In this edition of "Inside the Arena!" KOMO Sports Director Niko Tamurian and KOMO News Senior Reporter Chris Daniels are joined in studio by the Seattle Sports Commission's President and CEO Beth Knox for an in-depth conversation about luring large scale sports events in recent years, and in the near future.

Knox shares details about recruiting the NHL's Winter Classic and MLB All Star Game, along with the FIFA Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup. She also talks at length about the events she's currently attempting to bring to Seattle, plus the teams and leagues that may be eyeing Seattle. In addition, Knox shares some exciting news about the Sports Star of the Year event in 2025.

Niko and Chris also talk about the return of the NBA to Seattle in the “Supersonic Minute”.

As always, Chris and Niko also talk about what's good and bad in the local sports business world in "Four Corners."

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