Events
CSM Live appoints Schrott to head up new Munich office
CSM Live, the branding, signage, experiential and live event division of the CSM Sport & Entertainment agency, has appointed Andreas Schrott to head up a new office in Germany
Webinar | The athletics opportunity in Southeast Asia
An expert panel assesses the potential for growth in athletics in Southeast Asia, as Singapore bids to host the World Championships in 2025.
WPT suffers setback in Premier Padel competition dispute and player claim
The World Padel Tour (WPT) has suffered a setback in its attempt to bring an anti-trust lawsuit against new rival series Premier Padel and has learned that it will no longer be able to bring a joint arbitration…
Asian Cricket Council lobbying to include cricket at SEA Games
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has urged organisers to include the sport at the 2023 Southeast Asian Games
New Zealand to host NRL All Stars matches
The National Rugby League (NRL) is to stage next season’s All Stars matches in New Zealand as part of an effort to revive interest in the competition following a long-term absence due to the Covid-19 p…
CAF postpones Afcon to early 2024, finalises African Super League plans
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delayed next year’s Africa Cup of Nations until January and February 2024 because of concerns about the rainy season in Ivory Coast.
Host City Americas explores amazing opportunities for humanity
Host City Americas took place online on 29th June under the tagline Where Events Meet Tech – and it quickly became clear that events are keen to take control of the opportunities presented by technology.
LIV Golf accelerates growth plans for 2023 season
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf breakaway tour is reportedly accelerating its growth plans by transitioning from the current eight-event "Invitational Series" to a 14-tournament "LIV Golf League" in 2023
Simone Asia Pacific Cup in Jakarta added to Ladies Asian Tour golf series
A new Asian women's golf tournament, the Simone Asia Pacific Cup, will debut in Jakarta this August, part of the fledgling Ladies Asian Tour Series
Covid halts CJ Cup’s return to South Korea
The CJ Cup will be held in the US for the third successive year as Covid-19 restrictions in South Korea continue to halt the golf tournament’s return to its homeland, the organisers of the event have a…
Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena to host NBA preseason game
Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, which is primarily the home of the National Hockey League's Seattle Kraken, will stage a National Basketball Association preseason game between the Los Angeles Clippers…
Abu Dhabi lands Blast Premier World Final hosting deal
Esports entertainment company Blast has announced that its Blast Premier World Final will head to Abu Dhabi for the first time in December, as part of a three-year deal struck with Abu Dhabi Gaming
Hyderabad, São Paulo enter record calendar for Formula E
Formula E has revealed plans for a record 18-race 2022-23 calendar, with new events confirmed for India and Brazil as the electric car-racing series prepares to usher in its Gen3 era
Premier Padel appoints Octagon to market Madrid event
Premier Padel, the new global padel tour run by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and backed by players body the Professional Padel Association (PPA) and Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), has appointed…
A-League Women to expand and extend
Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the organisation that manages the country’s elite football leagues, has announced plans to expand and extend the A-League Women competition over the next two years.
BCCI ‘assured’ of international window extension for IPL
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expects the International Cricket Council (ICC) to grant the Indian Premier League (IPL) a longer window of international exclusivity, according to BCCI…
Daytona International Speedway looks to create new July 4 tradition with Daytona Soccer Fest
Soccer and entertainment festival helps monetize iconic motorsport facility and enables NWSL club Orlando Pride to expand its regional reach. Bob Williams reports.
Indonesian government approves 2023 Asian Cup bid
The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) is to meet with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to discuss bidding for the hosting rights to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, the country’s sports minister has a…