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The Albany Empire's return to the Times Union Center will have to wait a little longer. One week longer to be exact. Due to a venue issue with another NAL team, the opening day of the 2021 National Arena League season will be pushed back from May 22nd to May 29th. The good news is this leaves m…

Just like every other team or sports league the Albany Empire has had its share of issues and even delays as it's prepared to return to play at the Times Union Center. A delayed start, limited capacity, and even the last-minute resignation of coach Rob Keefe have not stopped the Empire ownershi…

The 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Regional tournament is this weekend at the Times Union Center. The seeding for the Albany Region are 1) Boston College, 2) St. Cloud State, 3) Boston University and 4) Notre Dame. Not only will the eyes of college Hockey fans all over the country be on …

As a stipulation to attending this weekend's NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Regional at the Times Union Center you'll need to provide a negative PCR COVID-19 Test taken no more than 72 hours prior to the game. IF you're looking for a place to take those tests you can now go t…

Some of the greatest moments in WWE history have taken place on South Pearl St at the Times Union Center but none bigger than "Stone Cold" Steve Austin driving a beer truck to the ring. March 22nd, 1999 one of the most famous moments in the history of professional wrestling happened right …

The rumors were correct, Albany is getting a professional lacrosse team. For the first time since the Albany Attack left in 2003, there's going to be professional lacrosse played at Albany. The National Lacrosse League will see one of its top teams the New England Black Wolves relocate from Moh…

As many of us not so patiently wait to return to live sporting events it might be time to start saving. On a list of the "Most Expensive Stadiums For Sports Fans," the average trip to a game for the "Big Four" of NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA could run you an average of anywhere from $6…

One of the very first sports casualties to the Capital Region due to the coronavirus pandemic was March Madness at the Times Union Center. When the first and second rounds of the Men's NCAA Tournament on March 19th and 20th of 2020 were canceled many of us wondered if and when another event of …

This pandemic has taken it's toll on everyone, so it's easy to overlook groups that need our help. I for one am almost ashamed by the fact I didn't think about people I work very closely with, the men and women that provide us with live entertainment and help us find escape from day t…

It's official we're getting Arena Football back in Albany. The group led by the owners of the Orlando Predators confirmed today that have agreed to a three-year lease with the Times Union Center. Three years speaks to the long term commitment Capital Region Football fans were hoping for. T…

Ever since the Arena Football League folded due to a lawsuit against the league's former leadership, we here in the Capital Region have been holding out hope indoor football would return. News broke earlier today that Arena Football could be far closer to returning than any of us thought. Spect…

We've got a bunch of great concert venues here in the Capital Region, and one is being recognized among the worlds best!