New England fans are surely riding the excitement of playoff football this winter, and Rhode Island is celebrating wins of its own. Sports tourism continues to be a strong economic engine, driving visitation, hotel demand and statewide business activity during the coldest and often slowest months of…
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Providence is a city that takes football seriously. And in a year when none of us expected the Patriots to even make the playoffs, of course we'll be tuning in to watch all the games. And whether you're cheering on our hometown heroes or visiting and looking for a spot that will have your team on…
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Providence College Friars men's basketball returns to the Amical Mutual Pavilion! The Friars are set to light up the court as they try their hand at making another run for March during the 2025–26 season. In addition to non-conference play, the Friars will host 10 BIG EAST Conference home games and…
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The latest episode of PVD POV takes us inside Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, where Rhode Island FC President David Peart and Stadium GM Paul Byrne reflect on a high-energy launch month packed with soccer, rugby and Rhode Island flavor. From locally sourced stadium snacks (yes, there's a…
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The phrase "it takes a village" perfectly describes how we approach large-scale meetings, conventions and sporting events. When planning major competitions like NCAA tournaments, the Rhode Island Sports Commission assembles a dedicated team of key stakeholders, our Local Organizing Committee (LOC)…
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When it comes to hosting major events — from NCAA tournaments to Rubik’s Cube competitions — Rhode Island punches well above its weight. In our latest episode of PVD POV, we sit down with Jonathan Walker from the Rhode Island Sports Commission to talk about the power of sports tourism and the…
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We may be the smallest state, but with our large number of colleges and universities across the state, Rhode Island's collegiate athletics programs provide a vast platform for youth athletes to compete on campuses throughout the state, many of which lie right here in Providence. Students from all…
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As the Senior Director of Sports Sales for the Rhode Island Sports Commission, I spend a lot of time talking about the great things Providence has to offer in terms of competition venues and hotel space. I always mention the sense of community made possible by Rhode Island's small size, but every…
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Here at the Rhode Island Sports Commission, we like to say that Rhode Island is small in size, but big on sports. With professional teams like the Providence Bruins and Rhode Island FC, and college athletics like University of Rhode Island, Brown University and Providence College, there's almost…
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Join us on PVD POV with guest, Jonathan Walker, director of sports sales for the Rhode Island Sports Commission. Jonathan sheds light on the role of the Rhode Island Sports Commission within the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. He discusses upcoming sporting events in the area, the…
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