In 2016, the SportBusiness Ultimate Sports Cities rankings and awards will celebrate their 10 year anniversary and will feature special rankings and an award for the ‘Ultimate 10 at 10’ cities and city.

The top five contenders in each of the SportBusiness Ultimate Sports Cities 2016 Award categories will be announced at City Events in Paris on Tuesday 15 March.

Coverage of new WBSC global baseball flagship event generated 253 million potential broadcast reach. WBSC Premier12 captured No. 1 TV ratings in 2015 in host nations Japan, Taiwan for an international sporting event.

Brands presented with unique opportunity to be the PresentingPartner to Team England for first time in 85 years.
CGE also appoints Female Sports Group to support commercial activity in journey to the Commonwealth Games

Australia’s credentials in the sports industry are built on its popular domestic leagues, enviable track record as a host of major events, and performance on the international stage. Andy Fry looks at the country’s blueprint for success and what the future holds.

Australia’s credentials in the sports industry are built on its popular domestic leagues, enviable track record as a host of major events, and performance on the international stage. Andy Fry looks at the country’s blueprint for success and what the future holds.

Australia’s credentials in the sports industry are built on its popular domestic leagues, enviable track record as a host of major events, and performance on the international stage. Andy Fry looks at the country’s blueprint for success and what the future holds.

Noël Le Graët, president of the Fédération Française de Football, told Frank Dunne why this summer’s Euro 2016 competition is so important for France – and not just French football.

What are the technology-led consumer and business trends that the sports industry must be ready for in 2016? A group of technologists, futurologists, and sports and media executives gathered at Leaders Meet Innovation in London last month to discuss the topic. Kevin McCullagh was there and rounds up what you should be looking out for.

Australia’s credentials in the sports industry are built on its popular domestic leagues, enviable track record as a host of major events, and performance on the international stage. Andy Fry looks at the country’s blueprint for success and what the future holds.

Sport is rushing to embrace Snapchat, but the platform still has to crack the revenue conundrum. Frank Dunne reports.

The entertainment factor has brought spectators closer to the heart of some of the most forward-thinking events in the burgeoning winter sports sector. Dominic Bliss finds out more.

The media industry’s major players have been lining up to invest in virtual reality, but what will the impact be on sport? Rob Ridley investigates.

Richard Gillis looks at how some of sport’s leading rights-holders need supportive partners more than ever

International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty writes exclusively for SportBusiness International about his plans for the sport after being appointed to the helm of the governing body in September

Matt Cutler looks at four innovative sports venues opening this year. What are their unique features and how will they create revenue-generation opportunities for their owners whilst taking the live fan experience to a new level?

SportBusiness International explores the reasons behind the collapse of Hamburg’s bid for the Olympics, and the impact on future bidding processes

Recent terrorist attacks have left a cloud hanging over the start of 2016, but how can organisers of sport’s major events this year reassure visitors and prepare for potential threats?

Recent terrorist attacks have left a cloud hanging over the start of 2016, but how can organisers of sport’s major events this year reassure visitors and prepare for potential threats?

Recent terrorist attacks have left a cloud hanging over the start of 2016, but how can organisers of sport’s major events this year reassure visitors and prepare for potential threats?