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16 Italian Stadiums as Potential Venues for EURO 2032
Italy is co-hosting UEFA EURO 2032 with Turkey. A total of 13 cities, with 16 stadiums, have put themselves forward as host cities to the Italian Football Federation. stadiaworld takes a look at where the matches could be played. more

EHF Finals 2027 Return to Barclays Arena in Hamburg
The 2027 EHF Finals will take place at Barclays Arena in Hamburg. This means that the tournament will be held at the multi-purpose arena for the fourth year running. As part of the announcement, the organisers commented on the decision. more

Ticketing for LA28: Draw, Drops, Resale Program
In about two years’ time, the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place in Los Angeles. stadiaworld takes a look at the ticket sales and drops, the multi-platform resale program and other aspects relating to ticketing. more

IOC Announces Timeline for Awarding 2036 Summer Olympics
At the IOC Session in Lausanne, the timeline for awarding the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games was announced. When the decision will be made, what the process will look like, and what new developments there are. more
Stadium Managers on the 2006 World Cup
To mark the 20th anniversary of the “Sommermärchen”, stadiaworld looked back on the 2006 WC, the German stadium landscape and the most significant developments with three stadium directors who have been involved since the very beginning. more
2030 IIHF World Championship in Helsinki and Riga
At its Annual Congress in Zurich, the IIHF has named the hosts for the World Championship tournament in 2030. The first edition of the new decade will return to Finland and Latvia. more

“Aim for a Consistent Level of Delivery Across Stadiums”
For major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup stadiums must make numerous adjustments and provide a consistent look, quality, and comfort throughout all host venues. Tiago Paes, FIFA’s Head of Venue Management, explains what is necessary. more
UK Sport to Examine Possible Olympics Bid
The government has commissioned its expert arm’s-length body UK Sport to carry out an initial strategic assessment examining whether the UK could host an Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England during the 2040s. more

NFL Increases Number of International Games
The National Football League (NFL) will host more International Games in the future. Team owners have given the green light to increase the number of games beyond 2026. In addition, the location of Super Bowl LXIV has been announced. more

New NBA Arena Proposed for London’s Olympic Park
Plans have been unveiled for a 25,000-seat “London Colosseum”, a proposed multi-purpose arena designed for professional boxing, esports and a potential future NBA Europe franchise in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. more

“The Natural Home For The World’s Biggest And Best Events”
In an extensive interview, Mark Lynch, Stadium Director, Wembley Stadium, speaks with stadiaworld about last year’s record concert season, the stadium’s event portfolio, and its latest infrastructure investments. more

IIHF World Cup 2026: Venues, Ticketing and More
From May 15 to 31, the 89th Men's Ice Hockey World Championships will take place; this year being held in Switzerland. stadiaworld takes a look at the two host venues, public and VIP ticket prices, and more. more
Venues Announced for 2030 and 2031 Basketball World Cups
The FIBA has announced where the 2030 Women’s World Cup and the 2031 Men’s World Cup will be played. While the women’s teams are heading to Northeast Asia, the men’s teams will be stopping off in Western Europe. more
“An Entire Ice Hockey Season Within 17 Days”
From May 15 to 31, the 2026 Men’s Ice Hockey World Championships will take place in Zurich and Fribourg. Peter Zahner, CEO of ZSC Lions AG, speaks about the challenges and significance of the event for the Swiss Life Arena. more

Return of the NHL: Games in Germany in 2026
The last NHL game in Germany took place in 2011, and the league is making a comeback in 2026. The Ottawa Senators will face the Chicago Blackhawks in a two-game series, with both games taking place in Düsseldorf. more
Now Online: stadiaworld INSIDE 1/2026
stadiaworld INSIDE 1/2026 is now available – showcasing global innovation in stadium design, operations, and strategy. Decision makers in the sports and live entertainment industry will once again get valuable input. more