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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.

A guide to taking in sports, history and more in Boston

TD Garden and Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge

Posted on April 16 2024 by Edward de la Fuente

There’s really nothing that can be said here that we feel could make Boston any more enticing to visit than it already is. It’s a beautiful city, full of history, character and charm, and that goes for its sporting culture … Continue reading →

Posted in City Guides, News | Tagged Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, New England Revolution | Leave a comment

London Stadium: Our guide to the home of West Ham and the MLB London Series

Posted on April 9 2024 by Edward de la Fuente

Our guide to London Stadium in London, England, includes information on events, tickets, parking, public transportation, hotels and restaurants, seating, MLB baseball and more. Read on to find out how to get the most out of your gameday experience. * … Continue reading →

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Maple Leaf Gardens: The interesting second life of Toronto’s legendary arena

Marquee in front of the former Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, now Mattamy Athletic Centre

Posted on April 4 2024 by Edward de la Fuente

If you’re a Toronto Metropolitan University student attending an activity at the school’s Mattamy Athletic Centre, or if you’re a downtown resident shopping at the local Loblaws grocery store, you might not know that you’re within the walls of Maple … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Past Stadiums | Tagged Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 Comment

Yankee Stadium: Our guide to one of MLB’s most popular ballparks

View of the field at Yankee Stadium in New York City from behind home plate

Posted on April 1 2024 by Edward de la Fuente

There are two sides to Yankee Stadium, the ballpark in the Bronx borough of New York City that hosts one of Major League Baseball’s most popular and successful franchises. On one hand, the stadium does as much as it can … Continue reading →

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Barcelona Olympics heritage: Visiting the site of the 1992 Summer Games

Posted on March 21 2024 by Edward de la Fuente

As a fan of the Olympics, I always enjoy visiting sites of past Games no matter how long ago they were held. But I have to admit that exploring the venues and sites of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona … Continue reading →

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Wembley Stadium: Inside the historic London sports venue

A dramatic staircase leads to the main entrance at Wembley Stadium in London

Posted on March 14 2024 by Edward de la Fuente

It’s hard to dispute that Wembley Stadium is the most iconic sports venue in all of England, and in fact in all of the United Kingdom as a whole. And why wouldn’t it be? Nearly every event of national interest … Continue reading →

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What it’s like visiting Climate Pledge Arena, home of the Seattle Kraken

Climate Pledge Arena, home of the Seattle Kraken. Read our guide for more on events, tickets, parking, seating, hotels, food and more.

Posted on March 6 2024 by Edward de la Fuente

In the fall of 2021, the NHL arrived in Seattle in the form of the expansion Kraken, and with it, Climate Pledge Arena came to life. The building once known as the Seattle Center Coliseum is already fully entrenched in … Continue reading →

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Arco Arena/Sleep Train Arena: Looking back at the former home of the Sacramento Kings

Posted on February 27 2024 by Edward de la Fuente

The latest in our Venues Past series looks at Arco Arena in Sacramento, aka Sleep Train Arena, home of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings from 1988 to 2016. For more Venues Past posts, click here. For nearly 30 years, the Sacramento … Continue reading →

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Tips for buying tickets to a high-demand sporting event

Stock image of ticket windows at a sports and entertainment venue

Posted on February 19 2024 by Edward de la Fuente

It’s an undeniable fact of being a sports fan: Sometimes, buying tickets is difficult – especially, of course, if the event in question is one that’s in high demand. I’ve learned this the hard way over the years, dating all … Continue reading →

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Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Inside the home of the Indiana Pacers and 2024 NBA All-Star Game

Atrium at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers

Posted on February 8 2024 by Edward de la Fuente

As anyone who has seen the movie “Hoosiers” certainly knows, Indiana’s first love when it comes to sports is basketball. And Indiana’s first major professional sports franchise, naturally, was a hoops team. You’ll be reminded of that quickly when visiting … Continue reading →

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