Chasing the game: stadium adventures

From first pitch to final whistle — venue guides for sports fans who travel

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58 Venues visited
2017 On the road since
7 Professional leagues covered
100+ Unplanned detours

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NCAAF CFP Rankings Week 1: Miami Is No. 1, Alabama Is the Highest-Ranked Two-Loss Team and Ohio State Is the First Team Out

November 3, 2026

CFP Rankings Week 1: Miami Is No. 1, Alabama Is the Highest-Ranked Two-Loss Team and Ohio State Is the First Team Out

The College Football Playoff selection committee released its first rankings of the season Tuesday night, and the first look at the 12-team…

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NFL NFL Trade Deadline Tracker 2026: Every Deal Before the Nov. 10 Deadline

November 3, 2026

NFL Trade Deadline Tracker 2026: Every Deal Before the Nov. 10 Deadline

The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. Central). Deals usually pick up in the final…

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MLB MLB Free Agency Opens: Eight Qualifying Offers, and the Brewers Keep William Contreras

November 3, 2026

MLB Free Agency Opens: Eight Qualifying Offers, and the Brewers Keep William Contreras

The Hot Stove is officially lit. Free agency opened Monday at 5 p.m. ET, and with it came the first big wave…

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WNBA The WNBA Offseason Starts Now: A Commissioner Search, the Comets’ Return and a Lottery on Nov. 15

November 3, 2026

The WNBA Offseason Starts Now: A Commissioner Search, the Comets’ Return and a Lottery on Nov. 15

The confetti has barely been swept up at Chase Center, and the WNBA is already moving on to its next big storylines.…

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NCAAW Women’s College Basketball Opening Night: JuJu Watkins Returns, South Carolina Wins in Paris and UConn Rolls

November 3, 2026

Women’s College Basketball Opening Night: JuJu Watkins Returns, South Carolina Wins in Paris and UConn Rolls

The 2026-27 women’s college basketball season is here, and opening night had a little bit of everything: a star’s return, two games…

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NCAAB College Basketball Opening Night: No. 1 Florida Handles Miami, UCLA Stuns Arizona and Oklahoma Falls to East Texas A&M

November 3, 2026

College Basketball Opening Night: No. 1 Florida Handles Miami, UCLA Stuns Arizona and Oklahoma Falls to East Texas A&M

College basketball is back. The 2026-27 men’s season tipped off Monday with games from a 3 a.m. ET start in South Carolina…

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One duffel bag, one very long list

My first big-league game came when I was 14. What started as a bucket-list idea turned into a standing habit: pick a city, find a game, book the cheapest flight that still gets me there before game time.

I chronicle adventures for the person planning their own trip and provide firsthand insights on everything surrounding the event I'm partaking in.

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