TETI newsletter | November 21, 2024

TETI newsletter: The Event Ticketing Insider

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Stay tuned with the latest developments in the event ticketing sector, covering industry news, technological advancements, and market trends.

Tech

Rays new ballpark to miss 2028 delivery amid project doubts (reading time: 3 minutes) The Tampa Bay Rays’ $1.3bn new ballpark project has been cast in doubt after Pinellas County Commission further delayed a financing vote on the scheme, with the MLB team stating the planned 2028 delivery of the stadium has now been ruled out.

Plans entered for next step in Edgbaston transformation (reading time: 3 minutes) A planning application has been entered for the next phase of redevelopment for Edgbaston Stadium, home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club.

Fraud

Daikin lands naming rights to Astros ballpark (reading time: 3 minutes) Daikin Comfort Technologies North America has acquired naming rights to the home stadium of Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros.

NRLW to introduce Magic Round in 2025 (reading time: 3 minutes) The NRLW, the top division of women’s rugby league in Australia, will introduce a Magic Round event in 2025, with the first edition to take place at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium.

Northwestern releases renderings of new-look Ryan Field (reading time: 3 minutes) Northwestern University has released the first public renderings of its new Ryan Field stadium, which will have a capacity of 35,000 and is due to open in 2026.

Secondary Market

Fenwick Iribarren eyes growth following acquisition by Egis (reading time: 3 minutes) The founders of Fenwick Iribarren Architects (FIA) are hoping to take the company to the “next level” following its acquisition by Egis.

Valencia handed Nou Mestalla boost with refinancing operation (reading time: 3 minutes) Spanish LaLiga club Valencia has completed a refinancing operation that it hopes will pave the way for construction to recommence on its Nou Mestalla stadium project in January 2025.

Petco Park set for renovation in offseason (reading time: 3 minutes) The San Diego Padres Major League Baseball team has announced plans to renovate the Western Metal Supply Co. Building at Petco Park.

Quick Links

SS Arezzo sets out landmark stadium venture: SS Arezzo plans major stadium transformation. (3 min read)

Amway makes $33m commitment to Grand Rapids Soccer Stadium: Amway secures naming rights for new soccer stadium. (3 min read)