5 Reasons to Host Your Next Sports Event in Kalamazoo, Mich.

When it comes to sports event planning, Kalamazoo is big league all the way. We’ve earned a reputation as the perfect host for events of all sizes. We attract players from coast to coast and win rave reviews from everyone who attends. Here are the top five reasons to bring your event to Kalamazoo:

1. In 2019, Kalamazoo hosted 90 sports events, more than 61,000 athletes, and generated $26.9 million in estimated economic impact. Just to name a few, Kalamazoo hosted the 2019 USA Curling National Championships, United States Tennis Association Boys’ 18 & 16 National Championship, U.S. Synchronized Skating Midwestern & Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships, MHSAA Team Wrestling Finals, USA Pickleball Association Great Lakes Regional and the list goes on.
2. Kalamazoo is located in the heart of the Great Lakes region, midway between Detroit and Chicago. Giving you, your attendees and their families the perfect opportunity to drive-in, fly-in or travel to Pure Michigan before or after the event.
3. Whatever type of sports event and age group you’re looking to host in Kalamazoo, we have a venue for you. Lacrosse? Absolutely. Synchronized skating, eSports, wrestling? No doubt. Hockey? Easy, we’ve got 6 rinks. Cheer? Dance? We know just the place. Whatever the sport may be, we can find a home for your event in Kalamazoo.
4. Kalamazoo is also home to world-class attractions and restaurants for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast, coffee lover, someone that connects with nature, or you’re looking for family fun attractions after the final whistle – Kalamazoo is the place for you.
5. The sports community in Kalamazoo is unlike any other. Between our dedicated staff and our community partners and LOC’s, your event couldn’t be in better hands. Reach out to our Discover Kalamazoo Sports Team to discuss how Kalamazoo could be the next home to your event!