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2022

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  05.02.2022 USA: Huge funds needed to upgrade Ravens Stadium

  The days when fans came to the games just to watch their favourite players in action, and went home right after the final whistle was blown, are long gone. Now spectators expect much more entertainment accompanying the NFL match. These new circumstances are well understood in Baltimore.

2020

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  29.06.2020 COVID-19 crisis: Growing uncertainty over NFL season

  With just 2 months to go, reopening of the economy is being reversed as COVID-19 infections are through the roof in some states. Instead of rumours about full stadia it again seems more likely that NFL will be played behind closed doors.

2018

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  14.06.2018 2026 World Cup: Canada, Mexico and (largely) USA win

  As we await the joy and sadness of this year's World Cup, we've also learnt who will host the 2026 edition. For the first time in history three host countries will hold the event. Also, no new stadium (!) is listed for the event.

2017

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  26.07.2017 Baltimore: New giant screens installed at M&T Bank Stadium

  Each measures exactly 671 square meters (7,222 square feet), twice the size of old M&T Bank Stadium's videoboards. This marks phase one of $145-million redevelopment.

2013

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  29.08.2013 USA: Players and coaches with microphones?

  In an attempt to bring more fans to NFL games, the league authorities are planning to plant microphones onto players and coaches, allowing everyone to hear what they say. According to Sports Business Journal, it’s a matter of a couple upcoming seasons.

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  05.04.2013 USA: What’s better for matchday experience than a camera in the changing rooms?

  American Football league NFL continues its efforts to compete with TV broadcasting. In another attempt to get fans off their couches and into the stands, the league has just mandated… changing room cameras.

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  28.01.2013 USA: Bar-type standing terraces growing in the NFL?

  An executive of the NFL predicts that future stadiums may be less about watching the game and more about a bar-type atmosphere of special decks with standing room. LA Times and NBC report.