Fort Wayne Has Diverse Sports Facilities for Your Events
In the heart of the Midwest, Fort Wayne offers countless state-of-the-art facilities surrounded by activities for allIntroduction
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
Fort Wayne, the second largest city in Indiana, is one of the top Midwest destinations for sports tournaments and events. With a wide selection of premier sports venues, first-rate hotels, family-friendly entertainment, and restaurants, Fort Wayne excels in hosting tournaments of all sizes and skill levels.
Youth sports thrive at modern facilities such as SportONE Parkview Ice House, the only 3-sheet ice facility in Indiana, Ash Centre, home of the World Baseball Academy, and many others. Turnstone Center for Adults and Children with Disabilities is an official Olympic and Paralympic training center – the only facility of its kind in the region. Be the MVP of Successful Sports Planning with the dedicated sales team at Visit Fort Wayne.
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“We host events all over the nation and Fort Wayne is our favorite by far! Fort Wayne’s welcoming community and outstanding facilities are second to none.”
— Todd Hensley, Gym Rats
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ALLEN COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL COLISEUM
Sports Covered: Basketball, Hockey, Wrestling, Volleyball
With the capability to hold 13,000 spectators for basketball games and 10,480 for hockey, this massive arena has hosted many major sporting events since opening in 1952. Most recently, the arena has been the host destination for 2019 through 2026 NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Championships. It is the home of the Fort Wayne Komets, a minor league ice hockey team in the ECHL. The customizable space at the Memorial Coliseum is also an excellent fit for basketball, hockey, mat sports, CrossFit, volleyball, and boxing,
SPORTONE PARKVIEW FIELDHOUSE
Sports Covered: Basketball, Volleyball, Futsal, Pickleball
This 57,000-square-foot multipurpose facility is a premier destination for indoor competitions, with its eight hardwood volleyball courts which can transition into six high school regulation basketball courts. Equipped with bleacher seating, on-site storage, and a sports performance area, many clubs around the area including Summit Volleyball, Fort Wayne Futsal, and Gym Rats Basketball call this facility home. Located steps from the TownePlace Suites makes a perfect location for tournaments.
SPORTONE PARKVIEW ICEHOUSE
Sports Covered: Hockey, Sled Hockey, Ice Skating, Curling, Roller Hockey
With three NHL-sized ice surfaces, SportONE Parkview Icehouse is the only three-sheet facility in Indiana. The Icehouse has partnerships with Fort Wayne Amateur Hockey Association, Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club, and the Indiana Tech Hockey teams. The Thirsty Penguin Grill House overlooks all three surfaces to ensure you won’t miss a moment as you visit this full-service restaurant and bar. The Icehouse has hosted many large tournaments such as the 2019 Midwestern Sectional Figure Skating Championships and the 2019 United States Roller Hockey and 2020 and 2023 State Wars National Championships.
Turnstone Center
Sports Covered: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Basketball
Providing adaptive sports and recreation for over 20 years. As 1 of 9 Olympic and Paralympic Training Sites in the United States, and 1 of 3 dedicated Paralympic Training Sites, Turnstone offers competitive and recreational opportunities in wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, power soccer, indoor rowing, adaptive golf, sled hockey, boccia, and more with a 75,000 square foot fieldhouse that includes a 230 meter track and 4 collegiate sized basketball courts.