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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 Schedule Announced

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...

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All-Star Experience Team

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...

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U.S. announced as hosts of 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups

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...

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Dodgers and MLB announce All-Star week festivities for July

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...

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Tickets for Play Ball Park festival on sale now

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...

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MLB All-Star Game

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...

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Help pick the best baseball movie ever

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...

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With expansion on hold, College Football Playoff settles in

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...

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LASEC Spring 2022 Updates

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...

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WrestleMania® Shatters Revenue and Attendance Records

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...

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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.

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...

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Recapping Super Bowl Week

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...

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NFL Helps Local Businesses Win Super Bowl Contracts

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...

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Super Greeters Welcome Football Fans at LAX

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...

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Super Bowl LVI NFL “Green Week” Events Begin January 22

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...

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Behind The Scenes of Legacy 56

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...

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Super Bowl LVI will go ahead as planned at SoFi Stadium

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...

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DIRECTV Makes Long-Term Commitment  To Support ChampionLA

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...

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SoFi to host 2023 CFP National Championship

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

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Celebrating Unsung Heroes: Six Community Organizations Awarded $50,000 In Grant Funding Through Super Bowl Lvi Legacy Program

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.

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NFL Plants Trees in Watts to Celebrate Super Bowl LVI

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.

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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.

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LA Venues Welcome FIFA Delegation

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.

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