WHY PORTLAND

WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF SPORTS IS UNDENIABLE. IT’S ECONOMIC. IT’S SOCIAL. IT’S EMOTIONAL.

A dedicated and thriving sports tourism environment is crucial to the well-being of our state. We have an unapologetic love for Oregon, and we want to share it with the world. The natural scenery is our playground, and the vibrant hospitality community is eager and ready to host you, your events, your teams, your fans, and your families.

OUR IMPACT

$114 BILLION

2024 US Sports Tourism Economic Impact

The Sports Ecosystem’s Economic Output in the Portland Area

$29 BILLION

$750 MILLION

Sport Oregon’s Economic Impact through 2022

$11 BILLION

2017 Sports Tourism Visitor Spending in Portland

Why Portland is unique

THE EPICENTER OF WOMEN’S SPORTS

Portland has earned its reputation as the epicenter of women's sports thanks to an incredibly passionate fanbase and a thriving ecosystem that includes professional teams like the Thorns FC and the Portland Fire, and leagues such as the Rose City Rollers which is the largest roller derby league in the world. This commitment to female athletic excellence is further solidified by Portland becoming home to the first professional training facility dedicated exclusively to women, a testament to the city's pioneering spirit in advancing women's sports.

SPORTS INNOVATION HUB

Portland is a magnet for the global footwear industry and a worldwide sportswear hub. Our region is home to Nike’s World Headquarters, adidas North America Headquarters, Under Armour Corporate Headquarters, ON North American Headquarters, Columbia Sportswear Corporate Headqaurters, KEEN Footwear World Headquarters to name a few, along with numerous other sportswear and apparel organizations. Portland’s status as the sports apparel capital of North America generates a sports-minded demographic unmatched in any other city, as it has over 43,000 employees from 800 business within the industry and many of whom are eager participants, spectators, and volunteers to events in the region.

NATURAL SUPPORT

Portland is home to over 330 parks that offer immense greenery, tranquil waterways, and breathtaking scenery which all support mental health and wellbeing. The discourse around athlete’s mental health is crucial and the stigma can be aided with accessible resources from our literal backyard. Exposure to nature suggest improvements across all mental health outcomes and is linked to several benefits including lower stress, better mood, and reduced risk of psychiatric disorders. With this, athletes are encouraged to utilize and take advantage of the outdoor activities and natural remedies to help support in their overall mental health.