The North Carolina Sports Association (NCSA) is a nonprofit corporation committed to growing, promoting, and enhancing the sports industry across North Carolina. Our diverse membership includes Convention & Visitors Bureaus, Sports Commissions, Parks & Recreation Departments, sports venues, and tourism professionals—collaborating to strengthen the state’s sports economy and elevate its reputation as a premier sports destination.

NCSA brings together leaders in sports and hospitality who invest their time, talent, and resources into driving sports tourism, facilitating economic development, and supporting communities through the power of sport. Through our strategic partnership with Visit North Carolina, we proudly represent the state on behalf of SportsNC—a unified brand that showcases North Carolina as a top-tier destination for sporting events of all sizes. Whether you’re planning a championship, tournament, or grassroots competition, NCSA helps you explore and connect with the ideal North Carolina community to ensure your next event is a success.