Snohomish County Sports Tourism Generates $27.8 Million in Economic Impact
Snohomish County, Washington – Snohomish County hosted 100 sporting events which generated $27.8 million in economic impact and generated 29,681 room nights. These sporting events brought 144,266 visitors to Snohomish County.
In 2023, multiple sporting events were held on the same weekend throughout Snohomish County. The diversity of sporting venues in Snohomish County allowed the Sports Commission to secure multiple sporting events throughout the county. In one weekend, Snohomish County hosted US Australian Football Western Regionals, Lake Stevens Pickleball Classic and Everett 3on3 Basketball Tournament presented by Boeing.
Snohomish County Sports Commission worked with many local sports organizations who host annual sporting events. Providing event support helps these sports organizations to be successful with their sporting events. Local sports organizations the Sports Commission team worked with are Perfect Game Northwest, Snohomish Youth Soccer Club, National Softball Association of Washington, DYSports, LLC, Seattle Metro JO, and Kayak Point Disc Golf Resort.
The 2023 WSWA Free style and Greco Roman State Championships was awarded the Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Award presented by Sports Destination Management. This State Championship was awarded for being Champions in SPORTS TOURISM HEROES.
“Sports tourism has a positive impact in a community. With the impact of sports tourism in Snohomish County, our community is experiencing this positive impact that sports have”, states Tammy Dunn, executive director of Snohomish County Sports Commission. “In 2024, Snohomish County is hosting several national sporting events including WWA Wakeboard & Wake Surf Nationals and USA Softball 14U-18U Class B Western Nationals.”
Snohomish County Sports Commission’s Year in Review video showcases the success in 2023.
About Snohomish County Sports Commission
The Snohomish County Sports Commission works to enhance Snohomish County’s economy, image as a premier sports destination and way of life for its residents by attracting regional, national, and international sporting events to the county, and supporting development of sports facilities. For more information, visit http://www.snocosports.org.
