Virginia Beach, VA Sports Facilities for Events
Perfectly situated where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay is the vibrant coastal community of Virginia Beach.Introduction
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Perfectly situated where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay is the vibrant coastal community of Virginia Beach. With warm, moderate weather, this year-round destination features beautiful beaches, an abundance of outdoor activities and water sports, a thriving arts scene, fresh dining options and a choice of affordable accommodations.
Visitors can explore seven unique beaches and districts including the popular Oceanfront, which features the lively Virginia Beach Boardwalk, a 3-mile-long stretch brimming with bars and restaurants, parks, museums and entertainment.
Other local attractions include something for all interests. The Cape Henry Lighthouse is the fourth-oldest lighthouse in the country and offers unparalleled views from the 360-degree lantern room, while the Military Aviation Museum is home to one of the largest private collections of World War I and World War II era military aircraft in the world. First Landing State Park, the most-visited park in Virginia, is a nature-lover’s dream, and the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is perfect for marine enthusiasts.
From hiking and biking trails to world-class entertainment, Virginia Beach is where athletes come for sports events and also enjoy a premium vacation destination.
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“The accessibility of Virginia Beach really does allow us to attract the national audience.”
— Bob Ferraro, Executive Director, NHSC
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Virginia Beach, VA Sports Facilities Spotlight
VIRGINIA BEACH SPORTS CENTER
Sports: Basketball, volleyball, indoor track and field, indoor field hockey.
This state-of-the-art facility which opened in October of 2020 can host a diverse roster of sporting events and tournaments. With 285,000 square feet of space, including 117,000 square feet of multi-purpose space and 195,000 square feet of programmable space, the center is built to accommodate 12 basketball courts, 24 volleyball courts, a 200-meter, hydraulically banked track, seating for 5,000 spectators and more. It also offers two skybox meeting rooms overlooking the track and one skybox meeting room overlooking the courts.
PRINCESS ANNE ATHLETIC COMPLEX
Sports: Baseball, lacrosse, football, soccer, softball.
This complex features 16 Musco-lit, multi-purpose fields, eight of which are fully fenced and equipped with irrigation systems, electronic scoreboards and shaded player benches. Planners can choose between four full-sized synthetic fields and scoreboard or four hybrid Bermuda fields. Between games, spectators can picnic at two nearby Gazebos with four seated areas.
VIRGINIA BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
Sports: Wrestling, badminton, fencing, gymnastics, cheer/dance
Host your next sporting event in the beautiful, eco-friendly Virginia Beach Convention Center. The center features more than 959,551 square feet of meeting space, 26 meeting rooms and can handle sports of any capacity. The center features portable walls, a staging area, and its largest room is 150,012 square feet. Its second-largest room stands at 112,509 square feet and its column-free exhibit space totals 150,012 square feet.
VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT
Sports: Fat tire biking, roller skating, running, soccer, surfing, ultimate frisbee, beach volleyball
This pristine waterfront is home to a 28-foot-wide boardwalk that stretches three miles and features a separate bike path ideal for strolling, rollerblading and biking. Along the boardwalk there’s a wide variety of shopping, outdoor restaurants and vendors offering bike and surrey rentals. Live music and street performers can be found at the Oceanfront, but it is also a go-to place for sporting events and has hosted the North American Sand Soccer Championships, the Shamrock Marathon, and the East Coast Surfing Championship.
HAMPTON ROADS SOCCER COMPLEX
Sports: Soccer, lacrosse, camps, clinics
This complex is located in the beautiful city of Virginia Beach with easy access to restaurants, attractions, hotels and the oceanfront. The facility has two turf fields with lights and 22 Bermuda grass fields and hosts more than 7,000 games, practices and clinics every year. It also includes two state-of-the-art turf fields, both with Musco lighting (one field has stadium seating for 260 spectators).