds and major renovations Read more about Atlanta Hawks Renovate Service Standards Alongside Philips Arena
Will the Real Esports Fan Please Stand Up The esports fan. Or in other words, the fabled unicorn of the sports industry. Many in or around th Read more about Will the Real Esports Fan Please Stand Up
Arlington Convention Center to Transform into Esports Venue The City of Arlington and Esports Venues, LLC, plan to invest $10 million into the Arlington Read more about Arlington Convention Center to Transform into Esports Venue
Forbes Releases Its List of Most Powerful Women in U.S. Sports for 2018 The sports and entertainment industry is still dominated by men. Of the more than 450 combin Read more about Forbes Releases Its List of Most Powerful Women in U.S. Sports for 2018
The ALSD's Top-Five Takeaways from Minnesota United and the Allianz Field Experience Center The spirit of a start-up. But with already deep-rooted traditions. Minnesota United is a t Read more about The ALSD's Top-Five Takeaways from Minnesota United and the Allianz Field Experience Center
A Brand-Building Tutorial from Minnesota United FC Turns out scarves come in handy in Minneapolis in February, for more reasons than one. Th Read more about A Brand-Building Tutorial from Minnesota United FC
The Premium Seat Offerings at Minnesota United's Allianz Field The new home of Minnesota United FC will feature a diverse set of premium offerings, all l Read more about The Premium Seat Offerings at Minnesota United's Allianz Field
Allianz Field Update with Mortenson Construction Allianz Field, the new Populous-designed stadium for Minnesota United FC, is taking shape, Read more about Allianz Field Update with Mortenson Construction
A Conversation with Minnesota United CEO Chris Wright (Part Two) This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Watch Part One of our exclusive inte Read more about A Conversation with Minnesota United CEO Chris Wright (Part Two)
A Conversation with Minnesota United CEO Chris Wright (Part One) This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Most of us in this business know you Read more about A Conversation with Minnesota United CEO Chris Wright (Part One)
Baltimore Orioles providing kids with free admission The Baltimore Orioles have started a new initiative called Kids Cheer Free, in which childre Read more about Baltimore Orioles providing kids with free admission
Lancaster Research Publishes Voice of the American Fan Report The Voice of the American Fan Report compiles data from a national and diverse group of surv Read more about Lancaster Research Publishes Voice of the American Fan Report
Stadium Seat Licenses On Sale for the NFL's New LA Stadium Premium seats in the new $2.6 billion NFL stadium, currently under construction in Inglewood Read more about Stadium Seat Licenses On Sale for the NFL's New LA Stadium
Rams and Chargers Will Soon Go to Market with Club Seats Within weeks, the Rams and Chargers are expected to unveil pricing for 13,000 club seats at Read more about Rams and Chargers Will Soon Go to Market with Club Seats
Saratoga Race Course Offering New Trackside Premium Seating Saratoga Race Course will debut The Stretch, a new premium grandstand destination, when the Read more about Saratoga Race Course Offering New Trackside Premium Seating
Banc of California Stadium Set for MLS Debut Banc of California Stadium, the new 22,000-seat home of LAFC, in downtown Los Angeles brings Read more about Banc of California Stadium Set for MLS Debut
Capital One Arena Set for $40 Million Renovation Monumental Sports and Entertainment will privately fund a $40 million renovation at Capital Read more about Capital One Arena Set for $40 Million Renovation
Atlanta Braves Already Improving SunTrust Park After One Season The Atlanta Braves are already making improvements to SunTrust Park ahead of just its second Read more about Atlanta Braves Already Improving SunTrust Park After One Season
New Tax Law Creates Much Uncertainty for Sports Industry The new tax reform legislation is creating uncertainty for both professional teams and colle Read more about New Tax Law Creates Much Uncertainty for Sports Industry
Dimensional Innovations Publishes Industry Trends Report Kansas City-based Dimensional Innovations recently published a think piece entitled Reinvent Read more about Dimensional Innovations Publishes Industry Trends Report
New Esports Arena to Open in Las Vegas' Luxor Scheduled to open on March 22 in the Luxor, Esports Arena Las Vegas blends esports with a ni Read more about New Esports Arena to Open in Las Vegas' Luxor
SF City Council Approves Giants Mixed-Use Development In February, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the San Francisco G Read more about SF City Council Approves Giants Mixed-Use Development
Milwaukee Comes of Age with Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center The past and future flank the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From sout Read more about Milwaukee Comes of Age with Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center
MLS expanding to Miami with David Beckham-owned franchise In January, Major League Soccer announced that Miami will be home to the league’s 25th fra Read more about MLS expanding to Miami with David Beckham-owned franchise
USC breaks ground on $270 million Coliseum renovation The University of Southern California officially began its $270 million renovation of the Lo Read more about USC breaks ground on $270 million Coliseum renovation
How Flexible Is Your Facility? You have a hockey game today, Jay-Z tomorrow, and the Grateful Dead’s Dead & Company next week Read more about How Flexible Is Your Facility?
Navigating the Renovation Process at United Center Eleven years ago, Chicago’s United Center embarked on a master plan that, to date, has r Read more about Navigating the Renovation Process at United Center
The Time Has Come On January 1, 2018, I named Amanda Verhoff the President of the ALSD, Jared Frank the Executive Vice Read more about The Time Has Come
Coming Attractions Winter 2018 Look for new tips, tours, and inside access from Ford Field, United Center, and the new Mi Read more about Coming Attractions Winter 2018
Green Bay's Titletown Targets Economic Expansion (Photo Gallery) Read about the Titletown mixed-use development outside of Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. &n Read more about Green Bay's Titletown Targets Economic Expansion (Photo Gallery)
Johnsonville Tailgate Village at a Glance Features and Amenities of the Johnsonville Tailgate Village Include: 13,242-Square-Foot Permanent Read more about Johnsonville Tailgate Village at a Glance
Tailgate the Johnsonville Way The Green Bay Packers market scope presents an interesting opportunity to engage fans near and far. Read more about Tailgate the Johnsonville Way
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Certified LEED Platinum Mercedes-Benz Stadium has gone platinum. The new home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta U Read more about Mercedes-Benz Stadium Certified LEED Platinum
Exclusive Access at Halas Hall New team headquarters and practice training facilities continue to pop up across the venue Read more about Exclusive Access at Halas Hall
The State of the Industry At the 2017 Sports Venue Design & Build Forum, held at the annual ALSD Conference and Tradeshow Read more about The State of the Industry
Winnipeg Showing its Worth as Premium Seat Market Amidst the news that Winnipeg is back in the NHL, the suites as MTS Centre are as good as gold. Arti Read more about Winnipeg Showing its Worth as Premium Seat Market
Premium seat waiver could help finance new Vikings stadium Under the waiver, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf is exempt from sharing gate revenue generated by prem Read more about Premium seat waiver could help finance new Vikings stadium
Suns incorporating sponsorship, social media into latest suite offer Social Packages are helping move per-event suite inventory. The Phoenix Suns recently announced thei Read more about Suns incorporating sponsorship, social media into latest suite offer
Global Spectrum to operate new KC Wizards stadium Global Spectrum, a subsidiary of the Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment firm Comcast-Specta Read more about Global Spectrum to operate new KC Wizards stadium
