Wednesday, February 4Sports. Travel. Events. Play

Latest news and events

The Lensbury tennis retreat review: game, set and relax in London
14Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

The Lensbury tennis retreat review: game, set and relax in London

Ramy James Salameh headed to The Lensbury, a premier sports resort situated beside the River Thames in south west London, to enjoy a two-day tennis retreat alongside plenty of R&R. Framed and signed squad shirts, silver glinting trophy cabinets and a champions honours board are just some of the sporting memorabilia adorning the walls of The Lensbury Hotel, located on the banks of the River Thames in Teddington. It all reflects more than a century of sporting excellence, ever since its formation as a sports and social club in 1920. Today, its 25-acres of manicured lawns play host to some of the world’s best teams and sportspeople, who come to prepare and train ahead of major competitions. When England's Lionesses became European women's football champions in 2022, they used The Le...
Read More

Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 

The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 are set to take place from 6-22 February 2026, marking a significant return of the Winter Olympics to Italy since the Turin games in 2006. This edition will be uniquely co-hosted by the bustling metropolis of Milan and the picturesque alpine town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, offering a blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. A couple of weeks after the Olympic Winter Games finish, Milano Cortina will then host the Paralympic Winter Games from 6-15 March 2026. Venues and locations The Games will utilise a combination of existing and new venues across northern Italy, organised into several clusters: Milan cluster: this area will host most of the ice events, including ice hockey, figure skating, and short track speed skating. Notable v...
Read More

2026 NFL Draft – Pittsburgh

The 2026 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from 23-25 April 2026. While details of the 2026 NFL Draft are still being finalised, the main portion of the event is expected to incorporate elements of Pittsburgh's North Shore and Point State Park, as well as Acrisure Stadium, with a variety of venues to be utilised and activated within close proximity. The 2026 NFL Draft will bring together representatives from all 32 NFL teams, top player prospects from the most iconic college conferences and fans from around the world. Throughout the three-day event, Pittsburgh will host a slate of Draft activities, including the NFL Draft Experience – the league's ultimate fan festival. This free event will provide fans with an opportunity to take part in imme...
Read More
NFL expands international series with games in Dublin and Melbourne
9Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Events

NFL expands international series with games in Dublin and Melbourne

Ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, the National Football League (NFL) has announced a major expansion of its international series with regular-season games set to be played for the first time in Dublin, Ireland, in 2025, and in Melbourne, Australia in 2026. The expansion not only accelerates the NFL’s global ambitions, but will boost the economies of both cities through international visitation and showcasing the tourism and sporting highlights of each destination. Held in partnership with the Government of Ireland and Dublin City Council, the 2025 NFL Dublin game will take place at Croke Park, the largest sporting arena in Ireland and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). The Pittsburgh Steelers will play as the designated team for the historic first regular-seaso...
Read More

Formula 1 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain

Formula 1 2025 pre-season testing is scheduled to take place from 26-28 February 2025 at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. This three-day session serves as the final opportunity for teams to fine-tune their cars and strategies before the start of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship. The 2025 season is poised to feature significant changes in team line-ups and driver pairings. Notably, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has made a high-profile move to Ferrari, joining Charles Leclerc. This transition is expected to be a focal point during the pre-season testing, as the new pairing aims to optimise their performance ahead of the season opening grand prix in Australia. Bahrain has been a consistent host for pre-season testing due to its favourable weather condit...
Read More

Football: 2025 English Women’s League Cup final

The English Women's League Cup final is scheduled to take place on Saturday 15 March 2025 at Pride Park Stadium in Derby, marking the first time the venue will host this prestigious match. The competition, officially known as the Subway Women's League Cup, features all teams from the Women's Super League (WSL) and the Women's Championship. The tournament commenced on 2 October 2024, with a group stage divided regionally. Notably, teams participating in the UEFA Women's Champions League group stage, including Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City, entered the competition at the quarter-final stage, bypassing the group phase. As of 2 February 2025, the competition has progressed to the semi-final stage. The semi-final fixtures are scheduled for 5-6 February 2025, with the winners advan...
Read More
Sports travel bucket list: LEGENDS The Home of Football in Madrid 
2Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Bucket List, Venues & Stadiums

Sports travel bucket list: LEGENDS The Home of Football in Madrid 

Located in the heart of Madrid at Carrera de San Jerónimo, 2, near the iconic Puerta del Sol, LEGENDS: The Home of Football stands as a premier destination for football enthusiasts. This seven-story museum offers an immersive journey through the rich history of the sport, showcasing a vast collection of memorabilia and interactive experiences. Exhibits and collections LEGENDS boasts more than 4,000 historical football artifacts, making it one of the most comprehensive collections globally. Visitors can admire match-worn shirts from iconic players, including those from the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup, as well as shirts from legends like Pelé, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane and Andrés Iniesta. The museum also displays trophies from major tournaments such as the FIFA Wo...
Read More

Cricket: ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025

The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place from 19 February to 9 March 2025. Co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this edition features eight top-ranked teams competing in a 15-match schedule over 19 days. The participating teams are divided into two groups: Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh Group B: South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, and England Matches will be held across four venues: Pakistan: National Stadium in Karachi, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi UAE: Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai The tournament kicks off with hosts Pakistan facing New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi. A highlight of the group stage is the much-anticipated clash between arch-r...
Read More
Sports travel bucket list: ‘The Yard’ at Chicago Cubs’s Wrigley Field
2Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Bucket List, Venues & Stadiums

Sports travel bucket list: ‘The Yard’ at Chicago Cubs’s Wrigley Field

Major League Baseball (MLB) team the Chicago Cubs have announced details of a new fan experience at the iconic Wrigley Field stadium.  Called “The Yard”, the outdoor area features five new semi-private rental spaces designed to help fans enjoy the excitement of the Budweiser Bleachers “as if they were in their own backyard”, a release said. The Yard offers a more “intimate vibe” with high-top seating, fully stocked coolers and a smaller premier experience not previously available at the ballpark.  Cale Vennum, Senior Vice President of Ticketing at the Chicago Cubs, said: “Fans often tell us that Wrigley Field is their summer home, so we wanted to create a space that feels like their own backyard. The Yard not only offers a cozy and intimate setting, but also addresses feedback we've ...
Read More
39 Hours to Kohima: a historic trek through India’s Naga Hills
2Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Holidays & Trips

39 Hours to Kohima: a historic trek through India’s Naga Hills

If you want to mix a long-distance walking trip while retracing the footsteps of history, then read on. Organised by Sampan Travel, “39 Hours to Kohima” is a unique 10-day endurance trek through the Naga Hills in north east India which follows the historic route of the Assam soldiers in 1944.  Taking place in 2025 from 27 March to 5 April, the trek will go from the village of Jessami on the India-Myanmar border to Kohima, the capital of the north east Indian state of Nagaland. A maximum of 12 "trailwalkers" will cover more than 100 kilometres through the dramatic landscape of the Naga Hills. The history At midnight on 1-2 April 1944, a band of soldiers raced over the Naga Hills of north east India. Dodging Japanese gunfire, they succeeded in making it back to the small garrison at...
Read More
High-profile speakers lined up for the 2025 Outside Summit in Denver
31Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Business

High-profile speakers lined up for the 2025 Outside Summit in Denver

The second edition of the Outside Summit, part of the larger Outside Festival, will feature a line-up of high-profile speakers for the event taking place in Denver, Colorado, from Thursday 29 May to Sunday 1 June 2025.   Bringing together key stakeholders, career veterans, and emerging talents, the multi-day Outside Summit includes some of biggest names in the outdoor industry with speaker sessions from the likes of Reed Hastings (co-founder of Netflix and CEO of Powder Mountain), Caroline Brown (global brand president of The North Face), Albert Lin (National Geographic explorer and TV host), and Alyssa Ravasio (founder of Hipcamp). Robin Thurston, founder and CEO of event organisers Outside Interactive Inc, said: “The summit is an embodiment of our mission at Outside, and ...
Read More
Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia set to generate AUS$1.3bn in visitor expenditure
30Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Sports Business

Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia set to generate AUS$1.3bn in visitor expenditure

World Rugby has unveiled the seven host cities for the 11th edition of the men’s Rugby World Cup, taking place in Australia from 1 October to 13 November 2027. With 250,000 international visitors expected over the six-week period, the tournament is projected to generate AUS$1.3 billion in direct visitor expenditure across the country and seven host cities, while inspiring a nation to embrace rugby, aiming for 200,000 participants by 2029. Selected for their vibrant culture, world-class hospitality and scenic landmarks, the Rugby World Cup 2027 host cities are:  Adelaide | Tarntanya  Brisbane | Meeanjin  Melbourne | Narrm  Newcastle | Awabakal-Worimi  Perth | Boorloo  Sydney | Gadigal  Townsville | Gurambilbarra  Perth | Boorloo will play host to the anticipa...
Read More
Dolomiti Valtellina Winter Youth Olympic Games 2028 to be a legacy of Milano Cortina 2026
30Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events

Dolomiti Valtellina Winter Youth Olympic Games 2028 to be a legacy of Milano Cortina 2026

Dolomiti Valtellina, in the Italian Alps, has been elected by members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the next Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2028.  Following a presentation by the project leaders during the 143rd IOC Session in Lausanne, it was confirmed that Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 will be the fifth edition of the Winter YOG. Competitions will take place only in existing venues across three clusters in Valtellina, Trentino and Cortina, returning to some of the venues that will be used for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The 2028 YOG will be part of the Milano Cortina 2026 legacy, and will reinvest in communities with strong winter sports traditions.  The project is led by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI), and the governments of...
Read More
Diamond of the Alps: Gurgl’s World Cup ski race offers plenty of ‘altitude’
29Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

Diamond of the Alps: Gurgl’s World Cup ski race offers plenty of ‘altitude’

Ramy James Salameh puts on his skis and mixes it up with the world's best slalom skiers at the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup Race in Gurgl, Austria – The Diamond of the Alps. The "snow gods" were looking down upon organisers of the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom Race in Gurgl, a ski resort famed for its "altitude", long winter season and dramatic crucible of lofty peaks. Located at the end the Oetztal valley in Austria’s Tirol region, skiing takes place between 1,800m and 3,030m, meaning "divine intervention" is rarely required to ensure Gurgl has plenty of the white stuff, even as early as the season's opening ski weekend in November. A fresh blanket of powdery snow across the landscape and a cloudless sky, set the scene for the thrills and spills of World Cup ski racing, as well a...
Read More
Walkers’ Britain launches new ‘taste of’ UK walking trip collection  
25Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips

Walkers’ Britain launches new ‘taste of’ UK walking trip collection  

European active holiday specialist Walkers' Britain, which is part of the World Expeditions Travel Group, has launched a new range of “taste of” trips for 2025. The trips are a curated collection of walking holidays with shorter distances that offer a perfect blend of active exploration, relaxation and cultural discovery. Designed by an expert team for walkers seeking bucket-list experiences without the time commitment, these trips are no more than six days' long, showcasing some of the UK's most iconic locations. From gentle walks through classic landscapes to exploring cultural treasures, the new itineraries feature carefully crafted routes with shorter distances and abundant opportunities to savour the journey. The new taste of trips focus on comfort and character, with handpicked...
Read More
Sports resort in focus: JA The Resort, Dubai
25Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

Sports resort in focus: JA The Resort, Dubai

Sporting enthusiasts will just love JA The Resort, which is located on a private 800m beachfront on the pristine shores of Jebel Ali in Dubai, UAE. The five-star all-inclusive destination comprises three distinct properties, more than 25 restaurants and bars, a world-class nine-hole championship golf course, an equestrian centre, watersports hub and shooting range.  Regarded as Dubai’s largest experience resort and spanning one million square metres of lush greenery, there are more than 40 activities and experiences that families, couples, solo travellers and groups of friends can enjoy during an active stay.  As well as golf, horse riding, swimming and diving, the resort is also home to the JA Sports Centre, a 168-acre sporting facility which can host professional teams and gra...
Read More

Women’s Golf Day 2025 

From 27 May to 3 June 2025, Women’s Golf Day (WGD) will be a celebration not just for the locations and women who take part annually around the globe, but of the contribution that the initiative has had since its launch 10 years ago.  The WGD vision was to help lead growth in the golf industry by giving women around the world the opportunity to try golf no matter their race, religion, language, geography, or economic status.  Taking place in 85 participating countries, with 1,350 registered locations, long-term partners of WGD include the PGA of America, the USGA and The R&A. For the 2025 edition, golf courses and facilities are encouraged to register early to take advantage of the many year-round benefits of having a registered location page, as well as hosting a WGD event.  ...
Read More
New Orleans: a sports travel city guide 
25Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Guides

New Orleans: a sports travel city guide 

New Orleans, in the state of Louisiana, is a city where sport and culture intertwines seamlessly. Whether you're cheering on the Saints, exploring iconic venues, or attending a major event, the “Big Easy” offers a rich tapestry of experiences for sports enthusiasts and tourists alike. Add in its unique cuisine, vibrant music scene, and historic attractions, and you’ve got a destination that’s second to none. In 2025, New Orleans will be the focus of global sport as its iconic Caesars Superdome plays host to Super Bowl LIX on Sunday 9 February. It’s the 11th time the city has hosted the NFL’s showpiece fixture – eight times in the Superdome with the first three games taking place at Tulane Stadium. In this guide, we take a look at everything sport in New Orleans. Professional sport...
Read More
Balearic Islands sports events 2025 – marathons, cycling and more
24Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Guides

Balearic Islands sports events 2025 – marathons, cycling and more

The Balearic Islands – Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera – are set to have a busy sporting year in 2025, with events and activities attracting athletes and visitors from around the world. From marathons and cycling challenges to sailing regattas and tennis, the Balearic Islands offer something for all sports fanatics. Running events The Santa Eulària Ibiza Marathon on 12 April invites participants to experience the beauty of Ibiza with race distances of 12km, 22km, and the full marathon. Runners will pass through scenic villages, coastal paths, and the island’s charming landscapes, before careering down the home stretch on the promenade of Santa Eulària des Riu, meaning racers of all distances finish as one.  On 23 March, the Caixabank Palma Half Marathon & 10K in the Ma...
Read More
Sports travel bucket list: The Wave Bristol surfing and glamping
19Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Bucket List, Venues & Stadiums

Sports travel bucket list: The Wave Bristol surfing and glamping

The Wave, which opened in 2019 just outside Bristol in England, is an inland surfing destination that has become a hotspot for wave enthusiasts and beginners alike. With surfing, glamping, F&B and events on offer, The Wave is definitely one place to add to your sports travel bucket list. The centrepiece of The Wave is its 180m-long lake, powered by Wavegarden Cove technology. This state-of-the-art system generates consistent, high-quality waves suitable for all skill levels. Waves are designed to cater to various abilities, with sections for beginners, intermediate surfers, and advanced riders. Beginners can enjoy smaller, gentler waves ideal for learning, while seasoned surfers can challenge themselves with powerful barreling waves reaching up to two metres in height. The Wave’s...
Read More

EVENTS IN FOCUS