About Us

We are the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. You might be wondering what a sports commission is and what we do. For starters we're the only organization 100% dedicated to bringing sports events to central Ohio.

What We Do:

• We rally Columbus to bid on and win sporting events
• Work collaboratively to promote the events once they’ve chosen Columbus
• Provide top tier experiences for the participants that compete here and fans that come to see them

Why We Do It:

• Enhance the image of the city
• Enrich the quality of life for everyone that lives and works in central Ohio
• Drive economic and social development through sports

SINCE 2002

1,100+

TOTAL EVENTS HOSTED

$1.5 BILLION

ESTIMATED DIRECT VISITOR SPENDING

46

DIFFERENT SPORTS

10th

COLUMBUS' RANK ON SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNAL'S LIST OF BEST HOST CITIES

600+

NEW EVENTS HOSTED

Coming Soon

NHL Stadium Series | March 2025 | More Info
U.S. Senior Open | June-July 2026
NCAA Women's Final Four | April 2027 | Sign up for updates

Head here for a full list of events on the schedule.

Recent Events

2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
2021 NCAA DI Volleyball Championship
2018 NCAA Women’s Final Four
2015 NHL All-Star Game
2013 President's Cup

Staff

Our staff of 12 is supported by our Board of Commissioners which is comprised of business leaders from the community.

DEIA

The Greater Columbus Sports Commission champions diversity, equity and inclusion in our organization, industry, and community. Valuing all voices, unique experiences and diverse perspectives is exemplified in everything we do. We empower our team to be their authentic selves and are committed to using our collective voice to drive transformational change.

Non-Profit Status

The Greater Columbus Sports Commission is an LLC of Experience Columbus, a 501(c)(6), and also oversees the Greater Columbus Sports Foundation, a 501(c)(3), and operates with its own board of commissioners, budget, brand, office, web and media presence, fundraising and other elements.

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