EVERETT, FEB. 17: The Snohomish County Sports Commission supported more than 150 sports tournaments and welcomed more than 230,000 visitors to the area in 2025, generating approximately $42 million, according to the commission.
Nearly 43,000 room nights were booked, and a record number of 37 different sports were played throughout 12 communities, according to a press release from the commission.
The commission is a sports marketing organization working to enhance Snohomish County’s economy and image as a premier sports destination by attracting regional, national and international sporting events to the county.
This was a record year for the county, which hosted 14 tournaments. These inaugural events included Quadballfest: Seattle, Ignite Robotics Quantum Spooktacular Competition, Tulalip March Madness Basketball Tournament, Seattle Handball Cup, Nitro Circus “Off The Rails” World Tour, USA Artistic Swimming Rising Star Camp and Battle of the Flags flag football tournament.
“Over time, Snohomish County has established itself as a premier sports destination because event organizers are returning to host their event year after year,” the commission said.
Some annual sports tournaments include Everett 3on3 presented by Boeing, Harvey Cup, Lake Stevens Pickleball Classic, Fairfest 3on3 basketball, Candyland Gymnastics Invitational, Ice Fest Skating Competition, EnduroCross and Spartan races.
Washington State Scholastic Esports Association’s 2025 Spring State Championships was awarded the Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism award, presented by Sports Destination Management. This high school esports competition was hosted for the first time in Snohomish County at the Lynnwood Event Center, and it featured 32 high school teams that competed in Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League and Valorant games.
Based on a press release from Snohomish County Sports Commission.