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Accessibility has become an increasingly prescient topic at major sporting events, and this summer’s FIFA World Cup is no different. With growing concern around World Cup ticket pricing, reports have emerged that fans with disabilities may be paying 38 times more for accessible seats than in 2022, with some easy access tickets starting at $3,100. […]
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Strawberries and cream. Freshly-mown grass courts. And maybe a rain delay or two. It can only mean the return of Wimbledon. The Championships, Wimbledon, is the oldest of the four tennis Grand Slams and the only one to be played on grass. Managed by The All England Lawn Tennis Club and staged on the AELTC […]
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After a 28-year absence, Scotland are back at the FIFA World Cup. As a result, the fans of the national team have been keen to enjoy the opportunity and make their voices heard across North America. A World Cup comes around every four years, but the memories last forever. Six World Cups passed by without […]
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Amidst all of the logistical issues, outcry over ticket prices and controversy over travel bans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally underway. The 23rd edition of the global soccer showpiece, which was awarded to North America back in 2018, was already due to be a milestone event before a ball was even kicked. The […]
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On June 13, 2018, FIFA awarded hosting rights for the 2026 men’s World Cup to North America. Nearly eight years to the day, the largest World Cup in history is finally ready to kick off, with the opening match on Thursday in Mexico City between Mexico and South Africa. It has been a long journey […]
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In advance of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, SportsTravel is delving into each of the 11 U.S. cities that will host matches during the event. This year’s edition will be the largest ever, with 48 teams (up from 32), and it will be the first to be staged in three countries — Canada, Mexico and the United […]
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The first Hurricane warning came early to central North Carolina this year. The region’s only major men’s pro sports team was blowing through the regular season, headed for an NHL Eastern Conference-best 113 points. Another deep playoff run beckoned, perhaps even a return to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years. […]
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What started out as merely a soccer tournament for 13 national teams in 1930 has become a global phenomenon with 48 teams, and organizers now see the FIFA World Cup as a significant tourism driver for their local and national economies. Almost a century later, as the United States, Canada and Mexico prepare to welcome […]
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In 2024, the Esports Foundation debuted the Esports World Cup, bringing 28 club teams together and featuring a prize pool of $62.5 million, the largest in esports history. For the second edition of that event in 2025, the prize pool jumped to $71.5 million. The success of that event made it clear to its organizers […]
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In advance of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, SportsTravel is delving into each of the 11 U.S. cities that will host matches during the event. This year’s edition will be the largest ever, with 48 teams (up from 32), and it will be the first to be staged in three countries — Canada, Mexico and the United […]
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