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Richmond Region Tourism
Named America’s #1 river city, the Richmond, Virginia region is a place where teams want to play, and where families want to visit. Our world-class venues attract sports events from all over the world. Our dedicated sports management team is here to work alongside your team to make sure you’re on your game, so they can be, too.
When you’re not competing, our to-do list includes more than 90 attractions and 1,000+ restaurants. The Richmond region is within a day’s drive for more than half of the US population. We’re also served by a number of major airlines in our international airport.
Contact Information:
Jerrine Lee – Director of Sports Development
(804) 783-7418
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Southeast U.S. Outdoor Stadiums Offer Variety for All Sports Events
The American Southeast has a lot to be proud of, including delicious cuisine, its southern hospitality and, of course, amazing sporting events. But like everywhere in the United States, sports tourism is not dominantly driven by the pros but rather by youth—around $4 billion more than the NFL in 2019 alone, in fact. This means that each destination needs variety in their stadiums, and the American Southeast has just that as it caters to everything from football to soccer, rugby and more.
Illinois Outdoor Stadiums for Sports Events of All Sizes
Outdoor stadiums bring a lot of excitement to sports events, not just with the action on the field but with their unique builds, atmosphere and surroundings. We could go into detail on larger facilities like Soldier Field, but those types of outdoor stadiums are already well-known exclusively as professional establishments and aren’t utilized for a variety of playing levels. The six provided here are not part of an exhaustive list, but rather showcase the depth of these types of facilities throughout the state of Illinois.
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