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Throughout its history, the Sports Commission has worked with its partners to establish Utah as a premier sports destination and an ideal location to host sporting events ranging from youth soccer to motocross and everything in between.
Utah: The State of Sport
UFC 278
With just 56 seconds remaining, in front of a stunned, sold-out Vivint Arena, UFC had a new Welterweight Champion – Leon Edwards. One kick changed the modern face of UFC, ending the longest active winning streak in the promotion and the second-longest streak in UFC history.
Utah: The State of Sport
Tony Hawk's Vert Alert
The Utah Sports Commission, Tony Hawk Inc., and ESPN X Games present an incredible weekend of skateboarding. After the extremely successful Vert Alert events in 2021 and 2022, Tony Hawk and ESPN are excited to announce that THVA will now be a direct qualifying road to the Summer X Games.
Utah: The State of Sport
IRONMAN World Championships
Top professional and age-group triathletes from around the world test their mettle among the shadows of stunning red rock canyons in the Land of Endurance. The challenging course with breathtaking views of American Southwest scenery is a favorite attracting the best in the sport and electrifying spectator support.
Utah: The State of Sport
Monster Energy AMA Supercross
At 4,673 feet, the Salt Lake City Supercross takes place at the highest elevation of any stop in the championship. Sitting in the shadows of the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains, witness the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing competition on the planet.
Utah: The State of Sport
2002 Winter Games
Salt Lake City’s 2002 Olympics and Paralympics engaged hundreds of thousands of spectators and over 2.1 billion global broadcast viewers. The Games provided a significant economic boost to the state, legacy, and its brand - its impact is still felt today.
