HOUSTON, TX (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — Lone Star Sports & Entertainment has entered into an agreement with Global Spectrum to secure events at the 70,000-seat Reliant Stadium, home of the Houston Texans NFL football team and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
"We will utilize our industry strengths to assist LSSE to lure big-time events to Reliant Stadium," said Comcast-Spectacor President and Global Spectrum Chairman Peter Luukko. "We also have the ability to bring the Philadelphia Flyers into Houston for possible preseason hockey games at Reliant Stadium. This is going to be a very productive relationship."
"We are very excited to have an opportunity to work with Peter Luukko and his talented team at Global Spectrum," said Jamey Rootes, president of Lone Star Sports & Entertainment." "We look forward to drawing upon their experience, resources and relationships to deliver new and exciting sports and entertainment options for our community to enjoy."
Through the new arrangement, Global Spectrum will work with LSSE to identify potential events for Reliant Stadium, including concerts and non-football sporting events. — Bob Grossweiner and Jane Cohen
