You'll Love What Destination Dayton Has to Offer!

As a leading destination for hosting sports events and tournaments, Dayton has an impressive winning track record! We're eager to team up with you to host your next outstanding event - you'll love what Dayton has to offer!

Successful Track Record of Hosting Sports Events

To name just a few, Dayton’s success ranges from hosting large amateur youth soccer tournaments such as the annual 20,000 attendee adidas® Warrior Soccer Tournament, the annual 50,000 attendee WGI Sport of the Arts Color Guard and Percussion & Winds World Championships, national bowling and softball tournaments, AAU basketball tournaments, AAU and ASA softball tournaments, SilverStick Hockey tournaments and of course the annual kick-off to March Madness®—the NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball First Four® Tournament as well as the Ohio High School Athletic Association's Boys & Girls Basketball State Championships. In fact, the University of Dayton Arena has played host to more NCAA® events than any other venue in the nation! Dayton has got game when it comes to hosting sports of all sorts!

Highly Accessible Location

Dayton, conveniently located at the “Crossroads of America” the intersection of I-75 N/S and I-70 E/W, is within a one-day drive of 65% of the nation’s population. Translation: it’s easily accessible for your sports event attendees. Dayton also offers the Dayton International Airport, serviced by the major carriers.

Discover the Unexpected!

Whether your favorite ball is a, soccer ball, lacrosse ball, a basketball, softball, baseball, tennis ball or bowling ball ... or even if you’re a cycling, paddling, cheer & dance, gymnastics, wrestling or some other sports enthusiast accustomed to juggling lots of projects and balls ... Destination Dayton has got game when it comes to hosting your sporting events and competitions. We are committed to providing you and your event a Top-Flight Experience in Dayton, the Birthplace of Aviation where you can Discover the Unexpected!

And when your players and fans have some down-time, there’s plenty to do in Dayton! Experience the Free National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, with 19-acres of enclosed exhibits featuring over 350+ aerospace vehicles including 10 Presidential planes. The Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park sites tell the story of Dayton’s Wright Brothers and the invention of flight. Carillon Historical Park’s 65-acre campus features 30+ buildings ranging from a one-room school-house to the Wright Brothers National Museum. The Park tells the story of Dayton’s world-changing inventions from refrigeration, to the electric car starter, the airplane, bar-codes, the pop-top can and more! Surf, SUP or kayak the Great Miami River. Enjoy free outdoor concerts at the Levitt Pavilion. Kings Island Amusement Park & Water Park are a mere 35-minute drive away. For more information log onto www.DestinationDayton.org

Contact Ron Eifert, Director of Sales, TODAY!

For a customized site visit or bid proposal for your specific sports event, contact Ron Eifert, Director of Sales at reifert@destinationdayton.org or 937-226-8284 today! Our services are free and we’re eager and ready to help you with your next outstanding event!