Sports Illinois is a non-for-profit organization comprised of members of the Illinois Council of Convention & Visitor Bureaus and the Illinois Bureau of Tourism, whose sole purpose is to secure and promote overnight sports events in our state. Illinois is a top-notch destination that is centrally located and easily accessible by plane or car. Our state contains a multitude of diverse, quality and affordable facilities for sporting events and has a huge base of participants in a variety of sports that will provide an increase in the numbers of participants to these tournaments. In addition, Illinois has a large group of sports organizations and volunteers available to help staff these events, and offers numerous quality and affordable hotels available to house competitors and their families that attend these tournaments. Known worldwide for our sports and facilities, Illinois has many stadiums, arenas, and sporting grounds to satisfy your requirements. Whether your game is soccer, softball, football or nearly any other sport, you’ll find plenty of action right here in Illinois. And with our help, you're guaranteed to hit a home run!