Events
Host nations announced for World Rugby’s women’s WXV series
World Rugby has announced that New Zealand and South Africa will host the inaugural WXV competition, a new three-tier 15s series for international women’s teams.
CAF in market for ticketing partner for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched an invitation to tender for a ticketing services provider for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, its flagship competition
WWE readies India, UK TV rights talks once domestic deals finalised
World Wrestling Entertainment will turn its attentions to securing improved media rights deals in India and the UK once it has concluded its ongoing domestic sales process, chief executive Nick Khan has…
Summer X Games returns with new look in Southern California
Action sports content provider and event producer X Games has announced that its showpiece summer event will return in a reimagined format, with fans also set to be in attendance for the first time in…
Perurena re-elected as IWGA president, sambo added to Chengdu 2025 programme
José Perurena has been re-elected as president of the International World Games Association (IWGA) while sambo, the martial art and combat sport, has been added to the programme for the 2025 edition of …
Full-capacity Wimbledon boosts AELTC’s 2022 profits to £47m
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), the organiser of the Wimbledon Championships, has reported an operating profit of £47.1m ($58.7m/€53.6m
Azerbaijan extends F1 race deal
Azerbaijan Grand Prix organisers have agreed a three-year contract extension with Formula 1, ensuring that Baku’s race will remain on the motor-racing championship’s calendar until 2026 inclusive.
FIM and Dorna unite to launch Women’s Motorcycling World Championship
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) has teamed up with the Dorna Sports agency to launch the first women’s circuit racing championship.
My Diesel Claim takes on World Cup of Darts title sponsorship
Law firm Pogust Goodhead has agreed a deal with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) to promote its My Diesel Claim service through title sponsorship of the 2023 World Cup of Darts
CFP announces dates for expanded playoff
The first College Football Playoff with 12 teams is set for 2024, with the first round featuring one game on Friday, December 20 and three games on December 21
Acquisitive Wasserman launches investment arm, backs new US cycling series
The Wasserman agency has launched a new department dedicated to investment in fledgling businesses in the sports, music and entertainment sectors, with the new Circuit Racing International Tour (CRIT)…
Basketball World Cups awarded to Qatar and Germany
Qatar has further added to its major events portfolio by securing hosting rights to the 2027 Basketball World Cup, while the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has awarded the 2026 women’s event t…
Six countries in running to host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
Four bids involving six countries have been put to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027
Massey appointed to deliver England’s 2025 Rugby World Cup
Experienced sports events executive Sarah Massey has been appointed as managing director of the Local Operating Company (LOC) for England’s staging of the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
Concacaf advances plans to launch women’s club competition
The Concacaf Council has "agreed in principle" to launch a women's club competition in 2024 in line with Fifa's plan to develop its Women's Club World Cup
NHL Global Series heading back to Sweden in 2023
The National Hockey League (NHL) is to return to Sweden for its annual Global Series later this year
Zhuhai Championships to return ATP to China
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has set out the return of the men’s tour to China for the first time in four years, starting with the Zhuhai Championships on September 20-26.
Formula 1’s ‘Sprint’ concept given standalone status at race weekends
Formula 1 has continued efforts to revamp its race weekends by altering its ‘Sprint’ concept to grant it standalone status.