sports tourism

New York Giants ’86 Championship Capsule
May 21, 2026

Giants launch yearlong tribute to 1986 championship team

The New York Giants will honor their 1986 Super Bowl XXI team with a yearlong celebration featuring throwback gear, alumni events, fan activations and game-day tributes.

The G. Larry James Stadium at Stockton University in Galloway
May 20, 2026

Haiti’s Stockton pick among 4 NJ World Cup training sites

The state will host four the teams throughout the tournament, at Stockton and Rutgers universities, in Morris Township, and at The Pingry School, bringing a boost to local economies and underscoring the strengths and diversity of the region.

World Cup 2026 Community Initiative Grant Program
May 11, 2026

Excitement and tension: NJ ramps up 2026 World Cup preparations

New Jersey expands 2026 FIFA World Cup events, grants and transit plans as statewide preparations shift into execution.

MetLife Stadium
May 7, 2026

NJ Transit cuts World Cup rail fare to $105

NJ Transit lowered its FIFA World Cup round-trip rail fare to MetLife Stadium from $150 to $105 after backlash over pricing plans.

Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
May 7, 2026

WWE returns to Atlantic City for Raw, SmackDown

Live taping of Raw and SmackDown will take place at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, brining the organization's televised events back to the resort town for the first time since 2008.

In the Lead: Legacy Businesses
May 5, 2026

UFC 328 returns to Newark, builds on $27M economic impact

UFC 328 returns to Newark, building on a $27 million economic impact from UFC 316 and boosting tourism, jobs and global exposure at Prudential Center.

World Cup & Business
Apr 24, 2026

NJ small businesses prep for World Cup 2026 with rewards program

Operators prep for World Cup 2026, joining the Welcome World Rewards Program to attract visitors and boost sales across the region.

“Home Court Marketplace” is a vendor and food truck market at Mulberry Commons in Newark.
Apr 15, 2026

Newark launches FIFA World Cup 2026 fan campaign

The Brick City is looking to engage local businesses and attract tourists with fan festivals, hotel packages and business support services tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.

New Jersey World Cup 2026
Apr 10, 2026

NJ opens $5M World Cup community grant applications

The state will award a cumulative $5 million under a program administered by Choose New Jersey to help fund local events, fan experiences and small business support statewide.

MetLife Stadium (not pictured) will host eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the July 19 Final.
Mar 16, 2026

NJEDA approves $20M for 2026 World Cup events in NJ

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is offering the funds to help support fan engagement, local festivals and economic development across New Jersey.

Feb 27, 2026

World of Blue hotel opens VIP bookings for FIFA World Cup 2026

Undergoing a multimillion-repositioning, World of Blue hotel in East Rutherford is hoping to attract high-level guests and corporate partners ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at MetLife Stadium.