Host City: How do you see the esports events landscape evolving in the next five years, and what role does BLAST intend to play in shaping that evolution?

[Source: Commonwealth Games Federation] The Commonwealth Games Federation has invited its 74 Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs) to lodge formal expressions of interest to host the centenary Gam

[Source: Commonwealth Games Federation] The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place in Scotland from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026, returning to the city 12 years after th

International brands including Apple, Google, Johnson & Johnson, the IAPP, Microsoft, Meta and TikTok as well as the most high-profile data protection and privacy leaders in the world will be i

[Source: supertri] Cities around the globe are invited to bid for the opportunity to host this groundbreaking annual World Championship event, which seamlessly blends real-life and virtual racing,

[Source: The Sports Consultancy (TSC)] The Clipper Race has announced its search for Host Port Partners and Sponsors for its 2025-26 edition of one of the world’s most well-known global adventures.

[Source: Extreme E] Following a successful debut event in Scotland last season, Extreme E today announces its return to Dumfries and Galloway for Rounds 3 and 4 of 2024. 

[Source: Phygital International] Following a hugely competitive bidding process, featuring expressions of interest from nine prospective bidders, the UAE was declared as the official host and desti

[Source: FIBA] The FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2024 season grand finale will be held in Hong Kong for the first time ever on November 23-24.

The annual Host City Conference & Exhibition, the largest international meeting of cities and sports, business and cultural events, will take place at the Sco

[Source: West Midlands Growth Company] Birmingham and the West Midlands’ sporting offer and major events hosting expertise will be thrust back into the global spotlight from 7-11 April when it welc

Host City: What do you think are the main considerations for rightsholders deciding where to host events? 

As Madrid comes back into contention for the Olympic Games, Spyros Capralos, President of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) expressed hope that the city will bid for the European Games.

[Source: EventScotland] Scotland’s National Events Conference makes a timely return on Tuesday 26 March 2024.

Denmark's passion for cycling is not limited to the Start of the Tour de France.

Host City: We’re really looking forward to hearing you speak at Host City 2023. What are your expectations of this important event?

Host City: How important are events for tourism and economic growth in Atlantic Canada?

[Source: IOC] Shanghai and Budapest have been selected as hosts for the Olympic Qualifier Series, a new series of festival-style events combining sport with urban culture.

The European Olympic Committees President Spyros Capralos had a positive conversation with the Mayor of Istanbul ahead of their General Assembly there, and said he would be honoured to give Is

Host City 2023 conference and exhibition, the largest international meeting of cities and sports business events, returns to Glasgow, Scotland on 20-21 November.  

[Source: BLAST] Esports entertainment company BLAST has kicked off its formal destination selection process ahead of an exciting calendar of major esports events in 2024 and beyond. 

The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Games due to financial considerations, leaving the Commonwealth Games Federation with just three years to find an alternative sol

[Source: IOC] Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced details of the Olympic Esports Series 2023, a global virtual and simulated sports competition created by the IOC and in

[Source: US Sailing] US Sailing and Miami Yacht Club have agreed to co-host the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials –Sailing.