Brian Jans

Sioux Falls Sports Authority, established in 2006, is dedicated to attracting and hosting major sporting events in Sioux Falls. The organization leverages the city's strategic location at the intersection of interstates 29 and 90 and its regional airport with direct flights from major hubs to ensure accessibility for teams, fans, and event organizers. Sioux Falls offers sports venues such as the Denny Sanford Premier Center and Sanford Pentagon, supported by a growing number of modern hotels to accommodate large-scale tournaments and multi-sport events. The authority promotes Sioux Falls as a sports destination and highlights the city’s downtown area with local restaurants, breweries, shopping, art, live entertainment, and attractions like Falls Park. Sioux Falls Sports Authority has hosted a range of events, including NCAA championships, Olympic trials, the Sioux Falls Marathon, and boxing events, and invites event planners to bring new sporting events to the city. The private company is based in Sioux Falls, SD.