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Esports isn’t simply about filling seats — it’s about creating content that fills screens. While live fans bring an undeniable energy to an arena, the majority of the audience watches online. Today’s venues must evolve beyond hosting spectators; they need to function as high-performance media production hubs that deliver broadcast-quality experiences for both in-person attendees […]
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When fans commit to traveling to an esports event — often crossing borders or spending entire weekends on site — they’re not just buying a ticket to watch competition on a big screen, they’re investing in an experience. For venue operators and event managers, that distinction opens a major opportunity: transforming esports from a one-day […]
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Ever wonder how the most successful sports facility managers do it? They seem to keep their fields and courts booked, memberships growing and operations humming without breaking a sweat. Is it luck, or is there a system that sets them apart? The youth sports industry is booming. This market, valued at $50 billion in 2024, […]
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The youth sports industry was estimated at $37.5 billion worldwide in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2% until 2030. The number of youth sports-related events is increasing yearly and attendance is soaring. Event organizers are managing more fields and courts to accommodate thousands of young athletes and […]
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Youth sports organizations are cornerstones of many communities. However, a dark side lurks within some organizations with financial misconduct by those entrusted with funds. Recent cases underscore how common this is: The former president and treasurer of a youth baseball league faced charges of embezzlement and money laundering Three soccer league organizers were accused of […]
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Whether it is a cornhole championship, esports fighting game tournament, pickleball, archery, billiards or surfing competition, paying out prize money to winners is not what tournament organizers most look forward to after putting on a major event or tournament. However, how quickly the players get paid is of utmost importance. No one wants to be […]
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Editor’s Note: FIFA will soon reveal its schedule for the 2026 World Cup in North America including a host city for the World Cup final, a race largely seen as between Dallas and NY/NJ. Below, Monica Paul of the Dallas Sports Commission makes her case for why Dallas should be the pick. My enthusiasm, excitement […]
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Locker rooms have evolved to serve a purpose greater than giving athletes a space to change — they now act as hubs of activity, preparation and relaxation. These spaces can create a multipurpose environment that becomes an extension of a building’s synergy rather than an afterthought in the design process. Designers are increasingly looking toward […]
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Movements for change are driven by a leader, usually many leaders, who have a vision. Being such a leader and catalyst in the evolving world of sports commissions is something I aspire to. With a rich background in sports that spans being a player, leader and mentor, my experiences have influenced how I approach making […]
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My best friend and I are in the midst of attending the 25 most iconic and prominent sporting events in the world as part of our curated bucket list. As part of this pilgrimage, we recently had the privilege of attending the gentlemen’s final at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, aka Wimbledon. […]
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