Sports venues are experimenting with food-and-beverage-inclusive admission. That model could transform the fan experience — and force a rethink of game-day economics.
For SBJ’s fourth annual Best Sports Business Cities™ effort, we went back to our 2023 roots and looked at the overall wins, losses and sustained successes of the 2,384 markets that are the home of at least one professional or Division I college athletic program, a permanent event or a major stakeholder; read more about our methodology.
From behind-the-scenes access to events, facilities and attractions to exclusive breakdowns and interviews from SBJ's reporters, we provide an insider's look into some of the compelling stories around the sports industry.
Fox reportedly secured a below-market extension for U.S. English-language FIFA World Cup rights through 2026, with sources saying FIFA granted the deal to avoid legal or commercial fallout after moving the 2022 Qatar tournament from summer to late fall; experts believe the rights could be worth up to three times what Fox is paying.
The fear is that the players will say ‘Oh, I can’t make it. I’m just going to accept my award in the living room of my apartment.’ We don’t want that.Former Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch, on concerns that future winners might no longer make the trip to N.Y. for the ceremony during CFP prep.
