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Operational Expertise for Arenas & Stadiums

Red Dog Advisors, LLC provides specialized operational consulting for arenas and stadiums throughout the planning, design, and operational lifecycle. We partner with architects, owners, and project teams as a subject-matter expert focused on how facilities can efficiently function on event and non-event days.

From back-of-house operations, premium space optmization and circulation flow to security screening, front-of-house services, and event flexibility, Red Dog Advisors ensures that venues are designed to work efficiently with an eye toward revenue maximization hand-in-hand with a memorable guest experience.

Our role is practical, collaborative, and experience-driven. We do not replace architects or engineers—we complement them by bringing an operational lens to complex venue projects. Our goal is to enhance the design process to bring the most positive returns to the venue owner.

Sample Areas of Focus (click on drop-down arrow)

Arena and stadium operational planning

Design analysis for operational efficiency

FF&E development

Pre- and post-opening planning

Standard Operating Procedure development

Premium seating and club programming

Security controls and procedures

Design-phase operational consulting

Dressing room layouts for sports and events

Touring artist amenities

Premium space concept development

Ingress & egress planning

Public area development (concourses) for guest flow & revenue maximization

Concert and family event flexibility

Event readiness and flexibility

Security screening & Entry sequence planning

Front-of-house amenities and guest flow

Back-of-house amenities and flow

Load-in and Load-out efficiencies

Storage planning

Stakeholder collaboration and review

Event mix planning

Staffing planning and execution

FF&E and long-term capital planning

Premium seating options

Opening celebration planning