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Top 8 Youth Sports Conferences in May 2026

This page covers eight youth sports conferences scheduled for May 2026, pulled together for operators who need to plan travel, sponsorships, or partnership conversations before summer programming kicks in.

At a glance

  • Total Youth Sports conferences: 8
  • Largest city by count: Boston (1)
  • Tier mix: 0 Tier A / 3 Tier B / 4 Tier C / 1 Tier D
  • Price mix: 0 $ / 4 $$ / 1 $$$
  • Date range: May 05, 2026 to Jun 03, 2026

Breakdowns

A closer look at how the set distributes across sub-scopes.

States by Youth Sports conference count in May 2026

StateConferences
Massachusetts1
Tennessee1
New York1
Arizona1
North Carolina1
Texas1

Youth Sports conferences in May 2026 by tier

TierConferences
Tier B3
Tier C4
Tier D1

Takeaways

Within the 8 Youth Sports conferences scheduled in May 2026, 0 rank as Tier A. Boston hosts the most events in this cut, with 1 on the calendar. May is the busiest month, with 8 conferences scheduled. Ticket pricing splits 0 at the $ tier and 1 at the $$$ tier, so entry costs vary widely across the set. SBJ Tech Week tops the Tier-ranked list, held in New York. The most common stated purpose is Growth / Revenue, covering 4 of the 8 events in this cut. Event length averages 3.4 days across the set, with the longest running 5 days.

Ranked list

8 conferences
  1. SilverOrbital’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.

    Project Play Summit

    May 5–6, 2026Boston, MA500–1k attendees$$ ticket

    Our take

    Based on 500–1k annual attendees, Project Play Summit ranks solidly as a reliable conference within the Youth Sports sector. Entry at $$ signals a serious operator audience, which is why Orbital rates it at Silver informed by verified attendance composition, post-show exhibitor outcomes, and editorial assessment. Exhibitors focused on the Youth Sports vertical, the show should be on your shortlist.

  2. 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.

    Soccerex

    May 11–13, 2026Amsterdam, NL2k–5k attendees$$ ticket

    Our take

    Based on 2k–5k annual attendees, Soccerex ranks solidly as a high-value conference within the Youth Sports sector. Entry at $$ suggests a filtered, high-intent room, which is why Orbital rates it at Gold drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. Operators building pipeline in the Youth Sports category, this event deserves a line item in your event budget.

  3. SilverOrbital’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.

    NSGA Leadership Conference

    May 17–19, 2026Nashville, TN1k–2k attendees$$$ ticket

    Our take

    Considering 1k–2k registered participants, NSGA Leadership Conference stands as a Silver-rated gathering for the Youth Sports vertical. Registration at $$$ signals a serious operator audience, leading Orbital to rate it as a Silver event drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. Operators building pipeline in the Youth Sports market, this conference deserves a line item in your event budget.

  4. 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.

    SBJ Tech Week

    May 18–20, 2026New York, NY500–1k attendees$$$$ ticket

    Our take

    With 500–1k industry professionals on the floor, SBJ Tech Week sits firmly as a strong-performing show across the Youth Sports space. Ticket pricing at $$$$ signals a serious operator audience, and our team places it among Gold events using a framework weighted toward decision-maker access and verified exhibitor ROI. Operators building pipeline in the Youth Sports space, this conference merits inclusion in your annual conference calendar.

  5. 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.

    SportAccord Convention

    May 24–28, 2026Baku, AZ1k–2k attendees$$$$ ticket

    Our take

    Considering 1k–2k registered participants, SportAccord Convention stands as a Gold-rated gathering for the Youth Sports vertical. Registration at $$$$ points to a buyer-rich attendee base, leading Orbital to rate it as a Gold event drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. Operators building pipeline in the Youth Sports market, this conference deserves a line item in your event budget.

  6. SilverOrbital’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.

    NASSM Annual Conference

    May 26–29, 2026San Juan, PR500–1k attendees$$ ticket

    Our take

    With 500–1k industry professionals on the floor, NASSM Annual Conference sits firmly as a solid mid-tier show across the Youth Sports space. Ticket pricing at $$ points to a buyer-rich attendee base, and our team places it among Silver events informed by verified attendance composition, post-show exhibitor outcomes, and editorial assessment. For teams targeting the Youth Sports category, this gathering is worth a serious look.

  7. BronzeOrbital’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.

    EsportsTravel Summit

    May 29–31, 2026Raleigh, NC<500 attendees$$ ticket

    Our take

    Based on <500 annual attendees, EsportsTravel Summit ranks solidly as an entry-level conference within the Youth Sports sector. Entry at $$ signals a serious operator audience, which is why Orbital rates it at Bronze based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. If you're selling into the Youth Sports space, this gathering deserves a line item in your event budget.

  8. SilverOrbital’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.

    THSADA State Conference

    May 31–Jun 3, 2026Round Rock, TX500–1k attendees

    Our take

    Based on 500–1k annual attendees, THSADA State Conference ranks solidly as a reliable conference within the Youth Sports sector. If you're selling into the Youth Sports market, this event belongs on any serious exhibitor's planning list.

Quick reference

All 8 conferences at a glance

ConferenceTier
Project Play SummitSilverOrbital’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.
SoccerexGoldOrbital’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.
NSGA Leadership ConferenceSilverOrbital’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.
SBJ Tech WeekGoldOrbital’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.
SportAccord ConventionGoldOrbital’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.
NASSM Annual ConferenceSilverOrbital’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.
EsportsTravel SummitBronzeOrbital’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.
THSADA State ConferenceSilverOrbital’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.

Frequently asked questions

How many Youth Sports conferences are happening in 2026?

This guide covers 8 Youth Sports conferences for 2026. Scroll up to see dates, locations, and details for each event.

When is the biggest Youth Sports event?

Project Play Summit is one of the largest events on this list with approximately 500–1k attendees. It takes place May 5–6, 2026. Location: Boston, MA.

What's the cheapest Youth Sports conference to attend?

EsportsTravel Summit has the lowest ticket price on this list ($$). It's held in Raleigh, NC. Expected attendance: approximately <500.

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