15 Feb 2019
The two biggest names in baseball go head to head at the London Stadium this summer on June 29th-30th. Watch the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees compete in a two-day series as Major League Baseball makes its London debut.
The Red Sox vs Yankees rivalry is one of the most notorious in American sport spanning 119 years and over 2,000 games. With the Boston Red Sox holding the current World Series Championship and the New York Yankees regarded as the most successful team in sports history, this meeting is set up to be a classic.
Alongside the games in London, fans can expect an exciting line-up of activities in and around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, along with food and drinks from the United States and a traditional halftime spectacle.
Dominique Kotsias, the UK Account Manager for Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism says, “We are thrilled that people in the UK are going to get a taste of the sports scene in Massachusetts, here in London. We hope this will encourage them to travel to Massachusetts to experience the sports scene in the state, and witness teams playing and competing on their home ground. For instance, the Red Sox call Fenway Park in Boston home and it's the oldest Major League Baseball stadium – seeing a game live in these historic surroundings is a great authentic experience.”
For those inspired by the Red Sox match in June, sports fans may want to turn their attention to what else is coming up in 2019 throughout Massachusetts.
Cape Ann Fool's Dual Half Marathon
31st March | Gloucester
This 5k race and half marathon is a North of Boston tradition highlighted by gorgeous ocean views and the charming coastline of Cape Ann.
Red Sox Opening Day 2019
9th April | Fenway Park, Boston
The defending MLB World Series Champions welcome the Toronto Blue Jays to the first home game at Fenway Park.
123rd Boston Marathon
15th April | Boston
The Boston Marathon falls on every third day in April, also known as “Patriots Day” where world-renowned runners and neighbourhood joggers all come together to compete and raise money for charitable causes.
North Face Endurance challenge
8th-9th June | Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
Runners navigate the trails of Wachusett Mountain, summiting on multiple occasions before hopping on the Midstate Trail to Leominster State Forest, home of scenic ridge lines and lake shore views.
2019 Tough Mudder Boston
29th-30th June | Charlton
Participants compete in an 8-10 mile loop of mud-soaked course loaded with 25 best-in-class obstacles, including 10 new or updated 2019 obstacles.
New England Women's Amateur Golf Championship
8th-10th July | Great Horse Golf Club, Hampden
This prestigious and competitive golf tournament features the best amateur women golfers the New England states.
2019 Cape Cod Baseball League All Star Game
21st July | Eldridge, Orleans
Many of the top players in the MLB have earned their stripes in the Cape Cod Baseball L Watch the next crop of future baseball stars compete in the league's all-star game in Orleans, Cape Cod.
2019 Pan-Mass Challenge
1st August | Boston
Since its founding in 1980, this annual bike-a-thon has raised millions every year toward life-saving cancer research. The race passes through 46 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
47th New Balance Falmouth Road Race
18th-19th August | Cape Cod
Athletes competing in this annual 7.1-mile road international race benefit from the serene beauty of Falmouth and Woods Hole on Cape Cod.
55th Head of the Charles Regatta
19th-20th August | Charles River, Boston, & Cambridge
Elite rowers from around the world flock to the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge to participate in this classic test of endurance, strength and teamwork.
2019 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement
September | Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield
Basketball was born in Springfield and every year the game returns home to celebrate its legends. Congratulate the class of 2019's hall of famers in September
2019 International Volleyball Hall of Fame Ceremony
November | Volleyball Hall of Fame, Holyoke
Western Mass is where volleyball was created and every year the game returns to its birthplace to induct a new class into its hall of fame. Celebrate those who gave so much to the game and its advancement in November.
ENDS
Notes to editor:
For media enquiries contact Joanne Campbell at Joanne@ttmworld.co.uk and for trade enquiries contact Dominique Kotsias at Dominique@ttmworld.co.uk or telephone 0208 464 8483. For information on Massachusetts visit www.massholiday.co.uk
Follow Massachusetts on social media via the channels below:
Twitter - @VisitMA
Facebook - @VisitMassachusetts
Instagram: @VisitMA
Massachusetts Image Library:
