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SoFi Stadium was the host for Super Bowl 56 between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, February 13, 2022, in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Super Bowl LXI Awarded to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles

Super Bowl LXI in 2027 will be played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the second time in a five-year span in which the home for the Rams and Chargers will host the NFL’s showpiece event. The NFL owners voted on Wednesday to award Super Bowl LXI in 2027 to Los Angeles during the league […]

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FIFA World Cup 26 Official Brand Launch
The FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy is shown during the FIFA World Cup 26 Official Brand Launch at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

FIFA World Cup 26 Official Brand Unveiled

FIFA unveiled the official branding for the 2026 World Cup on May 17 at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, putting the actual trophy and the tournament hosting year in the logo for the first time ever. “Today’s launch is the culmination of an exciting collaboration between FIFA and the 16 host cities,” said Colin Smith, […]

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Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission Partners with Verizon

The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission has signed an agreement with Verizon. Under this new partnership, Verizon will provide financial commitment to reinforce LASEC’s bidding efforts for major events and community legacy programs through the sports and entertainment events taking place in Los Angeles. “The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission is committed to […]

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There were plenty of activities at Fan Central, including a 40-yard dash, football toss, field goal kicking station and obstacle course. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel

College Football Playoff Spreads Reach Beyond Championship Game

Los Angeles hosted the College Football Playoff National Championship Game for the first time on January 9 and a city known for entertainment did not disappoint. The game ended up a dud as Georgia’s 65–7 win over TCU left little suspense after the first quarter. But fans from both teams were treated to many activities […]

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The San Gabriel Mountains offer the backdrop for Santa Anita Park, which will host the 40th Breeders' Cup event on November 3–4, 2023.

Breeders’ Cup Will Celebrate 40th Race at Santa Anita Park

Santa Anita Park has been announced as the site for the 40th Breeders’ Cup World Championships in 2023. The famous racetrack, located in Arcadia, California, will host one of thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international events for a record 11th time November 3–4. “Santa Anita Park is an integral part of Breeders’ Cup history and is […]

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Los Angeles Begins Preparations to host 2023 College Football Playoff Championship Game

Los Angeles, which will host the Super Bowl in February, has begun preparations for the 2023 College Football Playoff national championship game, which will also be held at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium. SoFi Stadium and Los Angeles are on the clock following the national 2022 championship game won by Georgia over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium […]

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Competitiors in the men's 5,000 meter event at the 1984 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles circle past the Olympic torch during the race on August 11, 1984. Los Angeles in 2028 will join London and Paris as the only three-time hosts of the Olympic Summer Games. (AP Photo, File)

An Olympic Impact on Sports Tourism:
The Legacy for U.S. Host Cities

With the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games having concluded in Tokyo, one of many questions about the Games’ legacy is whether the city will be able to benefit from having hosted two of the world’s biggest sporting events—including the second time for the Olympic Games. Without sports, Tokyo has more than enough to boast about […]

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L.A. Super Bowl Committee Releases 2022 Logo

The Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee, ahead of the 2022 Super Bowl that will be at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, unveiled the official committee logo and launch video, featuring Snoop Dogg, alongside the NFL’s trademark Super Bowl LVI mark. The logo is inspired by SoFi Stadium’s design and the campaign tagline “Champions Shine […]

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Los Angeles’ Decade of Opportunity at SoFi Stadium

Even for a city with the history of hosting major sporting events, the upcoming decade for SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will be unlike any other that a destination has experienced. What is being called “the decade of opportunity” will see the new home of the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams host the annual […]

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