Our Purpose

The Detroit Metro Sports Commission (DMSC) markets and sells metro Detroit as a premier destination for regional, national and international amateur sporting events.

The Detroit area has a long, successful history of hosting a variety of tournaments and events including USA, NCAA, AAU and USSSA events. Metro Detroit is also the chosen location for:

• 2005 MLB All Star Game
• 2006 Super Bowl
• 2007 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
• 2008 AAU Junior Olympic Games
• 2009 NCAA Men’s Final Four
• 2010 NCAA Men's Frozen Four

Event organizers will find metro Detroit is home to numerous, world-class stadiums, arenas and other athletic venues and the area's hotel and restaurant accommodations are second to none. And after the event metro Detroit has numerous, one-of-a-kind attractions for athletes, families and guests to enjoy.

The DMSC offers a wide variety of services to the event organizer and the community. The commission will:

• Serve as the chief link between amateur sports groups and metro Detroit corporations, civic groups and DMSC membership (including hospitality and service providers) to provide one-stop shopping for event organizers
• Match events and sponsors with local facilities, accommodations and businesses
• Help amateur sports groups secure corporate sponsorships to help offset event expenses
• Develop a bank of volunteers from which event organizers can draw
• Arrange special events for participants
• Build relationships to provide media coverage
• Measure and provide event economic impact reports for the community and DMSC membership
• Provide opportunity for local youth to participate in clinics and events

The DMSC is a not-for-profit charitable organization, IRS 501 (C) (3), and a subsidiary of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.