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.
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.Â
All roads lead to Lincoln! Whether it’s youth tournaments, state high school championships, collegiate tournaments or professional games and matches, sports are a really big deal in Lincoln, Nebraska. Build and grow with a winning team in Lincoln for your next event, we can’t wait to see you here in Lincoln!
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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.
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!
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.
Private equity is consolidating the top of the market. Clubs and independent operators quietly dominate the middle. And tens of thousands of families are navigating a vast, mostly unregulated landscape.
Women in sports · March 2026 The UnstoppableRise of Women's Sports From sold-out stadiums to billion-dollar sponsorship deals, women's sports are no longer a niche market — they're one of the fastest-growing segments in the global economy. SportsPlanningGuide...
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.
Explore top equestrian centers in America with planner notes on stabling, rings, spectator flow, and travel logistics. Use SPG’s Facility Finder to shortlist.
Explore 8 Olympic and Paralympic training sites planners can tour or book—plus what each offers for camps, clinics, and events. Subscribe for more today.
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.
Insights from Frisco’s sports tourism leader on driving economic impact, enhancing fan experiences and turning a city into a national sports destination
How NCYS Executive Director Wayne B. Moss Is Advancing Safety, Access and Community Impact Through Youth Sports
