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Lumen Field will host six matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Visit Seattle Announces Preliminary $929 Million Economic Impact Projection for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Visit Seattle projects a minimum of $929 million will be generated for King County over the six FIFA 2026 World Cup matches set to take place at Lumen Field between June and July of 2026, including a U.S. men’s national team game in the group stage. This projection, released Tuesday, includes more than $100 million […]

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Delaware Tourism Office Releases Sports Tourism Impact for 2023

Sports tourism generated $258 million in economic impact for Delaware in 2023, with the majority coming from visitor spending and tournament operations, in the state’s first study to examine the economic impact analysis of sports tourism. The sports tourism sector’s direct spending impact of $257.9 million generated $403.2 million in total business sales in the […]

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NCAA host agreements

NCAA Approves Championship Hosting Agreements for Next Decade-Plus

The NCAA has approved championship hosting agreements for Division I and II men’s and women’s sports, with several extending into 2038. Cary, North Carolina, will host men’s and women’s Division I soccer through 2028 and Division II baseball through 2038. Orlando will be the site for Division I men’s and women’s tennis through 2037 and […]

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Reno Track
State and local dignitaries celebrate the opening of the Reno-Sparks Indoor Track Facility at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on Thursday night in Nevada. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

New Indoor Track Facility a Boost for Reno-Tahoe Tourism

Teams and coaches gathered in the stands and alongside the edges of the banked track, chugging energy drinks and chewing on energy bars as athletes from all around the Western United States vaulted, jumped, threw and sprinted over a three-day period. The scene for the Silver State Invitational is what the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors […]

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2026 Women’s Final Four Logo

2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four Logo Revealed

The official logo for the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four has been unveiled, featuring elements and colors that represent Phoenix and the state of Arizona ahead of the destination hosting the Women’s Final Four for the first time. Designed by Section 127 in Indianapolis, the logo includes area landmarks and tributes in the design. Its […]

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Virginia’s Blue Ridge Twenty24

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge Continues Partnership with TWENTY24 Cycling

TWENTY24 Pro Cycling has announced the continuation of its partnership with Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge for 2025, joined by the Virginia Tourism Corporation under the brand Virginia is for Mountain Lovers. “TWENTY24 has helped Virginia’s Blue Ridge strengthen our reputation as a world-class cycling destination,” said Landon Howard, president of Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge. “Visit […]

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Para swimming

Orlando Welcomes U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships

The best Paralympic swimmers in the nation are headed to Orlando as U.S. Paralympics Swimming will host its National Championships at the Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center from December 13–15, 2024. It will be the second time U.S. Paralympics Swimming has hosted an event in Orlando, following the 2023 edition. The Rosen Aquatic & Fitness […]

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Ann Arbor Sports Commission

Ann Arbor Sports Commission Launches Rebrand

The Ann Arbor Sports Commission has announced the launch of its new logo and brand identity, reflecting its mission in creating and hosting sporting events that enrich the community. The brand emphasizes the “We play as a team” motto. The rebrand includes a fresh visual identity designed to enhance partnerships, attract high-caliber events and create […]

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Louisville Entertainment District
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg laid out the vision for the proposed Louisville Sports Entertainment District at a press conference on December 2. Photo courtesy of the City of Louisville

Louisville Proposes Development of Sports Entertainment District Downtown

The city of Louisville has proposed a sports entertainment district, part of ongoing revitalization efforts downtown, which would be next to Slugger Field, home of the Louisville Bats, the Triple A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg revealed the proposal on Monday, a joint venture between Louisville Bats’ owner Diamond Baseball Holdings and […]

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