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[BTLR @theBTLRapp]

Because of a largely successful Covid-19 vaccine rollout, fans ostensibly are showing increased comfort in returning to live events and state rules are adjusting rapidly. It will remain incumbent on operators to provide a safe environment. #sportsbiz

[Sports Business Journal @SBJ]

Both @SportingKC and @InterMiamiCF will open the new #MLS season with full capacity stadiums.
https://t.co/GyrySesBmL

[Two Circles @TwoCircles]

Our US analysis shows that 31% of Gen Z are sports fans - vs. 22% of Boomers - despite showing strong interest in other leisure pursuits.

There will continue to be more content, distractions, and competition. This change is here to stay.

Find out more: https://t.co/Y5RIu4CvNC

[BTLR @theBTLRapp]

Great creativity being shown in venue repurposing. Fans will return to lots of changes, that are here to stay. Providing new opportunities for guests to make purchases from where they are will be critical, which is where @theBTLRapp can help. #SportsBiz #livevents #sportstech

[Don Muret @breakground]

Jam bands now fill center stage @westvillebowl where Venus Williams, Boris Becker and Andre Agassi won tournaments in New Haven, Connecticut. One more example of creative repurposing of entertainment venues. https://t.co/wwxhFYtbmZ

[BTLR @theBTLRapp]

Amazing what they're pulling off with the building of @UBSArena. Can't wait for the opening.

[Sports Business Journal @SBJ]

.@UBSArena’s concrete ice floor was poured late last week, with 32 trucks delivering 75 to 100 yards per hour. The new home of the @NYIslanders is on schedule to open in time for the beginning of the '21-22 NHL season (@Bretjust1T).

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[5LionVentures @5LionVentures]

Be sure to follow @theBTLRapp. A lot of exciting things ahead for the advanced, fully customizable concierge service as fan attendance continues to increase across the sports world! #BTLR #Sportsfans #sportstechnology

[BTLR @theBTLRapp]

The right market for #F1 in the US. Congratulations to all.

[Sports Business Journal @SBJ]

.@F1 is officially announcing that @f1miami will join the schedule starting next year as part of a major new 10-year partnership that will become a key fulcrum of the series’ efforts to grow in America.

🏁 3.36-mile
📍 19-corner circuit
🏎️ Top speeds nearly 199 mph
#F1 #Racing

[BTLR @theBTLRapp]

Perhaps not the right focus at this point, but having spoken with a number of teams, we know they're focus is in the right place to bring fans back safely. https://t.co/yXJNErXCCS

[BTLR @theBTLRapp]

Things are pointing in a positive direction. With further acceptance of cashless payment by fans, opportunities exist to expand event sales as there will be less reliance on traditional point-of-sale locations to capture a merchandise/food purchase. #sportsbiz #sportstechnology

[Front Office Sports @FOS]

The four major U.S. sports leagues and the NCAA lost at least $14.1 billion to the pandemic.

But a return to old form is near.
https://t.co/Eh4DqxxUlm

[BTLR @theBTLRapp]

@AllegiantStadm Awesome events with big crowds!

[Don Muret @breakground]

Outdoor shows. https://t.co/gUhf5dQoSy

[BTLR @theBTLRapp]

Fans appear ready to return but have expectations of safety protocol, as they should. Important insights from @scoutsande study.

[Horizon Sports & Experiences @horizon_se_]

Part II of Scout 360’s Return To Play series, Re-Establishing the Baseline, is available! Check it out to learn about fan sentiment surrounding return to live venues, best practices for the return, & creative offerings keeping fans engaged in the meantime. https://t.co/SUyHMMZSIv

[The Sponsorship Space @SponsorTalk]

NASCAR has announce a multiyear partnership with DoorDash, that will make the brand the “Official On-Demand Delivery Platform of NASCAR.”

The deal is focused on the support of local communities and will span across the sanctioning body and 11 NASCAR-owned facilities.

[Sports Business Journal @SBJ]

Both the @nyknicks and @BrooklynNets welcomed fans back into their arenas last night for the first time in nearly a year, with a crowd of 1,981 on hand at MSG last night for Knicks-Warriors and about 300 fans in total at Barclays Center for Nets-Kings.

https://t.co/BZh1pbG8P2

[CNN @CNN]

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, a Houston businessman, has opened up his stores as warming centers.

“It’s time for us to spring into action and help people get a better view of the day because some of their lives right now are very, very dark.” https://t.co/ziugiRDQuj

[VenuesNow Conference @Venues_Now]

#SBLV Per Caps by the Numbers. https://t.co/kG8d57gsTs

[Adam Stern @A_S12]

.@FS1 earned 1.065 million viewers for Friday night's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season opener, up 6% from 1.005 million last year and the most watched edition of that race since 2017.

➖ Daytona 500 figures will be out tomorrow (along with Xfinity and ARCA).

[Adam Stern @A_S12]

.@StevePhelps tells @JennaFryer that he anticipates @NASCAR returning to having more practice and qualifying next year, after cutting back significantly in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic.

[Adam Stern @A_S12]

.@NASCAR expects to allow 20-30% of capacity at its tracks this year for attendance, per EVP @Daryl_Wolfe, as the sport works to bring back an important part of its atmosphere and revenue.

➖ NASCAR is hopeful that range can be increased later this year but it's not a certainty.

[David Paro @DavidParo]

Solid, solid news for #NASCAR as well as overall market for live sports broadcasts. "Fox sells out Daytona spots" https://t.co/9m3eg1PWJc via @thr

[Sports Business Journal @SBJ]

NEWS: @SimplebetHQ will provide live odds on individual pitches and at-bats for use in #MLB's free-to-play Rally prediction game as part of a multi-year deal that makes it an official odds provider of the league (@Bill_KingSBJ).

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