Carnegie Mellon University’s Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics represents the largest in a series of recent initiatives designed to enhance the student experience and boost the university’s competitive appeal. It also marks a definitive break from the old “sink-or-swim” posture that characterized campus environments across the country for decades.
Macon-Bibb County Government will begin construction in summer of 2026 on the new Macon Arena in Georgia. Designed by PBK Architects, this vibrant destination will further elevate the region’s growing lineup of elite venues and set a new benchmark for large-scale civic development in the Southeast. The facility will host a range of exciting sporting events including basketball, minor league hockey, and high school tournaments, as well as concerts, conferences, trade shows, and more.
The Washington Commanders are planning to build a new stadium that will serve as a year-round destination for sports, entertainment, and community engagement in Washington, D.C. With a capacity of 70,000 occupants, this vibrant destination for American football will leverage premium amenities and immersive environments to elevate the fan experience.
Grand Sierra Resort and The Meruelo Group broke ground in October of 2025 on a 10,000-seat arena in Reno, Nev. Designed by Gensler, the $435 million facility will serve as the future home of the University of Nevada Men’s Basketball team and will feature modern amenity spaces such as luxury suites, hospitality clubs, and an immersive fan experience zone.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is renovating Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York. Designed by ROSSETTI to deliver a premium experience within an immersive environment, the $800 million development will extend the lower bowl upwards to add 2,000 seats, bringing the total capacity to 5,000. The upper bowl will be partially demolished to accommodate two dedicated levels of luxury suites.
Knighthead Capital Management is planning to construct a $1.6 billion sports facility for Birmingham City Football Club in the United Kingdom. Designed by MANICA Architecture and Heatherwick Studio, the 62,000-seat stadium will feature a retractable roof and a moveable pitch to enable year-round flexibility for national and international sports games, music concerts, and large-scale cultural events.
Tepper Sports & Entertainment is planning to renovate the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., to elevate the fan experience. Designed by HOK, the modernized home for the Carolina Panthers will accommodate new seating in the bowl and upgraded video and technology capabilities, including a state-of-the-art sound system. Revised concourses and social areas will be complemented by a new patio on the uppermost tier that provides views of the field and skyline.
Sacramento Republic FC is constructing a $175,000 million soccer stadium in the Railyards district of downtown Sacramento, Calif. Designed by MANICA Architecture and House & Robertson Architects, the 17-acre site will have the capacity to accommodate 12,000 attendees, which future expansion plans may bring up to 21,000. A diverse range of seating options will include a 700-person safe standing section for supporters, family zones, and 17 luxury suites.
The Tennessee Titans are constructing the new Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Serving as the centerpiece of the city’s East Bank district, the $2.1 billion facility will span 1.8 million sf and accommodate 62,000 occupants. Fans will benefit from a range of seating options with improved sight lines to the field, including 130 suites and an all-inclusive club. Featuring a circular translucent roof, the enclosed structure will incorporate 77,000 sf of LED video boards and a wrap-around, 21-foot-tall halo display connecting to screens at the end zones.
The Jacksonville Jaguars broke ground in February of 2025 on a $1.4 billion renovation of Everbank Stadium. Created in partnership with the City of Jacksonville, the project will reimagine the facility as a year-round destination for sports, entertainment, and community connection. The vibrant hub will benefit from the addition of a partial roof cover, enlarged and elevated concourses, corner openings to improve airflow, and a reflective outer coating to reduce interior heat.
The University of Kansas opened the redeveloped David Booth Memorial Kansas Stadium in August of 2025, marking the completion of the first phase of the new Gateway District. Designed by HNTB and Multistudio as an inviting entrance to campus, the $448 million project elevates the fan experience with a restructured bowl layout offering improved sightlines and increased proximity to the field. Diverse premium seating options include ledge suites, loge boxes, and 2,300 club seats distributed across three social zones.
Oschner Health is planning to break ground in late 2025 on a comprehensive hub for health and wellness in Jefferson Parish. Designed by WHLC Architecture, the 46,000-sf complex will be anchored by personalized orthopedics and sports medicine care, as well as offering pediatric specialties, women’s services, physical therapy, and imaging and lab functionalities. A subsequent phase of construction may add outpatient surgical capabilities and expanded clinical services.
Oxford United Football Club is planning to construct an all-electric stadium in the United Kingdom to elevate the fan experience. Designed by AFL Architects, the 16,000-seat venue will feature additional levels at the north and west stands, adjoined by a 180-bed hotel. The wider mixed-use development may also include a 1,000-seat conference center, a 7,427-sf gym, an 8,826-sf health and wellbeing zone, and a 2,152-sf sports bar.
Chicago Fire FC is planning to construct a $650 million soccer stadium in downtown Chicago. Designed by Gensler, the dynamic sports destination will accommodate up to 22,000 fans, offering premium seating options including 50 suites, over 500 loge seats, and 3,500 club seats with access to exclusive recreational venues. The bowl will be arranged to bring fans dramatically closer to the natural grass pitch to enhance the match-viewing experience, and three field-level suites will be dispersed amid the player benches.
East Texas A&M University is constructing the $70 million Event Center to drive athletic performance and engagement on its Commerce campus. Designed by Gensler, the multifunctional sports facility will be the home of the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams, as well as hosting major college and community events such graduations, concerts, and trade shows.
