ISLANDERS EMBRACE THE OUTDOORS
The New York Islanders NHL ice hockey franchise has taken inspiration from what will be only its second Stadium Series game by unveiling plans for The Park at UBS Arena.
The Islanders have joined forces with healthcare provider Northwell, a team sponsor, along with the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and USA Hockey on what will be a 155,800-square-foot, season-long, outdoor experience that will introduce the first two public pond hockey rinks to the local community.
INTER MIAMI MARKS MESSI MILESTONE
Supporters of Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami CF were able to celebrate Lionel Messi’s historic eighth Ballon d’Or win last month with an engaging evening of fan-facing activities.
Inter Miami’s legendary number 10 and captain joined the club earlier this year, and fans have lapped up the opportunity to witness the World Cup winner’s talents on the field.
REFLECTING ON OUR FORMULA E TEAM’S SUCCESSFUL NINTH YEAR
The 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season 9 saw another action-packed year of exhilarating electric motor racing. This season we witnessed the debut of Gen3 cars, several E-Prix’s in new locations, and McLaren and Maserati joined the fight for the championship.
COPA LIBERTADORES’ CARNIVAL ATMOSPHERE HITS THE BEACH
Located on Rio de Janeiro’s famous Copacabana Beach, the fan zone featured numerous activations to whet the appetite before the big match. In the week leading up to the game, the fan zone showcased the Copa Libertadores trophy, allowing fans to witness the ultimate prize.
SVNS TO OFFER RUGBY FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
World Rugby will aim to take the sevens format of the sport into a new era next month when its revamped SVNS series launches in Dubai, promising to “bring the biggest party to town” for event hosts.
5 MINUTES WITH ANDREW MOIR
As Head of Golf, I oversee the work CSM Live provides clients at some of the largest golf events taking place throughout Europe and the Middle East. We work with many clients; however, my time is primarily dedicated to ensuring that the work we provide The R&A and the European Tour Group is the best in the industry.
‘PARTY COURT’ PLANS IN EXTENDED AUSTRALIAN OPEN
The Australian Open enters a new era as a 15-day tournament for its 2024 edition, and organisers are looking to raise the bar for what is already acknowledged to be one of the best fan experiences in world sport.
NASCAR FEELS THE SPEED WITH MIXED REALITY
Motorsport fans will be able to experience an immersive race weekend from the comfort of their own home thanks to a new partnership between XTADIUM, a virtual reality (VR) sports hub, and US stock-car racing series NASCAR.
NFL AFRICA TOUCHES DOWN IN CAPE TOWN
The National Football League (NFL) made a touchdown in Cape Town, South Africa this month, featuring a weekend of fan events to celebrate the commencement of the new 2023 season in the US.
BASKETBALL WORLD CUP SETS NEW BENCHMARK FOR FANS
The 2023 Basketball World Cup has served as a landmark event for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
Taking place in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, the tournament’s opening game on August 25 shattered the event’s attendance record as 38,115 fans took to the vast 50,000-seat Philippine Arena in Ciudad de Victoria to watch co-hosts the Philippines fall to an 87-81 defeat against the Dominican Republic.
