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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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

Giving Tuesday Marks 75 Days Before Super Bowl LVI and Provides Opportunity to Donate to Local Nonprofits Focused on Uplifting Communities Across the Region

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The United States is bidding for the 2027 or 2031 Menʼs Rugby World Cup and 2029 Womenʼs Rugby World Cup.

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.

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.

Each year, a symbolic Super Bowl “Golden Shovel” is passed from one Super Bowl host community to the next.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

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...

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...

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...

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.”

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.

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™.

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.

This year’s Super Bowl committee is launching a legacy program to recognize 56 unsung heroes of of our community.

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The 2018 NBA All-Star Game is likely to produce at least $116 million in increased economic activity for the Los Angeles market.