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
Team Iowa invites you to experience why the Hawkeye State has become a trusted destination for sporting events of every size. In Iowa, event organizers find more than facilities — they find welcoming communities, passionate fans, affordable value, and partners who understand sports. From iconic events like MLB at the Field of Dreams and the Dew Tour to national championships and youth tournaments, Iowa delivers memorable experiences both on and off the field.
Located in the heart of Louisiana, Baton Rouge boasts facilities of every size and style to suit your needs. Whatever your sport and however you compete, there’s no place better to host your event than Baton Rouge – Louisiana’s Capital City of Competition.
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.
Michael Lazar, senior vice president for strategy at U.S. Soccer, fell in love with the beautiful game in 1994, watching a World Cup match at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Lacrosse will break its over-century-long hiatus as a contesting Olympic sport in the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles (LA28).
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 haunted football stadiums and campuses where ghost stories, sports legends and documented history create eerie game-day travel.
Explore five Midwest softball complexes with lighted fields, turf options, concessions, parking and planner-friendly tournament amenities.
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.
Building the Future of Women’s Rugby in AmericaÂ
How Officially Human Founder Brenda Hilton is confronting the officiating crisis and calling for accountability across youth sports
