Sports Events Up for Bid

 

 

Welcome to the SportsTravel Bid Bowl. Here you will find a list of events that are actively seeking hosts, with RFPs from regional, national and international sports-event organizers who are looking to partner with destinations in the future. To find out about each item below, click on “More Information” to get details about what the event organizer is looking for, as well as a complete RFP with even more specifications about the event including venue requirements, hotel needs and fees associated with bidding.

TEAMS Conference and Esports Travel Summit

Bid Deadline: February 1, 2024

About the Events: TEAMS has opened its bidding process to identify potential host-city partners for TEAMS. The leading conferences for sports-event and esports-event organizers are open for the following years: TEAMS 2030–2035, and EsportsTravel Summit 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2030. The Sports Division of Northstar Meetings Group also has opened its bidding process to identify potential host-city partners for the EsportsTravel Summit. The leading conferences for esports-event organizers is open for the following years: 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2030. The EsportsTravel Summit is the preeminent gathering for esports tournaments and events. The event is the exclusive co-location partner for the U.S. Esports Federation. MORE INFORMATION

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2027 National Senior Games

Bid Deadline: November 30, 2023

About the Organization: Traditionally staged in a host city during a mutually agreed upon timeframe between late May and early September. Several key factors will assist with determining the Games’ dates including venue availability, hotels, climate and other scheduled events. MORE INFORMATION

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2024-2025 USA Boxing Championships and Event Offerings

Bid Deadline: November 30, 2023

About the Organization: USA Boxing’s events take place year-round, beginning with the first qualifier in the spring and ending with the National Championships in December. Competitive bids will include facilities, services, value-in-kind donations and financial support to make the event successful for the city, Local Boxing Committee and participants. MORE INFORMATION

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2025 Toyota USA Hockey Sled National Championships and Warrior National Championships

Bid Deadline: December 15, 2023

About the Organization: USA Hockey is seeking host sites for the 2025 Toyota USA Hockey Sled National Championships and Warrior National Championships. These events will feature the top teams from around the country in each of the two disciplines. USA Hockey is looking for a single host site for both events in an effort to capitalize on resources, however, we will accept bids that only include one Championship. MORE INFORMATION

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2026 U.S. Olympic Team Trials–Curling

Bid Deadline: December 15, 2023

About the Organization: The 2026 U.S. Olympic Team Trials–Curling will determine the men’s and women’s teams that will represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Competition will be seven days plus a day of practice and a five-day ice build. MORE INFORMATION

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2030 Gay Games

Bid Deadline: December 31, 2023

About the Organization: Cities have until December 31 to register an interest in hosting the Games. From there the organization will contact you to start the bidding process. In February 2026 , a decision will be made about who will host the Gay Games XIII 2030 and announce it to the world. If you and and your city is interested in hosting the biggest LGBTQ+ sports and event in the world, email FGGBids@gaygames.net. MORE INFORMATION

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Women Major League Kickball

Bid Deadline: December 31, 2023

About the Organization: Women Major League Kickball will feature eight city-based teams. The inaugural season of Women Major League Kickball is set to kick off in the summer 2024. WMLK will be played in turf or grass field stadiums that seats between 2,000 and 4,000. MORE INFORMATION

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2025 USA BMX National Events

Bid Deadline: January 1, 2024

About the Organization: A USA BMX National Event is part of an annual 30-race National Championship Series, which spans across the U.S. and Canada. These events occur over weekends and approximately one-third of the events have an additional status of “Olympic qualifier” where riders earn ranking points that will eventually qualify them to represent the USA or their home country. MORE INFORMATION

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United Futsal Events

Bid Deadline: February 1, 2024

About the Organization: United Futsal is requesting bids from cities and venues that are interested in hosting a 2024-2025 Regional Showcase event, a 2025 National Training Camp event, or a 2025 World Futsal Championship event. All of United Futsals tournaments are played indoors and therefore a Convention Center or large sports facility is required. MORE INFORMATION

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NCAA Championship Bid Cycle

Bid Deadline: February 4, 2024

About the Organization: The NCAA has made a few adjustments to the upcoming site selection and bid process timeline following an internal NCAA strategic business review. The process will be adjusted from a four-year process to a two-year process, with hosts and sites being awarded for approximately 88 of the 90 NCAA championships for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years. These adjustments will help for further analysis of future processes and allow the ability to upgrade the current bid portal for a better user experience. None of the other key dates have been adjusted. MORE INFORMATION

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RFP Marketplace

SportsTravel has partnered with Playeasy to make even more RFPs available for event organizers and destinations alike. Be sure to check this list often to see new events up for bid. Access to these bids requires a free registration on the Playeasy platform.