INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Major Events Portfolio is to summarise future hosting opportunities for Destinations and provide current and future event insights for companies to support targeted business development. Where there is interest in any opportunity, MEI is authorised to conduct the initial round of engagement, followed by facilitating meetings or calls to reach a go/ no-go decision. Subsequently, MEI liaison ensures smooth communication to maintain tight oversight of opportunity development. MEI Support Services and event hosting opportunities are also included.
The information which follows supports the 3 key MEI client communities: Destinations (defined below), Rights Holders (Sport and wider events) and expert delivery companies (local to a Destination and International). In all cases the process starts with clarifying objectives, development of a campaign plan and facilitated initial contact and follow up to a defined conclusion.
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Destinations
Destinations are defined as Cities, Regions or Venues capable of hosting single or multi-format events either under single year or, increasingly, multi-year agreements. Destination plans can also include city centres and iconic landmarks which supports media attention and enhances the visitor experience delivering a stronger return on investment. Additional to the events listed, enquiries are welcome to host or support training camps, Annual General Assemblies, or Business of Sport, or other subject specific, Summits. MEI can enhance your win probability by developing or reviewing your hosting strategy, providing facilitated access to Rights Holders or representation on your behalf (in the right time zone), and enhanced international market profile through a fully integrated campaign plan.
Suppliers
MEI supports suppliers, ranging from bespoke solution providers to multi-capability solution providers. These could be local companies where the information about confirmed destinations match their geographic area of interest or international companies who are seeking to enter new markets which may result in an enduring
business presence. Rights Holders task MEI to engage with companies capable of sharing their delivery experience generally and where cost savings, reduced risks, shared revenue potential, greater fan engagement, and enhanced visitor experiences are highly valued. Notify MEI if support to engaging with rightsholders could help you secure new business via unsolicited innovative proposals, insights into tenders, or negotiations regarding value-in-kind or sponsorship. A more detailed catalogue of all events, up to five years ahead, is also available to MEI members.
Rights Holders
Rights Holder approach MEI to support their objectives of finding new host destinations, often in regions where they have not been present before, MEI provides enhanced market profile generally, and provides insights to valueadd new commercial potential partners. This Portfolio is one of the vehicles bfor achieving these objectives. Leveraging MEI Summits with pre-agreed managed engagement with new commercial partners is a key milestone in supporting the growth of Rights Holders.
FUTURE HOSTING OPPORTUNITIES
FIM Commisions Conference 2027, 2028 & 2029
FIM General Assembley 2027, 2028 & 2029
World E-sports Championship 2026 & Beyond
European E-sports Championship 2026 & Beyond
Asian E-sports Championship 2026 & Beyond
African E-sports Championship 2026 & Beyond
Americas E-sports Championship 2026 & Beyond
World E-sports Summit 2026 & Beyond
2026 & 2027
Cup 2027, 2029 & 2031 World Series 2026 & 2027
Senior
Rugby Europe Congress
Florent Marty CEO, Rugby Europe
World Breaking Championship 2026
World Continental Breaking Championship 2026
World Continental Championships Latin/Standard 2026
World Beach Championship 2026 & Beyond
Asian Championships 2026
African Cup of Nations 2027
Club World Cup 2027
World Cup 2028
Men’s World Cup 2026 &
Women’s World Cup 2026 & Beyond
Men’s Continental Cup 2026 & Beyond
Women’s Continental Cup 2026 & Beyond
Mixed Gender Youth International Cup 2026 & Beyond
Men’s No Limits Continental Cup 2026 & Beyond
CONIFA Annual General Meeting 2026 & Beyond
AIR RACE X
ABOUT THE AIR RACE X
“Trans-dimensional Motorsport” AIR RACE X is an aerial motorsport utilizing the latest technologies, where pilots with the world’s best flying skills compete remotely in terms of precision and time in operating race-specialized small aircraft under extreme conditions of up to 400 km/h top speeds and up to 12G of acceleration forces. Pilots will fly actual racetracks set up at various locations globally, competing for best times in a remote format. This is achievable using precise flight data collected by sensors mounted on their aircraft, accurate to a 3 cm margin of error. The 2024 series will feature 8 pilots from around the world, with 3 races scheduled: Remote Rounds in May and September, which can be watched via online streaming, and a Digital round in October, which can be experienced in XR in addition to being online streaming. This year will be historic, as for the first time, not only will each individual race winner be determined, but the pilot who earns the most points throughout the season will be crowned the Series Champion.
AIR RACE X - INPERSON RACE 2026 AND BEYOND
l Host fee: $3.6 million USD
l Key additional requirements from city: Airport with minimum 8 hangars / Catering at venue and airport / accommodation for teams and ARX staff
l Key benefits for the city: All ticket revenue remains in the host city / host city has naming rights & branding options
l 3 day event
l Media coverage: Live coverage of the event to global audience
l 8 Pilots/Teams – usually around 32 people in total
AIR RACE X - VIRTUAL RACE 2026 AND BEYOND
l Host fee: $800,000 USD
l Key benefits for the city: Host city has naming rights / All ticket r evenue remains in the host city.
l 3D Mapping of the Host City race venue.
l Host city is responsible for spectator venues at site.
l 8 Pilots/Teams
l Live coverage of the event with VR enhancement
l Previous editions – May, September, October 2024 Digital round
EXTREME HANGOUT
ABOUT THE EXTREME HANGOUT
Extreme Hangout was launched as a climate action events platform in 2021. Our collective mission is to give young changemakers and underrepresented communities a voice, popularise the climate movement and inspire environmental action. Utilising a repurposed ferry on the River Clyde at COP26 in Glasgow, we hosted an extensive 11-day conference and hub and then delivered alongside The New York Times at COP27 in Egypt. In recognition of our growing movement and community, the United Nations COP28 organising committee invited us to deliver Extreme Hangout in the official COP28 Green Zone at Expo City, Dubai in 2023. In parallel to our Events at COP we launched Extreme Hangout Local Events in 2023 and to date have delivered 17 of these globally with over 800 prestigious speakers delivering over 8 million video views and over 60% female voices gracing our stage. With ambition to host 50 events in 50 cities in 2 years, our journey is one of growth and innovation.
EXTREME HANGOUT
l Host fee equivalent of €50,000 support or VIK equivalent
l Additional requirements from city: Up to 5 flights and accommodation & sustenance for Extreme International Staff and volunteers / Local production services
l 1-2 day event
l Month of event is flexible
l 200 participants
l Requires 200 seater multifunctional venue (indoor or outdoor)
l All content production will be owned by Extreme Hangout but will be made available to all supporting parties including the “City” media, marketing & communications department.
l Previous Editions – Cascais (Portugal) July 2024, Amsterdam (Netherlands) February 2024
EXTREME URBAN ENDURO
ABOUT THE EXTREME URBAN ENDURO
This exhilarating mountain bike race and festival takes place in city streets and parks, bringing exciting enduro mountain biking racing to the people! The race format comprises 3-6 timed special stages linked together with transition stages. 100 riders battle it out to win each stage and become the overall champion. The inaugural event is taking place in Malta from the 23rd to 24th of November 2024 in partnership with Visit Malta, where over 100 mountain-bikers from around the world will gather in the spectacular city of Valletta to ride through the city’s iconic streets and UNESCO world heritage sites in Europe’s first urban enduro MTB race. We are now developing the Extreme Urbanenduro series around the world and welcome the opportunity to talk to host cities, destinations and tourism authorities about partnering to deliver this new and exciting MTB Series.
EXTREME URBANENDURO
l Duration between 2 - 3 days
l Month of event flexible
l 100 participants
l Venue: city streets
l Host Fee: €200,000 plus value in kind & city clearance
FREESTYLE TRAMPOLINE ASSOCIATION
ABOUT FREESTYLE TRAMPOLINE ASSOCIATION
The FTA is the founder of the new action sport of Freestyle Trampoline and is the global market leader, expanding into new territories every year. Currently the FTA operates in 17 countries, mostly through Europe, but by 2025, it is expected to have presence across Asia, Australia and South Africa. Athletes who compete at FTA events are known as the best “Flippers” in the world. They are aged 13-23 and predominantly male although the FTA is working to further develop its female category initiated in 2023. FTA’s promotion of active living, along with young entrepreneurship, with host cities reflects the value-base of not only the FTA but its proactive athletes who are passionate about promoting the sport.
FREESTYLE TRAMPOLINE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
2026
l Host fee: $125,000
l Key additional requirements from city: Accommodation for athletes and staff
l Key benefits : Shared event revenue / City sponsor cobranding / Participant and visitor spending
l 3 day event
l 50 - 100 athletes competing
l 1000 seater venue or part of an action sports festival or music festival - any competition with a larger crowd
l October - August flexible arrangement
l International TV & Digital media coverage including documentary produced per event & 52-min broadcast for international distribution
l Influencers collaboration with a 50-70 million view reach
l Expected audience approx. 1000
l Previous Editions – London (UK) 2023, London (UK) 2022
ABOUT FIM
FIM is a non-profit international organisation acting in all matters connected with motorcycling activities and, as such, is active in domains as varied as sport, touring, the environment, mobility, road safety, legal affairs, and the protection and defence of the rights and interests of motorcycle users. It is recognised as the sole international competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). FIM was founded in 1904 in Paris by six National Motorcycle Clubs wishing to establish a world governing body to regulate the sport of motorcycling.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY &
AWARDS–
2027, 2028, 2029
l Preferred location: Preferably European hosting due to travel costs
l Month of year: Late November/early December
l Host Fee: A package of cost-alleviating value-in-kind and/or cash working in conjunction with local authorities and motorcycle national federations, estimating 400,000 Euro
l Additional requirements from host: Value-in-kind offer considerations include free or discounted air tickets for FIM core staff, world champions & wider international delegates, transportation from airport to venue for guests, hotel availability in local area for delegates (bed nights tbc)
l Key benefits: Up to €1.7m budget is allocated to the event, with approximately 80% spent locally in the host destination, opportunity to host up to 3 promotional events in the build-up to the ceremony to enhance local economic impact
l 7 day event
l Average 120 National Motorcycling Federations and up to 850 attendees
l Venue: Indoor conference centre
l Previous editions: Palma 2024, Liverpool 2023
l Option of hosting a sport event in parallel
FIM COMMISSIONS CONFERENCE – 2027, 2028, 2029
l Preferred location: Preferably European hosting due to travel costs
l Month of year: February
l Host Fee: A package of costalleviating value-in-kind and/or cash working in conjunction with local authorities and motorcycle national federations
l Additional requirements from host: Value-in-kind offer considerations include provision of ground transport from airport to venue / provide sufficient room availability at hotels for up to 1625 bed nights / provide catering arrangements for up to 400 people per day
l Key benefits: Up to 400,000 Euros direct spend in host destination (via hotel spend, multimedia production & catering)
l 8-day event
l Average 450 federations' representatives
l Indoor conference centre with capacity for 22 meeting rooms (15-50 people) available at any one time
l Previous editions: Lyon 2024, Lille 2023
HERO BATTLE CUP - INLINE
ABOUT HERO BATTLE CUP
The Inline Freestyle - World Skate - Championship Tour. The world’s top 20 inline freestyle skaters go head-to-head across iconic urban landscapes in a power tour that redefines urban sport. From lively urban square to iconic streets, this highenergy championship honors the youthful, fearless, and audacious as they redefine the limits of freestyle skating, infusing their style into the soul of every city.
HERO BATTLE CUP - WORLD CUP + QUALIFYING SERIES 2026 & BEYOND
l Host Fee: €250,000
l Preferred location: Preferably European hosting due to travel costs
l Month of year: May - October
l Venue requirements: 2000m2 flat sapce for event, 200m2 for office space, changing rooms etc
l Accommodation: 3-4 star Hotels for 120 skaters, 120 team members, 30 staff and 13 judges for 4-5 nights
l Catering support: Catering for press conferences, 25-30 staff and 12 judges daily
l LOC support: Daily 10 volunteers and authorisation to build village and host competition for 5-10 days
l Transportation: Airport to the hotel for all staff and judges
l Technology/ICT: Dedicated internet network for staff, TV and streaming (100 Mbps down / 50 Mbps up). Collaborate with local press office and the main media channels of the city
l Broadcast: Partnerships with major broadcasters for live coverage, a 9-episode series, and real-time streaming.
l Key Benefits: Up to €1,828,000 direct spend in host destination
l Wider programme: Concerts, meet & greet with skaters, urban art, food markets, exhibition of urban sport
HERO BATTLE CUPWORLD CUP 2026 & BEYOND
l Host Fee: €150,000
l Preferred location: Preferably European host due to travel costs
l Month of year: May - October
l Venue requirements: 2000m2 flat space for event, 200m2 for office space, changing rooms etc
l Accommodation: 3-4 star Hotels for 120 skaters, 120 team members, 30 staff and 13 judges for 4-5 nights
l Catering support: Catering for press conferences, 25-30 staff and 12 judges daily
l LOC support: Daily 10 volunteers and authorisation to build village and host competition for 5-10 days
l Transportation: Airport to the hotel for all staff and judges
l Technology/ICT: Dedicated internet network for staff, TV and streaming (100 Mbps down / 50 Mbps up). Collaborate with local press office and the main media channels of the city
l Broadcast: Partnerships with major broadcasters for live coverage, a 9-episode series, and real-time streaming.
l Key Benefits: Up to €875,000 direct spend in host destination
l Wider programme: Concerts, meet & greet with skaters, urban art, food markets, exhibition of urban sport
l Previous Editions: Milan 2024, Conero 2024
INTERNATIONAL E-SPORTS FEDERATION
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL E-SPORTS FEDERATION
Founded in 2008, The International E-sports Federation (ESF) is an International organisation dedicated to the promotion and development of Esports worldwide. As the home of the World of Esports, IESF gives spotlight to the top talents from all around the world by being the official host of the World Esports Championship in various Esports game titles. IESF is advocating for the recognition of Esports as a legitimate sport and uniting nations along the way! Throughout the year, they organise a series of tournaments and events where they unite the elite esports athletes from across the globe, fostering an environment of fair and elite competition.
WORLD E-SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 & BEYOND
l Host fee: $2M Licence Fee + $1M Prize pool + $8m Operational fees*
l Additional requirements from host: flights, accommodation, logistics, and all event-related expenses (covered within operational fees)
l Economic Impact: Up to $35m
l Duration: 10 competition days + Arrival/ Departure = 14 days
l Month of year: October - December
l Expected Attendence: 50,000+
l Participants: 1000+
l Nations Participating: 140+
l Hotel Nights: 12
l Key benfits for the city: Postion your city as a modern, tech savvy destination, increased tourism through event staff, players and E-sports fans
l Viewership: Predicted 130m for the 2025 edition with over 950 brodcasted hours.
l Social Media: Predicted social media reach of over 460m users for 2025
l Previous editions: Riyadh 2024, Iasi 2023, Bali 2022
EUROPEAN E-SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 & BEYOND
l Host Fee: $200k Licence Fee
+ $100k Prize pool + $2M Operational Fees
l Duration: 6 competition days + Arrival/Departure = Total of 8 days
l Month of year: May - July
l Participants: 500+
l Nations Participating: 40+
l Hotel Nights: 7
l Key benfits for the city: Postion your city as a modern, tech savvy destination, increased tourism through event staff, players and E-sports fans
l Viewership: Predicted 4.5m for 2025 edition with over 270 hours of brodcased hours.
l Social Media: Predicted social media reach of 12m users with 21m impressions for the 2025 edition
l Previous editions: Kryvyi Rih 2024, Baku 2023, Oradea 2022
ASIAN E-SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 & BEYOND
l Host Fee: $200k Licence Fee + $100k Prize pool + $2M
Operational Fees*
l Duration: 6 competition days +
Arrival/Departure = Total of 8 days
l Month of year: July - September
l Participants: 500+
l Nations Participating: 40+
l Hotel Nights: 7
l Key benfits for the city: Postion your city as a modern, tech savvy destination, increased tourism through event staff, players and E-sports fans
l Viewership: Predicted 4.5m for 2025 edition with over 270 hours of brodcased hours.
l Social Media: Predicted social media reach of 12m users with 21m impressions for the 2025 edition
l Previous editions: Chengdu 2024, Riyadh 2023, Cebu City 2014
AFRICAN E-SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 & BEYOND
l Host Fee: $200k Licence Fee + $100k Prize pool + $2M Operational Fees*
l Duration: 5 competition days + Arrival/Departure = Total of 7 days
l Month of year: June - August
l Participants: 300+
l Nations Participating: 20+
l Hotel Nights: 6
l Key benfits for the city: Postion your city as a modern, tech savvy destination, increased tourism through event staff, players and E-sports fans
l Viewership: Predicted 1.5m for 2025 edition with over 145 hours of brodcased hours.
l Social Media: Predicted social media reach of 3m users with 13m impressions for the 2025 edition
l Previous Editions: Casablanca 2024
AMERICAS E-SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 & BEYOND
l Host Fee: $200k Licence Fee + $100k Prize pool + $2M Operational Fees*
l Duration: 5 competition days + Arrival/Departure = Total of 7 days
l Month of year: June - August
l Participants: 300+
l Nations Participating: 20+
l Hotel Nights: 6
l Key benfits for the city: Postion your city as a modern, tech savvy destination, increased tourism through event staff, players and
E-sports fans
l Viewership: Predicted 1.5m for 2025 edition with over 110 hours of brodcased hours.
l Social Media: Predicted social media reach of 10m users with 25m impressions for the 2025 edition
l Previous Editions: Buenos Aires 2022
WORLD E-SPORTS SUMMIT 2026 & BEYOND
l Host Fee: $50k Licence fee + $450k Operational fees*
l Duration: 3 days
l Month of Year: March - April & October - December
l Participants: 200+
l Hotel Nights: 3
l Key benefits for the city:
l Previous Editions: Busan 2024 + 2023
INTERNATIONAL JUMP ROPE UNION
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL JUMP ROPE UNION
From 1973 the competitive sport of jump rope/skipping has made its indelible mark on the world of sports. Since that time the sport has experienced tremendous growth and development and has evolved into the International Jump Rope Union (IJRU), the sole international governing body of jump rope. IJRU represents the merged international federations of Fédération Internationale de Saut à la Corde - International Rope Skipping Federation (FISAC-IRSF) and the World Jump Rope Federation (WJRF). Combined these two entities have produced 21 world championships. IJRU produces elite global competitions. They are currently developing global camps and conferencesfor professional development. It encompasses 63 member countries spread over 5 sport continents.
WORLD JUMP ROPE CHAMPIONSHIP +IRJU GLOBAL CONFERENCE
2026/2027 (EUROPE) + 2028/2029 (OPEN)
l Host fee: $250,000 - $300,000
l Key additional requirements from city: Accommodation for participants, officials and staff / field of play dressing signage / Access to volunteers
l Key benefits: Economic benefits - 7,000 hotel nights / $9 million impact for host city
l Media coverage: Olympic channel, and international television and digital media coverage, ESPN
l 10 day event
l 5000 - 8000 seater venue (plus training venue)
l 1200 athletes
l Hosted in parallel with IJRU Global Conference in preceding year
l Previous Editions – Colorado Springs (USA) 2023, Virtual 2021
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION
IMMAF is the global body for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) the worlds fastest growing sport with an estimated 449 million followers worldwide. IMMAF has 130 member federations across all continents, and is a signatory to the WADA code. Since its inception in 2012 IMMAF has organised annual world Junior and senior championships combined (9), Annual continental championships in Europe, Asia, Africa, Pan America and Oceania. Since 2019 IMMAF have organised world championships for Youth aged 12 to 17. IMMAF provides a performance pathway for amateur athlete’s men and women who wish to make the progression to the professional ranks.
IMMAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 & 2027
l Host fee: €200,000
l Key additional requirements from city: Host to cover accommodation for athletes, officials and staff accommodation / access to volunteers / city signage / coaches for duration of event
l Key benefits: Ticket sale revenue, sponsor & advertising revenue opportunities, increased tourism & visitor spend
l 5000 seater venue
l 5 day competition
l 400 + athletes
l Media coverage: International TV & digital media coveragePrevious world championships received 6 million impressions
l Previous editions – Tirana (Albania) 2023, Abu Dhabi (UAE) 2021
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL TABLE SOCCER FEDERATION
Since 2002, the ITSF has represented the sport of table soccer and defended its interests in relations with national and international sport authorities and institutions. The ITSF conducts the administration and regulation of the game whilst, focusing on its two main objectives; to promote and develop the game of table soccer. The ITSF puts forward sports ethics and fair play to all involved including media and sponsors as they sanction major international table soccer events for all age groups and for disabled individuals. The ITSF is also responsible for the rules and technical specifications for tables. The ITSF places an extensive focus on the legacy of the sport and giving back to the community through activation, school and university programmes which are made possible with the orgnisers.
WORLD CUP 2027, 2029 & 2031
l Host fee: Variable depending on location. €300,000 outside EU) / €150,000 inside EU
l Key additional requirements from city: Accommodation + subsistence for athletes, staff and officials
l Key benefits: Media coverage / spectators + tourism boost / Activations in public places with table soccer tournaments / 100 free tables for schools program via partnerships with schools and universities / Host city return on investment estimated at €720,000 on hotels, food and tourism
l 7 days
l Held every 2 years (between March and December)
l 30 - 60 participating nations
l 500 - 1000 players
l 150 - 200 tables
l Sport Venue of 3000m2 required
l Media coverage: International coverage & distribution via live stream and television broadcast
l Previous Editions: Nantes (France) 2022
WORLD SERIES 2027
l Host fee: €55,000 inside EU / €110,000 outside EU
l Key additional requirements from city: Accommodation & subsistence for athletes, staff and officials
l Key benefits: Host city return on investment estimated at €250,000 / Media coverage / spectators + tourism boost / Activations in public places with table soccer tournaments / 100 free tables for schools program via partnerships with schools and universities.
l 3 - 5 days
l 4 - 8 events each year (running
from January to December)
l 15 - 30 participating nations
l 300 - 1000 players
l 50 - 120 tables
l Multi-year city agreement possible
l Sport Venue of 1200m2. (space to fit 50-120 tables)
l Media coverage: International coverage & distribution via live stream and television broadcast
l Previous editions: Saarbrucken (Germany) 2024, Dallas (USA) 2024
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS
LEAGUE X GOLD FINALS 2027
l Host fee: €100,000 inside EU / €200,000 outside EU
l Key additional requirements from city: Accommodation & subsistence for athletes, staff and officials
l Key benefits: Host city return on investment estimated at €300,000 / Media coverage / spectators + tourism boost / Activations in public places with table soccer tournaments / 100 free tables for schools program via partnerships with schools and universities.
l 2 - 3 days (month of city choosing)
l 250-300 athletes
l 10 - 20 tables
l Multi-year City agreement possible
l Sport Venue of 600m2. (space to fit 10-20 tables)
l Media coverage: International coverage & distribution via live stream and television broadcast
l Opportunity to host ITSF conferences during competition
ABOUT RUGBY EUROPE
Created in 1934 under the name of Fédération Internationale de Rugby Amateur (FIRA), Rugby Europe is now a Regional Association of World Rugby. Re-branded as Rugby Europe in 2014, the governing body is responsible for the promotion, development, administration and management of international rugby competitions across Europe. The association organises over 130 international games and 18 Rugby Sevens tournaments each year for its 48 member unions around the continent.
U18S & U20S RUGBY UNION EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2028
l Host Fee: €50,000
l Key additional requirements from city: Free of use venues, city signage, AV at the venue, RH site assessment visits to include hotels & opportunities for media briefings / Transport from airport to city / Access to volunteers
l 2 Rugby XV’s Competition (European Championship U18 and European Championship U20)
l 8 x U20 Men’s Teams, 8 x U18s Men’s team, total of 16 teams
l Key benefits: Host city return on investment estimated €400,000 (estimated) / Prestigious event with strong media coverage / Potential for training and education courses during the event / Largest age group event in Europe
l 10 day event in October with 6 days of matches
l 15,000 spectators estimated
l 3 x venues (main stadium to have 3,000 - 15,000 seats)
l Media coverage: International audience – all games broadcasted on Rugby Europe TV
l Accommodation is paid for by delegates – host city must ensure enough accommodation is available for approx. 4750 bed nights
l Previous editions: Prague (Czech Republic) 2023, Lisbon (Portugal) 2022
RUGBY 7S CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 2026
l Host Fee: €70,000
l Key additional requirements from city: City signage / Access to volunteers
l Key benefits: Return on investment estimated at €180,000 / Most prestigious European Rugby 7’s annual Event - this event acts as one of the two required legs of the Championships Series / High visitor spend, most teams come with more team delegation members and/or stay more days
l 3 x days of competition (long weekend in June/July)
l 300 players (12 x men’s and 12 x women’s teams)
l Media coverage: Elite rugby gathering guarantees the associated media attention, host city has the right to sell & retain revenue from domestic broadcast rights of the games
l Stadium capacity of 3,000 - 15,000
- Host city to ensure there is sufficient accommodation for 400 delegates (to be paid by delegates)
- Previous editions – Makarska (Croatia) & Hamburg (Germany) 2024
RUGBY EUROPE CONGRESS 2026
l Host Fee: ‘Best offer’ cost reduction on venue hire, catering, accommodation etc.
l 2-3 x day congress hosted in 2024 and beyond
l End October-start of November
l 100 delegates
l 60 National federations attending
l Benefits: Spend from Rugby Europe participants in hotel rooms and F&B; networking opportunities with the European rugby leaders / prestigious event
l Rugby Europe to cover cost of accommodation for RE staff, travel costs (can be negotiated)
EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS SUCCESS
European Rugby 7s Championships, Hamburg, Germany 2023 and 2024
RUGBY 7S U18 BOYS & GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP 2027
l Host fee: €10,000 or coverage of all hotel nights for Rugby Europe officials
l 2/3 days of competition in July
l 250 athletes from 21 teams for double gender event
l 156 athletes from 12 teams for single gender event
l Key benefits: Economic spend / International media exposure & ticket revenue / All ticketing revenues retained by host city / Host city own national marketing rights
l Media coverage: 60,000 OTT Live viewers, 260,000 website views
l Previous Editions: Strasbourg (France) 2024, Switzerland 2023
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ABOUT ULTIMATE TENNIS SHOWDOWN (UTS)
Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) is the world’s newest, most exciting, innovative tennis league, playing an entirely reinvented game format. UTS introduces a modern format consisting of 8 - minute quarter matches, a lightened code of conduct, and unique novelties. Live coaching and mid-match interviews allow fans to get inside the player’s minds and immerse into their universe. UTS organised its first events proof of concept following the Covid-19 lockdown. World-famous players that have already participated include Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Matteo Berrettini, Alexander Zverev, and many more. In 2023, UTS established itself as a worldwide league that consecutively settled in Los Angeles, Frankfurt and London for the Grand Final.
ULTIMATE TENNIS SHOWDOWN
2026
l Host fee: Negotiable with UTS representatives
l Month of year: October to December
l Other key potential contributions from city: Venue free of charge, marketing campaigns, budget relieving items (Accommodation for players, staff & officials / cars & drivers for VIP guests, volunteers)
l Benefits: net advertising for city estimated at $3 million
l Media coverage: International TV & digital media coverage, 422 million global reach on social media, support for local tennis clubs, promotion of the local area
l Host Destinations of interest to be approved by the Rights Holder
l 2 - 3 day event
l 4000 - 7000 seater venue
l 8 of some of the best Tennis players around the world
l Previous Editions: 2023 Tour (Los Angeles, London, Frankfurt), 2024 tour (Oslo, New York, Frankfurt, London)
WORLD BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
ABOUT WORLD BASEBALL & SOFTBALL CONFEDERATION
The WBSC was formed in 2013 following the merger of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) and the International Softball Federation (ISF). This resulted in growth for both sports. WBSC has 185 full National Federation members across 137 countries. Consequently, every year 65 million athletes are supported by 150 million fans at WBSC competitions. WBSC in cooperation with the IOC launched their 2022-2028 strategy. The aim was to increase the sports’ popularity in existing member regions and take root in new territories, with the ultimate goal of returning as an Olympic Sport in Los Angeles 2028.
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BASEBALL5 - SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2027 & BEYOND
l Host fee: US$80,000 – total investment expected to be $200k
l Additional Host City Requirements: Accommodation availability for 140 delegates for 10 nights – athletes pay own way / Visa & Work Permit Assistance / Local transportation for WDSC crew & riders from airport to accommodation / Implementation of safety & security measures according to technical manual / flights & accommodation for 3 senior WBSC staff
l Benefits: $120k ROI through spending on accommodation,
food & transport, ticketing revenue, merchandising sales
l 1 week event
l Month of year flexible
l 12 teams of 10 x players (mixed gender)
l 3 x venues (one with lights for the evening games)
l 50 games in total
l Media coverage: Global audience guaranteed via international media distribution & streaming via WBSC and Olympic Channel
l Previous Editions: Mexico City (Mexico) 2022
BASEBALL5 - YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2027 & BEYOND
l Host fee: US$50,000
l Additional host city requirements: Accommodation availability for 140 delegates for 10 nights – athletes pay own way / Visa & Work Permit
Assistance / Local transportation for WDSC crew & riders from airport to accommodation / Implementation of safety & security measures according to technical manual / flights & accommodation for 3 senior WBSC staff
l Benefits: Estimated return on investment for host city $120k from visitor spending, ticketing revenue, merchandising sales.
l 1 week event
l Month of year flexible
l 12 teams of 10 x players (mixed gender)
l 3 x venues (one with lights for the evening games)
l 50 games in total
l Media coverage: Global audience via international media distribution, streaming by WSBC and Olympic Channel
l Previous Editions: Ankara (Turkey)
WORLD DANCESPORT FEDERATION
ABOUT THE WORLD DANCESPORT FEDERATION
Established in 1957 and later renamed the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) in 2011, the organization oversees various international DanceSport events, embodying grace, precision, and artistic expression. With over 150 World Championships since 1997 and partnerships solidifying its global presence, WDSF received full recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1997. Now boasting 98 National Member Bodies (NMBs), 77 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), and over 100,000 registered athletes, WDSF celebrates its 67-year journey, culminating in the historic debut of Breaking at the 2024 Olympic Games, marking a new chapter in DanceSport’s universal appeal and global recognition.
WORLD BREAKING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
l Host fee: Variable according to location: 30,000 CHF - 50,000 CHF
l Benefits: Estimated return on investment for host city: 100.000 - 300.000 CHF
l 2-3 day event
l +200 athletes from over 70 nations
l Month of the event is flexible (post-August)
l +5.000 spectators and +30 international accredited media
l Male & female competitions (Adult and Youth, individual and teams)
l Multi-event bids are possible
l 2x 8x8m2 Field of Play
l Previous Editions – Beijing (China) 2022, Nanjing (China) 2021
CONTINENTAL BREAKING CHAMPIONSHIPS
2026
l Host Fee: 10.000CHF - 30.000CHF
l Benefits: Estimated return on investment for host city
50.000CHF - 100.000CHF
l 2-3 day event
l +60 athletes from 10-20 nations
l Month of the event is flexible
l 1.000-3.000 spectators
l Male & female competitions (Adult and Youth, individual)
l Multi-event bids are possible
l 2x 8x8m2 Field of Play
WORLD AND CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS LATIN / STANDARD 2026
l Host fee: 2.000CHF - 10.000CHF
l Benefits: Estimated return on investment for host city
10.000CHF - 30.000CHF
l 2-5 day event
l 1.000-3.000 athletes
l Month of the event is flexible (post August)
l 1.000-5.000 spectators
l Couples (Senior, Adult and Under 21), Teams (Formation)
l Multi-event bids are possible
l 250m2 Dancefloor
WORLD DODGEBALL
ABOUT WORLD DODGEBALL
The World Dodgeball (WD) is the Official World Governing Body of Dodgeball. WD is a not-for-profit social enterprise established in 2013. Now operating on 6 continents, WD’s partnerships with 70 national federations enables them to deliver the sport to over 67 million people worldwide. By 2024, they are projected to deliver across 72 nations to over 90 million participants at grassroots, competitive and elite levels, cementing Dodgeball’s position as an ambitious and rapidly growing sport.
WORLD BEACH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 & BEYOND
l Host Fee - US$120,000
l Key additional requirements from city: Provide discounted accommodation options for 400 delegates (delegates pay own accommodation) / transport from airport to venue for delegates / local grassroots dodgeball activations, access to volunteers
l Benefits: Estimated return on investment US$600,000 (this estimate excludes global broadcast viewership) / Extensive global broadcast reach for host city / Access to new commercial partners / Host city sports event destination marketing
l 350+ athletes
l 3 - 4 day event
l 16 teams
l Month of the event is flexible
l Mixed, male & female teams
l Venue: 60m by 20m court with additional practice space
ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
l Host fee: US$100,000 - $120,000
l Key additional requirements from city: Provide discounted accommodation options for 400 delegates for 5 nights (delegates pay own accommodation) / transport from airport to venue for delegates / local grassroot dodgeball activations / access to volunteers.
l Benefits: Estimated return on investment US$600,000 / Access to new commercial partners, access to new global broadcast
partners, extensive global broadcast reach for the city
l 4 - 5 day event
l Top 14 nations from Asia/ Oceania
l Month of the event is flexible (post April 2025)
l Mixed, male & female teams (Senior Adult, U21s and U16s competition categories)
l 60m by 20m court with additional practice space
l Previous Editions: Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) 2024
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2027
l Host fee: US$40,000 - $60,000 (WD welcomes a discussion on innovative financial hosting models)
l Benefits: US$400,000 (this estimate excludes global broadcast viewership)
l 3 - 4 day event
l Best 8 nations from Africa
l Month of the event is flexible (post April 2025)
l Mixed, male & female teams (Senior Adult, U21s and U16s competition categories)
l 60m by 20m court with additional practice space
CLUB WORLD CUP 2027
l Host fee: US$120,000 - $140,000 (WD welcomes a discussion on innovative financial hosting models)
l Benefits: Estimated return on investment $800,000 (this estimate excludes global broadcast viewership)
l Top 16 clubs globally
l Month of the event is flexible
l 4 - 5 day event
l Mixed, male & female teams (Senior Adult, U21s and U16s competition categories)
l 60m by 20m court with additional practice space
WORLD CUP 2028
l Host Fee: US$120,000 - $140,000
l Key additional requirements from city: Free venue for 6 days / city activation for the event
l Benefits: Estimated return on investment US$800,000 (this estimate excludes global broadcast viewership)
l 4 - 5 day event
l Top 16 nations globally
l Month of the event is flexible
l Mixed, male & female teams (Senior Adult, U21s and U16s competition categories)
l 60m by 20m court with additional practice space
l WD welcomes a discussion on innovative financial hosting models
l Previous Editions: Cairo (Egypt) 2022, New York (USA) 2018
WORLD DOWNHILL SKATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
ABOUT WORLD DOWNHILL SKATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The WDSC is the world-leading international series for the spectacular sporting disciplines of Downhill Skateboarding and Street Luge in their purest forms. The multiple event series which determines the respective world champions from points amassed at each event in each category attracts the world’s top international competitors (on average 19 countries) in Men’s and Women’s Downhill and Street Luge. Downhill is the most demanding and breath-taking discipline in the sport and is governed by a strict set of rules laid out by the WGSF, with safety and sporting integrity the cornerstones to ensuring an outstanding experience for all competitors, spectators, media and stakeholders. The events usually take place during dry seasons, it is possible to race in rainy/windy conditions but it is simply not preferred.
WORLD DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 & BEYOND
l Host fee: Starting at €100,000variable depending on region
l Key additional requirements from city: Grandstand for minimum 200 spectators / Road closures to facilitate the race / access to 25 volunteers / accommodation provided for up to 30 people
l Benefits: International television coverage / economic spend from tourists/family and friends
l 2 day event
l 100-150 riders
l Media coverage: Mass international TV broadcast to over 112 territories, 1 million+ interactions on social media per month,
l Previous Editions: Erzincan (Turkey) 2024, Nusenna (Italy) 2023
WORLD OBSTACLE
ABOUT WORLD OBSTACLE (FISO)
Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO) has modernised the historic and widely loved Obstacle Sport discipline to help the sport achieve global recognition, as illustrated in the recent inclusion of FISO within Modern Pentathlon (UIPM) at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Since its reformation in 2014, FISO has mainly promoted Ninja, Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) and Adventure Racing. FISO has hosted 9 Continental and World Championships since 2016, as well as having national members federations in over 100 countries. It continues its rapid growth around the world.
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RACING (OCR) WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
l Host Fee: US$50,000
l Mass participation event held between spring and autumn
l Key additional requirements from city: Accommodation availability for 2500-4000 participants for 5 nights (low-cost options preferred - participants cover own accommodation costs) / meeting rooms/dining halls for dinners & awards ceremonies / expo space for 50 vendors / access to volunteers / cover the logistics and cost of road closures & medical services
l Benefits: Mass participation event stimulates significant additional economic activity / Estimated return on investment €3.44 million / enhanced profile via social media channels / increased participation by locals /
l 3 - 5 days of competition
l 5000 participants (approx.)
l 2000+ spectators and officials
l Venue requirements – stadium with athletics track
l Multi-year and multi-event bids are possible
l Media coverage: Information distributed to 900 million media engagements / press release on newswires
l Previous editions: San Jose (Costa Rica) 2024, Genk (Belgium) 2023
WORLD STREET WORKOUT AND CALISTHENICS FEDERATION
ABOUT WORLD STREET WORKOUT AND CALISTHENICS FEDERATION
World Street Workout and Calisthenics Federation (“WSWCF”) unites national calisthenics and street workout organisations and supporters on a global level, and directs and coordinates the calisthenics and street workout matters and activities worldwide. WSWCF was established in 17.05.2011. WSWCF member’s base consists of 84 members, however WSWCF is present in more than 100 countries around the World. WSWCF is the official organizer of the Calisthenics and Street Workout World Championship, Calisthenics and Street Workout World Cup series, World Bar Games, and the World Pull-Up Day. WSWCF has developed Worldwide trainerʼs academy – WSWCF Academy, uniting thousands of internationally certified Calisthenics and Street Workout trainers. Since WSWCF establishment, there have been 13 World Championships, 100+ World Cup Stages with 8 World Cup Superfinals. World Championship as the largest of competitions annually gathers 150-200 athletes. WSWCF is the only organisation in the world globally developing street workout and calisthenics sport and movement. WSWCF is planning to establish Worldwide confederations in order to manage the sport with assistance of confederations, e.g., North America, Central America and Caribbean, South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Oceania.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
l Host Fee: €70,000
l Key additional requirements from city: Sufficient rooming for up to 200 athletes, 8 staff members & 12 judges at a discounted rate to be paid by athletes / Accommodation provided for judges and staff / transport from hotel to venue / catering for athletes, judges & staff on competition days
l Benefits: Shared revenue for ticket sales & public activations / up to 200 million engagements from social media / participant & visitor spend, city branding on broadcast
l 4 day event
l Up to 200 athletes
l 500 – 1000 seater venue required
l 500 spectators minimum
l Competition zone 15m x 15m
l Held in either October or November
l Previous Edition: Riga (Latvia) 2023
CONFEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONS
ABOUT CONFEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONS
Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA) was founded in Sweden in 2013 and is a confederation of approximately forty independent football associations active over five continents. It is a global non-profit organization that supports representatives of international football teams from nations, de-facto nations, regions, minority peoples, refugees and sportsisolated territories. It plays an integrative role to FIFA by hosting football associations which do not qualify to be a member of FIFA, but who still represent 700 million fans globally. Operated mostly by volunteers, it takes the single view of contributing to a better world by promoting peace, humanity, friendship and inclusion through football and its associated culture. The confederation aims to build bridges between people, nations, minorities and isolated regions all over the world through football and is committed to fair play and the eradication of racism. Every year CONIFA organizes football world and continental competitions for men, women, youth and disabled people.
MEN’S WORLD CUP 2026 & BEYOND
l Host fee: Travel expenses for CONIFA staff (€10,000), miscellaneous expenses (€10,000) and player travel costs
l Key additional requirements from city: 10k seater venue + additional 5k seater venue + training pitches for each team / cost of accommodation for teams, staff & officials to be covered by host / coaches for duration of tournament
l Benefits: Ticketing revenue retained by host / international visibility / media rights licensing / international TV & digital media coverage / increase in grassroots sports participation / merchandising opportunities
l 2 week duration
l 12 Teams
l Previous Editions: London (UK) 2018
WOMEN’S WORLD CUP - 2026 & BEYOND
l Host Fee: Travel expenses for CONIFA staff (€10,000), miscellaneous expenses (€10,000) and player travel costs
l Key additional requirements from city: 10k seater venue + additional 5k seater venue + training pitches for each team / cost of accommodation for teams, staff & officials to be covered by host / coaches for duration of tournament
l Benefits for host – Ticketing revenue to be retained by host city / international visibility / media rights licensing / international TV & digital media coverage / increase in grassroots sports participation /
merchandising opportunities
l 8 teams
l 10 day duration
l Venue requirements – training pitches for each team
l Previous Editions: Bodo (Norway) 2024
MEN’S CONTINENTAL CUP - 2026 & BEYOND
l Host fee: Travel expenses for CONIFA staff (€10,000),miscellaneous expenses (€10,000) and player travel costs
l Key additional requirements from city: 10k seater venue + additional 5k seater venue + training pitches for each team / cost of accommodation for teams, staff & officials to be covered by host / coaches for duration of tournament
l Benefits: Ticketing revenue
retained by host city / international visibility / media rights licensing / international TV & digital media coverage / increase in grassroots sports participation / merchandising opportunities
l 8 teams
l 10 day duration
l Venue requirements – training pitches for each team
l Previous edition: North America Football Cup 2023 (Oaxaca, Mexico), Asia Cup (Portugal) 2023
WOMEN’S CONTINENTAL - CUP 2026 & BEYOND
l Host Fee - Travel expenses for CONIFA staff (€10,000),miscellaneous expenses (€10,000) and player travel costs
l Key additional requirements from city: 10k seater venue + additional 5k seater venue + training pitches for each team / cost of accommodation for teams, staff & officials to be covered by host / coaches for duration of tournament
l Benefits: Ticketing revenue retained by host city / international visibility / media rights licensing / international TV & digital media coverage / increase in grassroots sports participation / merchandising opportunities
l 4 teams
l 7-day duration
l Venue requirements – training pitches for each team
MIXED GENDER YOUTH INTERNATIONAL CUP - 2026 & BEYOND
l Host fee: Travel expenses for CONIFA staff (€10,000),miscellaneous expenses (€10,000) and player travel costs
l Key additional requirements from city: 10k seater venue + additional 5k seater venue + training pitches for each team / cost of accommodation for teams, staff & officials to be covered by host / coaches for duration of tournament
l Benefits: Ticketing revenue retained by host city / international visibility / media rights licensing / international TV & digital media coverage / increase in grassroots sports participation / merchandising opportunities
l 6 teams
l 7-day duration
l Venue requirements – training pitches for each team
CONIFA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 2026 & BEYOND
l 3-day event
l 40 delegates in attendance
l Typically held in February or March
l To be hosted in tangent with another CONIFA event
l Previous edition: 2024 Budapest, Hungary
MEN’S NO LIMITS (DISABILITY)
CONTINENTAL CUP - 2026 & BEYOND
l Host Fee: Travel expenses for CONIFA staff (€10,000), miscellaneous expenses (€10,000) and player travel costs (approx. €200 - €500 per player depending on location)
l Key additional requirements from city: 10k seater venue + additional 5k seater venue + training pitches for each team, cost of accommodation for teams, staff & officials to be covered by host, coaches for duration of tournament, media room availability
l Benefits: Ticketing revenue retained by host city / international visibility / media rights licensing / international TV & digital media coverage / increase in grassroots sports participation / merchandising opportunities
l 4 teams
l 7-day duration
l Venue requirements – training pitches for each team
l Previous Editions: Monaco 2019
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