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When the FIFA World Cup was last in the United States in 1994, its lasting legacy was the formation of Major League Soccer, which has grown to 30 teams around the U.S. and Canada. Next summer’s return of the World Cup to North America has led to an evaluation and in some cases a fresh […]
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Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway, Utah, will host a UCI Mountain Bike World Series event in 2026 with XCC and XCO races as part of the North American stop on the series. The venue hosted the 2024 Pan American Mountain Bike Championships and is also set to feature in the 2034 Olympic Winter Games […]
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USA Fencing has partnered with Masters Academy International to create the country’s first dedicated national performance center and national academy for fencing in Massachusetts. The complex will become the official home of the U.S. National Training Center for fencing and will make USA Fencing the first national governing body to unveil an academy model and […]
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World Aquatics has extended its U.S. media rights agreement with NBC Sports through 2028, which includes the 2027 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest on the road to the Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles. NBC Sports will present a slate of World Aquatics events annually across NBC and Peacock that includes the World Aquatics Championships, […]
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Demand to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup throughout North America via hospitality packages has led to what On Location is calling an “unprecedented” deposit campaign as details emerge about a variety of high-end options that will be available before the general ticket sales phase begins. Alicia Falken, On Location’s general manager for FIFA World […]
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KC2026 announced that the board of directors has elected Mark Jorgenson, a retired financial services executive, to the role of president, succeeding Karen Daniel. “We are immensely grateful to Karen for her visionary leadership and tireless dedication to KC2026,” said KC2026 Chief Executive Officer Pam Kramer. “Her impact has been profound and she leaves the […]
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Baylee Robinson, who has over a decade of experience working with and for national governing bodies, has been hired by Airstream Ventures as its new sports tourism and sales executive. Robinson was event coordinator for USA Volleyball from 2017–2019 and was event and membership director for USA Artistic Swimming from 2019–2024. Robinson’s experience with USA […]
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Ironman will host its first event in Nebraska with the addition of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha triathlon on June 7, 2026, the opening year of a three-year contract with the city that will take athletes through Omaha and the Midlands Region of Nebraska. “We are incredibly excited to partner with and welcome an Ironman 70.3 […]
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Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment has hired Adrian Culea as director of global growth strategy and government affairs. Culea’s career spans the National Basketball Association, professional sports teams, the White House and the U.S. Department of Energy. Most recently, he served as special assistant managing strategic operations for the coaching staff of Cleveland Cavaliers coach […]
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Automotive media company Motorsport Network has named industry veteran Alejandro Agag as a strategic advisor to the chairman of the board. Agag’s role includes providing guidance on global initiatives, commercial transactions, brand positioning, market expansion and corporate development. oss motorsport, media and investment communities to identify new opportunities and maximize value for the business. Agag […]
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