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ARTICLE Apr 16, 2026
Made in the Shade: Building Better Courts for More Playable Hours
Pickleball, padel and other court sports are driving one of the most significant waves of investment in outdoor recreation in decades, prompting sports destinations to rethink how courts are designed,...
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026
Event Owners Can Take Heart from Spring Forecast with Lower Tornado Risk
The long-range weather forecast for this spring is in and it should be reassuring to owners with sports events planned for areas in the Midwest: fewer tornadoes are anticipated. However, other events,...
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026
World-Class Boost: Soccer Poised for Exponential Growth This Summer
Soccer is, of course, one of the most popular sports in the world. And with North America set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June and July, the sport is looking to get a continued boost in the U.S...
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026
Another Path to Success
Across the country, cities have added to their inventories of venues, improved upon existing facilities and partnered with colleges and universities to gain new leverage in an increasingly competitive...
ARTICLE Oct 29, 2025
Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Each year, SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is a tribute to the power of an industry. This year was no exception. Communities that hosted these events reaped a sha...
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025
The Search for a New Venue Ends Here
Whether athletes are sliding into a base, spiking the ball across a net, diving into the water or taking the field, the goal for the event owner is always to create a quality experience that results i...
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025
Softball Swings for the Fences
Softball participation continues to be on the rise in the U.S., with at least 9.2 million Americans taking to the fastpitch or slowpitch diamonds, according to some key industry research. All this is ...
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025
IRONMAN
The IRONMAN Triathlon is a branded event that includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon 26.2-mile run completed in that order, for a total of 140.6 miles. Since its first event ...
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025
Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact
Areas that have planetariums and science centers in addition to their sports facilities could get more tourism this year, thanks to a bonanza of celestial events in the fall and winter that will appea...
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025
Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
The NAIA is looking for a host for its 2027 and 2028 Indoor Track & Field National Championships, and they’re inviting interested destinations to get their BID on. The event hosts 100 men’s and 100 wo...
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