Top 5 Youth Sports Conferences in the West in Spring 2026

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   GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

   CAA World Congress of Sports

   Apr 14–16, 2026·Los Angeles, CA·1k–2k attendees·$$$$ ticket

   Our take

   With 1k–2k industry professionals on the floor, CAA World Congress of Sports sits firmly as a strong-performing show across the Youth Sports space. Ticket pricing at $$$$ reflects a deliberate barrier that filters for committed buyers, and our team places it among Gold events reflecting a holistic view of buyer density, lead quality, and industry footprint. Exhibitors focused on the Youth Sports industry, this event should be on your shortlist.

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   GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

   MTRPA Conference

   Mar 30–Apr 2, 2026·Missoula, MT·500–1k attendees·$$ ticket

   Our take

   Given its 500–1k expected attendees, MTRPA Conference has cemented its place as a well-regarded event in the Youth Sports industry. Attendance pricing of $$ suggests a filtered, high-intent room, and the Orbital team rates it in the second tier reflecting a holistic view of buyer density, lead quality, and industry footprint. Exhibitors focused on the Youth Sports market, the show should be on your shortlist.

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   OADA State Conference

   Apr 10–14, 2026·Sunriver, OR·500–1k attendees·$$ ticket

   Our take

   Considering 500–1k registered participants, OADA State Conference stands as a Gold-rated gathering for the Youth Sports vertical. Registration at $$ implies a vetted crowd of decision-makers, leading Orbital to rate it as a Gold event informed by verified attendance composition, post-show exhibitor outcomes, and editorial assessment. Exhibitors focused on the Youth Sports category, this event is worth a serious look.

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   GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

   World Congress of Sports

   Apr 14–16, 2026·Los Angeles, CA·1k–2k attendees·$$$$ ticket

   Our take

   Given its 1k–2k expected attendees, World Congress of Sports has cemented its place as a well-regarded event in the Youth Sports industry. Attendance pricing of $$$$ signals a serious operator audience, and the Orbital team rates it in the second tier using a framework weighted toward decision-maker access and verified exhibitor ROI. Operators building pipeline in the Youth Sports industry, this event is worth a serious look.

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   URPA Annual Conference

   Mar 9–11, 2026·St. George, UT·500–1k attendees·$$ ticket

   Our take

   Given its 500–1k expected attendees, URPA Annual Conference has cemented its place as a niche event in the Youth Sports industry. Attendance pricing of $$ suggests a filtered, high-intent room, and the Orbital team rates it in the specialist tier drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. If you're selling into the Youth Sports category, this gathering deserves a line item in your event budget.

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