Events
SailGP commits to Sydney with three-year host contract
The Australian city of Sydney will return to the SailGP calendar in 2023 after signing a three-year hosting rights deal with the global sailing series
UCI names Italy as Gravel World Championships host, approves 2021 finances
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has awarded Italy hosting rights to the first two editions of its new Gravel World Championships and confirmed the calendar for the 2022 Track Champions League competition
Fifa selection of 2026 match sites arrives with bold ambition
Infantino outlines lofty goal to see soccer become top North American sport
DC ‘disappointed’ after being snubbed as 2026 WC host
Washington, District of Columbia, made unwanted history after the United States' capital city was overlooked on becoming a host city for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the US, Canada,…
SoFi Stadium cements status as leading US venue with WC nod
SoFi Stadium, principally the home of the National Football League's Los Angeles Rams, has cemented its status as one of the leading sports facilities in North America by becoming a host venue for the…
Vancouver comes in from cold to be 2026 World Cup host city
The city of Vancouver, Canada, successfully came in from the cold to become a 2026 Fifa World Cup host city, four years after dropping out of consideration for the showpiece global soccer tournament
Rugby Australia threatens to leave Super Rugby for a ‘more lucrative’ domestic format
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has said Australia could exit trans-Tasman Super Rugby in 2024 for a purely domestic competition
FIH receives multiple bids to host 2026 Hockey World Cups
Bids from countries in four continents have been submitted to the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to host its flagship events, the Men’s and Women’s Hockey World Cups, in 2026.
NHL poised to set new league revenue record
League aided by return of full buildings amid pandemic, new domestic media rights agreements, increased sponsorship
Rizin announces streaming service, Mayweather fight
Japanese mixed martial arts promoter Rizin Fighting Federation announced details of a new direct-to-consumer streaming service, at the same time as revealing an upcoming exhibition match featuring retired…
Melbourne’s Formula 1 hosting agreement extended to 2035
Formula 1 has agreed a new 10-year hosting deal with its current race promoter in Melbourne, meaning a Grand Prix will take place in the Australian city until at least 2035
ATP to make a decision on Chinese events in ‘coming month’
The ATP men’s tennis tour is unlikely to host the Shanghai Masters and three other tournaments in China this September and October unless the Covid-19 situation improves in the country, according to c…
Formula 1 seeking to push forward South African race plans
Formula 1 chief executive and president Stefano Domenicali has travelled to South Africa to hold talks to advance the motor-racing championship’s long-held goal of returning a grand prix to the continent.
3ICE sets sights on European expansion ahead of North American debut
Startup league's founder and chief executive E.J. Johnston tells SportBusiness why 3ICE was a "no-brainer" to establish amid the rise of 3x3 ice hockey globally. Bob Williams reports.
Dubai to host 2025 Global Esports Games
The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has awarded Dubai the hosting rights for the 2025 edition of its flagship event, the Global Esports Games
Bahrain to continue as WEC venue until 2027
Bahrain will remain a long-term part of motor-racing’s World Endurance Championship (WEC) after agreeing a contract extension through to at least 2027.
Edmonton ‘misses out’ as 2026 World Cup host city
Eleven cities in the United States will likely be selected for upcoming event
Lexus extends with Melbourne Cup
Japanese automotive manufacturer Lexus has agreed a two-year contract extension which will see it remain as principal partner of the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) and its showpiece horse race, the Melbourne…