Myrtle Beach Regional Sports Alliance

What do competitive sports and 19 million annual vacationgoers have in common? They belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Over the years, Myrtle Beach has proved it has the facilities for major competition, from gymnastics meets to PGA Tour events, and the popular beach destination continues to raise the bar.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has cemented itself over the years as a true-blue foodie destination. The 2,000-plus area restaurants have it all: fresh seafood, Southern classics, Lowcountry favorites and chef-driven fare. When the final whistle blows and the stands clear, there are endless options for athletes, fans and families.

Myrtle Beach is more than just a beach destination—it’s a sprawling sports haven that extends across 60 miles of South Carolina coastline, encompassing two counties and 14 distinct cities and towns. Each city, including North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach itself, has its own unique atmosphere and dedicated sports tourism facilities. Learn more about the Myrtle Beach sports experience here!

The inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic, the first ever PGA TOUR event held in Myrtle Beach, not only marked a significant milestone in the history of professional golf, but also generated a substantial economic impact for the region known as “The Golf Capital of the World.”

The Beach – also known as Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – prides itself on being 60 miles where you belong. So when it comes to finding accommodations for sporting events, your athletes, families and fans have no shortage of options where they can feel at home.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is on a roll. The destination – lovingly referred to as “The Beach” – has quickly become one of the top host cities for sporting events. Last fall, they hosted NCAA men’s basketball and football events with the Myrtle Beach Invitational and the Myrtle Beach Bowl, and most recently, they hosted the Myrtle Beach Classic, an official PGA TOUR event.

The bracket for the fifth annual Myrtle Beach Invitational has been released as the 2023 in-season tournament will be played November 16, 17 and 19 at the HTC Center on the campus of Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. Read more here!

The field for the 2023 Myrtle Beach Invitational is set and will feature four schools that participated in the post-season last March after finishing atop their conference’s regular-season standings.

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce that Myrtle Beach will host the SBD World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition on April 19 – 20 and 22 – 23, 2023, at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.

Make North Myrtle Beach your next sporting event destination. Our area offers a diverse selection of sports event facilities that are easily accessible and can accommodate a range of activities.

Located just minutes from the beach and coastline of South Carolina, our state-of-the-art complex offers nine replica fields of historic Major League ballparks, each featuring unique field dimensions and playing experiences every game. Accompanied by multiple batting cages, bullpens, and training facilities, The Ripken Experience™ Myrtle Beach is sure to make you feel like a Big Leaguer once you enter the gates.