Events
Infront to operate and distribute hospitality packages for RWC 2023
The Infront agency has been named as an 'Official Hospitality Partner' for 15 games at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
NBC Sports virtually sold out of Super Bowl LVI ads
Network reaches record pricing for recent sales of inventory
World Leagues Forum opposes biennial World Cup plans
The World Leagues Forum has become the latest football body to hit out at Fifa’s plans to transform the World Cup into a biennial competition, stating the tournament shouldn’t become a “commonplace event…
NWSL players criticize decision to stage championship game at 9am local time
A number of National Women's Soccer League players have criticized the league's decision to stage its November 20 championship game at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, at 9am local time
Abu Dhabi to host ‘Aquatics Festival’ alongside Fina Short Course Worlds
Fina, the global governing body for aquatic sports, has announced the addition of an ‘Aquatics Festival’ to this year’s postponed World Swimming Championships (25m), with a number of other disciplines set t…
Japan ‘to give up’ Club World Cup amid Covid-19 concerns
The Japan Football Association has elected to drop its hosting rights to this year’s Fifa Club World Cup amid the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in the country, according to Kyodo News.
Brisbane to stage NRL Grand Final for the first time
Brisbane will host the National Rugby League’s Premiership Grand Final for the first time after this year’s game was moved from Sydney due to escalating Covid-19 cases in the city.
South Korean, US bids entered for 2027 World University Games
South Korea and the United States have become the first two bidders for the 2027 World University Games under the International University Sports Federation’s (FISU’s) revamped bidding process for its…
European Cricket Championship unveils Dream Sports deal, broadcaster line-up
Indian digital sports media group Dream Sports has agreed a title sponsorship and media rights deal covering this month's European Cricket Championship, a new T10 tournament
Ex-RFU chief Ritchie among backers of ‘£250m’ World 12s rugby tournament
Plans have today (Tuesday) been revealed for a new franchise-based rugby union tournament, which intends to see the world’s best male and female players compete in 12-a-side teams annually around the w…
Tokyo Organising Committee president ‘proud’ as Paralympics draw to a close
The president of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee Seiko Hashimoto said she was “proud” of Japan for hosting the delayed Olympics and Paralympics despite the ongoing challenges around the Covid-19 pan…
Breakdancing to feature at 2023 European Games in Krakow-Malopolska
Breaking has gained an additional showcase at a multi-sport event ahead of its Olympic Games debut at Paris 2024 with the announcement that it has been added to the sports programme for the 2023 European…
Josoor Institute aims to provide a long-term educational legacy from Qatar’s World Cup
The Josoor Institute was established in 2013 as the educational arm of Qatar’s World Cup 2022 organising committee, with a goal of securing a long-term dividend from that event by significantly boosting the country’s capacity to host major events. SportBusiness spoke with major stakeholders to discuss how it is working to secure that legacy, and their ambitions for Josoor’s future.
Capgemini becomes RWC 2023 top-tier sponsor, sales to be complete ‘by year end’
Capgemini, the French multinational information technology services and consulting group, has become a 'Worldwide Partner' of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the second new addition to the portfolio of top-tier…
Eurosport Events rebranded as Discovery Sports Events
Global media group Discovery has announced the rebranding of its Eurosport Events division as Discovery Sports Events
Swiss expansion franchise enters SailGP, backed by Lundin Energy
Team sailing competition SailGP has this morning unveiled a new Swiss team backed by Nordic oil and gas company Lundin Energy as an expansion franchise for its third season
European Tour adds Portuguese, Spanish tournaments to calendar
Golf’s European Tour has made further alterations to its calendar during Covid-19, with events in Portugal and Spain replacing tournaments in China and Morocco, respectively.
Uefa, European clubs ‘to oppose’ Fifa’s biennial World Cup plan
Uefa and Europe's top football clubs are set to oppose a plan by Fifa to run the World Cup every two years, according to news reports