Don't Miss the Action in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls has become a sports hotspot in recent years, with key events like The Summit League Basketball Championships, NSIC Basketball Tournament, PBR, Sanford International, and more. Catch all the action in great environments at these upcoming sports events in Sioux Falls.

Sanford International

The PGA TOUR Champions comes to the Minnehaha Country Club September 11-14. See some of notable names in golf over the years at this annual summer event.

Sioux Falls Marathon

Distance runners from around the country will be in Sioux Falls to run in the annual Marathon on September 21. The Sioux Falls Marathon has grown each year as the word has spread among the running community about the wonderful city and course.

CINCH Playoffs

Top rodeo athletes will be competing for the top spot at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center September 26-28. With a $1 million purse, CINCH Playoffs: The Governor's Cup is the richest rodeo in South Dakota history.

MarketBeat Open ATP Challenger Tour

The ATP Tour returns to Sioux Falls for the second year in a row for the MarketBeat Open which brings 32 of some of the best men's professional tennis players in the world to compete at Huether Family Match Pointe October 19-26.

Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon

Kick off the college basketball season with back-to-back-to-back games on November 3 at the Sanford Pentagon. This year's slate of men's games includes Omaha vs Murray State, Drake vs Northern Arizona, and South Dakota State vs Merrimack.

Nike Cross Regionals Heartland

Hundreds of high school cross country runners from the Midwest region will converge in Sioux Falls at Yankton Trail Park on November 9 for Nike Cross Regionals Heartland.

Men's Basketball: Iowa State vs Mississippi State

The Sanford Pentagon has gained a reputation of hosting high-level NCAA non-conference basketball games over the years, and the 2025 slate begins with a men's basketball matchup between Iowa State and Mississippi State on November 9, which also marks the 100th NCAA DI basketball game hosted at the Sanford Pentagon.

U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials

For the first time, the U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials will be held in Sioux Falls at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center November 11-16. This event is expected to draw thousands of spectators to see the best curling athletes in the country.

Men's Basketball: Nebraska vs Oklahoma

Nebraska's men's basketball program will play at the Sanford Pentagon for the third straight year and fourth time overall against Oklahoma on November 15 who will be playing at the Sanford Pentagon for just the second time.

Women's Basketball: Nebraska vs North Dakota State

Nebraska's women's basketball program will be making its second trip to the Sanford Pentagon on November 16 to face North Dakota State who last played at the Sanford Pentagon in 2023.

Women's Basketball: Gonzaga vs South Dakota State

After finishing last season as champions of The Summit League, South Dakota State will face Gonzaga on November 20 in a non-conference matchup at the Sanford Pentagon. This will be the fourth time playing at the Sanford Pentagon for South Dakota State's women's basketball program and the third time for Gonzaga.

Men's Basketball: Minnesota vs San Francisco

The Minnesota Golden Gophers will play the University of San Francisco Dons in a non-conference game on November 22 at the Sanford Pentagon. Minnesota will have a new-look team with a first-year head coach while San Francisco looks to continue the momentum from last year after a second round appearance in the NIT.

NCAA DII Volleyball Championship

For the second consecutive year, the Sanford Pentagon will host the NCAA DII Volleyball Championship December 11-13. The quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship match will all be played in Sioux Falls during the three day stretch.

Men's Basketball: South Dakota State vs Wyoming

South Dakota State men's basketball program will face Wyoming on December 15 just before both teams enter conference play. Wyoming leads the all-time series between the two programs 5-1.

Attractions:

While you're in Sioux Falls be sure to check out what the city has to offer. Visit the city's namesake, Falls Park, to get that perfect photo, spend time downtown exploring SculptureWalk, or get in some friendly competition at places such as Thunder Road or Great Shots.

That's just the tip of the iceberg. Find more things to do during your time in Sioux Falls.

Food & Drink:

Fuel up before or after the action at one of the many great spots that make up the diverse culinary scene in Sioux Falls. From neighborhood sports bars to upscale steakhouses, ethnic cuisine, breweries, cocktail bars, and more, you are sure to find something delicious for everyone.

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