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Catch the latest news and info related to sports travel, stadiums and arenas, ticket trends and more here on the Itinerant Fan blog.

Toronto city guide: Everything to do when visiting Canada’s largest city for sports

The Toronto sign at Nathan Phillips Square

Posted on May 2 2025 by Edward de la Fuente

Despite its location north of the border, Toronto still occupies a significant place in the American sports landscape as the only non-American city to have MLB and NBA franchises. With the Buffalo Bills having played one regular-season game in Toronto … Continue reading →

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Best restaurants near Dodger Stadium: 8 great places to eat at before a game

Posted on April 23 2025 by Edward de la Fuente

In a place as large and as diverse as Los Angeles, you can bet that there are restaurants that can satisfy just about every taste or situation. One good way to find out where the great food is? Just follow … Continue reading →

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Busch Stadium: What’s new at the St. Louis Cardinals’ downtown gem

The left-field entrance gate at Busch Stadium in St. Louis

Posted on April 16 2025 by Edward de la Fuente

We like visiting stadiums and arenas around the country for many reasons but one of the most prominent is the ability to see what makes a region tick. We believe that if you look closely enough at a team, its … Continue reading →

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How to use points and miles to travel for sports

TV screen in United Airlines' Polaris business cabin

Posted on April 13 2025 by Edward de la Fuente

If you travel frequently, you may have given thought to the idea of using points and miles to help you travel more — and for less money. And if you travel often for sports, there’s no reason that you can’t … Continue reading →

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2026 Winter Olympics: How to attend the Games in Milano Cortina, tickets, venues and more

The Olympic rings on display at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia

Posted on April 8 2025 by Edward de la Fuente

Thinking of planning a trip to the 2026 Winter Olympics but need to know about location, tickets, venues and more? We’re here to help. Attending the Olympics is a bucket-list goal for many sports fans, and with good reason. The … Continue reading →

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Rogers Centre: Our guide to the Toronto Blue Jays’ revamped ballpark

View from behind home plate at Rogers Centre during a Toronto Blue Jays game

Posted on April 3 2025 by Edward de la Fuente

Our guide to Rogers Centre in Toronto includes information on events, tickets, parking, public transportation, nearby hotels and restaurants, seating, bag policy and more. Read on to find out how to get the most out of your gameday experience. * … Continue reading →

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2025 MLB schedule: When and where you can watch two games in two parks on one day

Graphic image depicting Citi Field and Yankee Stadium in New York City

Posted on March 31 2025 by Edward de la Fuente

With the 2025 MLB season here, I’ve gone over the schedule to identify opportunities for a unique kind of ballpark road trip: Two games, two stadiums — in one day. I call it the MLB Daily Double, and for a … Continue reading →

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T-Mobile Arena: Inside the Las Vegas hub for NHL hockey and more big-time sports

Posted on March 28 2025 by Edward de la Fuente

Despite its worldwide reputation as a premier gambling, entertainment and events destination, Las Vegas filled a big void in 2017 when the NHL expansion Vegas Golden Knights began play at T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights were Vegas’ first major professional … Continue reading →

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2025 MLB ballpark rankings: All 44 stadiums we’ve visited, from best to worst

Posted on March 19 2025 by Edward de la Fuente

With MLB Opening Day around the corner, it’s a popular time to put out ballpark rankings and compare each of the 30 stadiums around baseball. And why not? Ballpark rankings are fun, subjective — everyone’s order is going to be … Continue reading →

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Kansas City sports travel guide: Chiefs, Royals and so much more

Posted on March 6 2025 by Edward de la Fuente

Kansas City, Missouri, is known as the “Paris of the Plains” because the city’s layout and architecture tend to give off a certain elegance. It can be surprisingly cosmopolitan, but befitting its Midwestern locale, it’s a down-to-earth place as well. … Continue reading →

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