Bryant University is a potential base camp for World Cup

Will Bryant University live up to its potential as World Cup base camp? R.I. officials are all in.

State and university leaders swap jerseys at a press conference on Oct. 31, 2025, to celebrate Bryant University being named a potential base camp for the 2026 World Cup. Left to right, Gov. Dan McKee, Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Bill Smith, and Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa. (Photo by Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current)State officials on Friday delivered a Halloween treat…

Bryant to be included in FIFA World Cup Base Camp brochure

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Bryant University said that it was the only New England site to be included in the FIFA World Cup Base Camp brochure for the 2026 World Cup. The brochure lists sites teams could choose to be their base during the tournament. Bryant said that the sites must meet standards including “level grass pitches with a certain blade height of specific grasses, adequate lighting, ample security, and extensive training facilities.” …

Bryant University is a potential base camp for World Cup

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — State and local officials announced Friday that Bryant University may serve as a base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The university is currently home to the No. 7 men's soccer team, and it's the only potential base camp in New England. Bryant's leaders credited their new 43,000 square-foot field house that just opened last month with getting FIFA's attention. "These new state-of-the-art locker rooms, training rooms, …