Youth sports taking center stage in South Bend
By:
Brian Conybeare
Posted: Jul 18, 2025 7:11 PM EDT | Updated: Jul 18, 2025 8:04 PM EDT

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- This weekend, thousands of participants and spectators will fill local hotels, restaurants, and more. Visit South Bend/ Mishawaka estimates that 2 million dollars will be injected into the local economy.
There are 5 events, including a baseball tournament taking place at Notre Dame and Bethel Universities, a Little League World Series qualifier, and a lacrosse tournament involving 8 teams from six states, and the Baton Twirling Championship taking place at Notre Dame as well.
Youth sports in St. Joseph County brings in 27 million dollars a year, while Notre Dame home games bring in 36 million.
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