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by Donny Ede | News Channel 3
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — With more than 50 sporting events held in Kalamazoo in 2024, Discover Kalamazoo Sports has estimated $30.3 million in direct visitor spending went into the local economy.
That figure is an all-time record, according to Discover Kalamazoo.
Over 38,000 youth, amateur, college and professional athletes competed in various sporting events and tournaments in the Kalamazoo area.
Ice hockey, figure skating, wrestling and tennis accounted for 53% of room nights in 2024.
Notable sporting events held in Kalamazoo in 2024 include:
Teenage CrossFit Games hosted by The Pit Fitness Ranch
MHSAA Team Wrestling Finals hosted by the Michigan High School Athletic Association
MYWAY Wrestling Individual State Championship hosted by Michigan Youth Wrestling Association
Kiss Soccer Tournament hosted by TKO Premier
Looking to 2025, Kalamazoo has several new and returning events:
