FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 19, 2025

70% year-over-year increase fueled by world-class events 

HAMILTON COUNTY, IND. – The Hamilton County Sports Authority (HCSA) announced at its Sports Summit at The Arena at Innovation Mile that the organization has had its most successful year on record, generating an estimated $70,230,981 in economic activity so far in 2025, according to Destinations International's Economic Impact Calculator.

"This record-breaking year amplifies Hamilton County's reputation as a premier sports tourism destination," said Carl Daniels, Hamilton County Sports Authority Director. "The economic activity isn't just a number. It represents thousands of visitors experiencing our world-class venues, supporting our local businesses and creating memories in our community.”

HCSA supported 47 sporting events throughout the year, including three international events that featured milestone moments and records broken:

  • World Fitness Project (May 9-11, 2025): The event made its debut appearance at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus, featuring the top 30 professional fitness athletes from around the globe.
  • LIV Golf Indianapolis (Aug. 15-17, 2025): The three-day tournament at The Club at Chatham Hills set a U.S. attendance record for the league and generated more than $200 million in media exposure value for the region.
  • World Aquatics Swimming World Cup (Oct. 10-12, 2025): The first stop of the Swimming World Cup tour brought elite international competition to the Carmel Natatorium, with NBC broadcasting the event to millions of viewers. Athletes from 44 countries competed, and a world record was broken during the competition.

Other notable events included the inaugural PVF All-Star Match, Chipotle Nationals and the USA Wrestling Women’s National Team Duals. Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling also recently announced an event on Dec. 20, 2025, at Fishers Event Center. In total, HCSA-supported events have generated 89,118 room night requests for local hotels this year.

The momentum continues into 2026, with LIV Golf Indianapolis confirmed to return to Westfield with a new 72-hole format. HCSA will also launch a new corporate partnership program to further amplify Hamilton County's sports legacy and generate additional opportunities for collaboration.

To learn more about HCSA and view upcoming events, visit HamiltonCountySports.com.

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About Hamilton County Sports Authority: Hamilton County Sports Authority (HCSA), a division of Hamilton County Tourism, is committed to developing first-class facilities, supporting high-quality training programs and cultivating local, national and international sporting events. Through these efforts, HCSA aims to inspire athletes, engage the community and enhance the economic and social well-being of Hamilton County, Indiana.