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2024 ETS Opening Session
The “State of In-Person Esports Events" panel was at the 2024 EsportsTravel Summit and included (left to right) Jascha Braeker, manager of the Host City Division at ESL FaceIt Group; Michael Brooks, executive director of the National Association of Collegiate Esports; Katie Briggs, president at LANFest; and Brian Mirakian, global esports director/senior principal at Populous. Photo by Jared Wickerham

EsportsTravel Summit Examines State of the Industry

The EsportsTravel Summit, presented by SportsTravel and hosted by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism, will celebrate its annual edition of the conference designed for esports business development, education and networking at the JW Marriott Mall of America. The EsportsTravel Summit is the world’s largest gathering of esports tournament and video-game event organizers and the only […]

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2025 NWSL Championship Headed to San Jose’s PayPal Park

The National Women’s Soccer League has announced PayPal Park in San Jose, California — home of NWSL’s Bay FC and the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer — as the site of the 2025 NWSL Championship. The game will be played November 22 and include a variety of events including the return of Fan […]

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Portland Lands 2026 USA Fencing National Championships

Portland, Oregon, will host the 2026 USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge, better known as Summer Nationals. The city’s Oregon Convention Center will host the event June 27–July 6 for 10 straight days of national-title bouts in every weapon, age and division of the sport. “Portland’s fencing heritage, paired with its vibrant, outdoors-loving culture, […]

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U.S. Biathlon and Paul Smith’s College

U.S. Biathlon and Paul Smith’s College Extend Partnership

U.S. Biathlon and Paul Smith’s College have announced an extension of their strategic education partnership through June 2028, as the two entities continue the advancement of biathlon in the United States and expand opportunities for collegiate athletes. As the official education partner of U.S. Biathlon, Paul Smith’s College in Brighton, New York, will continue to […]

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Bay Area Host Committee Partners with Visit Napa Valley, Napa Valley Vintners

The Bay Area Host Committee has announced a partnership with Visit Napa Valley — the official destination marketing organization of Napa Valley — and Napa Valley Vintners, a nonprofit trade association representing nearly 550 wineries. Through the partnership, Visit Napa Valley and Napa Valley Vintners will ensure that visitors to the Bay Area during Super […]

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Visit Raleigh Partners with Blast Ahead of Major Event

Blast and Visit Raleigh have announced a partnership ahead of the Rocket League Championship Series Raleigh Major, set to take place at the Lenovo Center from June 26–29. As part of the partnership, Visit Raleigh will be integrated across the event’s broadcast and on-site branding, including in-broadcast advertisements, printed backdrops and sponsored event zones. “This […]

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Airbnb and FIFA Announce Three-Event Partnership

Airbnb and FIFA have announced a partnership spanning three tournaments with Airbnb serving as an official partner for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and an official supporter for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. According to a Deloitte study commissioned by Airbnb, over 380,000 guests are expected to travel […]

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WrestleMania 42

Las Vegas to Host WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium

WWE, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, has announced that WrestleMania will return to Las Vegas for a second straight year in 2026. Allegiant Stadium will host WrestleMania 42 on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026. It will be the first time in the event’s history that it takes […]

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, presents President Donald Trump with the new FIFA Club World Cup official ball in the Oval Office of the White House on March 7. (Pool via AP)

One Year Out, 2026 FIFA World Cup Cities Monitor Fan Travel

NEW YORK — With one year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 11 U.S. host cities are preparing celebrations or festivities to mark the key anniversary date. But despite the milestone, there is still plenty unknown. Among other outstanding issues: The ticketing process is still mostly unclear, the date and location of […]

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Marriott Bonvoy Partners With LEC Summer Finals

The LEC Summer Finals, the EMEA’s unified professional League of Legends endeavor, will have Marriott Bonvoy return as an official partner offering fans in-game rewards and in-person experiences at the Madrid finals for those who sign up to the loyalty program. This announcement is after 2024’s Marriott Bonvoy partnership with the LEC ahead of the […]

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