Cleveland

Cleveland is undeniably a sports town. When a sporting event comes to Northeast Ohio, our community delivers.

We’re proud of our growing national reputation as a notable sports destination. Our stadiums and arenas are within walking distance to the heart of our downtown. In addition to many upscale hotels, our convention center offers ample space to host or expand your events’ footprint.

Our city has countless entertainment options for visitors to enjoy. Venues like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Playhouse Square, the West Side Market and our many museums at University Circle, make Cleveland a unique place to visit.

Additionally, Northeast Ohio has some of the best outdoor recreation, parks, friendly bike-routes and countless restaurants, bars and breweries for all to enjoy.

The enthusiasm our locals and visitors have for the cultural advancements taking place in our city is unparalleled. We’d love to share Cleveland with you.

Cleveland's 78 square miles are jam-packed with things to do for visitors of all ages and interests. Foodies, adventure-seekers, nature-lovers, sports fanatics and history buffs alike will find plenty of things to enjoy in Cleveland. If you're planning to visit in the warmer months, consider spending a few days exploring the Cleveland Botanical Garden, the Cleveland Metroparks and the Cleveland Zoo for some outdoor fun for the whole family.

If you're looking to escape the heat or snow, you definitely do not want to miss the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum or the Cleveland Museum of Art, both local and visitor favorites. And when you get hungry, make sure to stop by the historic West Side Market for some international grub — the baked goods come highly recommended.

Cleveland's easy accessibility and abundance of nonstop flight options offered by multiple airlines is an undeniable asset for meeting planners considering the Midwest destination as a host city.

Fly into Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and take a quick ride on the RTA Red Line straight to the heart of Downtown, fly to Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) just South of the city, or land private and charter flights at Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL). Get in the car and put the pedal to the metal, you’re headed to a city that’s less than an eight-hour drive (within 500 miles) from 50% of the U.S. population.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission offers a variety of services to support our hosted sporting events.

Event Operations

We don't mean to brag, but our operations team is one of the best in the business. Our staff provides a wide range of operational services to elevate your event to the next level. Whether it's event set up and tear down support, facility recommendations, hotel coordination, permitting assistance or navigating our community, we provide an events rights holder with all the necessary tools to host a successful event in Cleveland.

Marketing & Communications

Our team has a full-service Marketing & Communications department to provide your event with ad buys, brand awareness, collateral creation, earned media, event-specific marketing, graphic design and public relations strategy.

Community Programming

Greater Cleveland Sports Commissions' programming team works to creatively tie hosted sporting events into the Northeast Ohio community. Our Youth Education through Sports program, directly provides local under-served youth with unique sporting experiences directly related to your event.

Corporate Sales & Partnerships

Strong partnerships are the backbone of our organization. Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is well-positioned in Northeast Ohio to tie community partners to our hosted sporting events. Our partnership department is dedicated to corporate sales and leveraging partner assets to increase the footprint and quality of a hosted event.

Fundraising

Our non-profit organization is well-versed in fundraising for diverse sporting events. We have an experienced staff dedicated to securing funds on varying monetary levels to aid in event execution. Our strong position in the local community secures our place as a valued and trusted partner for many local businesses and philanthropists to support.

Our list of services includes, but is not limited to:

• Budget Management
• Collateral Development 
• Community Programming 
• Earned Media and Public Relations Support 
• Event Operations
• Event Set Up and Tear Down Support Staff 
• Facility Recommendations 
• Fundraising 
• Graphic Design 
• Hotel and Housing Coordination
• Marketing Support
• Merchandising
• Partnership and Lead Development
• Permitting Assistance
• Social Media Support
• Special Event Creation and Execution
• Ticket Sales Services
• Transportation Plans
• Vendor Sales
• Volunteer Recruitment, Training and Deployment
• PR/Media Assistance
• Site Visits
• Transportation Assistance
• Lodging Services
• Information Bags
• Destination Brochures & Coupons
• Welcome Signage
• Event Promotion