American Football
Alliance of American Football’s growing pains continue
The Alliance of American Football continued its mixed start, with some disappointing attendances in its second round of fixtures at the weekend
Mercedes-Benz Stadium sets series of event records at Super Bowl LIII
The lowest-scoring Super Bowl in history recorded some big numbers in regards to fan engagement
49ers draw on SAP partnership to improve fan experience in real time
The ‘Executive Huddle’ – the SAP-powered venue-management platform at Levi’s Stadium – has put the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers at the forefront of fan experience management and shows how far partnerships between tech companies and rights-holders can go beyond sponsorship.
Maryland withdraws from Redskins stadium chase
Maryland governor Larry Hogan has withdrawn from efforts to help the Washington Redskins secure a new stadium site, The Washington Post reports.
Raiders resume talks with Oakland about 2019 home
The continued uncertainty about the Oakland Raiders final season before a move to Las Vegas took another turn this week
Mixed start for Alliance of American Football
The spring-season Alliance of American Football had a mixed inaugural weekend as it looks to fill the post-Super Bowl gridiron void.
Its first two games which aired on CBS on Saturday night, averaged 2.91
Arsenal could play preseason matches in new LA NFL Stadium
Arsenal and the LA Rams share an owner in Stan Kroenke but may also share a building in the near future. The LA Rams' new stadium, which will cost an estimated $500m (€441m), is slated to open in 2022. B
Oakland Raiders in talks to play at Oracle Park in 2019 – report
The long-running saga of where the Oakland Raiders will spend the 2019 NFL season appears to be at an end
AGA survey says $6bn bet on Super Bowl
Americans bet an estimated $6bn (€5.2bn) on last night’s Super Bowl according to a survey by the American Gaming Association (AGA).
LA Rams online merchandise sales surge thanks to Super Bowl berth
The Los Angeles Rams sold about $3.5m (€3m) worth of online merchandise in the 10 days after they clinched a berth at Super Bowl LIII – the same amount they sold over the entire 2016 season.
Cleveland Browns increase some season-ticket prices for 2019
On the back of renewed interest in the team, the Cleveland Browns are raising season-ticket prices for just the second time in 11 years
AMB Group utilising Super Bowl LIII to join rotation of NFL’s showpiece game
Securing ‘big global events’ is a primary aim of Mercedes-Benz Stadium ownership
Hosting a semi-final of 2026 Fifa World Cup also in sights of $1.5bn
Atlanta’s unified Host Committee model offers template for other US host cities
Core group organising three major events in as many years at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Super Bowl LIII staff have taken key learnings from 2018 college football title game at venue
Goodell ‘hopeful’ Raiders’ stadium situation is resolved soon
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell did not reveal too much during his annual State of the League address during Super Bowl week on Wednesday but he offered some insight into the Oakland Raider's stadium situation.
Kansas City Chiefs plan $10m Arrowhead Stadium renovations
The Kansas City Chiefs are planning more than $10m (€8.75m) in upgrades to Arrowhead Stadium, including installing a new videoboard and new seats in the upper deck.
LA Rams use Super Bowl run to showcase $5bn stadium complex
Team using moment in spotlight to help fund construction of transformative new venue
Key stakeholders will be invited to Atlanta; meetings with potential partners also arranged
Estimated $6bn in wagers to be placed on Super Bowl
Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Patriots and Rams will be the first since a US Supreme Court ruling allowed legalised sports gaming beyond the state of Nevada. An estimated $6bn (€5.2bn
AFL eyes sports betting potential with Atlantic City team
Professional indoor American football league, the Arena Football League (AFL), has awarded an expansion franchise to Atlantic City, stating the decision ties in with its vision to become the “next frontier” in …