Colorado State University Expands Partnership with Oak View Group

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Colorado State University extended its strategic partnership with Oak View Group (OVG), the Denver-based global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services. The expanded agreement includes securing live event programming at the 36,500-seat on-campus Canvas Stadium, a 10-year extension of OVG Hospitality's food and beverage services across CSU Athletics venues, and the addition of performance dining for the Rams football program.

"We are thankful for our partnership with Oak View Group and look forward to expanding OVG's scope of work here on campus. As we continue to expand the profile of Canvas Stadium as the premier destination in Northern Colorado for large-scale live entertainment, we look forward to collaborating with OVG and its outstanding reputation in the live event industry to help us secure additional events," said John Weber, Colorado State Director of Athletics. "OVG has been a great partner to Colorado State University for many years, providing the best in hospitality, food-and-drink and service at all our athletic events. Their commitment to continue to enhance the fan experience on gameday and to fuel our student-athletes' nutrition is critical and exciting."

With its move to the Pac-12, Colorado State continues to enhance every aspect of the fan experience through continued investments in Canvas Stadium, including facility improvements, premium hospitality offerings and expanded live event programming. By broadening its partnership with Oak View Group, CSU is strengthening its ability to deliver world-class experiences on game days and throughout the year, while establishing Canvas Stadium as Northern Colorado's premier destination for sports, concerts and community events.

"Northern Colorado has demonstrated a strong appetite for live entertainment, and we've seen that firsthand through our work in the market," said Becky Colwell, President, Programming and Content, Oak View Group. "Expanding our partnership with Colorado State University gives us the opportunity to bring concerts and other live events to Canvas Stadium, creating new experiences for students, alumni, fans and the broader Fort Collins community."

"Our partnership with Colorado State University has always been centered on the fan experience, from showcasing local flavors to delivering exceptional hospitality on game day" said Ken Gaber, President, OVG Hospitality. "We're excited to extend that commitment while expanding our support through performance dining that helps fuel student-athletes and elevates every aspect of the Rams experience."

OVG Hospitality supports some of the nation's most respected universities and campus venues, including the University of Connecticut, Penn State University, University of Kansas, University of Southern California, University of Arizona, Texas Tech University, Villanova University, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Illinois, University of Texas, Missouri State University, and Virginia Tech, among others.

For live event programming, OVG has similar booking relationships at NC State University; University of Tennessee; University of Tulsa; Iowa State University and the University of Arkansas, among others.

About Colorado State University Athletics
The Colorado State Rams, located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, Colorado, represent Colorado State University, a Tier 1 research institution and one of the highest-ranked public universities in the Pac-12 Conference by U.S. News and World Report. The Rams are composed of 16 NCAA Division I programs, each passionately striving for success in and outside of competition. CSU Athletics' mission is to be the most loved, most watched and most innovative program in the West.

About Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the Company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. For more information on Oak View Group, visit OakViewGroup .com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

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