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Breaking Ground

New Sports Facilities Developments

Stay up to date with the latest developments in sports venues and facilities. From groundbreaking new stadiums to major renovations and emerging trends in facility management, we bring you the news that shapes the future of sports events. Whether you’re a planner, organizer, or industry professional, explore the insights that keep you ahead of the game.

First Look

See It Before They Break Ground

The venues you’ll be booking next, before they open.

First-Look takes you inside facilities still under construction or just coming online, straight from the developers and operators building them. You get specs, capacities, timelines, and the events each venue is built to host. It’s the full picture, early enough to plan around it. When a new facility is worth putting on your radar, this is where you’ll see it first.

First Look: Three Rivers Convention Center

Washington’s Tri-Cities is preparing to add a significant new option for indoor sports events with the expansion of the Three Rivers Convention Center. Scheduled to open in fall 2026, the project will more than double the facility’s capacity, creating flexible space for tournaments ranging from volleyball and basketball to wrestling, cheer and esports. Learn how the expansion, nearby amenities and growing sports infrastructure could strengthen the region’s appeal for future events.

First Look: Sunseeker Resort Expansion

An additional 100,000 square feet at Sunseeker Event Center is set to boost premium event space in Southwest Florida.

First Look: Pulaski County Sportsplex

Pulaski County Sportsplex Brings a New Era of Tournament & Event Opportunities to Southwest Virginia

Breaking Ground: October 22, 2026

Oct 22, 2026

Covering major sports facility developments nationwide, including the KC Royals’ $3 billion downtown ballpark plan, UAPB’s new track and field complex, Gluckstadt’s $10 million youth sports venue, Clearwater’s proposed $300 million sports and recreation campus, the Dallas Wings’ new $80 million practice facility, and UT San Antonio’s recently opened basketball and volleyball training center. Plus, get a first look inside Manatee County’s new aquatics center.

Breaking Ground: October 8, 2026

Oct 8, 2026

Sports facility development continues to accelerate across North America, with major new projects bringing expanded opportunities for athletes, teams and communities. This round up highlights developments including Blinn College’s $43 million sports complex, a massive new pickleball and padel club in Boca Raton, Clarington’s multi-sport dome, Denver Summit FC’s future stadium and facility upgrades at Texas State and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.

Breaking Ground: September 24, 2026

Sep 24, 2026

Sports facilities are finding new life in unexpected places, from vacant shopping malls in San Francisco and casino sites in Henderson, Nevada, to historic venues and overcrowded practice spaces in the U.S. and Australia. The projects detailed in this edition of Breaking Ground show how adaptive reuse and creative design can address changing demands while creating new opportunities for sports tourism, competition and community use.

Breaking Ground: September 10, 2026

Sep 10, 2026

This edition of Breaking Ground includes Vietnam’s proposed 135,000-seat retractable-roof stadium and the now-confirmed $2.3 billion ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays. Other featured developments include a $70 million Louisiana sports complex, UCF’s expanded game-day experience, a new Wisconsin Badgers athletic center, Northport, Alabama’s proposed sports and tourism district and a $193 million sports complex in New Jersey.

Breaking Ground: August 26, 2026

Aug 26, 2026

Major sports facility projects are advancing across the globe, including the $177 million transformation of London’s Crystal Palace National Sports Centre and a new 100,000-square-foot performance center in Oregon. Other featured developments include a proposed New Jersey domed sports complex, Brisbane’s National Aquatic Centre, Seattle’s largest indoor pickleball facility and construction of the Athletics’ Las Vegas ballpark.

Breaking Ground: August 11, 2026

Aug 11, 2026

Explore the latest on new sports facilities, including a $67M youth sports hub in Charlotte, NC, a new 10,000-seat arena in Surrey, BC, a McDonald Arena upgrade at Missouri State, a $49M indoor facility in Kalamazoo, MI, the new Macon Arena in Georgia and Miami University’s $281M sports arena.

Stay Informed on Industry Trends
Keeping track of developments in sports facilities—whether they’re youth, collegiate, or professional venues—helps you understand current trends such as new technology, upgraded amenities, and renovation strategies that could influence future facility design and management.
Plan More Effectively
For organizers, coaches, and event planners, knowing the latest news and improvements in facilities helps in scheduling events, identifying ideal venues, and optimizing overall logistics.
Discover Revenue and Partnership Opportunities
Venues often look for sponsorships, partnerships, and collaborations. By staying up to date, you can capitalize on emerging opportunities that benefit both the facility and the stakeholders involved.
Get Inspired by Success Stories
Learning about how facilities evolve—expansion projects, sustainability measures, or innovative fan experiences—can spark new ideas you can apply to your own sporting events or community programs.