UFC CEO Dana White revealed renderings and details for the UFC White House event scheduled for June 2026, highlighting its unique location on the White House South Lawn, with a limited in-person audience and a large watch party area at The Ellipse, emphasizing the event's exclusivity and historic significance.
Ambitious new renderings from Related Midwest show what a potential new Chicago White Sox Stadium at "The 78" in the South Loop could look like, projecting significant economic impact and community benefits. The proposed location, bordered by Roosevelt Road, the Chicago River, Clark Street, and train tracks near Ping Tom Park, would offer ample public transit access. The move would mark the White Sox's departure from their longtime neighborhood, with the team considering the construction of a new stadium after their lease at Guaranteed Rate Field expires in 2029. Related Midwest also released conceptual renderings for the team's current home at 35th and Shields, acknowledging the need for community input in determining the best use for the land.
The opening of the new USF football stadium has been delayed until 2027 due to supply chain issues and the university's decision to end its construction contract. USF will now use a construction management at risk approach, allowing them more input in the final product. New renderings of the stadium were released, showcasing a modern and futuristic design. Construction bids will be requested in the coming weeks, with groundbreaking scheduled for next fall. USF has raised $43 million of its $50 million fundraising goal, including a $6 million gift for naming rights.
The University of South Florida (USF) has released the first renderings of its new on-campus stadium, showcasing a design that incorporates shade, a dedicated student section, open concourses, and a large tailgating space. The renderings are conceptual and will continue to evolve as the design process progresses. USF also announced a $6 million gift from the USF Federal Credit Union to name the walkway leading into the stadium. The stadium is scheduled to open in fall 2027, with a groundbreaking ceremony planned for fall 2024.
The $2.3 billion LED Sphere in Las Vegas, touted as the world's largest LED screen, appears underwhelming from ground level due to distortion caused by its massive curved screen. While it impresses with its size, the structure is only effective at displaying spherical objects, making it difficult to read as a display. The interior, which is yet to be revealed, will serve as a concert venue with a 160,000 square foot LED media plane. U2 will be the first performers in late September.
The Buffalo Bills have released 13 new renderings of their upcoming stadium, set to open in 2026. The images provide a comprehensive look at what the new stadium will look and feel like when it's constructed.