The Detroit Youth Sports Showcase will return to the Detroit Riverfront August 15, 2026.
The Detroit Youth Sports Showcase is a free community event where youth can try out a variety of sports and outdoor physical activities with partners from across the city. Participants will explore interactive stations featuring activities like basketball, tennis, soccer, chess, and more, along with group fitness classes and demonstrations.
Interested in being part of the 2026 event?
Youth-focused organizations, sports groups, and community partners are invited to apply to host an activity station or share resources with families. Our updated 2026 partner application is now open, and we encourage interested organizations to apply.
All ages and experience levels are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to refill on-site and wear athletic apparel with closed-toed shoes. Food will be available for purchase during the event.
Participants can receive free 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 help 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!