Oak View Group is investing $2 million in extensive improvements throughout the concourse and concession areas \u2014 this total is in addition to a $2 million investment by the BCCCA on new video features for the concourse, upgraded restrooms, and security improvements. The new improvements come after a $15-million project last year for the venue that saw the installation of new seats throughout the venue and an upgraded suite level. These updates represent a major investment in guest comfort, safety, and entertainment quality.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we approach our 25th anniversary season in 2026, we\u2019re thrilled to enhance the experience for both fans and artists at the Santander Arena in 2026,\u201d said General Manager David Farrar. \u201cThese upgrades wouldn\u2019t be possible without the invaluable support of the Berks County Convention Center Authority. We\u2019re deeply grateful for their shared commitment to ensuring that Santander Arena remains the premier concert and event destination in Berks County.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Key enhancements include:Restroom Renovations:\u00a0All restrooms across the facility have been fully renovated with refinished floors, upgraded LED lighting, and brand-new stall partitions, providing a cleaner, brighter, and more welcoming environment for guests.Enhanced Digital Displays:\u00a0The arena has installed\u00a018 Daktronics commercial screens\u00a0above concession stands, offering fans real-time in-game feeds during hockey games and a new\u00a0\u201cUpcoming Show\u201d presentation during events. Additionally,\u00a047 Daktronics screens\u00a0have been placed throughout the concourse, creating dynamic new opportunities for sponsor advertising and venue promotions.Upgraded Security and Entry Systems:\u00a0The arena has implemented\u00a0Open Gate security systems\u00a0at all entrances, designed to enhance fan safety while ensuring faster, more efficient entry on event days.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-27-at-2.34.55-PM.png\")
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This season, OVG Hospitality is unveiling a completely reimagined food and beverage experience at Santander Arena, powered by innovation, local partnerships, and fan-first design. Guests will now enjoy faster service than ever before with the installation of\u00a032 Tapin2 self-checkout kiosks\u00a0and\u00a0self-pour fountain sodas powered by DraftServ, offering total control and convenience. New\u00a0dynamic digital displays by Spectrio\u00a0bring menus to life with real-time updates and bold visuals that reflect the excitement of every event.<\/p>\n
The refreshed lineup features\u00a0remastered menus\u00a0at fan-favorite locations, including\u00a0610 Smokehouse,\u00a0Viva Eats, and\u00a0Slice & Sips, as well as a brand-new\u00a0Switchyard Express, where guests can grab quick, fresh favorites and get back to the action in no time.<\/p>\n
Oak View Group is also proud to spotlight its\u00a0partnerships with local companies, including\u00a0Berks Meats, Philly Pretzels,\u00a0and\u00a0ATV Bakery, ensuring the community\u2019s best flavors are front and center. Premium guests can enjoy the\u00a0redesigned Loft Lounge, now featuring a\u00a0culinary-crafted, rotating all-inclusive menu\u00a0that showcases creative dishes and elevated hospitality.<\/p>\n
Together, these upgrades mark a bold step forward in delivering an exceptional, seamless, and locally inspired dining experience for every fan at Santander Arena.<\/p>\n
For more information about upcoming events and arena updates, visit santander-arena.com<\/a>\u00a0or follow Santander Arena on Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n About Oak View Group<\/p>\n Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster of arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues, either open or under development, across four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com<\/a>, and follow OVG on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>, and X<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center Oak View Group, managers of\u00a0Santander Arena, is proud to announce a…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17435,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[128,130,129],"class_list":["post-17434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-reading","tag-reading-city","tag-reading-city-headlines","tag-reading-city-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17434"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17434\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17435"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17434"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}