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TOCALondon
The TOCA Social location in London is the first of what is planned to be multiple soccer entertainment venues throughout the country. Photo by Jason Gewirtz/SportsTravel

TOCA Football Announces Social Venue in Mexico

TOCA Football will open a TOCA Social soccer, entertainment and dining venue in 2023 with Ventura Entertainment, with plans to open seven more sites ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a minimum of 20 TOCA Social venues over the next 10 years for a total investment of more than $100 million. The partnership […]

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Artesia, N.M.

Sports Facilities Companies to Manage New Mexico Aquatic Center

The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected by the city of Artesia, New Mexico, to operate and manage the city’s aquatic center. The firm has begun its transition, training and certification of all lifeguards, programs and events planning and safety reviews of the property. Along with the city, SFC plans to continue the positive community […]

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ASM GREENCITY

GreenCity and ASM Global Partner on Sustainable Venue

GreenCity and ASM Global have entered into an agreement for the development and operation of the proposed 17,000-seat GreenCity Arena in Henrico County, Virginia, planned to be the greenest venue in the United States. The venue will be a central feature of the $2.3 billion development. It will be designed for concerts, family shows, sports […]

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PWHPA

Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association Reveals Championship Details

The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association in partnership with the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Seattle Kraken, Coachella Valley Firebirds and Oak View Group has announced details surrounding its 2022–2023 season championship weekend. The event will be the final stop of the Secret Dream Gap Tour and will take place in Irvine, El Segundo and […]

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Singapore World Aquatics

Singapore to Host 2025 World Aquatics Championships

The 2025 World Aquatics Championships will take place in Singapore with water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming and high diving all being organized in one location. “World Aquatics could not be happier to know that the hosting of our main event for 2025 is in such good hands, thanks to the team here […]

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NAIA Soccer Wichita

2023 and 2024 NAIA Men’s Soccer Championship Heads to Wichita

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has selected Wichita, Kansas, as the host for its 2023 and 2024 Men’s Soccer Championship. The 2023 event will be held at Stryker Sports Complex from November 30 to December 4. The NAIA is partnering with Visit Wichita for the event. “NAIA men’s soccer is excited to move to […]

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Nathan Benderson Park

Bruce Patneaude Named COO of Nathan Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy in Sarasota, Florida, has appointed Bruce Patneaude as its chief operating officer. Patneaude joined NBPC in August 2022 as vice president of operations. Before joining NBPC, Patneaude served as vice president of operations at IMG Academy for 12 years, managing more than 150 employees and leading functional teams and expansion of […]

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Mexico Soccer
Club America's Roger Martinez and Puebla's Diego de Buen fight for the ball during a Mexican soccer league match at Azteca stadium in Mexico City, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

Club América, Xolos de Tijuana to Meet in San Diego

Primetime Sports and Snapdragon Stadium will host the return of Tour Águila to Southern California with a Liga MX clash between Club América and Xolos de Tijuana on March 26. Tickets will go on sale on February 10 at 12 p.m. PST at snapdragonstadium.com. This will be the first men’s professional soccer match to take […]

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F1 Vegas
Artist renderings show what the first ever F1 race in Las Vegas will look like on November 18, 2023.

Las Vegas Approves F1 Race Contract Through 2032

The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix already scheduled to be held through 2025 will now be extended through 2032 after the Clark County Commission approved a motion that will close down the Strip and surrounding areas to have the race each year for the next decade. Tuesday’s resolution recognizes the grand prix as an […]

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