WASHINGTON, DC (CelebrityAccess) – Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) has assumed control over the programming of special events at FedEx Field following Josh Harris’ acquisition of the NFL Washington Commanders in July, as VenuesNow reports. The move comes as part of an expansion of Harris’ sports portfolio, which already includes ownership of the NBA Philadelphia 76ers, the NHL New Jersey Devils, and the English Premier League’s Crystal Palace Football Club.
Before the HBSE takeover, FedEx Field had three concerts booked for 2024, featuring country music headliners Kenny Chesney (May 25) and Luke Combs (July 26-27) and the December 2024 Army-Navy college football game. According to company officials, These events were scheduled before HBSE’s involvement. In the coming weeks, adding a few more non-NFL sports events to the 2024 calendars is possible.
HBSE is actively pursuing stadium concerts for 2025, led by Sean Saadeh, HBSE’s executive vice president of entertainment, who is in charge of filling non-NFL dates at FedEx Field. Taylor Laurer, the Commanders’ vice president of ticket sales, service, and operation, will continue her role in pursuing FedEx Field concerts as part of the HBSE team.
Saadeh, who has 28 years of experience booking arenas, will leverage his relationships with concert promoters like Live Nation and AEG Presents to program events at FedEx Field. The region surrounding the stadium in Landover, Maryland, known as the DMV (Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia), supports a substantial market for live entertainment.
Saadeh emphasized the commitment to providing a top-notch entertainment experience at FedEx Field and addressing any challenges to attract promoters and agents. The goal is to make the venue more efficient and appealing for tour productions, with potential renovations and improvements underway. Additionally, the team is exploring strategies for possible new stadium construction.
