Rockford has been a pioneering sports town since the mid-1980s, when it opened its first of many multi-purpose sports complexes. Decade after decade, we’ve set the standard for hosting sports tournaments with our unparalleled venues, accessibility and drive market, and the tourism and hospitality professionals that proudly call the region home. Thanks to its marketing and sales results and industry leadership, GoRockford has garnered five national awards for its industry work since 2016, created a growing variety of locally-produced events and driven millions in economic impact to the region from booked and hosted sports tourism events.
