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Greater Cleveland Sports Commission to host 9 events in 2023: See the event's economic impact

Among the events is a Junior Volleyball Association tournament, with more than 450 girls' volleyball teams coming to Cleveland.

CLEVELAND — The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission has announced that it will host nine major sporting events in 2023, providing an estimated $17.8 million in economic impact to the city. 

“Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is excited to host a wide variety of events in 2023 from youth volleyball to track and field and a third year of women’s professional tennis,” said David Gilbert, President and CEO of Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. “Our community is ready to welcome athletes and visitors as we continue to make Cleveland the preferred destination for large-scale sporting events while providing nearly $18 million in direct impact.”

In January, Cleveland will play host to more than 450 girls' volleyball teams during the Junior Volleyball Association's (JVA) Rock 'N Rumble at the Huntington Convention Center. 

During President's Day Weekend, the 2023 Nike North Coast Cup will bring nearly 1,500-2,000 regional athletes to the convention center for the first-year volleyball event.

Over the summer, Cleveland will welcome Tennis in the Land for the third year. 

A full list of events for 2023 and their projected economic impact is listed below: 

Junior Volleyball Association Rock ‘N Rumble (Weekend 1) 

  • Jan. 7-8 
  • Projected economic impact: $3.15 million 

Junior Volleyball Association Rock ‘N Rumble (Weekend 2) 

  • Jan. 14-15 
  • Projected economic impact: $3.15 million

Nike North Coast Cup 

  • Feb. 18-20 
  • Projected economic impact: $2.3 million 

Dru Joyce Classic

  • April 14-16 
  • Projected economic impact: $2 million

Nike North Coast Open

  • April 28-30
  • Projected economic impact: $1.5 million   

USA Wrestling U23 Nationals and U20 World Team Trials

  • June 2023 
  • Projected economic impact: $1.5 million 

USA Track & Field National Youth Outdoor Championships

  • June 27-July 1 
  • Projected economic impact: $1.9 million 

Cleveland Beach Rugby

  • July 2023
  • Projected economic impact: $275,000

Tennis in the Land: Women’s Tennis Association 250 Event

  • August 2023 
  • Projected economic impact: $2.1 million

EDITOR'S NOTE: The video at the top of the story previously aired on 3News on Aug. 26, 2022.  

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