Sports Planners
A City for Good Sports
It's no accident that Mesa is the Spring Training home of the Chicago Cubs, Western Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament, WAC Golf Tournament, Citrus Classic Winter Training, a premiere AJGA Tour event, NCAA Championships, VisitMesa.com Basketball Challenge, Desert Duel, USOC Nationals, and numerous opportunities to play outdoors in some fantastic weather. Our award-winning sports facilities and constantly fantastic weather is just a few of the many reasons that make
Allow the Mesa Sports Tourism & Development (MST&D) to facilitate in making your competition an unforgettable success. Visit Mesa's Sports Tourism & Development Department will assist you in finding what you need for your next event, tournament, competition or meeting throughout the Valley of the Sun. If you are looking for Sports Tourism & Event support in the cities of Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, or Chandler our team can serve all your needs!
Sports Competition
Our staff provides comprehensive information about
Sports Lodging
Without delay, Mesa Sports Tourism & Development will forward facts of your event program needs to the hotels or resorts you select. These selected properties then will respond directly to you with rates and availability.
Venue and Facility Selection
Professional site inspection itineraries will be coordinated for sports competition planners and a Sports Tourism & Development representative will gladly accompany you.
Sports Promotion
The MST&D offers a wealth of marketing and promotional resources to your competition. A database of local businesses and citizens will be used to increase awareness of your tournament to enhance attendance and support.
Complimentary Planning Services
- RFP distribution to hotels, motels, and resorts.
- Sports facility selection guidance
- Marketing and publicity guidance & support
- Volunteer recruitment
Sponsorship Solicitation
Our role with your event doesn't conclude after you book your sports event in Mesa! Our team will continue to be an active partner in making your event a success. Our team will attempt to facilitate you with all the particulars including, but not limited to, means to heighten attendance, coordinating transportation, and gift items for athletes.


