South Dakota Sports Events
The University of South Dakota Coyotes and South Dakota State University Jackrabbits are major collegiate teams, competing in the NCAA Division I level. The Jackrabbits are known for their prowess in American football and hold the annual Dakota Marker game against the North Dakota State Bison.
The Summit League Basketball Tournament is a key event held in Sioux Falls, drawing significant attendance from fans supporting their collegiate teams. In Rapid City, the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center hosts high school athletic championships, which are widely attended by local communities.
Professional sports presence is limited, with the Sioux Falls Canaries representing baseball in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. Ice hockey is popular with the Sioux Falls Stampede, part of the USHL, providing competitive junior-level hockey.
South Dakota Ticket Prices
Adult ticket prices including fees for events in South Dakota start from as low as USD $33 for basic tickets to USD $74 for the most premium tickets; with the average starting ticket price at USD $39. The price depends on a range of factors including the type of event, performers, venue, and ticket category.
