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A FORCEBEHINDARIZONASPORTS.

Bringing events to Arizona. Building opportunity.
Connecting a family of brands through the power of sport.

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ROOTED IN ARIZONA.EST. 1988
Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission (ASEC)
01 / ONE SHARED PURPOSE
#ImpactArizona

Serve Quietly.
Impact Loudly.

The purpose behind the portfolio

Independent 501(c)(3)Established 1988

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Why We Exist

Sport is what we do.
Arizona is why.

Serve Quietly.
Impact Loudly.

We bring people together through sport to create opportunity and strengthen Arizona.

The Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission is among the oldest sports commissions in the United States and operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Our mission

To represent the citizens of Arizona by bringing sporting events to the state, helping promote existing events, and supporting youth and amateur sports programs.

#ImpactArizona is how we work.

What began as an initiative is now the approach that guides ASEC every day. Across every event, brand, and partnership, we connect sport to a larger purpose: opportunity for athletes, stronger communities, and lasting benefits for Arizona.

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The ASEC family

Different stages.
One driving force.

Signature events. Defining moments. Lasting connections.
Meet the brands that make up the ASEC family.

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EVENTS · AWARDS · ASSOCIATIONSPART OF SOMETHING BIGGER
NATIVE
LEGENDS
Events · Launching in 2027

Grand Canyon State Native Legends

Launching in 2027. Seven sports unite athletes, families, and communities in honor of a Native Legend whose story inspires the next generation.

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An Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission Property
Grand Canyon State Games Pickleball

Grand Canyon State Games Pickleball

Part of the Grand Canyon State Games family.

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The scale of the ASEC portfolio

A conservative estimate.
A growing impact.

Events operated, founded, recruited, and supported. A portfolio built to bring opportunity and economic activity to Arizona.

$263M

Estimated annual
economic impact

ASEC’s conservative annual estimate across its event portfolio, informed by participants, spectators, and hotel activity.

Source: ASEC management estimate

ASEC estimates its event portfolio generates $263 million in annual economic impact. The Rounds Consulting Group economic model is being applied across event years, with the full 2026 and 2027 portfolio model in progress. Figures will be updated as that work is completed.

Our approach to measurement
The team behind the event

From the first bid.
To the final whistle.

Work With ASEC
01

Assemble the right team.

Assembly Of Bid Teams · Assistance with Bid Preparation

02

Bring the event to life.

Event Management · Facility and Site Selection

03

Make the experience work.

Hotels: Secure Rates and Manage Reservations · Volunteer Management

04

Make the story travel.

Media Relations · TV Production / Linear and Digital

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  • Assembly Of Bid Teams
  • Assistance with Bid Preparation
  • Assistance with Event Preparation
  • Event Management
  • Facility and Site Selection
  • Fundraising Assistance
  • Government Relations
  • Host Site Inspections
  • Hotels: Secure Rates and Manage Reservations
  • Media Relations
  • Public Relations
  • Recruitment and Management of Volunteers
  • Sports Information Resource Center
  • Sports-Related Business Relocation
  • TV Production / Linear and Digital
  • Vendor / Supplier Referrals
  • Volunteer Management
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A partner perspective
Nikki and her team have bent over backward to ensure our team has everything they need at the lowest possible cost to our department. ASEC's partner relationships make coming to Arizona a no-brainer for anyone!
Mario MocciaFormer New Mexico State Athletic Director | CEO, Every True Tiger BrandsThe official name, image and likeness (NIL) marketing agency supporting Mizzou Athletics.
Our Partners

We go further together.

Thank you to the partners who help bring sport and community together.

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WITH GRATITUDE TO

The John Dawson Foundation
Crest Insurance Group
Our Partner Community

Stronger together.

123 partners

  • ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection
  • Air Force Academy
  • Aloft Phoenix Airport
  • Aloft Scottsdale
  • Aloft Tempe
  • APS
  • Arizona Athletic Grounds
  • Arizona Basketball Coaches Association
  • Arizona Diamondbacks
  • Arizona Office of Tourism
  • Arizona Soccer Association
  • Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority
  • Arizona State University
  • Best Western Inn of Chandler
  • Best Western Plus Gilbert/Mesa
  • Candlewood Suites Mesa Phoenix East by IHG
  • Chateau Luxe
  • City of Glendale
  • City of Mesa
  • City of Phoenix
  • City of Scottsdale
  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mesa, AZ
  • Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Mesa
  • Courtyard Phoenix Chandler/Fashion Center
  • Courtyard Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport
  • Crowne Plaza Phoenix Chandler Golf Resort by IHG
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Chandler
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Gilbert
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa
  • Element Chandler Fashion Center
  • Element Scottsdale at SkySong
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
  • Event Connect
  • Experience Scottsdale
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Phoenix Chandler/Fashion Center
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Phoenix South Mountain Area
  • Findlay Center
  • Four Points by Sheraton at Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport
  • Gila River Arena
  • Gila River Indian Community
  • Grand Canyon University
  • Hall of Flame Museum
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Chandler Fashion Center
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix East Mesa
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix/Gilbert
  • Hampton Inn by Hilton Queen Creek
  • Hampton Inn Phoenix/Chandler
  • Hasty Awards
  • Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton Phoenix/Tempe ASU Area
  • Hilton Garden Inn Chandler Downtown
  • Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Tempe University Research Park
  • Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town
  • Hilton Phoenix Chandler
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix Tempe by IHG
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tempe, an IHG Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Phoenix Chandler, an IHG Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Phoenix Mesa/Chandler by IHG
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Mesa Longbow, AZ
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe, University Research Park
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe ASU Area
  • Homewood Suites Phoenix Chandler
  • Hyatt House Tempe/Phoenix/University
  • Hyatt Place Gilbert
  • Hyatt Place Phoenix/Chandler Fashion Center
  • Hyatt Place Phoenix/Mesa
  • Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix/University
  • Just4Hoopin
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Chandler
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Mesa West
  • Latino Basketball Coaches Association
  • Marriott Phoenix Airport
  • Marriott Phoenix Chandler
  • Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
  • Marx Production
  • MiCamp Solutions
  • Mountain West Conference
  • Mullett Arena
  • National Basketball Retired Players Association
  • NCAA
  • New Mexico State University
  • Northern Arizona University
  • PAC-12 Conference
  • Paramount Promotions
  • Pecos Park
  • Phoenix Mercury
  • Phoenix Suns
  • Position Sports
  • Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
  • San Jose State University
  • Scottsdale Plaza Resort
  • Section 7
  • Slam Grafix
  • Sloan Park
  • Sonesta Select Phoenix Chandler
  • Sportradar
  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Phoenix Gilbert
  • SpringHill Suites Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall
  • State Farm Stadium
  • Staybridge Suites Phoenix Chandler, an IHG Hotel
  • Sun Belt Conference
  • Synergy Sports
  • Tempe Tourism
  • The Harkey Group
  • The Thunderbirds
  • TownePlace Suites by Marriott Phoenix Chandler/Fashion Center
  • TownePlace Suites Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall
  • Tru by Hilton Gilbert
  • University of Arizona
  • USA Diving
  • USA Karate Arizona
  • USA Pickleball
  • USA Racquetball
  • USA Swimming
  • USA Wrestling
  • VISIT Glendale
  • VISIT Mesa
  • VISIT Phoenix
  • VISIT Surprise
  • VISIT Tucson
  • West Coast Conference
  • Wingate by Wyndham Chandler/Phoenix
  • Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Tempe
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