Events
Tokyo 2020’s marathons set for Sapporo move amid heat fears
The International Olympic Committee has announced plans to move marathon and race walking events at the 2020 summer Olympics 800km north to Sapporo amid ongoing concerns over the weather conditions expected…
Bidding for Super Bowls not for the faint of heart
Staging the NFL's championship game comes with a multitude of requirements, but a potentially large payoff for the host city.
Vietnam makes $475m bet to join Singapore on F1’s Southeast Asia lineup
The organisers of the upcoming Vietnam Grand Prix will spend $475m to join the F1 lineup in Southeast Asia, according to research by Formula Money. SportBusiness takes a closer look at the economics.
Guangxi targets increased sporting cooperation and events with Asean
Lu Yiwen, the deputy director of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region's (GZAR) sports bureau, said on Wednesday that Guangxi plans for more joint sports events with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
LaLiga submits request for Villarreal-Atlético game in Miami
LaLiga is continuing its attempts to stage an official league game in the United States by proposing that a Villarreal-Atlético Madrid fixture be played at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on December 6.
Hangzhou 2022 signs up Loong Air as official airline
The Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games Organising Committee signed a sponsorship agreement with Chinese airline Loong Air on Wednesday
Conmebol names bidders for 2020 club competition finals
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has announced that 12 stadia across Argentina, Brazil and Peru will contest the hosting rights for the finals of the 2020 Copa Libertadores and Copa…
Tokyo 2020 considers schedule changes to avoid weather disruption
In the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis, Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics organisers are considering starting competitions before their respective opening ceremonies should bad weather be forecast
Olympic ice hockey qualifier moved from Hong Kong to Hainan
The pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have led to the move of a men's Olympic ice hockey qualifier in November to Sanya, on the Chinese island of Hainan
WTA adds Albany event as US Open tune-up
The Women's Tennis Association has announced a number of changes to its schedule after announcing its 2020 calendar
F1, Hard Rock Stadium reach preliminary deal to stage Miami GP
Formula One has finalized an agreement in principle with Hard Rock Stadium, the home of the National Football League's Miami Dolphins, to play host to the inaugural Miami Grand Prix in May 2021
Cricket legends sign on for BCCI-backed T20 league
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has given its blessing to a new annual Twenty20 competition that will feature legends of the sport such as India’s Sachin Tendulkar and the West Indies’ Bri…
Vietnam GP secures VinFast title sponsorship
VinFast, Vietnam’s largest car manufacturer, has agreed a deal to title sponsor the country’s new race on the Formula One calendar.
Kipchoge’s history-making challenge nears 5m YouTube views
Eliud Kipchoge’s successful attempt to run a sub-two-hour marathon has received 4.93 million views to date for the live and on-demand stream on video-sharing platform YouTube.
Burson Cohn & Wolfe launches holistic global sports events service
The sports division of global communications agency Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW) has launched a new offering designed to help host cities attract major events and event organisers drive value from them
Lethwei, Myanmar’s best-kept secret, is preparing for the global stage
Three Burmese businessmen and a former One Championship employee are trying to bring MMA's best-kept secret to the world, with a modernised twist. SportBusiness' Callum McCarthy finds out more.
Japan’s thrilling Rugby World Cup win sets new viewing record
Japan’s thrilling 28-21 victory over Scotland in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday has become the most-watched live event in the country this year as the ongoing tournament continues to set records in its h…
No live TV coverage for North-South Korea World Cup qualifier
Today's Fifa 2022 World Cup qualifier between North Korea and South Korea in Pyongyang will not be broadcast live outside North Korea