Events
Paris 2024 revenue talks continue, ASOIF ‘has to live’ with winter sports’ share
The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) continues to have discussions over the final total of Paris 2024 revenues they will receive, talks that the body concedes are “not e…
Coe: Olympic prize money is ‘the right thing to do’
World Athletics has taken the unprecedented step of ringfencing a share of its Olympic revenues to reward gold medal winners at the Games
WrestleMania XL hailed as ‘biggest ever’ in turning point for pro wrestling
WWE has announced that WrestleMania XL has become the most-successful and highest-grossing event in company history.
Haue-Pedersen to step down from BCW Sports, succeeded by Corr
Lars Haue-Pedersen is to step down as managing director of BCW Sports, the sports communications and event bidding advisory agency, to be replaced by Jamie Corr of MKTG Sports+Entertainment.
CGF claims ‘multiple bids’ for 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) claims it has received “multiple proposals” to stage its flagship event in 2026 and hopes to announce a host as early as next month.
WTA follows ATP with closer Saudi ties as Finals head to Riyadh
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced its season-ending WTA Finals will be staged in the Saudi capital Riyadh after it agreed a three-year deal with the Saudi Tennis Federation (STF).
MLB season set to open in Japan for first time in six years
Sadayuki Sakakibara, commissioner of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, has revealed that the opening games of next year’s Major League Baseball season will be held in the country.
France, Asia eyed as next stops for NFL’s expanding international series
The National Football League wants to play more fixtures in new markets as part of the doubling of its international series to eight games in 2025, with France and several Asian countries atop its list.
Lola Cars, Yamaha unite for Formula E tilt; Nissan commits to Gen4
Nissan has become the first of Formula E’s current manufacturers to recommit for its Gen4 era, while fellow Japanese company Yamaha has broadened its motorsport involvement by teaming up with relaunched British firm, Lola Cars, for a campaign in the electric car-racing series.
Delayed UFC Saudi debut set for June after improved fight card
UFC will make its Saudi Arabia debut in June, three months later than envisaged after local organisers pushed back on the promotion's original plans to launch with a weak card.
NFL continues streaming push with two more exclusive games
The National Football League has announced two games in the 2024 season, including the league's debut game in Brazil in September, will be shown exclusively on streaming services, with Peacock and Amazon…
EOC nails down Istanbul for 2027 European Games
Istanbul will host the fourth edition of the multi-sport European Games in 2027 having pledged that no additional construction will be needed beyond existing venues or those already being planned for the…
WTT Series makes first trip to France, Champions event slated for China
Montpellier will become the first French host of a World Table Tennis (WTT) Series event, while a second-tier Champions tournament has also been scheduled for Chongqing, China.
Where next for CGF after Malaysia snubs 2026 Commonwealth Games?
The Commonwealth Games will not be heading to Malaysia in 2026, after the Southeast Asian country's government rejected a hosting offer, citing costs.
Quint named Las Vegas GP hospitality sales partner
The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix has tapped Quint as its official hospitality sales partner, working through its F1 Experiences programme to provide luxury hospitality and club tickets for the second…
Bush calls time on 20 years leading Scotland’s major events push
National tourism agency VisitScotland is to look for a new leader of its major events strategy after the experienced Paul Bush decided to step down from his role
Gabba revamp scrapped as Queensland reshapes Brisbane 2032 venue plan
The venue infrastructure plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is set for a significant overhaul after the Queensland Government elected to scrap a planned major redevelopment of the Gabba and reject a review committee’s recommendation to build a new “world class stadium”.
Five editions of expanded annual Fifa U17 World Cup awarded to Qatar
Fifa has continued the expansion of its international tournaments with the announcement that Qatar is to host the next five editions of an annual 48-team men’s U17 World Cup, with Morocco set to stage t…