Events
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…
AEG launches Soccer Champions Tour with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus
Sports and live entertainment company AEG has announced the launch of the Soccer Champions Tour, a new event that will see European Super League rebel clubs Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Juventus play…
Nascar’s Clash at the Coliseum to return in 2023
Nascar has confirmed that the Busch Light Clash will once again be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, next year, with the preseason exhibition race scheduled for February…
IOC in talks with international federations over ‘non-compulsory’ branding at qualifier events
The International Olympic Committee and various international federations will soon introduce common branding at Olympic qualification events, but the use of the branding is not compulsory, according to…
Bali confirmed as World Beach Games host after Wada ban lifted
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) has announced today (Friday) that the Indonesian island of Bali will host the 2023 edition of its World Beach Games
Gate revenue record expected for Singapore venue as UFC returns to Southeast Asia
The Ultimate Fighting Championship expects its event at Singapore Indoor Stadium this weekend to set a gate revenue record for sport at the venue
IMG’s Zussman named CEO of Brooklyn Nets parent company
BSE Global, the parent company of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, has named IMG co-president of Media & Events Sam Zussman as its new chief executive.
Sydney Football Stadium to reopen with triple-header of sports events
Sydney Football Stadium is to host a triple-header of sports events to celebrate reopening after a A$828m ($598.4m/€553.1m) redevelopment, the New South Wales government has announced.
Italy ‘set for’ Tour de France’s 2024 Grand Départ
Italy will host the ‘Grand Départ’ of the Tour de France for the first time in 2024, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, with Nice set to act as the finale for the cycling ‘Grand Tour’ due to the stag…
Gaudenzi pushing for tennis-wide collaboration after ATP votes through ATP Media reforms
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has hailed a decision by the ATP Board to vote through a series of reforms to the men’s tennis tour and its media rights arm ATP Media, arguing that it represents a major s…
Fiba against moving Paris 2024 basketball to Lille
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has rejected a proposal to stage some basketball matches during the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium in Lille as organisers search for a new…
Gu appointed as Salt Lake City Winter Olympics bid ambassador
Chinese skier Eileen Gu has been made an ambassador of Salt Lake City’s bid to host the Winter Olympics.
Four cities shortlisted to host Canada’s first SailGP event
SailGP has announced that the Canadian cities of Halifax, Kingston, Montreal and Victoria are on a shortlist to host an event during the global sailing series’ 2023-24 season.
Saudi Arabia to stage two-month esports festival
Saudi Arabia is to stage a two-month gaming festival, which will include esports tournaments with a $15m (€14m) prize pool and performances from international artists, the Saudi Esports Federation has a…
Auckland Open to return in January, Lamperin appointed as tournament director
The Auckland Open will return to the international tennis calendar next year for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Tennis Auckland and Tennis New Zealand announced today (Tuesday)