Sports Venues

Venues Expertise

B&D's Venues Practice Group is a national leader in sports, entertainment, and event facility development.

WHO WE ARE

About B&D's Venues Practice Group

With a legacy of advising on over $10 billion in venue investments across the country, B&D’s Venues Practice Group empowers public and private sector clients to unlock transformative opportunities through strategic planning, program management, and community-focused development. From cities to college towns, community recreation centers and multi-use sports and entertainment districts, B&D’s collaborative approach ensures that each project reflects the unique goals and aspirations of its community. With deep expertise in feasibility, financial modeling, design oversight, and stakeholder engagement, we are committed to delivering venues that serve as economic catalysts and vibrant hubs for connection and pride.

Featured Outcomes

Our venues portfolio includes nationally recognized projects that are market-responsive, with a focus on long-term sustainability, the fan experience, and financial value.

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These case studies highlight our specialized expertise in delivering state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venues.

Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks' State Farm Arena serves as a model for how to transform a 20-year-old venue into a modern-day fan experience→

T-Mobile Park

The Seattle Mariners turned to B&D to understand how to keep their ballpark in first-class condition over its lifespan→

“B&D provided clear insights, deep analysis, and valuable recommendations for product mix and pricing. They have a very thorough understanding of the industry and an ability to connect to research on the local market.”

Thad Sheely, Stadium Advisor
Washington Commanders
Venues News & Insights

Finding new value beyond stadium walls

Across collegiate athletics, a subtle but powerful shift is underway. Institutions are increasingly recognizing that the greatest opportunities for competitive advantage, fan engagement, and long-term financial sustainability may not lie inside their stadiums or arenas—but around them. In this month’s Venues News & Insights, learn how today’s collegiate athletics environment is being shaped by the campus edge. READ MORE.

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY

How do you define the right venue project that meets market and financial realities while achieving strategic objectives?

  • Define the strategic framework. B&D sets decision-making criteria with a focus on the client’s vision for the venue and its community.
  • Ensure market responsiveness. B&D’s analysis of venue capacity, premium seating/offerings, and ancillary development opportunities culminates in a feasible project.
  • Maximize financial performance. Our understanding of project delivery and operations allows owners to develop venues with less risk, more control, and more value.
  • Design an implementation and ownership plan. We represent our clients in determining advantageous partnerships, funding strategies, lease agreements, and project phasing.
IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY

How do you deliver the ideal venue project without compromising budget, schedule, or quality?

  • Strengthen the client’s role as owner. Program, vision, and project organization are at the forefront when B&D oversees design and construction.
  • Engage stakeholders. Our communications approach always puts stakeholders, fans, and community members at the center of venue development.
  • Manage risk and project control. B&D’s close monitoring of activities through preconstruction, construction, and turnover ensures programs run on time and on budget.
  • Navigate technical processes. We lead our clients through complicated processes such as procurement, regulatory approvals, permitting, and inspections.
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY

How do you maximize the value of existing venue facilities and operations?

  • Prioritize investments. B&D employs a strategic framework to evaluate opportunities for revenue-optimizing concepts as well as long-term exposures.
  • Align funds and resources. Through research and analysis, we determine which capital obligations and operational assets require realignment.
  • Protect against potential risks. Our sustainable approach addresses factors such as a changing market dynamic or competitive context.
  • Find the right partners. When solutions need the expertise of private partners or operators, we lead a selection and negotiation process that maximizes the client’s interests.

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