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The Men's FIFA World Cup trophy (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

What to Expect from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw

The Final Draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place on December 5 and it promises to be a glitzy and milestone occasion for a number of reasons. For the first time, the Men’s FIFA World Cup will be staged in three different countries in the summer of 2026, in Canada, Mexico and the […]

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The draw for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup draw has been made (Credit: Rugby World Cup Limited]

Draw Made for Milestone Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027

The draw for the pool stages of the eleventh edition of the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027 in Australia has taken place in Sydney. It was conducted by World Rugby Chair and former Australia international, Brett Robinson, two-time Rugby World Cup winner and former All Black, Dan Carter, former Wallabies captain and the most-capped […]

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Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Ahmedabad to Host Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030

Ahmedabad has been confirmed as the host city for the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030. The western city in India was recommended over a rival bid by Abuja in Nigeria by an evaluation panel last month. The decision was formally ratified by the 74 Commonwealth nations and territories at a 2025 general […]

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The EOC flag (Credit: European Olympic Committees)

EOC Signs Host Country Agreement with Türkiye for 2027 European Games

The European Olympic Committees and the Ministry and Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye have formally signed the host country agreement for the 2027 European Games in Istanbul. Ahead of the fourth edition of the European Games in 2027, the agreement builds on the host city contract, which was signed earlier this year. […]

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Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games Torch Relay Ceremony Moved Indoors

The Olympic flame for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games has been lit in Ancient Olympia, as the Ceremony was moved indoors due to the wet weather forecast. The Ceremony, taking place at the birthplace of the Olympic Games, marks the beginning of the flame’s journey to Italy.  After a week-long relay in Greece, the […]

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The Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

AEG and Marriott Bonvoy Renew Global Partnership

Sports and live entertainment company AEG has announced a multi-year renewal of its global partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, the travel membership platform of Marriott International. After first announcing a singular partnership in 2013, the renewed agreement is set to build enhanced international reach, a heightened focus on music and a more connected fan journey made possible […]

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Real Madrid to launch Bernabéu Interactive Fan Experience

Real Madrid C.F. is partnering with global entertainment studio Moment Factory to create Realmadrid Games, a multi-level interactive journey around the newly renovated Bernabéu stadium. Described as a “world-first permanent multimedia activation,” the experience is designed to extend the fan journey beyond match days and develop immersive interactivity, while transforming underutilized spaces into year-round attractions. […]

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An image of the proposed new Birmingham City FC stadium (Birmingham City FC)

New Stadium Design Unveiled for Birmingham City FC

Knighthead Capital Management, the owners of Birmingham City Football Club and the minority stakeholders of the Birmingham Phoenix cricket team, has unveiled a new stadium design for Birmingham City Football Club. The proposed 62,000-capacity stadium, designed in collaboration with Heatherwick Studio and MANICA Architecture, would be expected to host a range of sporting and entertainment […]

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Pulaski County Motorsports Park to Reopen in 2026

Pulaski County Motorsports Park in Virginia will reopen to racing with its speedway and dragway for the 2026 season. The move comes after months of evaluation from the Pulaski County Sports & Entertainment Authority and the county’s Sports and Entertainment Department to revive racing, working with members of the local racing community, as well as […]

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The Sports Facilities Companies will manage the new Ontario Sports Empire, scheduled to open in 2026 in California. Image courtesy of SFC.

Sports Facilities Companies to Operate Ontario Sports Empire

The Sports Facilities Companies has been chosen to operate Ontario Sports Empire, the largest multiuse sports complex west of the Rockies. The 190-acre complex is scheduled to open in 2026 in Ontario, California. Ontario Sport Empire will include 20 long fields, 14 youth diamond fields, eight full-size diamonds, four football/rugby fields, two championship diamond fields, […]

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