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OVO Arena Wembley Is New Name For The ASM Global-Managed Legendary Arena In London

The newly-named OVO Arena Wembley entrance ● OVO Energy, the UK’s 3rd biggest energy supplier, partners with world-famous venue operated by ASM Global

● OVO Energy also commits to support ASM Global on its journey to achieve “a greener arena” certification for OVO Arena Wembley

● AEG Global partnerships, which originally brokered naming-rights deal for the venue in 2014, supports OVO Energy with sustainability-focused rebrand

● Deal supports OVO Energy’s commitments to become a net-zero business by 2030 and drive progress toward zero‑carbon living

OVO Arena Wembley is the new name for one of the U.K.’s most coveted live entertainment venues, managed by ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management and services company.


Norwich City FC Renews Partnership With Fosters Solicitors

Norwich City Football Club supporters at Carrow Road stadium Norwich City Football Club and Fosters Solicitors have confirmed the renewal of their partnership in a new multi-year deal, taking the relationship through to the 2024/25 season.


Understanding The Steward Exemption

Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) and Security Industry Authority (SIA) combined logos The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is the regulator of the UK’s private security industry. Under the Private Security Industry Act (PSIA) 2001, some security roles undertaken in sports grounds in England and Wales are exempt from SIA licensing. However, the exemption only applies in certain circumstances, and it may not always be clear whether an SIA licence is needed.


Communities Minister Cancels £40m Football Stadium Funding Plan For Northern Ireland

The Bet McLean Oval stadium stadium at night Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced she is unable to progress the sub-regional stadia funding plan in the absence of a first and deputy first minister, citing the need for approval and sign-off for funding from the Executive before it could progress.


Croke Park Partners With AIB Merchant Services For Greater Cashless Functionality

Dominic White, Larry McCarthy, and Hubert O'Donoghue at Croke Park Croke Park has announced that it has partnered with AIB Merchant Services, supported by Visa, as it moves to a cashless payment solutions model across the majority of concession units in the stadium. This will support its vision of providing the fastest possible service to patrons with a view to reducing queueing times for fans, giving them increased time to enjoy their experience at the Stadium. The investment sees over 400 Clover terminals installed across the stadium’s 90 concession units, resulting in 80% of transaction locations being totally cashless.

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