Events and Attractions
Soccer fan group launches formal complaint against FIFA over World Cup ticket prices
Soccer fans have launched a “formal complaint with the European Commission against FIFA over World Cup ticket prices,” according to James Robson of the AP. Football Supporters Europe on Tuesday said that it joined with consumer group Euroconsumers to allege FIFA had “abused its position to impose ex...
Why sports can’t tune out ESG, no matter how loud the critics get
Few topics in corporate America are as politically charged as ESG (environmental, social, governance). Once a relatively unknown framework used by investors and risk professionals, ESG has become a cultural flashpoint. Depending on who you ask, it is praised by some as essential to modern business, ...
Final World Cup preparations made at BMO Field, as venue receives facelift
BMO Field is going through the “final touches of another facelift” to ensure the venue is ready for Canada’s opening game in the FIFA World Cup on June 12, according to Neil Davidson of the CP. The bill for the latest round of improvements is $146M, with $123M coming from the City of Toronto and $23...
Massachusetts awarding $10M to grant recipients for World Cup fan events
Massachusetts is giving $10M to 17 grant recipients, “most of which are cities and towns, ‘to support fan celebrations and community watch party events’” for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Neal Riley of CBSNEWS.com. The Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association was also “awarded a grant for yout...
WNBA to play first-ever game in South Dakota next month
The first-ever WNBA game played in South Dakota is “coming to Sioux Falls next month” as the Mercury and Sky will face off at the Sanford Pentagon on April 25 in a preseason game at 3pm CT. Tickets go on sale on March 25. The Mercury will also “host a youth basketball clinic at the Sanford Pentagon ...
Hurricanes, Kraken to play in Finland for 2026 NHL Global Series
The NHL and NHLPA, together with Live Nation, today announced the 2026 NHL Global Series Finland, a pair of regular-season games matching the Hurricanes and Kraken at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki, Finland, November 12 and November 14. These games expand the league’s slate of 2026-27 regular-season gam...
Apple TV’s Twellman talks World Cup’s impact on MLS
Taylor Twellman, lead MLS analyst for Apple TV, sat down with SBJ soccer reporter Alex Silverman for a conversation about whether the 2026 World Cup will usher in a new era of growth for MLS. The one-time MLS MVP also shares his thoughts on the league’s upcoming shift to a European calendar and the ...
MGM Resorts inks Power Slap residency deal in Vegas, drawing further into Dana White’s orbit
MGM Resorts International has signed Dana White’s Power Slap to a new residency deal to host all of its events in Las Vegas, growing a relationship with White that also includes UFC and may eventually involve Zuffa Boxing.
Ontario ticket plan aimed at curbing ‘rip-offs’ draws questions
Ontario’s plan to crack down on what Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls resale “rip-offs” on sports and concert tickets by capping prices at face value is “raising questions about unintended consequences,” according to Rob Ferguson of the TORONTO STAR. The move is being “applauded” by Live Nation Enter...
LIV Golf puts on party-like atmosphere for event in South Africa
LIV Golf’s template for “massive international events” worked again, as it has in Australia in recent years, with “more than 100,000 tickets sold” for its event in Johannesburg, South Africa, according to Sean Zak of GOLF. LIV wanted to test if South Africa can “party harder” than Australia. The eve...
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