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Singapore Airlines to air live FIFA World Cup 2026 matches onboard, many cruise lines will also screen live matches

Singapore Airlines customers will be able to enjoy the thrill of the FIFA World Cup 2026 from 11 June to 19 July 2026, with the ...
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Thierry Henry poses in front of American Airlines Boeing 737-800 featuring FIFA World Cup 26 livery inside an aircraft hangar

American Airlines debuts FIFA World Cup 26 aircraft livery

American Airlines is taking the excitement of the pitch to the skies. For the first time, the airline is debuting a special sports-themed aircraft livery — ...
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Female pickleball player in Vietnam hitting a shot during a match on an outdoor court

Pickleball fever sweeps across Asia: Vietnam selected to host 2026 Pickleball World Cup

Pickleball fever is sweeping across Asia, with 282 million people on the continent, playing pickleball at least once a month. Across Southeast Asia, courts are filling ...
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MotoGP riders race through the opening laps at Circuit Ricardo Tormo with packed grandstands behind them during the Valencia Grand Prix.

Valencia MotoGP finale delayed one week after Middle East calendar change

The Valencia MotoGP finale will now take place on 27, 28, and 29 November, after a one-week delay due to a reorganisation of the MotoGP ...
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AirAsia RedRun 2026 promotional poster featuring a runner with the slogan “Fly Higher Run Faster” highlighting the regional running series

AirAsia RedRun returns with seven-city regional rollout across Asean and beyond

AirAsia has announced the return of AirAsia RedRun, its signature regional running event series, with a bold seven-city rollout for 2026, spanning key destinations across ...
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Bahrain International Circuit illuminated at night during a Formula 1 Grand Prix race weekend in Sakhir, Bahrain

F1 cancels Grand Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to ongoing conflict in the region

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends in April have been cancelled as a result of the war in the Middle East. Formula 1 has ...
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Rallycross cars competing in a close wheel-to-wheel race on a circuit track with spectators watching from grandstands.

Jakarta confirmed as host of the world-first FIA Rallycross World Cup

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has confirmed that Jakarta will host ...
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American Airlines expands golf travel with new Scotland route

American Airlines is expanding travel options for golf fans with a new international route to Scotland and additional flights to Augusta, Georgia, ahead of the ...
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Youth football match action during Junior World Cup Antalya tournament at a stadium in Belek, Turkey.

Junior World Cup Antalya 2026 Set to Welcome 10,000 Young Footballers

Junior World Cup Antalya 2026 is set to welcome around 10,000 young footballers, coaches and families to Turkey’s Mediterranean resort city, as the international youth ...
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Crowds watch a night tennis match at Hard Rock Stadium during the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Indian Wells and Miami Open Set to Bring Thousands of Tennis Fans to the U.S. in March

Major international tennis tournaments in the United States are drawing global spectators in March 2026 as the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the ...
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Runners competing in the Tokyo Marathon through central Tokyo city streets

Tokyo Marathon Generates US$100 Million in Spending

The Tokyo Marathon 2025 that took place on 2 March last year, generated an estimated US$100 million (JPY 155 billion) in incremental consumer spending over ...
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MotoGP riders race through a packed corner at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia as fans watch from the grandstands

Missed out on MotoGP Valencia tickets? Here’s your second chance

Organisers of the MotoGP season finale in Valencia release nearly 10,000 additional tickets for the November race as demand continues to surge and existing seats ...
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Aerial view of Guadalajara Stadium with its oval roof and green landscaped surroundings in Mexico

2026 World Cup: How heat, humidity and altitude could affect match goals

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 11 June 2026, all the way to 19 July 2026, spanning across 16 host cities in Canada, ...
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Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg stands in the Audi garage holding his racing helmet featuring Heinemann branding, with a close-up of the helmet logos beside him.

Gebr. Heinemann renews Nico Hulkenberg sponsorship for 2026 Formula 1 season

Gebr. Heinemann is extending its partnership with Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg, reinforcing a collaboration that has become a strategic pillar of the company’s global ...
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Spain national football team players line up on the pitch before kickoff, wearing red home kits with yellow details.

Why Spain chose a small US city as its World Cup 2026 base camp

Spain’s national football team selects a US-based training hub as its official base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, positioning the squad close to ...
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Packed World Cup football stadium during opening ceremony with giant national flags displayed on the pitch before kickoff

World Cup tourists and betting: The overlooked revenue stream for host cities

World Cup visitors don’t just buy tickets; many of them spend around match-day viewing and (where legal) sports betting. Here’s how host cities can capture ...
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Formula 4 cars racing through a corner at Circuit Ricardo Tormo during the Winter Series in Valencia with packed grandstands.

Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo kicks off season with dramatic Winter Series

Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo launches its 2026 racing season with the opening round of the Winter Series, delivering nine races across four categories despite severe ...
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Couple relaxing while fishing on a lakeshore with mountain backdrop on a sunny day

From fjords to Italian lakes, fishing tourism is becoming Europe’s new travel trend

Sport fishing is shifting from a niche hobby into a major travel driver across Europe, attracting international visitors and generating billions of euros in tourism ...
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Golfer standing on a lush tropical course, looking across the fairway toward tree-lined greens under warm sunlight.

5 First-Timer Mistakes to Avoid When Planning a Thailand Golf Trip

Ever wish to play a tee shot in front of a backdrop of palm trees, only to discover yourself stuck in a two-hour traffic jam ...
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Grandstands overlooking Monaco harbor during a Formula 1 race weekend, with yachts, city skyline, and Monte Carlo streets below.

The Rise of Sports Tourism 2.0: How Digital Ecosystems are Redefining the Fan Journey in 2026

Sports Tourism 2.0 represents a fundamental reconfiguration of how fans travel, spend, and emotionally engage with live sports in 2026. No longer defined by a ...
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