Joseph Takudzwa Maramba

Real Madrid's new stadium is a game-changer. It includes a fully retractable pitch that can be stored beneath the stadium with the push of a button. The storage space includes ventilation, air conditioning, irrigation systems, LED lighting, control cameras, and ultraviolet light therapy to maintain the pitch. But more importantly, it allows Real Madrid to host other events throughout the year, including concerts, basketball games, trade shows, NFL games, and more. A couple of other stadiums have pitch removal systems — Tottenham Hotspur, Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals — but none are this sophisticated. This will help the club earn billions in additional revenue, and it will serve as the model for all new stadiums in the future. ** If you like learning about the money and business behind sports, subscribe to my 3x weekly podcast. I talk about this stiff all the time. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5PLKKW…