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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.


























