Team Iowa

iTIP is excited that you are considering bringing your next sporting event to Iowa! Our members are knowledgeable professionals ready to create an experience for your teams.

We exist to attract youth, amateur, and professional sporting events to Iowa. The tradition and culture of sports runs strong throughout the entire state of Iowa, making it the perfect destination for your next event. Come for the sports, stay for the hospitality.

Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) is the only statewide organization in Iowa dedicated to the sports travel market. Contact us today to learn how we can help you plan an event in Iowa. (Team Iowa is now a division of iTIP.)

Team Iowa would love to invite your organization, teams, and participants to play your next event in the Hawkeye State. With sports facilities large and small across the state, Iowa has played host to a wide variety of events. Some of these events include the AAU Junior Olympic Games, LPGA Solheim Cup, NCAA DI Men’s Basketball, NAIA Championships, USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals, USATF Outdoor Championships, USA Volleyball, USA Gymnastics, and so much more. Most recently Iowa has gained national attention due to hosting MLB at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville and the Dew Tour at Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines.

Sports Tourism Index + Scout: Tempest Partnership

Our partnership with Tempest for the Sports Tourism Index + Scout makes it easy to find your next host destination. Input the needs of your event and Iowa venues for many sports will populate.

Iowa is best known for hosting wresting, basketball, baseball/softball, bowling, e-sports, track & field, swimming, skateboarding, soccer, tennis, and golf. Follow the link to the Iowa page of the Sports Tourism Index to begin planning your next event in Iowa.

This project supported by Travel Iowa.

Partner Profile Sheets

View our current collection of profile sheets from partners across the state. Partners in this packet include:

Cedar Valley Sports Commission
City of Sioux Center
Clear Lake
Discover Ames

Explore Siouxland
Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau
Greater Muscatine Chamber & Industry
Meet in Marshalltown

Vacation Okoboji
Visit Fort Dodge
Visit Mason City
Visit Quad Cities

Iowa Sports Guide

Iowa is built for sports. From cutting-edge venues to welcoming communities, our state offers everything you need to host a successful event – without the headaches. Centrally located in the heart of the Midwest, Iowa makes travel easy for teams and fans alike. Rights holders benefit from:

A wide range of sports facilities, from large arenas to flexible multi-use fields.
Competitive grant programs and local support to stretch your budget further.
Comfortable lodging, crowd-pleasing dining, and attractions that keep attendees engaged long after the final whistle.
A proven track record of hosting high-profile tournaments and championships.

We invite you to explore the latest Iowa Sports Guide, produced in partnership with Premier Travel Media’s Sports Planning Guide. Inside, you’ll find 16 pages showcasing Iowa’s premier venues, destinations, and success stories – proof that Iowa is ready to help make your event a win.

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Other Publications Featuring Iowa Venues

For Marshalltown, Esports is Booming Business

Marshalltown has rapidly become a hub for esports through strong community collaboration among local organizations, innovative programs like Marshalltown Community College’s Esports Management Degree, and its strategic role within Iowa’s esports ecosystem.
Destination Featured: Marshalltown, IA

Sports Planning Guide: W2P Midwestern Baseball & Softball Facility Guide

Planning a local tournament or major event? This guide highlights top Midwest venues, making it easy to find the perfect fit for baseball, softball, and outdoor sports.
Destinations Featured: Sioux City, Quad Cities, Fort Dodge, Cedar Rapids

Sports Planning Guide: W2P Midwestern Indoor Facility Guide

Midwest weather’s extremes have driven a strong investment in indoor sports, leading to the development of top-tier facilities across the region. These venues offer year-round, state-of-the-art environments for athletes and fans alike.
Destinations Featured: Cedar Rapids, Greater Burlington, Quad Cities, Sioux City

Previous Iowa Sports Guide Features

Partner Spotlights

Cedar Rapids | Fort Dodge | Greater Burlington | Sioux City | Quad Cities