SportsTravel Magazine

09/10/2026

How far would you travel for your fantasy football draft?

These leagues head across North America for annual draft trips, making full vacations out of their yearly tradition. From a cruise ship to a beach house and a visit to Canada, these draft–day traditions span decades — and cities.



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09/10/2026

On Thursday night, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams play the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia. That's also the first of a record nine international games for the league, which will take place in eight stadiums, seven countries and four continents. Managing Editor Ted Keith breaks down each matchup, from venues (one of which is 173 years old) to the teams (the Jacksonville Jaguars are making history) to the cities (welcome to NFL football, Rio de Janeiro).

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09/08/2026

Find your next sports event through the SportsTravel Bid Bowl, sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Open RFPs are listed for sports events looking for their future hosts. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NQThKz

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09/04/2026

Visit Oxnard, California celebrated 20 years of hosting Dallas Cowboys training camp this year. How has Oxnard become synonymous with America's Team? We spoke with area tourism leaders to learn more.

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09/03/2026

The “Summer of Soccer” isn’t over just yet. American fans who might still be experiencing withdrawal symptoms after the end of the World Cup in mid-July won’t have to wait long to watch many of the players who starred across North America a few months ago, from Kylian Mbappe to Rodri to Harry Kane.

That’s because the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League, European club football’s premier continental tournament, starts September 8. The match schedule has been unveiled, with 36 teams from across Europe bidding to get their hands on the trophy next June in Madrid.

https://www.sportstravelmagazine.com/uefa-champions-league-will-keep-summer-of-soccer-rolling/

09/01/2026

College football superfans: Imagine you have an unlimited travel budget, 14 free weekends and a dream to attend the most pivotal games along the path to the College Football Playoff. Where would you go?

Associate Editor Augusta Stone maps out her ideal slate: A new city every week, a healthy mix of conferences and a chance to see every team in the AP preseason top 10.

Check out our roundup of can't-miss games for each week of the 2026 NCAA college football season.

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08/31/2026

'A defining moment': U.S. Soccer will be fully integrating United States Youth Soccer (US Youth Soccer) into its organization over the next two years, a massive shift in the pipeline for the sport in this country. Read more:

https://www.sportstravelmagazine.com/defining-moment-us-youth-soccer-being-integrated-into-u-s-soccer/

08/28/2026

Chris Grosse is joining CTMEETINGS as director of sales and chief marketing officer after a long run in college athletics, includng stints at both of his alma maters.

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08/28/2026

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The 2026 SportsTravel Awards voting deadline has arrived!
From the Best Amateur Sports Event to the Best Sports Host City, incredible nominees across six categories are waiting for your vote.
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🏆 Best Professional Sports Event
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🏆 Best New or Renovated Sports Venue
🏆 Best Sports Host City
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