Oak View Group
Oak View Group eyes growth from European division
US-based Oak View Group (OVG) launched a full venue services division in the UK and Europe this week in move that could see the sports venue operator and owner claim a greater slice of the venue sponsorship…
Islanders signs AI-focused helmet deal with Viam
The New York Islanders of the NHL has agreed a helmet sponsorship deal with engineering platform Viam that will look to use artificial intelligence, data and automation to unlock efficiencies in the team’s UBS Arena.
OVG, Live Nation among backers of new landmark arena for Nigeria
Construction has begun on what is set to become Nigeria’s first major arena, with the Lagos venue seeking to attract the likes of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), wrestling promotion WWE and boxing and basketball events.
OVG, MSG Entertainment launch venue partnership agency led by ex-PGA Tour exec
US venue development, advisory and investment company Oak View Group has teamed up with MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment Company to launch a new entity that will manage sponsorships for sports and entertainment brands and venues around the world.
OVG to deliver new European landmark with Vienna arena contract
US venue development, advisory and investment company Oak View Group (OVG), has been selected to lead the construction and operation of what is claimed will be the leading arena in continental Europe,…
NHL’s Penguins unveil $30m planned arena upgrades
The National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins have released their plans for more than $30m of investments and upgrades to PPG Paints Arena
OVG, CFG Bank strike naming rights deal for Baltimore arena
Sponsorship marks first sports facility pact for Maryland-based company
American Express partners with Utah Jazz, trio of arenas
The National Basketball League’s Utah Jazz and the team’s arena, Vivint Arena, announced a new sponsorship agreement with American Express to make it the official payments partner of the Jazz and Vivint Are…
Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena to host NBA preseason game
Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, which is primarily the home of the National Hockey League's Seattle Kraken, will stage a National Basketball Association preseason game between the Los Angeles Clippers…
LeBron James sets sights on NBA team ownership in Las Vegas
NBA superstar increasingly eyes potential league expansion market
Penguins strike arena management deal with Oak View Group
Agreement marks latest wave of change for NHL franchise
Coyotes, Oak View Group complete sales partnership
Relationship focused on sponsorships while team plays at ASU arena
OVG, Durant begin work on Baltimore Arena renovation
$150m project aims to revive 60-year-old venue in Maryland city
Marc Badain on Oak View Group’s bold plan for Las Vegas
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Marc Badain, lead executive on Oak View Group’s dramatic arena and entertainment complex planned for Las Vegas, Nevada. Fisher and Russo also discuss a recently completed stadium funding plan for the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills, a $100m financing round for trading card and collectibles company Collectors Holdings Inc., Sorare’s expanding presence in the United States through a new agreement with Major League Soccer, college basketball’s Final Four, and the forthcoming debut of Major League Baseball games on Apple TV+.
Oak View Group to build $1bn ‘NBA-ready’ arena in Las Vegas
Oak View Group, the prominent United States-based venue development, advisory and investment company, has unveiled plans to construct a $1bn (€900m), 20,000-seat arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, which could p…
Oak View Group to seek out commercial opportunities for Wembley, Jaguars
The Football Association has appointed Oak View Group to expand and diversify Wembley Stadium’s sponsorship, content and other commercial opportunities, with the US venue development, advisory and investment c…
Coyotes ‘in advanced talks’ to play at 5,000-seat ASU arena
The National Hockey League's Arizona Coyotes are reportedly in advanced talks to play at neighboring Arizona State University's new 5,000-seat multipurpose arena on a temporary basis
Acrisure, OVG seal naming rights deal for Palm Springs venue
Deal is believed to be the largest of its type for a US minor league venue