STOCKTON, Calif. — An eventful weekend is poised to give Stockton's economy a big boost as at least four major events bring thousands of visitors to the Port City.
Friday through Sunday, the city is hosting a disc gold pro tour, an NCAA water polo championship, nationally televised Top Rank boxing matches and a USL-W soccer match.
The events are expected to fill their venues at Swenson Golf Course, the University of the Pacific, the Stockton Arena and San Joaquin Delta College, but tourism officials say the city will come out as the real winner.
According to the city's visitors bureau, Visit Stockton, the disc golf tour alone will bring in more than $300,000 in revenue to the city.
"The disc golf pro tour usually brings in almost 300 hotel room nights. We have 200 competitors from all over the country — both men and women — over 200 professional players," said Wes Rhea, CEO of Visit Stockton. "It's about $3000,000 into our local economy with lodging, all the vendors, security, all other partner costs that go into that and of course all these folks going out and dining, supporting our community."
Some hotels across the city are already fully booked for the weekend.
Increased cash flow to local businesses and a surge in tax revenue aside, Rhea says the exposure the city will get will be unmatched.
"There's a huge social media presence, a lot of YouTube videos," said Rhea. "All of these players have their own social media so when you're looking at 200-plus professional disc golf players sharing on their social media about the disc golf pro tour in Stockton, it has a great reach so it gives us great visibility."
On Saturday, the city will be in the national spotlight as ESPN airs fights at the Stockton Arena. In one fight night matchup, Stockton's own Gabriel Flores Jr. will return home, taking on Derrick Murray.
"When I step in the ring, I win, we all win," said Flores. "It's amazing for the city. This is what the city needs. Like I said, me growing up, I never had anyone to look up to."
Here's what to know about this weekend's big events:
OTB Open Disc Golf Pro Tour
Dates
- Friday-Sunday
Times
- 7:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.
- Click here for a full schedule
Location
- Swenson Golf Course at 6803 Alexandria Pl. Stockton, CA
Ticket Prices
- $25-$35 for general admission
- $50-$150 for VIP passes
NCAA Women's Water Polo Championship
Dates
- Friday-Sunday
Times
- Games begin at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday.
- The championship game begins at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Location
- The University of the Pacific's Chris Kjeldsen Pool at 3601 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA
Ticket Prices
- $20 for children ages 5-17
- $30 for adults
Top Rank Boxing Matches
Date
- Saturday
Times
- Doors open at 3 p.m.
- Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Derrick Murray will begin at 3:15 p.m.
- Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Steven Butler will begin at 7 p.m.
Location
- Stockton Arena at 248 Fremont St. Stockton, CA
Ticket Prices
- $26 to $366
Stockton Cargo SC Match
Date
- Saturday
Time
- 1 p.m.
Location
- Delta College Soccer Field at 5151 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA
Ticket Prices
- $5 for general admission
- $3.50 for standing-room-only
- $2.50 for youth
