The vision of the Rapid City Sports Commission is to be the driving force behind a thriving sports industry in Rapid City. We achieve this by bidding and hosting regional and national events, creating and maintaining events, communicating the value of sport, identifying priorities for capital investment in existing facilities and championing new facility funding and development. Fueled by our excitement for the game and unwavering confidence in our standing as a monumental destination, the Commission is committed to facilitating extraordinary experiences for participants of all abilities.
Our exceptional athletic facilities have proudly served as the training grounds for esteemed athletes from the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, PRCA, PGA, and even the prestigious Olympics. With confidence, we offer top-notch venues that cater to every sporting event you host, ensuring an unparalleled experience for athletes of all levels. Discover why Rapid City stands as a revered destination for champions, where greatness is nurtured and celebrated.
When you stay in Rapid City, you’re surrounded by ten parks and monuments and immersed in a local culture that’s rich with history and artistic expression. In this land where gemstones and natural wonders have been forming for eons, even the smallest roadside stand holds the promise of a big discovery.
Located about 60 miles from the geographic center of the United States, Rapid City is ideally located for visitors coming from the east or the west. You can get to Rapid City by air, car or motorcoach.
BY CAR OR MOTORCOACH
US Interstate 90 is the main route for driving to the Black Hills, but you can also enter the area on east-west highways US 16, US 18, US 212, SD 34 or SD 40; and north-south highways US 85, US 385 and SD 79. The South Dakota Department of Transportation keeps all highways in excellent driving condition, even during hard winters.
BY AIR
Rapid City Regional Airport is the commercial airline hub for the Black Hills. It is serviced by Allegiant Air, American Airlines/American Eagle, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines. Private charters also land at state-approved airports in Rapid City, Hot Springs, Custer, Wall, Sturgis, Spearfish, Sundance and Belle Fourche.
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