Events
Chinese sports ticketing tech firm Watch-A-Game to sell Euro 2024 hospitality
The Beijing-based Watch-A-Game Sports Technology has acquired the exclusive hospitality sales rights in China to next year’s Euro 2024 tournament.
Saturday races scheduled and China to return as F1 announces 2024 calendar
Formula 1 has today (Wednesday) announced its 24-race calendar for 2024, with China set to return to the schedule for the first time since 2019 and the season to begin with Saturday grands prix in Bahrain…
Barcelona targets 2029 World Athletics Championships, 2031 Ryder Cup
Barcelona City Council has signalled its intention to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships and the 2031 edition of golf’s Ryder Cup.
ANOC furious as Indonesia pulls plug on World Beach Games
Next month's Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World Beach Games in Bali has been cancelled at short notice after the Indonesian government refused to release the necessary finances
Russia stripped of EHF Women’s Euro 2026 hosting rights
The European Handball Federation (EHF) has announced it is seeking a new destination for its Women’s Euro 2026 tournament after stripping the hosting rights from Russia.
IOC appoints Kloster as head of Milan-Cortina 2026 CoCom
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has appointed Kristin Kloster to replace Sari Essayah as chair of the Coordination Commission for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games in 2026
Red Bull-backed Austrian GP extends stay on F1 calendar until 2030
The Austrian Grand Prix has further strengthened its position on the Formula 1 schedule by striking a fresh extension to its race deal, just months after the contract was last renewed
Sanzaar, Six Nations Rugby and World Rugby unite to plot new competition
Sanzaar, the umbrella body of the New Zealand, Australian, South African and Argentinian unions, and Six Nations Rugby, have announced they are working in partnership with World Rugby to launch a new men's…
NBA sets out plans for new tournament after CBA sign-off
The National Basketball Association has shed further light on the creation of an annual in-season tournament following the official signing of the league’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Formula E considers second US race as option for vacant calendar positions
Formula E has suggested that one of three currently vacant slots on the calendar for its 10th season could be filled by a second event in the United States, with a race encompassing Dodger Stadium in Los…
Lisbon to stage 2025 Uefa Women’s Champions League final
European football's governing body Uefa has announced that its 2025 Women's Champions League final will be staged at Lisbon's Estádio José Alvalade, home to Primeira Liga team Sporting Clube.
Major events executive Edser chosen to head EventScotland
EventScotland, an arm of the national tourism organisation that brings sports and cultural events to Scotland, has appointed UK Sport’s Rebecca Edser as its new head.
Track Champions League returns to Paris with CIC as title sponsor
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced that the Vélodrome National de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines near Paris will host the third round of this year’s Track Champions League, with French bank an…
Australia, New Zealand consider joint bid for Club World Cup
The national football federations of Australia and New Zealand have expressed interest in exploring a joint bid to host the 2029 Fifa Club World Cup (CWC)
IMG adds Macau tournament to Asian tennis offering
The IMG agency has agreed to work with MGM China Holdings Limited to launch a new invitational tennis tournament in Macau
Premier 15s to relaunch as Premiership Women’s Rugby
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has today (Tuesday) announced that its Premier 15s club competition will be rebranded as Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) as part of a 10-year strategy to enhance the women’s gam…
ICC, BCCI finally set out Cricket World Cup schedule
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed the schedule for this year’s World Cup, with Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament o…
Ryder Cup seeks to boost appeal with Roc Nation tie-up
The Ryder Cup has agreed a consultancy partnership with the Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) talent agency as it seeks to broaden the appeal of the biennial golf tournament between Europe and the…