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2027 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Regional Site Awarded to Pepperdine, Crypto.com Arena
For the sixth time since 2013, Pepperdine has been awarded host duties for the 2027 West Regional of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at Crypto.com Arena, as announced by the NCAA on Wednesday. "We are so grateful to all parties involved in this...
Concacaf announces Dignity Health Sports Park as a host stadium for 2025 Gold Cup
Concacaf has today announced key details about the 2025 Gold Cup, the Confederation’s flagship men’s national team championship, including the date for the tournament draw, match dates and the identity of the 14 stadiums in the United States and Canada that will host...
Concacaf Announces SoFi Stadium as a Host Venue for 2025 Gold Cup
Concacaf has today announced key details about the 2025 Gold Cup, the Confederation’s flagship men’s national team championship, including the date for the tournament draw, match dates, and its return to SoFi Stadium among the 14 stadiums in the United States and...
Manager Dave Roberts, Infielder Miguel Rojas, Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and More Featured at 10th Annual Dodgers All-Access Event
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC), in partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF), hosted the 10th Annual Dodgers All-Access at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The event gave more than 400 fans the rare...
Projected Economic Impact For FIFA World Cup 26 Los Angeles™ – Infographic
When Los Angeles hosts eight matches for FIFA World Cup 26™, including the sought-after opening match for the U.S. Men’s National Team, the region can expect to reap economic benefits far beyond any event held in recent years, according to a new report issued...
Projected Impact – FIFA World Cup 26™ To Deliver Up To $594 Million To LA Economy
CLICK TO VIEW THE REPORT SUMMARY LOS ANGELES (June 27, 2024) —When Los Angeles hosts eight matches for FIFA World Cup 26™, including the sought-after opening match for the U.S. Men’s National Team, the region can expect to reap economic benefits far beyond any...
FIFA President “counting down the days” with two years to FIFA World Cup 26™ start
Gianni Infantino says the world “will stand still and watch” the FIFA World Cup 26™ The tournament will kick off in Mexico City on 11 June 2026 Qualifying already underway in Africa, Asia, North, Central America & Caribbean, and South America Multimedia...
LOS ANGELES MARKS TWO YEARS TO GO FROM HOSTING U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM OPENING MATCH IN FIFA WORLD CUP 26™
LOS ANGELES (June 12, 2024) — Today, the Los Angeles region celebrates two years to go until the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) opens their FIFA World Cup 26™ at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) in Inglewood. Poised to be another pivotal moment for...
Mr. Ballmer Builds His Dream House: L.A. Clippers’ Intuit Dome Readies for August Opening
There’s a power outlet at every seat in the Intuit Dome, along with an adjustable fan. There are twice the number of restrooms in the L.A. Clippers’ soon-to-open new home in Inglewood, Calif. than are found in a typical sports arena. The ticket entry areas and...
19th Annual Lakers All-Access Event Featured Exclusive Panels with Kobe Bryant’s Teammates and Leaders for the Current Season
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) hosted its 19th Annual Lakers All-Access event at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, February 26, 2024. At this official Lakers event, guests enjoyed exclusive activities that included touring the Lakers locker...
Los Angeles to host USA’s opening match of FIFA World Cup 26
USA will begin their FIFA World Cup 26 campaign as hosts in Los Angeles and will remain on home soil for all three group games. Los Angeles Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for USA's opening fixture of the FIFA World Cup 26™ on Friday, 12 June 2026. The...
FIFA World Cup 26™ match schedule revealed
FIFA has revealed the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 26™, with the final to be held in New York New Jersey and the opening match at the iconic Estadio Azteca. FIFA World Cup 26™ final scheduled for Sunday, 19 July 2026 in New York New Jersey,...
LOS ANGELES AWARDED EIGHT TOTAL MATCHES AND U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM OPENING MATCH FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 26™
LOS ANGELES (February 4, 2024) — Today, FIFA revealed that Los Angeles will officially host eight matches for FIFA World Cup 26™, including the highly coveted U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) opening match on June 12 at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium). The...
Los Angeles and LA Clippers to host NBA All-Star 2026
LOS ANGELES – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that Los Angeles has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2026. The 75th NBA All-Star Game will take place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, home of the LA Clippers, on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. This will...
Fox 11 Shines Spotlight on Champions Live Here Program
Christine Devine and the FOX 11 team have graciously covered the high-impact work of the unsung heroes selected for the Champions Live Here legacy program and who continue to change lives long after the final whistle of Super Bowl LVI. The weekly Community Champions...
Los Angeles To Host Super Bowl LXI in 2027
DALLAS — Dec. 13, 2023 — The NFL announced that Super Bowl LXI will be hosted in Los Angeles in 2027, with the game played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The announcement was made today at the NFL Winter League Meeting in Dallas, following a review of the...
Community Champions: Inglewood opens renovated weight room for high school students
Inglewood is adding to its legacy in the world of sports, think SoFi Stadium. This time, for high school students with a newly-renovated weight room. A marching band and cheerleaders brought the sights and sounds of high school to life at a Tuesday news conference...
Renowned LA artist Ozzie Juarez to design winner’s trophy for the NASCAR Mexico Series Race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
NASCAR announced today that Ozzie Juarez, local multidisciplinary artist from south central Los Angeles, Calif., will design and curate the winner’s trophy for the inaugural NASCAR Mexico Series Race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, Feb. 4. “We’re...
Renovated weight room debuts at Inglewood Unified School District sports complex at Coleman Field
Coleman Field Weight Room Unveiled For Students As A Legacy Of The 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship In Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (Dec. 7, 2023) – The weight room at Caroline Coleman Field has been completely rebuilt and fitted with state-of-the-art...
SoFi Stadium ranked as the number-one stadium in the world for touring in 2023; YouTube Theater ranked number eight
Inglewood, Calif – December 4, 2023 – SoFi Stadium was ranked as the number one stadium in the world, according to Billboard Magazine’s 2023 Year in Touring, while YouTube Theater ranked as the number eight venue in the world. The stadium topped the charts for gross...
SoFi Stadium to Host Two CONMEBOL Copa America Group Stage Matches
CONMEBOL announces venue cities, stadiums and schedule of the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024™. The CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™ will be held in 14 cities in the United States from June 20 to July 14, 2024, with 2 to 3 matches per venue. SoFi Stadium will host...
LASEC President & CEO Kathryn Schloessman recognized as the Non-Profit Executive of the Year
Congratulations to our President & CEO Kathryn Schloessman for being recognized as the Non-Profit Executive of the year at the Los Angeles Times 2023 Inspirational Women Forum & Awards. Kathryn is the architect behind Los Angeles being the premier destination...
Busch Light Clash set to return to LA Coliseum in 2024
NASCAR announced on Sunday during FOX’s NFL coverage that the Busch Light Clash will return to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to start the 2024 season, with the addition of a NASCAR Mexico Series race preceding the event scheduled for Feb. 4. This marks the third...
CONMEBOL kick off journey of “great joy and happiness” to historic FIFA World Cup 2026™, says FIFA President
CONMEBOL teams open qualifying for “most inclusive and biggest" FIFA World Cup™ yet, says Gianni Infantino World champions Argentina feature in opening qualifiers on 7 September Qualifiers to conclude with intercontinental play offs in March 2026 FIFA President...
Manager Dave Roberts, Closer Evan Phillips, Pitcher Bobby Miller and More Featured at 9th Annual Dodgers All-Access Event
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC), in partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF), hosted the 9th annual Dodgers All-Access at Dodger Stadium on Monday, August 14, 2023. The event gave more than 400 fans the rare opportunity...
WrestleMania Generates $215 Million for Los Angeles Region
WWE® today announced that WrestleMania generated $215 million in economic impact for the Los Angeles region this past April, according to a study conducted by Applied Analysis. This marks a new company record breaking last year’s $206.5 million in economic impact for...
Los Angeles Ranked No. 1 in the Country and No. 2 in the World on BCW’s Global Ranking Of Sports Cities
We are thrilled to announce that Los Angeles has been recognized as the top sports city in the United States and the second-best sports city in the world by the highly anticipated 2023 Ranking of Sports Cities from leading global communications agency BCW. From new...
Los Angeles to host both Men’s and Women’s USA Sevens in reimagined era of HSBC SVNS
Situated in between some of the most famous landmarks in Los Angeles sits perhaps the city’s most well-hidden gem. Los Angeles Country Club, home to one of the city’s oldest and most prestigious golf courses, has long been shrouded in mystery to the general public....
Gold Cup Gives SoFi Stadium A Showcase To Try To Score The 2026 World Cup Final
SoFi Stadium is less than three years old, yet it already has played host to a Super Bowl, a college football title game and WrestleMania. Taylor Swift has booked so many concerts there, she probably could register to vote in Inglewood. But there’s one prize the...
2023 Gold Cup Final at SoFi Stadium Sold Out
Mexico and Panama will face off on July 16 to be crowned regional champion. Over 70,000 fans are expected to attend Our Final at SoFi Stadium. Fans in 141 countries can enjoy Our Final through the Confederation’s TV partner networks. Concacaf has announced...
The Riviera Country Club Selected to Host 2031 U.S. Open
On the heels of the U.S. Open’s successful return to the Los Angeles market after 75 years, the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., has been chosen to host the 131st U.S. Open Championship,...
Legends leads record hospitality sales at U.S. Open
The U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club this week marks the first time in 75 years that the tournament will be contested in L.A., and the USGA wanted to mark the occasion with an unmatched hospitality sales effort. The organization, which has long used...
The 2023 U.S. Open will give a rare look at the mysterious Los Angeles Country Club
Situated in between some of the most famous landmarks in Los Angeles sits perhaps the city’s most well-hidden gem. Los Angeles Country Club, home to one of the city’s oldest and most prestigious golf courses, has long been shrouded in mystery to the general public....
USGA offers players a chance to embrace history on the range at the U.S. Open
The U.S. Open is 123 years old this year, and just like with any USGA championship, there is history everywhere on the grounds of Los Angeles Country Club this week. Beyond the grounds of the championship course, another place the USGA is giving the players the chance...
2023 U.S. Open Championship Parking & Transportation Information
In preparation for the 2023 U.S. Open Championship, the United States Golf Association (USGA), in conjunction with the cities of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, unveiled a comprehensive parking and transportation plan to ensure the safe and efficient movement of...
LOS ANGELES REVEALS OFFICIAL HOST CITY BRAND FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 26™
LOS ANGELES (May 18, 2023) — Building on the successful FIFA World Cup 26™ Official Brand launch last night, which featured legends of the game, special guests, and a drone show at the iconic Griffith Observatory, the Los Angeles World Cup Host Committee is...
#WeAre26 launched to bring the FIFA World Cup 2026™ brand to life
On Wednesday, 17 May 2023, the Official Brand of the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup™ will be unveiled to fans around the world, with FIFA and host countries Canada, Mexico and the USA celebrating a major milestone on the road to the biggest sporting event...
U.S. Open Showcase Brings Championship Experience to L.A. Sports Fans
The USGA will be bringing the championship experience to life for Los Angeles sports fans through its U.S. Open Showcase at Westfield Century City from June 15-18, 2023, the organization announced today. The free-to-attend event will provide local sports fans the...
U.S. Open Community Engagement Programs Will Leave a Legacy in Los Angeles
Commitment includes $1 million investment in public golf, sustainability initiatives and expansion of career opportunities in the game In anticipation of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship this June, the USGA is announcing its plans to leave a lasting impact in Los...
The Legacy of Mayor Richard J. Riordan
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission is one of Mayor Riordan’s many important legacies. With the Mayor’s foresight, and the partnership he had built with our founder Tom Tellefsen and the Mayor's former law partner, the late Rick Welch, LASEC launched...
Business Connect Spotlight: Career Group Companies
The Partner Perspective series is an opportunity to hear from LASEC Business Connect member companies and the high-powered local, diverse entrepreneurs behind them. Today’s focus is Susan Levine, Chief Executive Officer of Career Group Companies. LASEC: Tell us about...
Draw Delivers Prelims matchups and groups for 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup
Concacaf has today conducted the official draw for the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup. The 17th edition of the Confederation’s flagship competition for men's national teams will be played between June 16 – July 16 and will crown the best national team in the region. In total,...
USGA Accepts Record 10,187 Entries for 123rd U.S. Open
The USGA has accepted a record 10,187 entries, including 15 champions, for the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles (Calif.) Country Club’s North Course. The U.S. Open will be held at the club for the first time on June 15-18, 2023. The number of entries...
Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission Welcomes Verizon as a Corporate Partner
Verizon will Support the Los Angeles Region Efforts to Host High-Profile Sports and Entertainment Events The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) has officially signed on Verizon, one of the world’s leading providers of technology and...
Los Angeles celebrates WrestleMania 39 Success as LA’S Decade of Major Sporting Events Continues
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, and SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park welcomed World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fans from more than 60 countries and all 50 states this past weekend for WrestleMania...
SaiIGP Finalizes Record 12-Event Calendar For Season 4
SailGP, the world’s most exciting racing on water, has unveiled its final Season 4 calendar, featuring a mix of already established fan-favorite locations, new territories and some welcome returns to the SailGP host city fold. As a continued sign of the league’s rapid...
WWE holds most successful WrestleMania of all-time
WWE today announced that WrestleMania 39 became the most-successful and highest-grossing event in company history. The two-night, sold-out event at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles set new records for viewership, gate, sponsorship, merchandise and social media. Night 2 of...
123rd U.S. Open Credential Application Now Available
The USGA has begun the media accreditation process for the 2023 U.S. Open Championship, which will be held June 15-18 at The Los Angeles (Calif.) Country Club. Media should use the following link to apply: 123rd U.S. Open Media Credential Application All applications...
LACC Hosts SCGA Junior Golf Foundation Mentor Play Day
Sunday, March 12 marked an exclusive and limited Play Day for the Junior Golf Foundation, as an astounding 36 juniors were selected to participate in the year’s first outing at The Los Angeles Country Club (LACC). With the 2023 U.S. Open on the horizon, LACC and its...
Business Connect Spotlight: Jive Live Entertainment
The Partner Perspective series is an opportunity to hear from LASEC Business Connect member companies and the high-powered local, diverse entrepreneurs behind them. Today’s focus is Julio Garcia II, President of Jive Live Entertainment. LASEC: Tell us about your...
FC Bayern Munich & Los Angeles Football Club Launch Joint Venture To Develop Talent
FC Bayern Munich and Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) have today announced a global soccer development cooperation, named “Red&Gold Football”, which will provide a platform for young talent featuring high-level development and a pathway to first team soccer. The...
VCT Champions Lands in Los Angeles
The 2023 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) will close out the season in Los Angeles, home of VALORANT’s newest agent - Gekko! Champions is a celebration of the entire VALORANT community and the pinnacle of the competitive season. Each year, the top players, creators, and...
Local Companies Compete for U.S. Open Contracts
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission announces that local food vendors from the Business Connect program recently showcased their cuisines at the U.S. Open Tasting event hosted by Ridgewells Catering and the United States Golf Association (USGA). The...
Pico Rivera PE teacher earns school $20K grant
Joshua Perea was an all-around child athlete. He played soccer, baseball, football and then took up track. So it's no big surprise that he decided to become a physical education teacher. His contribution became that much greater when he was selected among 46 Southern...
Boxing coach earns her school a $20,000 grant
Daysi Garcia was a child athlete. She took up boxing however only later in her teen years. Now, she's a coach and created a boxing club at PUC Excel Charter Academy in Lincoln Heights. Her contribution became that much greater when she was selected among 46 Southern...
A Return To SoCal: The U.S. Open At LACC Is The Start Of Something Big
Even for those who closely follow the machinations of professional golf’s major championships, the announcement came as quite the surprise. The Los Angeles Country Club was already scheduled to host its first U.S. Open in 2023, and it figured that both the club and...
WWE Breaks All-Time WrestleMania® Gate Record
WWE announced that WrestleMania Goes Hollywood (WrestleMania 39), which will originate from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles across two nights, broke the company’s all-time gate record for any WrestleMania, despite having yet to announce a single match. The previous record...
18th Annual Lakers All-Access Event Featured Exclusive Panels on Hulu Documentary “Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers” and Past Champions, Including Surprise Ring Ceremony for Slava Medvedenko
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) hosted its 18th Annual Lakers All-Access event at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, January 23, 2023. At this official Lakers event, guests enjoyed memorable activities that included touring the Lakers locker...
Stellar Lineup: 2023 USGA Championship Venues
Some highly recognizable names and a few newcomers highlight the list of venues hosting USGA championships in 2023. This year’s schedule heavily features the western side of the country, with nine of the 15 championships to be contested in the Mountain or Pacific Time...
Business Connect Spotlight: BriteWorks, Inc.
The Partner Perspective series is an opportunity to hear from LASEC Business Connect member companies and the high-powered local, diverse entrepreneurs behind them. Today’s focus is Anita Ron, President of BriteWorks, Inc.. LASEC: Tell us about your company and what...
College Football Playoff honoring local teachers
Inglewood High's track coach Reginald Bellamy was among the teachers honored by the College Football Playoff. Watch Full Video
Business Connect Spotlight: Quartermain Media
The Partner Perspective series is an opportunity to hear from LASEC Business Connect member companies and the high-powered local, diverse entrepreneurs behind them. Today’s focus is Abby Woods, Co-Founder and Producer of Quartermain Media, LLC. LASEC: Tell us about...
Educators Selected for “Champions Educate Here” Legacy Program By College Football Playoff Foundaton, Los Angeles Host Committee & LA84 Foundation
With the 2023 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship less than a month away at SoFi Stadium, the College Football Playoff Foundation, the Los Angeles College Football Playoff National Championship Host Committee, the LA84 Foundation and the Play Equity...
Business Connect Spotlight: Woodland Warner Flowers
The Partner Perspective series is an opportunity to hear from LASEC Business Connect member companies and the high-powered local, diverse entrepreneurs behind them. Today’s focus is Jameela Baliwala, Co-Founder of Woodland Warner Flowers. LASEC: Tell us about your...
CFP to deliver up to $225 million to economy
A new report issued by Micronomics Economic Research and Consulting outlines significant gains for Los Angeles when the region hosts the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship at SoFi Stadium on January 9, 2023, in the City of Inglewood. According to the...
Inglewood coach receives major grant from CFP Championship
The College Football Playoff National Championship Game is coming to SoFi Stadium in January. Inglewood High School track coach, Reginald Bellamy, received a $20,000 grant through the Champions Educate Here legacy program the CFP Foundation, the LA84 Foundation and...
Business Connect Spotlight: Journey Via Gurney
Journey Via Gurney is a veteran-owned transit company that provides disability-friendly services, vehicles, and specialized transports. They also provide transport for special events. Committed to the best care for clients, Journey Via Gurney has a highly skilled team...
College Football Playoff Announces Musical Talent Lineup for AT&T Playoff Playlist Live!
The College Football Playoff (CFP) today announced a lineup of multi-platinum recording artists that will perform at AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! (January 7-8). The free concerts will take place in Los Angeles’ Banc of California Stadium leading up to the 2023...
2023 College Football Playoff National Championship to Generate Up to $225 Million For Local Economy
A new report issued by Micronomics Economic Research and Consulting outlines significant gains for Los Angeles when the region hosts the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship at SoFi Stadium on January 9, 2023, in the City of Inglewood. According to the...
WrestleMania Goes Hollywood With A Full Week of Events in Los Angeles
WWE today announced three additional events at Crypto.com Arena as part of WrestleMania Week in Los Angeles: Friday, March 31: Friday Night SmackDown/2023 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, April 1: NXT Stand and Deliver Monday, April 3: Monday Night Raw...
SoFi Stadium awarded 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup Final
Concacaf has announced that the Final of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup – the 17th edition of the Confederation’s flagship men’s national team competition – has been awarded to the world-renowned SoFi Stadium. The state-of-the-art venue, home to the NFL’s Los Angeles...
Business Connect Spotlight: Innovate Marketing Group
Innovate Marketing Group is an award-winning event agency that creates immersive experiences to help brands connect with their customers. Equipped with a wealth of industry knowledge, Amanda Ma and her team are prepared to make an impact. To learn more about Innovate...
LACC to Host 2032 Women’s Open, 2039 U.S. Open
The Los Angeles Country Club will continue its relationship with the USGA when it serves as the host site for the 2032 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica and 2039 U.S. Open Championships. The club has previously hosted three USGA championships, most recently the...
LASEC Fall Updates
The College Football Playoff National Championship Runs Through Los Angeles We are now less than 100 DAYS away from hosting the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship on January 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. This will be the first national championship back...
Business Connect Spotlight: First Option Entertainment
The Partner Perspective series is an opportunity to hear from LASEC Business Connect member companies and the high-powered local, diverse entrepreneurs behind them. Today’s focus is Paula Bond, Founder of First Option Entertainment. LASEC: Tell us about your company...
Business Connect Spotlight: South LA Cafe
South LA Cafe is a family-owned coffee shop and cultural center located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Over the years, Joe and Celia Ward-Wallace have built a safe community space where they can focus on fighting racial, social, economic, and food...
Building on the success of Super Bowl LVI, LASEC Business Connect helps more diverse local businesses get in the game
A community-focused café and restaurant delivering fresh, affordable, and healthy food to South LA. A personal branding and event photography company recently empowered to open its own studio. A third-generation, family-owned sweet potato pie bakery putting “the...
Business Connect Partner Perspective: Christopher Sweeney, Founder, RightMealz
The Partner Perspective series is an opportunity to hear from LASEC Business Connect member companies and the high-powered local, diverse entrepreneurs behind them. Today’s focus is Christopher Sweeney, Founder of the premium meal prep company RightMealz. LASEC: Tell...
LA CFP National Championship Host Committee Launch ‘Champions Educate Here’
The Los Angeles College Football Playoff National Championship Host Committee, and the LA84 Foundation today announced plans to highlight educators and provide support for teachers in school districts across the Los Angeles region leading up to the national...
Business Connect Partner Perspective: Kay Dalton, Founder, Fresh Wata
The Partner Perspective series is an opportunity to hear from LASEC Business Connect member companies and the high-powered local, diverse entrepreneurs behind them. Today’s focus is Kay Dalton, Founder of the creative event agency Fresh Wata. LASEC: Tell us about...
College Football Playoff Foundation And Los Angeles College Football Playoff National Championship Host Committee Reveal “Champions Educate Here” Legacy Programs
As the countdown continues for the 2023 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship, the College Football Playoff Foundation, the Los Angeles College Football Playoff National Championship Host Committee, and the LA84 Foundation today announced plans to...
Super Bowl LVI and MLB All-Star Week showed how the Los Angeles region wins through major events
When a home run soars over the outfield fence or a referee signals a touchdown, fans feel the thrill in real time. But the value of major sports and entertainment events ultimately runs much deeper, extending beyond the field of play and into the communities that make...
Artefact USA becomes a LASEC Corporate Partner Wayne Campbell, Artefact Partner, joins the Advisory Board
Artefact, a global data and digital consulting company, was recently welcomed as a Corporate Partner to the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission (LASEC), the non-profit organization officially designated to attract, secure and support high-profile sports...
WrestleMania® 39 Breaks Ticket Sales Record
WWE® today announced a record for first-day ticket sales for WrestleMania 39 taking place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Over 90,000 tickets were sold within the first 24 hours – more than any event in WWE history and a 42% increase over first-day sales for...
Celebrities and Superstars highlight WrestleMania 39 Launch Party
The stars were out as the stage was set for WrestleMania to go Hollywood in 2023. The WrestleMania 39 Launch Party turned up the hype on the eve of tickets going on sale for The Show of Shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Individual tickets for WrestleMania will go...
Six Top WWE Superstars Are Being Advertised For WrestleMania 39
WWE is advertising six marquee stars for WrestleMania 39 weekend, which is less than eight months away now. Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair, Brock Lesnar, United States Champion Bobby Lashley, Ronda Rousey and Becky...
WrestleMania 39 tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com
WrestleMania is set to descend on SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in a incredible live, two nights Premium Live Event on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2. Individual tickets for WrestleMania are now on-sale. Single and two-day combo tickets for WrestleMania can be...
MLB All-Star attendance hits 14-year high
MLB’s All-Star festivities in Los Angeles this week were a hit locally. The three days of MLB All-Star ballpark events -- including the Futures Game and Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday, the Home Run Derby on Monday and the All-Star Game on Tuesday -- generated a...
HSBC LA Sevens Release Official Schedule as Rugby Returns to Southern California
In under 60 days’ time the world of rugby is coming back to Los Angeles as the HSBC LA Sevens returns August 27th and 28th. The end of the Summer 7’s bash will crown two champions with the winner of the LA Sevens as well as for the first time the HSBC World Rugby...
L.A. grows footing as global soccer power following MLS-Liga MX games
Soccer "finally got in the door” of SoFi’s $5.5B stadium last night, as LAFC and the Galaxy faced Liga MX's Club America and C.D. Guadalajara in front of a sold-out crowd, showing that L.A. is a “soccer market,” according to Kevin Baxter of the L.A. TIMES. Organizers...
Vin Scully’s voice, a serenade of rebirth, will live on forever in Los Angeles
He was the soundtrack of a city, the muse of millions, the voice of home. Vin Scully is gone, but he will never be silenced. Forever he will be heard on soft spring afternoons, a serenade of rebirth, a song of hope. “It’s tiiiime for Dodger baseball!” Forever he will...
WWE® Superstars Join Hollywood Celebrities For Free WrestleMania® Launch Party
WWE announced today that its star-studded WrestleMania 39 Launch Party will take place next Thursday, August 11 at 7 pm PT from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The free admission WrestleMania Launch Party will feature live in-ring matches and interviews with WWE...
Soccer Draws 93,702 to Rose Bowl Saturday, Highest Attended Club Soccer Match in LA History
The Rose Bowl was in full glory Saturday, packed to its top rows with a sell-out crowd to see international soccer as Spain’s Real Madrid defeated Italy’s Juventus under a postcard-perfect sunset. The match was not just the highest attended soccer match in the United...
Southern California is on the clock: Dates are announced for 2028 L.A. Olympics
Years, months, weeks, even days — there are plenty of ways to measure the time between now and the start of the 2028 Summer Olympics. Regardless of the increments, the clock started ticking Monday afternoon as LA28 organizers announced the dates for the massive...
LASEC Summer Updates 2022
After 42 years, we are welcoming the MLB All-Star Game back to Los Angeles. We are also celebrating the 75th anniversary of LA’s own Jackie Robinson becoming the first Black American to play in Major League Baseball. Today’s baseball greats will descend on our region...
MLB All-Star Metrics: Baseball Fans Turn Out For Record-Setting MLB All-Star Week In Los Angeles
Major League Baseball All-Stars shined bright in Los Angeles contributing to a successful week of All-Star ballpark and fan events, innovative broadcast elements, community enrichment activities, social engagement, youth baseball and softball events, and more....
Breeders’ Cup Announces Santa Anita Park As Host Of 2023 World Championship
The Breeders' Cup, one of Thoroughbred racing's most prestigious international events, today announced that Santa Anita Park will host the 2023 Breeders' Cup World Championships for a record 11th time. Next year will mark the 40th running of the Breeders’ Cup, where...
L.A. still buzzing about MLB Home Run Derby
Even with MLB’s jewel event looming a couple of hours away, much of the buzz on the field at Dodger Stadium ahead of last night's All-Star Game still concerned the lingering excitement about a Home Run Derby on Monday that included a little bit of everything, from...
MLB ASG full of Hollywood moments in L.A.
MLB played its first All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in 42 years yesterday, with the "emotional night" ending in a 3-2 American League victory. A sellout crowd of 52,518 watched as "memories shined, greatness glowed," as the "almost perfect night ... contained...
MLB, LA Dodgers and Dodgers Foundation package meals for students ahead of All-Star Game
Tuesday is the big All-Star game at Dodger Stadium. On Monday, as part of All-Star week, volunteers from the Dodgers organization packed meals at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. "This is a huge commitment that the Dodgers are making as part of this," said Michael...
‘Their stories are our stories’: Latino legends hold All-Star panel
Amid the clamor of activity beyond the makeshift walls of PLAY BALL Park’s All-Star Clubhouse on Saturday, all eyes were fixated on five men sitting on stage in a standing room-only pavilion within the Los Angeles Convention Center. Six-time All-Star pitcher Fernando...
MLB All-Star weekend brings LA community together
There's a lot of buzz in Los Angeles this week with the return of the MLB All-Star Game to Dodger Stadium. But in addition to the fun and excitement that comes along with All-Star Week, there's also a lot of good being done in the community, with the All-Star Legacy...
Dodgers distribute essential items to Los Angeles families
On Friday, as part of the 2022 All-Star Legacy initiative, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball provided over 175,000 basic essential items for families living in poverty. Together with Baby2Baby, the All-Star...
Wrestlemania® Tickets On Sale Friday, August 12
Priority Passes Available Next Friday, July 22 Through On Location WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that tickets to WrestleMania will go on sale Friday, August 12 at 10 am PT. WrestleMania will take place over the course of two nights on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday,...
Walker Buehler, Jaime Jarrín and Fernando Valenzuela Featured at 8th Annual Dodgers All-Access Event
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC), in partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, hosted the 8th Annual Dodgers All-Access at Dodger Stadium on Monday, June 27, 2022. The event gave 400 fans the rare opportunity to go...
Stars will be out in force at PLAY BALL PARK for ASG
Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced a lineup of legendary former Major League players and softball superstars who will sign autographs, participate in clinics, lead demonstrations and pose for photos with fans at Capital One PLAY BALL PARK from July 16-19 at...
SoFi Stadium will host some 2026 World Cup matches
The World Cup is coming back to Southern California. When it will get here, who will be playing and how many games will be held are still to be determined. But where those games will be played was revealed Thursday when FIFA chose Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium as one of 16...
Los Angeles selected as 2026 FIFA World Cup Host City Location
A significant milestone on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ was reached tonight as the 16 Host Cities that are due to stage matches at the first edition of football’s showpiece to feature 48 teams were unveiled by FIFA. The highly anticipated announcement...
NASCAR Clash returning to L.A. Coliseum in ’23
NASCAR is “bringing back” the Busch Light Clash to the L.A. Memorial Coliseum for a second year, with the date set for Feb. 5, according to John Cherwa of the L.A. TIMES. NASCAR and Coliseum execs “couldn’t find enough superlatives to describe how this grand...
Busch Light Clash will return to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 2023
The Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum will have an encore. Following a first-of-its-kind 2022 event on a 0.25-mile track built inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Racing Development and Strategy Ben Kennedy announced Sunday on FOX...
The Stars Shine Bright At All-Star Saturday From Dodger Stadium On July 16
Major League Baseball today announced a star-studded lineup of events for its first-ever All-Star Saturday during All-Star Week in Los Angeles. The action takes place on Saturday, July 16 from historic Dodger Stadium. Global superstar and Inglewood native Becky...
The Quantifiable Impact of Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles
HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 Schedule Announced
A blockbuster schedule for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 has been announced today with a full roster of teams and hosts as the dynamic, high octane Olympic sport continues to grow, evolve and engage new fans around the globe. The competition will be intense...
All-Star Experience Team
The All-Star Experience Team is your opportunity to showcase your passion for baseball to fans visiting Los Angeles for MLB All-Star Week. Being part of the Experience Team is a great opportunity to work at Capital One PLAY BALL PARK, an indoor and outdoor fan event...
FIFA to make major announcement on 16 June related to FIFA World Cup 2026™
On Thursday, 16 June, FIFA will make a major and highly anticipated announcement related to the staging of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Twenty-two candidate host cities are currently vying for the right to stage matches...
U.S. announced as hosts of 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups
The United States have been confirmed as the host of both the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup as World Rugby lays out the schedule for the next 11 years of the sport. The announcement came on Thursday in Dublin, with England the hosts...
United States Confirmed to Host Rugby World Cup in 2031 and 2033
The United States has been chosen to host the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup, tournament officials confirmed. During the annual World Rugby council meeting in Dublin on Thursday, the U.S. was announced as a host nation for the...
United States Named Host Nation For 2031 And 2033 Rugby World Cup Tournaments
Today, the World Rugby Council voted to officially select the United States as the host nation of the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup. This moment marks a pivotal turning point for the sport of rugby in the United States and around the...
Dodgers and MLB announce All-Star week festivities for July
When he was introduced as Dodgers president at a news conference 10 years ago, Stan Kasten immediately received a request from fans. “As I started walking through the stands, that day fans were asking me, ‘Are we going to get an All-Star game?’ ” Kasten recalled...
Tickets for Play Ball Park festival on sale now
The 2022 All-Star Game is months away, but fans can reserve their tickets now for an interactive, kid-friendly event that will be open throughout the festivities in Los Angeles this summer. On Saturday, July 16, MLB Live in DTLA will get underway with Capital One Play...
MLB All-Star Game
The MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard returns to Dodger Stadium for the first time in four decades on Tuesday, July 19th. The 2022 Midsummer Classic will join the All-Star Games of 1949, 1959 and 1980 as those hosted by the Dodgers franchise, with the latter...
USA Rugby Announces Proposed Framework For Rugby Development Alongside Rugby World Cup Bids To Leave Lasting Legacy Before And After The Events
Today, the United States Rugby World Cup Bid Committee in conjunction with USA Rugby, announced a proposed framework for ensuring that hosting the Menʼs and Womenʼs Rugby World Cup tournaments in 2031 and 2033 respectively would create sustainable long-term growth of...
MLB, Dodgers Unveil All-Star Week Schedule of Events Across Three Iconic Southern California Sites
Major League Baseball and the Los Angeles Dodgers today unveiled a robust All-Star schedule featuring fan events from Friday, July 15th through Tuesday, July 19th concentrated in three iconic locations in Los Angeles: Dodger Stadium, L.A. Live, and the Santa Monica...
Help pick the best baseball movie ever
Well, that's what we want to determine once and for all: Just what is the best bleacher feature ever created? We've broken the bracket into four categories. There's Hollywood endings, where the tears can flow freely; Based on a True Story for remarkable tales ripped...
SoFi Stadium begins prep for 2023 CFP National Championship Game
The countdown for the 2023 College Football Playoff championship game started on Tuesday at SoFi Stadium. Members of the CFP and planning committees gathered at the venue to promote the game – scheduled for Jan. 9, 2023 – and the events that will take place in the...
With expansion on hold, College Football Playoff settles in
As college football tries to navigate unprecedented upheaval, the status quo holds with the College Football Playoff that crowns its national champion. The playoff is likely to stick with the current four-team format through the end of its contract. It has no plans to...
President Joe Biden Expresses Support for USA Rugby World Cup Bid as Committee Submits Final Materials
As of Tuesday, April 19, the USA Rugby and the Rugby World Cup Bid Committee has finalized and submitted all necessary materials to World Rugby to complete its bid to host the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup and 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup. These materials include a...
LA prepares for 2023 CFP National Championship at SoFi Stadium
SoFi Stadium will host the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship. Watch the full Fox11 News story here.
SoFi Stadium begins prep for 2023 CFP National Championship game
The countdown for the 2023 College Football Playoff championship game started on Tuesday at SoFi Stadium. Members of the CFP and planning committees gathered at the venue to promote the game – scheduled for Jan. 9, 2023 – and the events that will take place in the...
123rd U.S. Open Championship – Volunteer Registration is Open
Be a part of golf history—the 2023 U.S. Open Championship comes to the Los Angeles Country Club June 12-18, 2023. Volunteers are an integral part of the U.S. Open Championship experience, and the USGA wants your help. Throughout the week, more than 3,500 volunteers...
LASEC Spring 2022 Updates
With Super Bowl LVI behind us, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the immense impact the event left on our region. While there’s nothing quite like cheering your hometown team on to a Super Bowl win, the legacy work, media attention and opportunities for local...
WrestleMania 39 coming to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in April 2023 – Register for an exclusive Pre-Sale Offer today
As first revealed at WrestleMania Saturday, WrestleMania 39 will take place April 1 and 2, 2023, live from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for the first time ever! To register for an exclusive presale opportunity for WrestleMania 39, visit wwe.com.
WrestleMania® Shatters Revenue and Attendance Records
WWE announced that WrestleMania 38 became WWE’s highest-grossing and most-attended event in company history. WWE’s annual pop-culture extravaganza saw 156,352 fans from all 50 states and 53 countries converge on AT&T Stadium in Dallas over the course of two...
USA Rugby World Cup Bid Committee and World Rugby Conclude Productive Meeting Summit in Denver
The USA Rugby World Cup Bid Committee was joined by World Rugby CEO, Alan Gilpin and colleagues this week in Denver for a series of productive workshops to progress the exclusive targeted dialogue for a USA-hosted Rugby World Cup. The meetings reviewed central topics...
USA Rugby and the USA Rugby World Cup Bid Committee today applauded the introduction of a congressional resolution expressing support for the United States’ bid to host upcoming Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup tournaments.
USA Rugby and the USA Rugby World Cup Bid Committee today applauded the introduction of a congressional resolution expressing support for the United States’ bid to host upcoming Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup tournaments. The bipartisan resolution was introduced by...
Recapping Super Bowl Week
L.A. and SoFi Stadium have joined the lead pack when it comes to hosting future Super Bowls, and may push some other cities out of the running, says SBJ football writer Ben Fischer in today’s episode of SBJ Spotlight. Fischer: “Every Super Bowl attracts a certain VIP...
Los Angeles Won the Super Bowl in More Ways Than One The city, stadium, and overall vibe proved victorious too.
Let’s pause for a moment to appreciate how perfect a match this city and its new stadium were for this spectacle. After a decade or so of Super Bowls held in Indianapolis, Detroit, Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Santa Clara, and East Rutherford, this year the big game...
NFL Helps Local Businesses Win Super Bowl Contracts
The Super Bowl is something of a moveable feast for the cities in which it is held, and the National Football League’s Business Connect program serves each year to ensure that local businesses get a seat at that very large table. This outreach became even more needed...
Usher Kicks Off Super Bowl Weekend at SoFi Stadium with Chairman’s Party Concert
Issa Rae, Cedric the Entertainer and Leslie Jones were among the attendees at the star-studded Chairman’s Party inside SoFi Stadium on Thursday night, grooving along as Usher commanded the stage. Just before heading into the event, Jones told Variety that she’s...
Super Greeters Welcome Football Fans at LAX
The Super Bowl has brought in some super events, even off the field. A group of super greeters will be at Los Angeles World Airports (LAX) welcoming football fans and fliers as they land at the airport in time for the game. Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee Vice...
LA Super Bowl Host Committee, NFL Foundation, LA84 Foundation And The Play Equity Fund Contribute $2M To Support 56 Local Nonprofits
Each year, the NFL seeks to improve the surrounding communities of the Super Bowl host city through the Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program, by giving an annual $1 million contribution from the NFL Foundation. This year, a $2 million grant – supported by funding from the...
Super Bowl LVI In LA May Generate Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars
It's no secret that economists and city officials love the Super Bowl. Sure, the game might be exciting, but they're more in it for the economic benefit to the region, as the big game often generates hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity, as fans and...
Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission Publicly Recognizes ChampionLA Donors for Incredible Support Ahead of Super Bowl LVI
With a little over a week remaining before the Los Angeles area hosts its first Super Bowl in nearly three decades, the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) is publicly recognizing supporters of ChampionLA, a private-sector initiative designed...
Super Bowl LVI Community Events to Make Positive Impact in Los Angeles Region
Super Bowl LVI will impact the Los Angeles community with more than 30 charitable activities and community outreach events that will enrich the community and provide lasting legacies long after the game is played. Super Bowl Week activities include community projects...
DIRECTV To Present The Chairman’s Party At Sofi Stadium, With Special Performance By 8-Time Grammy Winner Usher, On The BET Stage
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) announced today that DIRECTV will serve as Presenting Sponsor of The Chairman’s Party, the exclusive after-party following the NFL Honors Show inside SoFi Stadium at The Canyons, an open-air location within...
Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee and LA Metro Team Up to Deliver Safe, Discounted Access to Super Bowl Experience
The Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) are teaming up to deliver guests up to 50% off their admission price for the Super Bowl Experience Presented by Lowe’s event in Downtown, a unique fan...
Divers remove sea urchins to restore kelp forest in San Pedro during NFL Green Week
Before the Super Bowl kicks off in Los Angeles this February, the NFL environmental program is cleaning up the community. NFL Green and the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee teamed up with Pepsi Stronger Together, Force Blue, The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and...
Super Bowl LVI NFL “Green Week” Events Begin January 22
The countdown to Super Bowl LVI is on and numerous community environmental events will take place in the days leading up to the game. The events of Super Bowl Green Week will focus on building community gardens, planting trees, restoring a kelp forest and putting...
Behind The Scenes of Legacy 56
Behind the scenes of Super Bowl LVI, the president of the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee, Kathryn Schloessman details the Legacy 56 Program. ‘Legacy 56’ was established to honor 56 members, organizations, and nonprofits in Los Angeles who are making a positive...
Super Bowl LVI will go ahead as planned at SoFi Stadium
Despite the COVID-19 surge, the NFL and Super Bowl Host Committee want to make it clear that Super Bowl LVI will be held at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13. "We've been planning for COVID to be part of the Super Bowl since Tampa, so we've known for the last year so we've had...
Super Bowl LVI: “All Plans in Place” for Game, Red Carpet Events
SoFi Stadium opened the gates at Entry 3 on Thursday morning for a panel that featured key Super Bowl LVI stakeholders offering an update on the state of affairs for the big game with 30 days to go before kickoff on Feb. 13. There was no shortage of optimism flowing...
DIRECTV Makes Long-Term Commitment To Support ChampionLA
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) announced today that DIRECTV has made a long-term commitment to support ChampionLA, LASEC’s initiative created to host the world’s highest profile sports and entertainment events in Los Angeles. As a part...
SoFi to host 2023 CFP National Championship
Kathy Schloessman, President & CEO of Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, joins Good Day LA to highlight the 2023 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship coming to SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park next January. Full Article
Los Angeles Region to Host College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood
Let the countdown begin: The Los Angeles area will host a major football title game for the second year in a row when it welcomes the 2023 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship to SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park next January. The region is now on the...
U.S. Women’s Open Adds Presenting Partner, U.S. Women’s Open Headed To The Riviera Country Club In 2026
The United States Golf Association (USGA) and ProMedica have entered into a long-term partnership that includes presenting partner rights for the U.S. Women’s Open, notably elevating the championship through a $10 million purse, additional host sites that include some...
Celebrating Unsung Heroes: Six Community Organizations Awarded $50,000 In Grant Funding Through Super Bowl Lvi Legacy Program
The Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee on Sunday will honor six community organizations chosen to each receive a total of $50,000 in grant awards for their tremendous impact throughout the region. The winners were among the original 56 Champions announced in June as part of the Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program and were selected to receive the additional award for their outstanding contributions in the community. The grants aim to help the organizations further their missions and the long-term impact of their work.
NFL Plants Trees in Watts to Celebrate Super Bowl LVI
The NFL and the Los Angeles Super Bowl Committee continue to improve the environment by teaming up with TreePeople and Verizon to plant over 25 trees in Watts. Dozens of volunteers planted Lemon Bottlebrush trees along Hickory Street between east 105th and 107 streets.
17th Annual Lakers All-Access Event Featured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jeanie Buss, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Frank Vogel, Russell Westbrook & Dwight Howard
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) hosted its 17th Annual Lakers All-Access event at the STAPLES Center on Monday, December 6, 2021. At this officially sanctioned Lakers event, guests enjoyed once-in-a-lifetime experiences, that included touring the Lakers Locker Room, meeting players and alumni, playing on the STAPLES Center court, and getting an insider’s look at one of the most successful NBA franchises.
LA Venues Welcome FIFA Delegation
The Los Angeles World Cup Host Committee recently welcomed FIFA delegates for an official FIFA World Cup 2026 site visit, showcasing the region’s world-class venues and infrastructure in an ongoing bid to bring the event to Southern California.
Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee Celebrates 56 “Unsung Heroes” in Leadup to Super Bowl LVI
Giving Tuesday Marks 75 Days Before Super Bowl LVI and Provides Opportunity to Donate to Local Nonprofits Focused on Uplifting Communities Across the Region
World Rugby Approves United States for Exclusive Targeted Dialogue On Hosting Rugby World Cup 2031
The World Rugby Council today voted and approved the United States to enter into an exclusive Targeted Dialogue phase concerning Rugby World Cup 2031 in order to continue and accelerate planning for a U.S.-hosted Men’s Rugby World Cup.
Los Angeles World Cup Host Committee Welcomed FIFA delegates for official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Site Visit
The Los Angeles World Cup Host Committee this weekend welcomed FIFA delegates for an official FIFA World Cup 2026™ site visit, showcasing the region’s world-class venues and infrastructure in an ongoing bid to bring the event to Southern California.
L.A. World Cup in 2026? FIFA’s 21-member delegation wraps up SoCal tour
A 21-member FIFA delegation wrapped up a three-day visit to Southern California on Sunday in which it studied the region’s ability to play host to games and other events for the 2026 World Cup.
Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee Opens Hiring for Thousands of Jobs
The Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee has kicked off recruiting for thousands of local support jobs throughout Los Angeles County for the week of Super Bowl LVI, marking an important step in helping the region realize the full economic benefits related to the high-profile event.
Super Bowl LVI To Deliver Up To $477 Million To Local Economy
A new report issued by Micronomics Economic Research and Consulting, outlines significant qualitative and quantitative gains for Los Angeles when Los Angeles hosts Super Bowl LVI at the new SoFi Stadium in the City of Inglewood.
United States Launches Campaign to Host Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups
The United States is bidding for the 2027 or 2031 Menʼs Rugby World Cup and 2029 Womenʼs Rugby World Cup.
Community Champions: Sisters of Watts honored by NFL and Super Bowl LVI committee
Sisters of Watts is among the legacy champions selected by Los Angeles’ Super Bowl host committee to receive NFL recognition, as well as a $10,000 grant.
Five Epic Hitmakers Unite for PEPSI® Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Sunday, February 13, 2022 on NBC, Peacock and Telemundo
Pepsi, the NFL and Roc Nation have assembled a lineup of trailblazing musicians to perform the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar will take the world’s biggest stage at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, airing on NBC and Telemundo, and streaming live on Peacock.
Passing of The Golden Shovel Inglewood 2021
Each year, a symbolic Super Bowl “Golden Shovel” is passed from one Super Bowl host community to the next.
Vin Scully, Will Ferrell help kick off LA’s bid to host 2026 World Cup games
The Los Angeles World Cup Host Committee Thursday released a video featuring legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully, actor Will Ferrell and former L.A. Galaxy player Cobi Jones in a bid to have the city host matches during the FIFA World Cup in 2026, which will be held in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Los Angeles Releases Official Campaign Video in Bid to Host FIFA World Cup 2026™
The Los Angeles World Cup Host Committee launched its official bid video today featuring actor Will Ferrell, LA Galaxy & US Soccer legend Cobi Jones and narration by one of history’s most iconic broadcasters, Vin Scully.
FIFA kicks off venue visits to FIFA World Cup 2026™ candidate host cities
Following various virtual sessions and continued exchange on a wide range of technical matters, FIFA will launch the first venue visits to the FIFA World Cup 2026 candidate host cities on 15 September.
Peter Guber, Dave Roberts, Jaime Jarrin, Rick Monday and John Hartung Headlined 7th Annual Dodgers All-Access Event
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC), in partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, hosted the 7th Annual Dodgers All-Access at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, August 5, 2021.
In Depth: Super Bowl Committee Recognizes 56 Los Angeles Champions
Kathy Schloessman, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment commission & Super Bowl Committee Member, talks to Hal about how the Super Bowl Committee selected the 56 non-profits who received $10,000 coming from the 88 cities of Los Angeles....
LA Super Bowl Host Committee announces winners of Legacy Grant Program
The Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee announced the winners of the Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program to recognize 56 grassroots organizations and nonprofits making an impact in underserved communities. The "Champions Live Here'' program's selected organizations...
Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee Unveils 56 “Unsung Heroes” in Lead Up To Super Bowl LVI
In its journey to Super Bowl LVI, the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee (LASBHC) today announced 56 community organizations selected as part of the official Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program – Champions Live Here. The "Champion" organizations will receive grants and...
Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee recognizes 56 “unsung hero” community and nonprofit organizations
The Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee (LASBHC) on Thursday recognized 56 community organizations and nonprofits at SoFi Stadium as part of the official Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program. "The organizations recognized here today embody the very best of what our city...
Bricia Lopez tells Guelaguetza’s story and why Super Bowl LVI brings hope for her restaurant’s economic comeback.
COVID-19 was devastating for celebrated L.A. restaurant Guelaguetza and other local small businesses. But a game-changing opportunity awaits. Learn more about how next year’s Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium will be the “beginning of L.A.’s biggest comeback.”
Los Angeles Confirmed to Host Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022
Today the National Football League (NFL) and the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee (LASBHC) confirmed the Super Bowl LVI game will be played on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Los Angeles will welcome the Super Bowl to the region for the first time in nearly three decades.
Los Angeles Stadiums Participate in FIFA Workshops in Continued Bid to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Matches
The Rose Bowl Stadium and SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park have reengaged with FIFA and U.S. Soccer via virtual meetings aimed at discussing the viability of hosting key matches and events throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.
Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee to Honor “Unsung Hero” Organizations
The Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee has launched a new program in an effort to identify 56 “Champion” organizations across the Los Angeles region that are doing “unsung” work to help uplight their communities. The Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program – Champions Live Here is being launched in partnership with the LA84 Foundation, the Play Equity Fund and the National Football League.
Organizers of Super Bowl LVI to recognize the unsung heroes of LA
This year’s Super Bowl committee is launching a legacy program to recognize 56 unsung heroes of of our community.
L.A. Super Bowl committee releases logo and plans for 2022 game at SoFi Stadium
The finish line for one Super Bowl marks the starting point for the next. So just as the Tampa machine was powering down Monday in the wake of Super Bowl LV, the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee on Tuesday will release its logo, game plan for the event, and a launch video featuring Snoop Dogg.
WrestleMania goes Hollywood in 2023
WWE announced upcoming host cities for its annual pop culture extravaganza, WrestleMania, from 2021-23. Tampa Bay: WrestleMania 37 presented by SNICKERS, Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Raymond James Stadium. Arlington/Dallas: WrestleMania 38, Sunday,...
LASEC Newsletter: December 2020 Updates
Kathryn S. SchloessmanPresident & CEO Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment CommissionLASEC Friends and Supporters, We hope you and your family are safe and healthy this holiday season. This year, our city came together to redefine, protect, and strengthen our...
Best Sports City of the Year: Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (December 14, 2020) – Sports Business Journal, the leading voice in sports business, has chosen Los Angeles as Best Sports City as part of its Year-End Awards, marking the conclusion of an unprecedented year for the industry. These awards celebrate...
Ask the Expert: Why LA is the Sports Capital of the World
We sat down with Kathryn Schloessman (pictured above), President of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, to discuss the bidding process and what makes Los Angeles a premier destination for all things sports.
Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee and National Football League to Launch Super Bowl LVI Business Connect Program on October 27
The Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee (LASBHC) and the National Football League (NFL) will begin accepting applications for the Super Bowl LVI Business Connect program on October 27.
Los Angeles to Host NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball West Regional at Crypto.com Arena in 2024
Pepperdine University has been awarded host duties for the 2024 West Regional of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament at Crypto.com Arena, the fifth time in 12 years that the Waves will have been entrusted with the event.
SoFi Stadium Home to New College Bowl Game
SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park announced a new college football bowl game, LA Bowl, will be played at the stadium starting the 2020 college football bowl season in December.
Mountain West Announces Future Bowl Line-Up, Including Bowl Game in LA
The Mountain West’s new six-year bowl lineup is highlighted by the addition of a bowl to be held in the new stadium in Los Angeles.
2020 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target heads to LA
The 2020 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target will feature a first-of-its-kind summer showdown: The MLS All-Stars will face the Liga MX All-Stars on July 29 at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles.
How Schloessman and LASEC help bring the big games to LA
The nonprofit LASEC, which was launched in 1995 by then-Mayor Richard Riordan and works closely with the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board, has played a key role in shaping what Schloessman calls L.A.’s “decade of opportunity.”
NFL confident of memorable Super Bowl at Inglewood stadium
The league is feeling great about its decision to bring the Super Bowl back to its original home, and a visit to the site by league officials Tuesday only amplified the NFL’s faith in the people building its newest showpiece.
Dodgers, MLB reveal 2020 All-Star Game logo
The unveiling of the logo for the 2020 All-Star Game doubled as the official announcement for the latest renovations at the game site, 57-year-old Dodger Stadium. The 91st Midsummer Classic will be the fourth hosted by the Dodgers.
Tiger Woods: I ‘Will Always Believe’ L.A. Is Better Sports Town Than NYC
Fresh off his landmark win at the Masters, Tiger Woods wants to make one thing perfectly clear: the West Coast is the best coast when it comes to sports.
Inside LAX’s $14 Billion Makeover
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is in the midst of a $14 billion transformation that will make it one of the smartest airports in the world.
Tommy Hawkins Game-Changer Award given to Kathryn Schloessman
The Tommy Hawkins Game-Changer Award, adopted in 2018 by the Wooden Award Program, recognizes a sports industry leader that uses their platform to create a positive experience in sports and community engagement.
Economic Impact of the 2018 NBA All-Star Game on Los Angeles County
The 2018 NBA All-Star Game is likely to produce at least $116 million in increased economic activity for the Los Angeles market.