Bringing Major Sporting Events to Philadelphia
PHL Sports strives to bring national and international sporting events to Philadelphia to build on the city’s already dynamic sports landscape. PHL Sports works in conjunction with Philadelphia’s premier venues, professional teams, universities and sports leaders to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences for fans near and far.
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Philadelphia's World Cup Bid
In 2026, the FIFA World Cup™ comes to the U.S for 30 days of raucous cheers, joyful chants, and elite competition. 17 cities are bidding for the privilege to host matches but only 10 will be chosen. Join our growing team to show FIFA that Philadelphia is ready for this moment.
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2022 Curtis Cup Match
Merion Golf Club is honored to host the 42nd Curtis Cup Match on June 10-12, 2022. The biennial match features international competition between the top female amateur golfers in the United States against those from Great Britain and Ireland.
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2022 U.S. Senior Open
Saucon Valley Country Club has been selected by the United States Golf Association to host the 2022 U.S. Senior Open, June 21–26, 2022 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This will be the eighth USGA championship hosted by the club.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 27: Virginia Cavaliers players celebrate after winning the Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship held at Lincoln Financial Field on May 27, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Virginia Cavaliers defeated the Yale Bulldogs 13-9. (Photo by Larry French/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
Philadelphia to host six NCAA championship events between 2022 and 2026
Philadelphia is set to host multiple NCAA Championships in Wrestling, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Rowing and Men’s Lacrosse between 2022-2026, estimated over bring over 128,500 unique attendees to the city.
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2021 John Wanamaker Athletic Award
The John Wanamaker Athletic Award is presented to the athlete, team or organization which has done the most to reflect credit upon Philadelphia and to the team or sport in which they excel.
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