Chicago Southland Spotlights These Top Sports Facilities
Facilitated by a dedicated team, state-of-the-art venues and eye-opening attractions, Chicago Southland is the place to be for your next sports tournament.

Tinley Park Convention Center hosts the STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Series US Pro & Collegiate Championships.
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Midwest adventures await planners, no matter what kind of game you’re organizing. Chicago Southland is known for helping tournament planners across the nation organize their competitions. The area exceeds expectations when it comes to facilities and equipment. You’ll find yourself in sports heaven with more than 600 holes of golf, 250 soccer fields, 172 soccer fields, 160 basketball courts, 65 disc golf holes and eight hockey rinks. These fields have seen all sorts of major competitions, from rowing events, to lacrosse festivals to soccer playoffs. Bearing all these assets in mind, Chicago Southland sports an impressive resume with even greater things to come.
Get in on the action by taking your team to Chicago’s surrounding suburbs for a few days or weeks of sports fun. When you’re ready to plan, the respected team from the Chicago Southland CVB will match you to the right venue and guarantee that all your needs will be taken care of. The team customizes each experience with transportation and lodging assistance, offset by various outlets for social media promotion. In addition, the CVB’s sports managers understand how costly tournaments can be, so they will help you find affordable rates without sacrificing any of your original plans. To add to the convenience, nearly every venue is only minutes away from Chicago, which is home to some of the world’s best shopping districts and restaurants.
Notable Recent/Upcoming Events
- Spartan Stadium Sprint at SeatGeek Stadium (October 20, 2018)
- MultiGP Drone Racing North Central Regional Final at Matteson Community Center (September 22-23, 2018)
- NXL Chicago Open at Chicago Gaelic Park (September 14-16, 2018)
- World Wiffle Ball Championship at Memorial Park Fields (July 14-15, 2018)
- American Cornhole Organization Chicago Southland Major at Southland Center (May 25-26, 2018)
CVB/Sports Commissions Services Offered
- Volunteer Staff
- PR/Media Assistance
- Signage
- Site Visits
- Transportation Assistance
- Mobile CVB App
- Lodging Services
- Grant Programs
- Welcome Bags/Gifts
- Itinerary Development
- Event Planning Assistance
- Social Media Promotion
- Marketing Promotion
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Things to do in Chicago Southland
Visitors will enjoy these premier attractions situated in and around the Chicago Southland Area. Zip around the tracks on electric go-karts at Accelerate Indoor Speedway & Events in Mokena. The arena is equipped with an exhilarating track and an arcade filled with popular games. You can even host a party following your competition. Another go-to for travelers is Dave & Buster’s in Orland Park. Located near several hotels, this attraction features an entertainment room and restaurant totaling 24,000 square feet. Play games of bowling or billiards, or get moving on the dance floor at Dance Dance Revolution A, an interactive battle that is only available in select locations.
Also included in your itinerary is a chance to visit the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, which holds up to 30,000 people. Visit between the months of May to September to witness lively outdoor music at the theatre. In the Game Hollywood Park in Crestwood presents awesome opportunities for children’s fun. They will love the mini go-karts, golf courses, typhoon simulator, giant slide and outdoor Himalaya ride. In addition, this venue provides private party space for large groups. While you’re in the area, check out the Windy City ThunderBolts at Standard Bank Stadium. You can purchase group tickets for a game or entire season, which range from a party box admission for 15 guests to all-you-can-eat picnics for a maximum of 300 people.
Planner Perspective
Working with the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has been absolutely amazing. They helped us with everything we needed from our hotels to our shuttles to our after party spot, which is most important.
USA Dodgeball: Jake Mason (Ultimate Dodgeball Championships)
The Chicago Southland CVB was able to do what no one else was able to do. They found us a venue that had ample flat, beautiful grass to host our eight fields of 200 teams that come to play paintball at our Chicago Open event. They were able to convince the venue that we’re worth taking a risk on and it’s been a wonderful venue for us because we are close to six major interstates. Teams were able to drive in from multiple states, easily saving money on flights and travel. There are plenty of hotels nearby, which is just an event planner’s dream. Plus, just the draw. We’re close to Chicago, but we are in an area where people feel comfortable. They’re not dealing with the Chicago traffic. It’s just perfect. We’ve really been impressed with Joel Koester. He’s been our main liaison with the CVB and he was able to negotiate some really good rates for us with the hotels. Anytime we had questions about permits with the city, he just handled everything for us and made it much easier. We really hope we can come back and make this an annual event right here in Chicago Southland.
National Xball League: Camille Lemanski (Chicago Open)
How to Get to Chicago Southland
By Car: Driving to Chicago Southland’s communities is made easy by several Interstate routes, including I-55, I-57, I-80, I-94, I-294 and I-355.
By Air: If traveling by plane, there are a couple top-notch options for planners to consider. They are Midway Airport, which is serviced by Southwest, Delta, Porter, Sky County and Volaris Airlines, or O’Hare International Airport, the world’s second busiest airport.
Contact Information
Company Name: Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau
Sports Sales Manager: Joel Koester
Title: Sports Market Manager
Telephone: 888-895-3211
