MetLife Stadium Named Finalist for TheStadiumBusiness Awards "Venue of the Year"

For Immediate Release - May 29, 2026

We are delighted to announce that MetLife Stadium has been shortlisted for the Facility of the Year Award at the TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2026.
Now in their 17th year, TheStadiumBusiness Awards recognize leadership, innovation and achievement across the global stadium and venue sector. The Awards celebrate the organizations, projects and people who are shaping the future of sports and entertainment venues worldwide.

“As the world’s leading gathering of stadium and venue leaders, each year TheStadiumBusiness Summit brings together the very best of the industry to showcase what’s new, explore the challenges we face and debate the trends shaping the future,” says Ian Nuttall, Founder of TheStadiumBusiness.

“Alongside the conference and workshops, the Awards recognise the people and organisations who are raising standards and driving innovation across the industry. Congratulations to MetLife Stadium on being named a finalist in TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2026.”

The winners will be announced during TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2026, taking place in Manchester on Wednesday 3 June (18.00–20.30) as part of TheStadiumBusiness Summit 2026.

SBA26 Finalists can be viewed here
Key Facts
• TheStadiumBusiness Awards celebrate innovation, leadership and achievement across the global stadium and major venue sector.
• Winners are decided by a panel of leading industry experts who review the shortlist and supporting evidence.
• The Awards presentation forms part of TheStadiumBusiness Summit, the industry’s leading international meeting for stadium owners, operators, architects, designers and suppliers.
• Nominations are drawn from across the global stadium industry, including the 30,000+ readership of TheStadiumBusiness.com and the growing LinkedIn community following @TheStadiumBusiness.

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