Euroleague Basketball and Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed that the EuroLeague Final Four will be held in the United Arab Emirates’ capital in 2027 and 2029. The event will once again take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, which hosted the tournament in 2025. The 2027 Final Four semi-finals are scheduled for Friday, May…
Helsinki has been selected to host the 2030 European Athletics Championships, with the Finnish capital set to stage the continental event at its recently renovated Olympic Stadium. The city was chosen ahead of Brussels and will host the European Athletics Championships for the fourth time, following previous editions in 1971, 1994 and 2012. The Olympic…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has continued to drive interest in soccer in the United States, with Nielsen data showing significant audience growth among younger viewers across both domestic and international competitions. According to Nielsen research presented at the Front Office Sports Tuned In summit, soccer audiences have risen sharply since Spain lifted the World…
Los Angeles 2028 could generate up to $40.6bn (€35.2bn) in economic activity across the city and surrounding metropolitan area, according to a study by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). The report estimates that preparations for and the staging of the Olympic and Paralympic Games could generate between $20.5bn and $40.6bn in economic…
Madrid’s return to the Formula 1 calendar drew a sold-out crowd of 353,000 spectators across the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, giving the newly built Madring a strong commercial debut despite concerns over the circuit’s racing layout. Kimi Antonelli took the inaugural victory at the 5.4-kilometre hybrid circuit, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris….
The Bosphorus Cup is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary from September 17-19, with organisers highlighting the event’s contribution to Istanbul’s international profile and sports tourism. Ahead of this year’s regatta, the traditional Cup Handover ceremony was held aboard a sailboat on the Bosphorus. Lisa Matveeva, representing last year’s winners Rossko Racers, handed back the…
Formula 1 will stage a new three-day fan event in Milan ahead of the 2027 season, expanding on the format of last year’s F1 75 Live launch event in London. The event, named F1 Live Milan, will take place from February 18 to 20, 2027, although the exact venue has yet to be announced. The…
The US Open will feature the largest prize purse in tennis history when the 2026 edition gets underway, with the tournament set to distribute a record $101 million to players. The figure represents a 19 per cent increase on the $85 million handed out at the 2025 US Open and marks the first time a…
MotoGP has extended its agreement with Silverstone Circuit, ensuring the British Grand Prix will remain on the FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar through the end of the 2028 season. Financial terms of the renewal were not disclosed. Silverstone first hosted a premier-class motorcycle race in 1977 and has served as the home of the British…
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has confirmed the 13 cities and 16 stadium projects competing to host UEFA Euro 2032, which Italy will co-host with Türkiye. In line with UEFA’s selection timeline, the FIGC has received official bid documents from Bari, Bologna, Cagliari, Florence, Genoa, Lecce, Milan, Naples, Palermo, Rome, Salerno, Turin, and Verona. The…
