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Alro Steel Championship Softball Field (Credit: West Michigan Sports Commission)

Meijer Sports Complex Expansion Nears Completion as Softball Field Opens

Aquinas Women’s Softball will play their home opener of the season this weekend at a new field — Alro Steel Championship Softball Field at the Meijer Sports Complex in Rockford, Michigan. The completed softball field, alongside two flexible-use fields, are the latest milestones that advance the $13.5 million expansion project one step closer to its planned […]

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The AT&T Stadium during an NFL game (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

2026 FIFA World Cup Host City Guide: Dallas, Texas

Over the course of 11 weeks, SportsTravel is delving into each of the 11 U.S. cities that will host matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be the largest edition ever of the event after it was expanded 70 48 teams from 32. It will also be the first to be staged in […]

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Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (AP Photo/Bill Streicher)

2026 FIFA World Cup Host City Guide: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Over the course of 11 weeks, SportsTravel is delving into each of the 11 U.S. cities that will host matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be the largest edition ever of the event after it was expanded from 32 teams to 48. It will also be the first to be staged in […]

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The European Football Alliance's brand identity (Credit: EFA)

European Football Alliance Unveils Inaugural Season Schedule

The European Football Alliance has unveiled the finalized schedule for its inaugural season this year, with the Opening Weekend taking place over the weekend of May 15–17. The inaugural season will take place across the continent and feature six franchises — the Prague Lions, Paris Musketeers, Frankfurt Galaxy, Munich Ravens, Swarco Raiders Tirol and Nordic […]

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The Lusail Stadium in Qatar (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, file)

2026 Finalissima in Qatar Canceled Due to Middle East Conflict

The 2026 Finalissima, scheduled to be played on March 27 in Qatar between UEFA EURO 2024 winner Spain and CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 champion Argentina, has been canceled due to the conflict in the Middle East, as well as rescheduling issues regarding the timing and host venue of the match. The one-off match every four […]

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Manchester City Football Club's Etihad Stadium (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Manchester to Host TEAMS Europe in 2027

TEAMS Europe ’27 will be hosted in Manchester, England, and will be staged at the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City Football Club – a brand new home for the show. The sixth edition of TEAMS Europe will be held from March 23–25, 2027.  Etihad Stadium is the home of three-time Premier League, one-time Champions League […]

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World Cup of Hockey 2028 Heads to Europe and North America

The World Cup of Hockey 2028 will be hosted in Canada and Europe in February 2028, it has been announced. Two NHL arenas — Scotia Place, the new home of the Calgary Flames that is scheduled to open for the 2027-28 season, and Rogers Place, home of the Edmonton Oilers — will host the next […]

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The NHL and NHLPA are working on a joint international growth strategy in Germany (Credit: NHL / NHLPA)

NHL and NHLPA Announce International Growth Strategy in Germany

The National Hockey League Players’ Association and National Hockey League have announced a joint long-term international growth strategy to deepen the NHL’s presence in Germany. Key components of the plan include strategic investment in growing the game through grassroots, content and other fan engagement initiatives across Germany, forging new business partnerships and a commitment to […]

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TEAMS Europe '26 will be hosted at The Belfry Hotel & Resort

TEAMS Europe ’26 Preview: Everything You Need To Know

TEAMS Europe ’26, produced by Northstar Meetings Group and its flagship SportsTravel media brand, is here. The event, hosted at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Sutton Coldfield near Birmingham, UK, will take place from 17-19 March and bring together the leaders who are shaping the future of sports-related travel. The conference welcomes event organisers […]

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Tunisia's current captain Ferjani Sassi at the 2022 FIFA World Cup (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Tunisia Locks in Monterrey Base Camp for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Tunisia’s Men’s National Soccer Team has secured a team base camp training site in Monterrey, Mexico, for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The national team will set up its base camp at El Barrial Training Center, the training facilities of Liga MX club C.F. Monterrey […]

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