The Women’s College World Series is a highly anticipated event that brings together fans from all over the country to Oklahoma City. On Sunday, games 9 and 10 took place at Devon Park, attracting a large number of spectators who were there to support their favorite teams as they compete for the title. Regardless of which team emerges victorious, the Women’s College World Series is a significant win for the state of Oklahoma.
Sports tourism has had a major economic impact on the region, with out-of-state dollars contributing more than in-state dollars. According to Shelley Zumwalt, director of the Department of Tourism, teams like Alabama, Florida, UCLA, and Stanford brought fans from the West Coast to the Gulf Coast to Oklahoma City. These fans not only attended the games but also contributed to the local economy by dining in metro restaurants, using services like Uber and staying in hotels.
The Women’s College World Series alone is expected to generate a $25 million economic impact in the area over the weekend. When combined with other recent sporting events held in Oklahoma such as the PGA Tour in Tulsa and NBA playoffs at Paycom Center sports tourism has had an enormous impact on state’s economy generating over $250 million in two years alone. The Department of Tourism is focused on bringing more events like this one to Oklahoma City to promote further growth and economic activity in
