Where Sport Meetings Begin
With our beautiful waterfront location, state-of-the-art facilities, parks, and fields, and experienced event professionals, we are confident that we can exceed your expectations and create a memorable experience for all of your attendees!
Getting Here is a Breeze
Anne Arundel County is conveniently accessible, with direct flights and train service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, along with easy access to major highways. For those arriving by boat, our waters provide a scenic entry point. Our community offers a wealth of experiences for both athletes and spectators. From breathtaking views of the Chesapeake Bay to world-class amenities, your event will be enhanced by the vibrant energy and historic charm of our region.
Let us help you create an unforgettable experience. Whether it's a tournament, championship, or any other sports event, explore all that Annapolis & Anne Arundel County has to offer and bring your vision to life!
Sporting Events & Championships Hosted
The Go Bowling Military Bowl brings an electrifying atmosphere to Annapolis and the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium every December.
The Bay Bridge Run is a 10K race that provides the perfect opportunity for runners, walkers, and spectators alike to race across the Cheasapeake Bay Bridge’s eastbound span from Anne Arundel County to Kent Island to Queen Anne’s County. Nationally recognized as...
HoganLax offers a unique experience with their invite-only tournament, Naptown National Challenge. Teams from across the country and Canada converge in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County for this exciting week-long event.
This annual event has lots of options, including a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, and allows event participants to run through Downtown Annapolis and parts of Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Resources
Maryland's Sports Commission
Maryland Sports Commission is committed to developing and highlighting Maryland as a destination for sports. Since its founding in 2008, Maryland Sports Commission has helped showcase Maryland to millions of spectators and visitors from around the world.
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County partners with Maryland's Sports Commission to bring exciting sporting events and championships to the State of Maryland.
Are you looking for sponsorship through the sports commission for your event? Consider applying for the Youth & Amateur Sports Grant and Michael Erin Busch Fund.
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Sponsorship Application
The Fiscal 2024 Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Marketing Sponsorship Program was established to support Annapolis & Anne Arundel County community groups, event rights-holders, non-profit organizations, sports groups, and other tourism-related businesses with an opportunity to apply for support intended to attract significant events, festivals, tournaments, exhibitions (and the event's visitors & spectators) into the destination.

The program is designed to generate an economic impact through tourism to Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. This program is for events/festivals that will occur from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. For events beyond June 30, we encourage applicants to apply for future consideration.
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