The Detroit Youth Sports Showcase will return to the Detroit Riverfront August, 2026.
The Detroit Youth Sports Showcase is a free opportunity for youth to try out a variety of sports and outdoor physical activities with partners from across the city. Participants will explore stations throughout Cullen Plaza and Milliken State Park including basketball, tennis, soccer, chess, and more, as well as group fitness classes and demonstrations.
All ages and experience levels are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to fill up on-site and wear athletic apparel and closed toed shoes. Free parking is available in the River East Garage at 1000 Franklin Street, Detroit MI 48207. Food will be available for purchase on-site.
Participants can receive free Detroit Tigers tickets while supplies last, alongside other giveaways and back to school resources.
All programming is rain or shine!
Are you a summer camp or youth organization looking to bring a large group of participants? Email us at info@detroitriverfront.org and we'll get your group registered!
More information coming soon!
2025 Sports Showcase Partners
- Soccer | Oakland County Sheriff PAL
- Field Hockey | Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey
- Robotics | Gearheads
- Golf | First Tee Greater Detroit
- Math + Sports | Flash Hoops
- Lacrosse | Detroit United Lacrosse
- Break Dancing | Motor City Street Dance Academy
- Street Hockey | Clark Park Coalition
- Chess | Wise Guys Chess Club
- Skateboarding | A Positive Seed
- Basketball | Motor City Cruise
- Football + Dodgeball | YMCA Detroit
- Volleyball | Detroit Volleyball Club
- Tennis | Motor City Tennis Club
- Mental Health | Michigan State University Extension Wayne Co. 4-H
Plus a special reading corner with We Shall Read, dental hygiene resources with Hygiene on Wheels and music from DJ HIDEFSTEF!
Partner Information
Are you an organization looking to participate as a partner? Youth serving organizations that provide programming around physical activity, health and wellness, and leadership development or team building, and back to school resources are invited to apply to partner on this event. For more information, email info@detroitriverfront.org.