USA Volleyball events to bring in $65 million for Minneapolis in 2017

Nearly 20,000 athletes and 25,000 spectators are expected to flood Minneapolis in 2017 for two of USA Volleyball’s major events; the Girls’ Junior National Championships and the Open National Championships.

The events are expected to bring in an estimated $65 million to the area, according to a news release. 1,300 teams and 13,500 athletes will attend the Girls’ Junior National Championships with an estimated 500 teams and 6,000 players attending the Open National Championships.

Sports Minneapolis lobbied for the events to be held in Minneapolis following a successful Girls’ Junior National Championships held there in 2014.

Events

2017 Girls’ Junior National Championships: June 25-July 4

2017 Open National Championships: May 20-21