University of Oregon takes a shot in the Elite 8 Match of the 2019 NCAA D1 Women's Basketball Championship at Portland's Moda Center. Photo by Scott Bisch.
Judging panel observes a team performance at the 2018 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships at Portland's Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Photo by Rose Quarter.
Fans observe Indy Cars at Portland International Raceway at 2019 Portland Grand Prix. Photo by Portland Grand Prix.
University of Oregon takes a shot in the Elite 8 Match of the 2019 NCAA D1 Women's Basketball Championship at Portland's Moda Center. Photo by Scott Bisch.
Why We do what we do
WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF SPORTS IS UNDENIABLE. IT’S ECONOMIC. IT’S SOCIAL. IT’S EMOTIONAL. A dedicated, thriving sports tourism environment is crucial to the wellbeing of our state. We have an unapologetic love for Oregon, and we want to share it with the world. The natural scenery is our playground, and the vibrant hospitality community is eager and ready to host you, your events, your teams, your fans, and your families. To get in touch with us about bringing an event to Oregon, contact Matt Reed.
Economic
Our hotels, venues, restaurants, and local businesses benefit greatly from a robust and active sports travel market. Even when excluding professional sporting events, visitors spent over $11 billion on sports tourism in the US in 2017. These non-local funds are crucial in building a vibrant community for residents and businesses alike.
SOCIAL
Sports are a powerful unifier, and can serve as a rallying point for different cultures, traditions, and ideas. Driving inclusivity and education through sports is paramount to our mission, and we are committed to using our platform and resources to engage in positive social impact initiatives in our community.
EMOTIONAL
If the outcome of a sporting event has ever affected your mood, the emotional impact of sports is evident. Whether watching in-person with 20,000 fans, or at home alone, sports have the potent ability to conjure joy, dread, and genuine exhilaration, sometimes in the span of just a few minutes.