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SALT LAKE CITY — The 30th anniversary summer of the X Games has expanded to a third event as the action sports festival will be in Salt Lake City at the Utah State Fairpark and Event Center. X Games Salt Lake City will be held from June 27–29, the second of three X Games events […]
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USA Ultimate’s national championships will remain in San Diego as part of a three-year contract that will see the tournament remain in the destination through 2026 and marks the return of the most prestigious ultimate tournament in North America to Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar. San Diego first hosted the National Championships in […]
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The Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau will be hosting Jackalope Fest, an action sports festival made famous in Montreal, from June 2–4, 2023. The main venue for all competitions will be on the beach at Neptune’s Park at 31st Street. Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk will offer a demonstration on June 3, with several stars […]
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SX Global has announced six events for the 2023 FIM World Supercross Championship. The 2023 schedule will expand the championship’s global footprint with FIM-sanctioned Championship rounds in France, Germany and Canada, while also returning to Australia and the United Kingdom. The championship will also expand into Southeast Asia. “It’s incredibly gratifying to see our vision […]
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The 22nd annual Xterra USA Championship off-road triathlon will return to Beaver Creek Resort in conjunction with a community festival at Harry A. Nottingham Park in Avon, Colorado, on August 25–27, 2023. Xterra will host full-distance, sprint, relay and beginner-friendly off-road triathlons along with trail runs and demo events. Other activities include kids races, yard […]
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Nitro Circus is gearing up for its biggest event of the year — the Nitro World Games in Brisbane, Australia. The list of competitors has been revealed with more than 70 participants from five continents battling in Freestyle Motocross, FMX Best Trick, BMX Best Trick, BMX Triple Hit, Skate Vert and Scooter Best Trick. The […]
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Sports play a vital economic role for destinations looking to attracting visitors. They also, in their finest moments, provide inspiring examples of humanity at its best. Over the weekend of July 29–30 in Ames and Des Moines, Iowa, two events — one amateur, one professional — spoke to each of those aspects. They also served […]
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(SportsTravel will be profiling destinations throughout the summer as visitors bureaus and sports commissions are operating events without nearly any restrictions for the first real time since the pandemic started. Sure, there’s been moments that feel like it, but this summer feels different. If your destination has a compelling story to share, send it along […]
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The first event of the 2022 FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) series will take place in Cardiff, Wales. WSX Global, the Australian sports and entertainment company spearheading the WSX, announced Principality Stadium will host the British Grand Prix on October 8. Fans will experience the world’s best supercross riders battle for the world championship at […]
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Bentonville, Arkansas, might not come to mind when mountain biking is the topic — but it should. The city of 50,000-plus, nestled in the northwest corner of the state, wants to be known as the mountain biking capital of the world. With the June 17–19 Bentonville Bike Fest coming this weekend, the city will have […]
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