GLVC basketball championships a huge step for St. Joseph Sports Commission

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Civic Arena is set to become home to another major sporting event.

In 2027, the men's and women's Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships (GLVC) will be held at the Civic Arena through 2029.

This is a major step forward for the St. Joseph Sports Commission from a sporting standpoint. But also for the city of St Joseph from an economic point of view.

"You have multiple teams, people coming from multiple states coming in to spend money and spend a lot of money because it is those overnight, hotel dollars that leads to restaurants, that leads to, 'Hey, this is a once in a lifetime event for us. Let's make the most of it and do something special'," said Christian Mengel, director of communications at the St. Joseph Sports Commission.

More information regarding the 2027-2029 GLVC Conference Championships can be found on the St. Joseph Sports Commission's website.