9,000+ Athletes Coming to Greater Lansing This Month for Sporting Events

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Lansing Sports Commission^TMprojects significant economic impact

LANSING, MICH., September 5, 2024 – Several sports events will bring more than 9,000 athletes and thousands more coaches, families and spectators to the Lansing area this month.

The Lansing Sports Commission^TM is excited to welcome several sports events to the region this month, including the Capital City River Run, Skate Wars roller derby, and more.

More than 9,000 athletes are expected to visit Greater Lansing to compete in these events! Here are the highlights:

Skate Wars (Roller Derby)

Sept. 6-8, Lansing Center

Athletes expected: 250

CCM Michigan Classic Tier 2 (Hockey)

Sept. 6-8, Biggby Coffee Ice Cube East Lansing

Athletes expected: 150

Spartan Invitational (Running)

Sept. 13, Forest Akers East

Athletes expected: 3,000

Capital Area Autumn Classic (National Soccer)

Sept. 13-15, Soccer fields across Greater Lansing

Athletes expected: 3,500

2024 Chaos Fall College Exposure (Softball)

Sept. 21-22, Delta Township Park

Athletes expected: 700

Capital City River Run

Sept. 22, Downtown Lansing

Athletes expected: 1,500

More event information is available at: https://www.lansingsports.org/visiting-athletes/upcoming-events/

“We’re excited to welcome thousands of athletes from across the country this summer,” said Meghan Ziehmer, Executive Director for the Lansing Sports Commission^TM. “Events like these fuel our local economy and support local hotels, restaurants and venues. It's a true team effort, and we're grateful for our partners and volunteers who make it all possible.”