The vision of the Rapid City Sports Commission is to be the driving force behind a thriving sports industry in Rapid City. We achieve this by bidding and hosting regional and national events, creating and maintaining events, communicating the value of sport, identifying priorities for capital investment in existing facilities and championing new facility funding and development. Fueled by our excitement for the game and unwavering confidence in our standing as a monumental destination, the Commission is committed to facilitating extraordinary experiences for participants of all abilities.

Our exceptional athletic facilities have proudly served as the training grounds for esteemed athletes from the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, PRCA, PGA, and even the prestigious Olympics. With confidence, we offer top-notch venues that cater to every sporting event you host, ensuring an unparalleled experience for athletes of all levels. Discover why Rapid City stands as a revered destination for champions, where greatness is nurtured and celebrated.

Rapid City Sports Commission

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Perched on the eastern slopes of South Dakota’s Black Hills, Rapid City encompasses both prairie and mountain, a convergence of landscapes that many residents and visitors find extraordinarily beautiful. Fortunately, the city has taken its stewardship of its gorgeous park-like setting seriously. The forty-five acre Central States Fairgrounds can accommodate sporting and meeting groups ranging from 25 to 6,000 or more.

This major events facility, just minutes from historic downtown and easily accessible from Highway 44 and Interstate 90, regularly accommodates sporting events ranging in size from small groups of 25 to major championships with thousands of spectators. As a favorite location for indoor motocross, equestrian events and trade show, Central States Fairgrounds is no stranger to major events.

Features:
    Grandstand seats 6,000
    Park facilities for 8,000+ vehicles
    225-unit campground
    60,000 sq. ft. of indoor exhibit space
    Eight-acre outdoor asphalt display area
    Indoor arena and events center
    Three outdoor arenas
Sports:
    Motocross
    Equestrian & Rodeo