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Uber Signs First National Youth Sports Deal, with US Sports Camps

Uber has signed its first North America-wide activation with a national youth sports organization, reaching a deal with US Sports Camps, the nation’s largest sports camp network and licensed provider of Nike Sports Camps. Uber will serve as USSC’s official rideshare partner for the 2026 summer season. As part of the deal, families that attend […]

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Frisco, Texas, has become a focal point for the World Cup, including serving as the base camp for Sweden. (Photo by Ted Keith)

Scenes from the World Cup: Celebrating Soccer in Frisco

FRISCO, TEXAS — The World Cup belongs to everyone. It is being celebrated across the globe, contested by 48 nations and hosted in three countries in North America. Its final will be played in the United States. But if there is a capital city for this event, it might be in Dallas. Nine matches will […]

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Norwegian fans celebrate in Foxborough, Massachusetts (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup So Far

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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The spectacle of Netherlands-Japan from inside "Dallas Stadium," also known as AT&T Stadium. (Photo by Ted Keith)

Scenes from the World Cup: ‘Very Hot, Very Clean, Very Expensive’

DALLAS — The morning rain had stopped, giving way to abundant sunshine and rapidly escalating temperatures, when down the sidewalk came a storm of a different kind. An Orange army, their smiles as bright as their jerseys, approaching the 3 million-square-foot spaceship that is Dallas Stadium, nee AT&T Stadium. The supporters of the Netherlands numbered […]

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BLAST Announces Strategic Partnership with MATCH

Esports entertainment company BLAST has announced a strategic partnership with premium sports experiences firm MATCH, which specializes in hospitality and fan travel programs for major sporting events. The one-year agreement will see MATCH work alongside BLAST to deliver premium fan travel experiences and commercial opportunities across BLAST’s global esports events portfolio, ahead of the upcoming BLAST […]

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SportsTravel Editors: The Legacy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

You may have noticed that one of the world’s largest sporting events has begun, the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Destinations across the United States, Canada and Mexico have known for years that these weeks are coming, but now that they are finally here, we thought we’d take some time as an editorial team and talk […]

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Skyscanner has launched its Sportscast tool (Credit: Skyscanner)

Skyscanner Debuts Sportscast Tool to Help Sports Enthusiasts Plan Trips

Global travel platform Skyscanner has announced the launch of  Sportscast, a new search tool that is designed to transform how sports enthusiasts plan their trips, guiding them to destinations that ensure optimal, fair-weather conditions for their favorite sports and activities. The company’s latest update responds directly to evolving traveler behavior, where sports interests and hobbies are increasingly […]

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Cape Town to Become Eighth Abbott World Marathon Major

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in South Africa will join the ABBOTTWMM series in 2027, thus becoming the eighth member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. The race, scheduled to take place on May 23, 2027, joins seven marathons including the Tokyo Marathon, the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, the TCS London Marathon, […]

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Lionel Messi led Argentina to the World Cup title in 2022 and has a chance to make history in his sixth Cup this summer. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, FIle)

2026 FIFA World Cup: The Road to Glory Begins

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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Drop 2 for Olympic Ticket Sale Set for Mid-August

Drop 2, the second public Olympic ticket sale, will run August 10—20, LA28 announced Wednesday. Tickets across all Olympic sports will be offered at a range of price points, subject to availability. Registration for the ticket draw, which is required for a chance to secure a time slot to purchase tickets in Drop 2, is […]

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