Detroit Sports Commission
Sports Commission
About Detroit Sports Commission
Fueled by innovation and creativity and driven by a passionate sports community, Detroit is the undisputed choice for your next event.
Sport is the beating heart of metro Detroit. Its world-class venues can be found throughout the region and at the very center of its vibrant entertainment - and food-loving downtown district. Its proud fans epitomize the city's work hard, play hard philosophy and warmly embrace every sport with the same wholehearted spirit.
We will show the same passion towards your sport. Metro Detroit welcomes every opportunity to build mutually beneficial partnerships that deliver outstanding events in an unparalleled set-up. If you're looking for a city that delivers a proven national and international platform for sport, Detroit's the obvious choice.
Experience
Detroit's long history of hosting sports events - from the Ryder Cup to the Super Bowl, the AAU Junior Olympic Games to the NCAA Men's Final Four - ensures it has the expertise and experience to showcase your event to the world.
Community
Our passionate team of well-trained, experienced volunteers is quick to embrace any new event with efficiency and enthusiasm.
Modern urban infrastructure
Looking for a venue that's a perfect fit for your sport? Detroit's numerous modern venues can comfortably accommodate crowds of every size.
Detroit is the only city in North America with all four professional teams located in the Downtown Core. All venues are supported by a modern, highly efficient transport infrastructure.
Location
Our award-winning city boasts 40,000 hotel rooms and was named a Top 10 global city destination by Lonely Planet, the world's largest travel guidebook publisher. Detroit was the only continental U.S. city selected for the prestigious list.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport handles 1,200 flights every day to and from 150 destinations on four continents and is only a 90-minute flight for 60% of the U.S. population.
We are a truly global city.
Things to do in Detroit Sports Commission
Three Vegas-style casinos run 24/7 in Detroit. Must-see museums celebrate art, music, maritime and African-American history. Urban parks abound. Classic theaters, a bustling cultural district and hip hangouts entertain, and three sports stadiums rock.
Travel details
The nearest major airport is Windsor International Airport (YQG / CYQG). This airport has domestic flights from Windsor, Canada and is 9 miles from the center of Detroit, MI.
Another major airport is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW), which has international and domestic flights and is 23 miles from Detroit, MI.
Services offered
Grant Programs
Lodging Services
Marketing
PR/Media Assistance
Signage
Site Visits
Volunteer
Welcome Bags
Event Marketing Sponsorship
Bid Packages & Presentations - Facility & Site Selection - Creative Consulting - Promotional Design - Hospitality & Concierge Services - PR/Media Assistance - Site Visits - Transportation Assistance - Lodging Services - Welcome Bags/Gifts - Itinerary Development - Event Planning Assistance
