Sports Planning Guide

Find the Perfect Sports Venue

Sports Planning Guide is your go-to resource for organizing seamless and successful sporting events. Whether you’re scouting the perfect venue, navigating logistics, or looking for expert insights, we provide the tools, guides, and industry trends to help you plan with confidence.

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Sports Planning Guide Magazine

Sports Planning Guide Magazine is our annual, all-encompassing guide to everything the sports event planner needs. Insightful feature articles, state guides, and site inspections provide you with 488 pages of sports event planning goodness. 

Featured Destination

Lincoln, Nebraska

Build for the future with us in Lincoln, NE! We love youth sports and have exciting facilities and opportunities to showcase your event and athletes here. Come see why more tournaments and events are picking Lincoln for their next competition.

Ocala/Marion County offers the high-quality facilities and accommodations sports planners are looking for! This Florida destination features venues for regional and national competitions at both amateur and professional levels, including swimming, golf, baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, and more! Being the Horse Capital of the World®, the destination is also home to the largest equestrian competition facility in the US.

Featured Destination

Ocala/Marion County, Florida

Sport Focused

Where2Play Guides

Planning a sports event just got easier. Our Where2Play (W2P) guides bring together top-tier facilities from our annual Sports Planning Guide (SPG) into concise, sport-specific collections for organizers like you.

Explore these curated resources today and get one step closer to hosting an unforgettable sporting event.

Indoor Sports

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Baseball & Softball

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Soccer & Lacrosse

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Location Focused

SPG State Guides

Explore our State-by-State Sports Planning Guides to discover top venues, local resources, and expert insights for hosting a successful tournament or competition. Whether you’re looking for world-class stadiums, multi-sport complexes, or hidden gems, our guides provide everything you need to plan with confidence. Select a state to get started!

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Trending in Sports

Stay ahead of the game with the latest trends shaping the sports industry. From emerging event planning strategies to cutting-edge venue developments, we bring you insights that keep your playbook up to date. Whether it’s new technology, changing regulations, or innovative tournament formats, this is your hub for what’s trending in sports.

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Fields & Facilities

Discover the best venues for hosting unforgettable sports events. From state-of-the-art stadiums to versatile multi-sport complexes, we explore top facilities, upgrades, and must-know details to help you find the perfect fit for your next tournament or competition. Whether you’re scouting locations or seeking expert facility management insights, this is your go-to resource.

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Learn & Execute

Faces of Sports Tourism

Our interview series offers a unique platform for event planners, sports events rights holders, and enthusiasts to gain insider perspectives from industry leaders. Whether it’s discussing the intricacies of organizing international competitions or exploring innovative strategies for boosting local economies through sports tourism, our interviews are designed to inform, inspire, and engage.

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