Organisers of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are facing a €310 million ($335 million) deficit, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has refused to provide additional financial support, stating that responsibility lies solely with the local organising committee.Accorting to insidethegames.biz; initially promoted as a sustainable and cost-neutral project, the Games have significantly exceeded their…
Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final have reached unprecedented levels on the official resale platform operated by FIFA, with some listings reportedly approaching €3 million. The final, set to take place at MetLife Stadium on July 19, has seen resale prices surge far beyond face value. According to reports, premium seats behind…
Construction has officially started on the cricket stadium that will host matches during the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, marking a key milestone for cricket’s long-awaited return to the Olympic programme after more than a century. The venue, located at the Fairplex Grounds in Pomona, will have a capacity of over 10,000 spectators and will…
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games has already sold more than four million tickets during its initial sales phase, setting a strong early commercial benchmark for the upcoming event. According to organizers, ticket sales began with a presale for residents of Los Angeles and Oklahoma in early April, followed by a global release on April…
The iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium has undergone a striking transformation, temporarily swapping football for tennis as it serves as a unique training venue during the Mutua Madrid Open. Home to Real Madrid, the stadium replaced its traditional pitch with a clay surface, creating a practice court for players competing in the Masters 1000 event. The…
FIA, Liberty Media and the 11 teams of Formula 1 are discussing the potential return of the Bahrain Grand Prix to the 2026 calendar after it was previously canceled due to regional conflict. According to sources familiar with the talks, the race could be rescheduled for October 4, fitting between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix (September…
Coppa Italia TV ratings drop 17% year-on-year as lack of marquee clashes hurts viewership Mediaset has recorded just under 3 million average viewers for Coppa Italia matches from the round of 16 onwards, marking a sharp decline compared to last season. According to data from this season, average audience figures are down 17% compared to…
City officials in Toronto are moving to make the FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Fest largely free to attend, following public backlash over initial plans to charge entry. In the city’s original World Cup bid, the Fan Fest — set to take place at Fort York and the The Bentway — was positioned as a…
The FIBA has confirmed the hosts for its next flagship global tournaments, awarding the 2030 Women’s Basketball World Cup to Japan and the 2031 Men’s Basketball World Cup to France. The decisions reflect FIBA’s continued strategy of rotating major events across established basketball markets with strong infrastructure and fan bases. Japan will stage the women’s…
With just 50 days remaining until kickoff, FIFA has launched a final ticket sales phase for the 2026 World Cup, putting all remaining inventory back on the market. The governing body confirmed that more than 5 million tickets have already been sold, out of a total supply of approximately 6.5 million for the expanded 48-team…
