CLEVELAND — The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission has announced that it will host nine major sporting events in 2023, providing an estimated $17.8 million in economic impact to the city.
“Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is excited to host a wide variety of events in 2023 from youth volleyball to track and field and a third year of women’s professional tennis,” said David Gilbert, President and CEO of Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. “Our community is ready to welcome athletes and visitors as we continue to make Cleveland the preferred destination for large-scale sporting events while providing nearly $18 million in direct impact.”
In January, Cleveland will play host to more than 450 girls' volleyball teams during the Junior Volleyball Association's (JVA) Rock 'N Rumble at the Huntington Convention Center.
During President's Day Weekend, the 2023 Nike North Coast Cup will bring nearly 1,500-2,000 regional athletes to the convention center for the first-year volleyball event.
Over the summer, Cleveland will welcome Tennis in the Land for the third year.
A full list of events for 2023 and their projected economic impact is listed below:
Junior Volleyball Association Rock ‘N Rumble (Weekend 1)
- Jan. 7-8
- Projected economic impact: $3.15 million
Junior Volleyball Association Rock ‘N Rumble (Weekend 2)
- Jan. 14-15
- Projected economic impact: $3.15 million
Nike North Coast Cup
- Feb. 18-20
- Projected economic impact: $2.3 million
Dru Joyce Classic
- April 14-16
- Projected economic impact: $2 million
Nike North Coast Open
- April 28-30
- Projected economic impact: $1.5 million
USA Wrestling U23 Nationals and U20 World Team Trials
- June 2023
- Projected economic impact: $1.5 million
USA Track & Field National Youth Outdoor Championships
- June 27-July 1
- Projected economic impact: $1.9 million
Cleveland Beach Rugby
- July 2023
- Projected economic impact: $275,000
Tennis in the Land: Women’s Tennis Association 250 Event
- August 2023
- Projected economic impact: $2.1 million
EDITOR'S NOTE: The video at the top of the story previously aired on 3News on Aug. 26, 2022.