Kara Bachman

Executive Director @Chicago Sports Commission

Chicago, IL, US

Launched in 2012 as a division of Choose Chicago, the Chicago Sports Commission (CSC) is focused on identifying and recruiting international, high-profile sporting events that drive economic impact through increased visitation, job creation and mass media exposure for the city of Chicago. Major accomplishments include- 2025 Premier League Summer Series- 2024 Premier League Mornings Live- 2023, 2024, 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race- 2020 NBA All-Star Game **1st time since 1988**- 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final- 2019 NBA Draft Lottery & Combine- 2018 Laver Cup **1st USA city to host**- 2018 NCAA Men\'s Gymnastics Championship- 2017 NHL Draft- 2017 MLS All-Star Game- 2017 NCAA Men\'s Frozen Four Ice Hockey Championship- 2016 New Zealand All Blacks vs. Ireland @ Soldier Field- 2016 Louis Vuitton America\'s Cup World Series- 2016 & 2022 NCAA DI Men\'s Basketball Midwest Regionals- 2016 NFL Draft **Only host city to win back-to-back**- 2015 NFL Draft **1st city to win hosting rights following 51 years in NYC**- 2015 ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final- 2014 ITU World Triathlon Series- 2014 New Zealand All Blacks vs. USA Eagles @ Soldier Field **Attendance Record: 61,500**- 2013, 2015, 2019 & 2023 Big Ten Men\'s Basketball TournamentCSC is supported by a diverse executive committee and board. Long-term partners include:Bank of America ~ Bannerville ~ BMO Harris ~ Chicago Bears ~ Chicago Blackhawks ~ Chicago Bulls ~ Chicago Cubs ~ Chicago Fire ~ Chicago Sky ~ Hilton ~ Hyatt ~ Kemper Sports ~ Marriott ~ Mayer Brown ~ Navy Pier ~ rEvolution ~ TSMGI ~ United Center and more.