Tag: USA

Tennis: Laver Cup 2025 San Francisco

The Laver Cup is an annual men’s tennis team competition that brings together top players from Europe and the rest of the world for a thrilling three-day event. Founded in 2017, the tournament is named in honour of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, who won two calendar-year grand slams.  A unique blend of intense competition and camaraderie, the now-annual event is held in late September, after the US Open grand slam, alternating between cities in Europe and other parts of the world. In 2025, the Laver Cup will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, from 19-21 September.  The format features two teams: Team Europe and Team World. Each team consists of six players, including the top three ranked players from their respective regions and three captain's picks. Te...

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13Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Sports Business

Visit Anaheim showcased with Anaheim Ducks away jersey sponsorship

The Anaheim Ducks and Visit Anaheim have announced a new partnership agreement, beginning with the 2024-2025 National Hockey League (NHL) season, that sees the tourism organisation’s logo feature on the team’s away jerseys.  Visit Anaheim, the official sales and marketing organisation for the Californian city, will be the first ever partner to have its logo featured on a Ducks away shirt. As the Ducks travel during the 2024-2025 season, Visit Anaheim will be showcased to hockey fans across North America. This partnership represents a commitment to promoting Anaheim as a world-class travel destination, driving continued tourism growth.  Mike Waterman, president and CEO of Visit Anaheim, said: “It’s an honour to be the first away jersey sponsor of the Anaheim Ducks, marking a sig...

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Tennis grand slam: 2025 US Open

The US Open, held annually in New York City, is the fourth and final grand slam tennis tournament of the year. Taking place in 2025 from 25 August to 7 September at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, the US Open is known for its high-energy atmosphere, evening matches, and intense competition. It takes place on hard courts, offering a fast surface that rewards powerful and aggressive styles of play.  Established in 1881, the US Open has evolved into one of the sport’s most iconic events, attracting top players and massive crowds. The tournament’s showpiece venue is Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest tennis stadium in the world, with a retractable roof that ensures play continues during rain. The electric atmosphere, especially during night sessions, crea...

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NFL Super Bowl LIX – New Orleans 2025  

The NFL Super Bowl LIX, set for Sunday 9 February, promises to be an iconic showdown in New Orleans, Louisiana, marking the city’s 11th time hosting the big game. The event will take place at the Caesars Superdome, a venue rich with football history and renowned for its electric atmosphere.  As one of the most anticipated sports events in the world, Super Bowl LIX is expected to attract global attention, with millions tuning in to see the AFC and NFC champions compete for American football supremacy. New Orleans is the perfect backdrop for such a high-profile game, combining its vibrant culture, legendary food, and music scene with top-tier sports action. Fans will also enjoy the festivities surrounding the game, including fan experiences, live concerts, and the NFL Experience event....

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14Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Sports Business

Enjoy Illinois becomes destination partner of Crystal Palace FC

The Illinois Office of Tourism has signed a partnership with Crystal Palace, which sees Enjoy Illinois become the official destination partner of the English Premier League club.  Enjoy Illinois will be displayed on the LED boards at the club’s Selhurst Park stadium in London, as well as interview backdrops and in-stadia televisions. Enjoy Illinois will also sponsor the halftime challenge at Selhurst Park and will run competitions throughout the season where fans can win prizes. The Eagles visited Chicago, Illinois, in 2023 during their pre-season tour and returned to the United States earlier this summer for the second successive year, playing in the Stateside Cup. Crystal Palace will also be returning to Illinois for the next Premier League Mornings Live, taking place in Chic...

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1Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Editor's Pick, Events

Road to LA28: Los Angeles is ready to welcome the world of sport

The Californian city, one of the world’s leading sports capitals, is preparing to host the FIFA World Cup 2026, NFL Super Bowl LXI 2027 and the Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2028. In a spectacular closing ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, featuring Tom Cruise jumping from the roof of the Stade de France and musical performances on LA's iconic sandy beaches, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass received the official Olympic flag from Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo, marking the countdown to the LA28 Games. “We’re honoured to join mayor Karen Bass to commemorate the historic handover of the Olympic flag from Paris to Los Angeles,” said Adam Burke, President & CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board. “We can’t wait to roll out the red carpet for the 2028 Olympic and Paralym...

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3Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Guides

Philadelphia: a sports travel city guide

One of the most passionate sports cities in the United States, Philadelphia is home to iconic teams, state-of-the-art stadiums, and a sports culture that's deeply embedded in its identity. In this sports travel city guide, we explore the major sports teams, events, venues, and tourism attractions that make Philadelphia a must-visit destination for sports fans. Major sports teams Philadelphia Eagles (NFL): The Eagles are a cornerstone of Philadelphia sports, with a passionate fan base and a history that includes the memorable Super Bowl LII victory in 2018. Lincoln Financial Field, known as "The Linc", is renowned for its electric atmosphere on game days. Philadelphia Phillies (MLB): Established in 1883, the Phillies are one of the oldest franchises in Major League Baseball (MLB)....

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12May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events

New York sports events: what’s coming up in one of the world’s top sports cities? 

Home to world-famous attractions, food and entertainment, New York is also one of the world’s top cities for sport. NYC boasts two of every men’s professional sports franchises in the greater metropolitan area, alongside women’s professional basketball, soccer and ice hockey leagues.  In the men’s leagues, these teams include the New York Yankees and New York Mets (MLB), New York Giants and New York Jets (NFL), New York Rangers and New York Islanders (NHL), New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets (NBA), and New York City FC and New York Red Bulls (MLS). And in the women’s leagues, New York Liberty (women’s NBA), NJ/NY Gotham FC (National Women's Soccer League), and PWHL New York (ice hockey). The city also hosts major events such as the US Open tennis grand slam and is home to venues...

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup West Indies & USA 2024

The ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will take place from 1-29 June 2024, with the West Indies and the United States co-hosting the Twenty20 international cricket tournament. Twenty nations will compete across 55 games for the right to be crowned ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 champions.  USA and Canada go head-to-head in the opening match in Grand Prairie, Texas on 1 June. The final on 29 June will be held in Bridgetown, Barbados. England are the defending champions after winning the 2022 event held in Australia.  The ICC Men's T20 World Cup starts with a round-robin group stage, four groups of five teams, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the Super Eight stage. In this stage, the qualifying teams will be split into two groups of four. The top two teams fro...

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SEICon 2024 Las Vegas

The inaugural edition of SEICon – a first-of-its-kind sports, entertainment and innovation conference – will be held at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas from 15-17 July 2024. Organised by UNLV Sports Innovation and Syracuse University’s David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, in collaboration with Las Vegas-based guest experience agency Circle, SEICon 2024 will include exhibitor pods, innovation labs, daily keynotes, seminars/sessions, roundtables, and daily wrap parties with music entertainment.  Attendees will have opportunities to meet industry executives and explore the latest innovations in sports and entertainment, esports and gaming, sports sociology and diversity, broadcast brands and media, research and development, and more. See more at sei-con.org https://www.youtube....

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Golf: World Champions Cup

The World Champions Cup, a new international match play team golf event, will be held for the first time from 7-10 December 2023. Hosted at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida, the three-team tournament is sanctioned by the PGA Tour and will see Team International, Team USA, and Team Europe compete for the cup. https://twitter.com/WorldChampsCup/status/1648424249907093504 Three legends of the sport – Jim Furyk (Team USA), Ernie Els (Team International) and Darren Clarke (Team Europe) – have been confirmed as the team captains. The World Champions Cup will be contested across three days of nine-hole matches (both team formats and singles play). Points will be earned for holes won in each match – all matches will go the full nine-holes. After three-days, the team with the hi...

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31Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

F1 Las Vegas GP: book a ‘$1m all-access experience’ with Wynn Las Vegas

Formula 1 returns to Las Vegas in November for its much-anticipated Saturday night street race. And in what could be the ultimate F1 bucket list item, six fans could be set to have the best race weekend ever – providing they can rustle up a cool $1m between them. From 16-18 November 2023, the luxury Wynn Las Vegas hotel is offering a “million dollar all-access experience” which includes a number of exclusive activations for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.  Described by the hotel as a “no-holds-barred race experience like none other”, each $1m package provides admission for a group of six people to the following: six Wynn Grid Club passes: access to the private, members-only Wynn Grid Club, an ultra-exclusive area within the F1 Paddock Club. Entry to this private club is reserved for VI...

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Nashville Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series 2024

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series returns to Nashville, the “Music City”, on 27-28 April 2024. Featuring a number of events – marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, kids rock, and doggie dash – the running festival will welcome thousands of participants. Music City will transform into a runner’s paradise as competitors run past iconic landmarks and the famous lights of Broadway to the rhythm of live bands and DJs scattered throughout the course. The beats of rock and roll, country, and blues will accompany runners during their event. As well as Nashville’s musical highlights – such as the National Museum of African American Music and the Country Music Hall of Fame – visitors can also enjoy the city’s sporting attractions including its world-class stadiums and major teams: the Tenn...

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Nissan SuperGirl Surf Pro, San Diego

Regarded as the world’s largest women’s surf event and music festival, the Nissan SuperGirl Surf Pro returns to the sun-kissed shores of San Diego in California from 22-24 September 2023. Taking place on San Diego’s iconic Oceanside Pier, spectators will have the opportunity to witness world-class surf competitions, awe-inspiring aerial manoeuvres, and connect with some of the most influential women in the world of surfing. The excitement doesn’t stop there, as the festival village is loaded with female-owned vendors, plenty of live music and even fitness classes. Visitors can extend their stay at the recently opened Lafayette Hotel to explore all the excitement that San Diego has to offer, including its array of delicious CaliBaja cuisine, microbreweries and 70 miles of stunning coast...

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Major League Baseball: 2023 MLB All-Star Week Seattle

The Seattle Mariners’s T-Mobile Park will be home to 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Week from 7-11 July.  Events taking place during All-Star Week include the HBCU Swingman Classic (7 July), MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game (8 July), SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game (8 July), MLB Draft (9 July), T-Mobile Home Run Derby (10 July), and the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard (11 July). There will also be additional festivities held throughout Seattle, including the Capital One Play Ball Park at Lumen Field and the Lumen Field Event Center from 8-11 July.  T-Mobile Park is considered to be one of the nicest ballparks in the MLB. You can enjoy extraordinary views of Seattle’s skyline from the stadium and it’s often said that there’s not a single bad seat in the park.  ...

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NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend

For the first time ever, the sights, sounds, and speed of NASCAR will be heading to downtown Chicago as the first street race in NASCAR’s 75-year long history takes place from 1-2 July 2023. The historic event will transform portions of the streets in and around Grant Park into a 2.2-mile racecourse for the weekend. A festival atmosphere will include live entertainment, culinary experiences, and family-friendly activities across downtown Chicago. Tickets are priced from $269. See nascarchicago.com Read more: Chicago to host Nascar Cup Series street race in July 2023    

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2024 NFL Super Bowl LVIII, Las Vegas

The NFL Super Bowl LVIII will be held on 11 February 2024 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Home of the Las Vegas Raiders, the 65,000-capacity stadium will play host to the first Super Bowl in Las Vegas and the state of Nevada. “Being named a Super Bowl host city is a defining moment in the history of Las Vegas,” said Steve Hill, CEO and president of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “An event of this magnitude combined with the energy of Las Vegas is going to be unmatched. Our entire city is committed to making Super Bowl LVIII the most electrifying sports spectacle ever. The NFL has been an incredible partner, and we look forward to working with their team, the Host Committee and our partners across our destination to showcase Las Vegas as ‘The Greatest Arena on Ea...

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2024 NFL Draft Detroit

The 2024 NFL Draft will be held from 25-27 April 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. The area around the Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza will serve as the event site for the NFL Draft, which has become one of the most anticipated sports events of the year. As part of the three-day event in Detroit, fans will be able to attend the NFL Draft Experience – the league's free interactive football theme park. “The 2024 NFL Draft will highlight all that makes Detroit and Southeast Michigan a great place to live, work, invest, and visit,” said organising co-chair and Visit Detroit president and CEO Claude Molinari. “Visit Detroit is proud to partner with Detroit Metropolitan Airport, local hotels, restaurants, and shops to create a best-in-class hospitality experience for visitors from touchdown to ta...

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23Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events, Sports Business

Bassmaster Classic fishing event nets $35.5m for Knoxville

The 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic not only shattered attendance and viewership records, but it also generated an economic windfall of more than $35.5m for the local community, according to numbers released by the Visit Knoxville tourism board. Regarded as the “Super Bowl of bass fishing”, the Classic Week activities in Knoxville, Tennessee, attracted a huge crowd of 163,914.  “Knoxville as a destination is the perfect fit for events like the Bassmaster Classic,” said Kim Bumpas, president of Visit Knoxville. “From natural resources like the Tennessee River and surrounding lakes to the multiple venues hosting various events throughout the weekend, fans from all over the world enjoy an experience like no other here in Knoxville.” Fans travelling from across the US ...

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Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023

Las Vegas returns to the Formula 1 calendar for the first time since the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix. The 2023 F1 Las Vegas GP will be held from 16-18 November 2023 on a new street circuit in the heart of the city in Nevada, US.   The race is scheduled to take place at night on Saturday 18 November on the Las Vegas Strip with the track sweeping past some of the world’s most legendary landmarks, hotels and casinos. The neon lights of Las Vegas will be the backdrop for Formula 1’s third race in the US. Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority: “We eagerly anticipate the moment when the history, energy and momentum of Formula 1 will culminate in an unforgettable Saturday night on the Las Vegas Strip. Spectators will experience the unrivalled th...

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