Fields & Facilities is your comprehensive resource for discovering the ultimate sports venues across the nation. From meticulously maintained baseball diamonds to cutting-edge indoor complexes, we spotlight the best locations to elevate your event. Explore key amenities, uncover unique features, and find the perfect fit for your teams and fans.
Where else can teams go from game mode to beach mode in minutes? In Greater Fort Lauderdale, you’ll find elite facilities, seamless planning, and an after-game atmosphere that feels like paradise. Plan your next competition in the place that brings the action and relaxation—all in one bracket.
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, with many dedicated indoor and outdoor centers to the tennis, badminton and ping pong hybrid popping up nationwide each year. This spike in popularity can be attributed to many things, particularly how easy pickleball is to pick up and play and the positive community the sport and its organizers have created.
Lacrosse already has strong, established roots, but high-quality youth programs are a reason for the sport also being one of the fastest growing in the United States alone. Most youth lacrosse tournaments and events are held at shared multipurpose fields, and there are many throughout the nation readily able to take on the role as host. SPG breaks that extensive list down to eight premier tournament-ready lacrosse fields nationwide, covering what makes each one particularly unique.
Bowling is one of the premier target sports in the United States with thousands of centers located throughout the nation. Considering these options, SPG has compiled a list of seven of the top bowling centers at the top of their game—each capable of not only hosting premier professional events but also being dedicated to hosting and promoting youth and adult leagues and tournaments.
Horse show season is upon us, as dazzling equestrian centers across the country have already begun schedules packed with top-of-the-line events. From Florida up to Rhode Island and all the way to Colorado, stables and farms are getting better and better, modernizing but still managing to maintain that traditional experience. Facilities are changing, focusing less on breeding horses and more on producing shows that make people want to come back.
2022 is shaping up to be the greatest track and field year in the history of Eugene, Cascades and Coast and the entire state of Oregon. More than a dozen major track events are scheduled for the re-imagined Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, culminating with the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in the summer—the first time it’s ever been held in the United States. To celebrate this exciting year, SPG has compiled a list of events, along with important information needed for preparation.
Lacrosse has been around since before the 16th century when European settlers found Native Americans playing it, but in the United States it has just begun to grow in popularity in recent years. This extremely fast-growing sport deserves a deep dive into the history and evolution to define what lacrosse is, as it has the potential to be a great investment for athletic facility owners and tournament planners.
Convention centers are more than exhibits halls and meeting places. These facilities feature hundreds of square feet for a diverse array of sporting events, including intense competitions from various forms of martial arts such as Karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. SPG has highlighted five adaptable and unique convention centers across the nation, not only primed for martial arts competitions but also with a history of hosting these exciting events.
From the dry deserts of Arizona to the marine climate of the Cascades region, the range of environments in the western United States vary drastically. Depending on the time of year, outdoor sports events can be difficult to pull off, which is why indoor arenas play such a crucial role for urban economy. With a range from large to small to meet every event planner’s needs, SPG breaks it down to seven premier indoor arenas of the west.
Take it from someone who played volleyball for 14 years and has coached club and high school volleyball—here are 10 volleyball facilities (arranged in descending order by number of courts) that you’ll seriously want to consider when hosting a volleyball tournament.
Paralympic and adaptive sports have risen in popularity, as more and more people with disabilities are clamoring to hit the gym or run laps around the track. Technological developments are a big reason for this. Years ago an amputee who lost her foot couldn’t run laps, but new technology has led to prosthetic limbs that make it possible for that same person to compete in track and field.
From the court to the ice, pro wrestling rings and more, indoor arenas play an important role to the tourism industry with their adaptability for sports and entertainment events. Indoor arenas provide climate-controlled fun for all visitors, without the worry of weather-related delays or cancellations. In the Midwest particularly, where weather can be unpredictable any season, this can be a critical safety net. To help event planners with the venue selection process, SPG has compiled a list of seven premier indoor arenas in the Midwest.
From the Rockies to the Tetons to the Appalachians of the East, United States mountain ranges offer skiers and snowboarders plenty of thrilling slopes without the need to renew a passport. Listed below are the top 10 ski resorts with the most vertical drop in the U. S. Not mentioned in this list is Whiteface in Lake Placid, N.Y., which has the greatest vertical descent in the Eastern United States at 3,216 vertical feet.
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!
