Raqball USA at the 34th Annual Sports ETA Symposium

Las Vegas, Nevada · April 20–23, 2026

Introducing America's newest racquet sport to the nation's top sports tourism leaders.

Official Member · Rights Holder

Raqball USA Inc. is a registered member of the Sports Events & Tourism Association (Sports ETA) — the premier non-profit trade association for the U.S. sports events and tourism industry, representing 800+ member organizations and 2,500+ industry professionals nationwide.

About the Symposium

The Sports ETA Symposium is the premier annual gathering of the U.S. sports tourism industry, bringing together Destination Marketing Organizations, sports commissions, event rights holders, and industry leaders from across the country. As the exclusive U.S. national federation for Raqball, Raqball USA was proud to participate as a registered Event Owner and Rights Holder at this year's symposium, held in our home city of Las Vegas.

As the exclusive U.S. national federation for Raqball and a registered Sports ETA member, Raqball USA participated as a Rights Holder at this year's symposium — introducing Raqball, a non-contact, inclusive, and portable racquet sport, to hundreds of sports tourism professionals who shape how events are hosted and promoted across America.

Moments from the Symposium

Raqball USA team at Sports ETA registration

Raqball USA booth at Sports ETA Symposium

Raqball goal unit display at the symposium

Raqball USA delegation meeting with DMO representatives

Raqball USA team presenting to sports commission leaders

Attendees learning about Raqball at the booth

Raqball USA leadership at Sports ETA Symposium

Highlights from the Symposium

Across four days of meetings, presentations, and networking, Raqball USA had the opportunity to:

Present Raqball's unique value proposition to Destination Marketing Organizations representing cities and regions across the United States
Showcase our display Raqball goal unit, giving attendees a tangible introduction to the sport's innovative portable court system
Connect with sports commissions interested in hosting regional and national Raqball tournaments
Discuss partnership opportunities with event organizers seeking fresh, inclusive programming for their venues
Strengthen relationships with industry organizations aligned with our mission to grow racquet sports participation in the U.S.

What's Next

Following the symposium, Raqball USA is actively following up with DMOs and sports commissions who expressed interest in exploring Raqball as a tournament hosting opportunity. Our roadmap for the remainder of 2026 includes:

Launching our first regional Raqball tournament in partnership with a U.S. host city
Expanding our university, college, and community sports programs across the United States
Finalizing partnership frameworks with community recreation networks
Introducing Raqball to additional sports tourism and event organizations

About Sports ETA

The Sports Events & Tourism Association (Sports ETA) is the only non-profit 501(c)(3) trade association dedicated to the U.S. sports events and tourism industry. Since 1992, Sports ETA has served as the most essential resource for sports commissions, destinations, rights holders, and industry partners. Raqball USA is proud to be part of this community.

Learn more at sportseta.org