Bloomington-Normal Sports Facilities for Tournaments
With top-notch facilities and incredible attractions, this Illinois hotspot makes tournament-planning easy.Introduction
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, IL
Travelers heading to Bloomington-Normal by car will find Interstate 55 to be very convenient, which runs right through the area on the drive between Chicago and St. Louis. I-39 and I-74 are nearby as well. By air, Central Illinois Regional Airport is your go-to option, offering free parking, a shuttle service and access to five rental car agencies.
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“Bloomington-Normal has a rich tradition of hospitality and first-class sporting events. Thanks to the partnership with the Bloomington-Normal Area Sports Commission, our association has hosted and grown its championships in the community for the past 50 years. If you choose Bloomington-Normal to host your event, it will be popular, well-supported, and highly respected by the community.”
— Beth Sauser, Associate Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association
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Bloomington-Normal, IL Sports Facilities Spotlight
CHAMPION FIELDS
Sports Covered: Baseball, softball
This complex features up to 10 diamonds for tournament use. This facility, located adjacent to Normal’s Maxwell Park has hosted 10 ASA/USA National Tournaments in the past two decades. The fields feature covered dugouts, bleacher seating, a P.A. system and scoreboards. There are also two concession stands, a connected dog park, and two playgrounds for entertaining younger siblings.
Hancock Stadium, CEFCU Arena at Illinois State University
Sports Covered: Multisport
The Redbird Athletics complex boasts a 14,000-seat football stadium/multipurpose facility in the heart of Normal. The FieldTurf playing surface, LED scoreboard and state-of-the-art sound system provide a memorable gameday experience. Other amenities include a modern press level, 5,500-square-foot indoor club, and a spacious covered concourse. CEFCU Arena will feature a fresh court this fall for hosting basketball, volleyball, and occasionally gymnastics. The arena can hold up to 10,200 enthusiastic fans and feature the 50th Illinois High School State Girls Basketball Finals in 2025.
SHIRK CENTER AT ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Sports Covered: Multisport
The Shirk Center is a true multisport, recreation and wellness center that regularly hosts basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and track events. The main arena seats 2,400 and additional expansion for 400 spectators. The attached facility space features a 200-meter, six-lane indoor track, two batting cages, and four courts for basketball, tennis, volleyball and badminton.
Grossing Motors Arena
Sports Covered: Multisport
This venue has a top seating capacity for sports around 7,000 spectators and features 24 private suites, two party suites, and plentiful concessions. The new home of the ECHL’s Bloomington Bison starting in fall 2024, the arena is home to two sheets of ice for hockey and figure skating and can be pro decked to suit competitive dance/cheerleading, basketball, and wrestling.
CORN CRIB
Sports Covered: Baseball, lacrosse, soccer, softball
The Corn Crib opened in 2010 and has been home to numerous semi-pro and collegiate renditions of Normal Cornbelters Baseball. The stadium also hosts concerts, festivals, and has been a featured venue for kickball, collegiate soccer, and other youth sports. It can seat 4,200 spectators.
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