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Chase Field

Arizona Legislature Approves Bill For $500 Million in Chase Field Renovations

The Arizona Diamondbacks moved closer to securing up to $500 million to help with renovations to the team’s Chase Field in the middle of the Phoenix downtown district. The Arizona House of Representatives voted to approve House Bill 2704 by a 35-20 margin on Monday. It would recapture sales taxes from the stadium and other […]

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SJ Earthquakes and Tixr

Tixr and San Jose Earthquakes Announce Ticketing Partnership

Tixr and the San Jose Earthquakes have revealed a new partnership, marking Tixr’s entry into major league professional sports starting next 2026 season. Fans will purchase and manage match tickets, premium seating, VIP packages, group sales, team merchandise and concessions within the Tixr ecosystem. Additionally, the Earthquakes and Tixr will integrate secondary resale with primary […]

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F1 Las Vegas Contract Extension Auto Racing
Nico Hulkenberg, of Germany, runs a warm up lap during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2024 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Las Vegas Near Agreement for Formula One Contract Extension Through 2027

The Las Vegas Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar through at least 2027 after executives announced the news on Saturday during a media event ahead of Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. The Las Vegas Grand Prix’s inaugural race in 2023 was part of a three-year contract that ends this season with […]

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard to Host 10 FIS Events in 2025–2026 Season

There will be 10 domestic FIS World Cup events on the 2025–2026 calendar around the United States with each event part of qualifying for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy. “This is a milestone year for our organization, with both the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games on the horizon and a full slate of […]

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Professional Disc Golf Association

DGPT Venues to Host 2026 & 2027 Disc Golf Pro World Championships

The Professional Disc Golf Association will have its World Championships head to Milford, Michigan, in 2026 and in Portland, Oregon, in 2027. The 2026 event will be held at the Discraft Great Lakes Open across two Kensington Metropark courses: the Black Locust South Course, currently being upgraded to championship standards with over 10,000 feet of […]

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Hilton, McLaren Racing Launch Fan-Themed Suite Ahead of British Grand Prix

Hilton and McLaren Racing are introducing a “Stay Like McLaren Racing” to celebrate 20 years of partnership from July 8—20 ahead of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The suite will be at the Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton. Guests first enter through a papaya-colored orange door to experience their […]

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WBIT Wichita

Wichita to Host 2026 and 2027 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament

The NCAA has announced that the 2026 and 2027 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament semifinals and finals will be in Wichita, Kansas, at Charles Koch Arena on the Wichita State University campus. This will be the first year that Wichita will host the final WBIT games. The city most recently hosted women’s basketball tournament games when […]

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2025 Rivalry Series

Buffalo, Cleveland to Host 2025 Rivalry Series Games

Buffalo, New York, and Cleveland will be the U.S. host venues for the 2025 Rivalry Series event between the U.S. and Canadian women’s hockey teams. The four-game series staged in November and December serves as a lead up to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games for the two teams. Rocket Arena in Cleveland will host the […]

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Games of the Future

Abu Dhabi to Host Games of the Future 2025

Abu Dhabi has been confirmed as the host for the Games of the Future 2025, taking place December 18–23 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. The event will feature a range of disciplines, including “phygital” football and phygital shooter, as well as tech sports and esports. Each discipline sees athletes first compete in a […]

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BP Winter Village

The Sports Facilities Companies Expands Ice Portfolio

The Sports Facilities Companies has expanded its ice rink portfolio by assuming management of 13 ice rinks across 11 states and two additional community centers previously operated by Rink Management Service. Through the agreement, Rink Management Services’ operational leadership and staff will transition into the SFC network. Under the leadership of President Tom Hillgrove, RMS […]

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