Sports Facilities in Eugene, Cascades & Coast Region of Oregon

Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission demonstrates Lane County’s potential for cutting-edge sporting events.

Introduction

EUGENE, CASCADES & COAST, OREGON

Eugene’s reputation as a powerhouse sports destination on the West Coast continues to grow. Known as TrackTown USA, the Running Capital of the World and the birthplace of Nike, Eugene has a strong athletic legacy. Eugene is not only the epicenter of track and field, but a city that thrives on sport and competition and is literally a community of sports fans.

Beyond track and field, other traditional sports like football, baseball, swimming and volleyball flourish in Eugene’s facilities and venues. Triathlons, trail runs and mountain biking abound in the miles and miles of natural courses. BMX, cycling and disc golf events are growing in size and number. The region is also host to water sports, including speedboat racing and world-class rowing.

The Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission actively seeks out new sports events for Lane County, maintains a database of sports venues, fields and facilities, and provides resources and services designed to help events and planners succeed. It is the first and primary point of contact for literally hundreds of sports events in the region.

From regional tourneys to international competitions, we have the experience, relationships and expertise to help make your sports event a success. This region, home to the University of Oregon Ducks and their avid fan base, is also committed to sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. Come compete and explore!

Get a Planner’s Perspective

Don’t just take our word for it, hear what these planners had to say.

“We could not ask for a better partner in delivering world-class events than the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission. Whether we have hosted a regional, national, or international event, they have been integral to our strategic planning and the overall experience for numerous clients. When collaborating with the Sports Commission, our events enjoy tremendous success.​”

— Michael Reilly, President of TrackTown USA

The Tracktown usa legacy

In the summer of 2022, Eugene welcomed the world as it hosted the World Athletics Championships Oregon22. It marked the first time the world’s biggest track meet was held on U.S. soil. We have hosted the world. Trust us to help host your event.

  • Host of the first World Athletics Championships held in the U.S. in 2022
  • Host of the first Diamond League Final held in the U.S. in 2023
  • Host of eight U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field
  • Host of two USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships
  • Host to 48 Prefontaine Classics – Diamond League since 2010
  • Host to 18 NCAA D1 Outdoor Track & Field Championships
  • Host to 11 USATF Outdoor Championships
  • Host to four NSAF Outdoor Nationals high school championships
  • Host to the 2014 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships
  • Host to the 2014 U.S. debut of the IAAF World Junior Championships

Annual Events

  • Diamond League Prefontaine Classic
  • University of Oregon Collegiate Track Season
  • OSAA Track & Field Championships 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A
  • Eugene Marathon
  • Oregon Track Club Masters Hayward Classic
  • Bill Dellinger Invitational Cross Country Event

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Eugene, Cascades & Coast Facilities Spotlight

Hayward Field at UO

HAYWARD FIELD​

Sports Covered: Track and Field

Hayward Field at the University of Oregon is a purpose-built theater for track and field. The venue has hosted the World Athletic Championships Oregon22, U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, the NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, and the Diamond League Final. The world-class facility offers permanent seating for 12,650 and is expandable to nearly 25,000. Fans enjoy an unobstructed view of the nine-lane track and the first row of seating is at track level.

AUTZEN STADIUM

AUTZEN STADIUM

Sports Covered: Football, Soccer

Autzen Stadium at the University of Oregon seats 54,000 spectators and is regularly ranked amongst the nation’s top-10 venues to watch a college football game. Autzen Stadium features a FieldTurf surface with polyethylene and polypropylene fibers designed to resist extreme temperatures and weather conditions. The facility offers supplementary meeting space and functional surroundings for pre-game activities. Beyond football, the venue hosted an International Champions Cup between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

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MATTHEW KNIGHT ARENA

Sports Covered: Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics

Matthew Knight Arena at the University of Oregon opened in 2011 and was one of the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certified arenas in the NCAA. This 12,364-seat multi-purpose arena is home to the University of Oregon Ducks basketball and volleyball teams. The venue features a 65,000-pound center-hung scoreboard and four 20-by-12-foot high definition LED monitors.

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BOB KEEFER CENTER FOR SPORTS

Sports Covered: Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball

Located in Springfield, Bob Keefer Center for Sports is a planner’s dream when it comes to utility. The center features a 97,000-square-foot venue with three regulation-sized basketball courts, four indoor tennis courts, three roller derby rinks, 11 volleyball courts, eight pickleball courts, a 33-foot high climbing wall and a fitness center. One of the largest sports and recreation facilities in the Northwest, the center can accommodate any type of event, from small games to large scale tournaments.

Les Schwab Sports Park

Les Schwab Sports Park

Sports Covered: Soccer, Lacrosse, Football, Softball, Baseball

Situated within the Bob Keefer Center for Sports, Les Schwab Sports Park features four lighted multi-use outdoor synthetic turf fields, a playground, picnic area and entry plaza, Bocce ball courts and a 50-space parking lot. The entry plaza can accommodate up to four food trucks and serves as a grand entrance for any sporting event. The synthetic turf fields have a combined capacity of 2,000 spectators, with bleachers and field lights as amenities. The facility hosts multiple annual tournaments.

Dexter Lake

Dexter Lake (aka Dexter Reservoir)

Sports Covered: Rowing, Drag Boat Racing

With a surface area of just over 1,000 acres, plus its convenient location about 16 miles southeast of Eugene, Dexter Lake is a popular destination for water sports. The lake is home to a fully buoyed, seven lane, 2000-meter regatta course that has hosted USRowing Northwest Masters Regional Championships, Pac-12 Rowing Championships and hosts the annual Covered Bridge Regattas. Dexter Lake is also home to “the fastest drag race on the liquid quarter mile.” Columbia Drag Boat Association (CDBA), the premier racing association of the Pacific Northwest, races regularly on Dexter Lake.

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Emerald Valley BMX

Sports Covered: Bicycle Motorcross

The track at Emerald Valley BMX has it all, including a ten-shoot staging area, safety pro gate, paved starting hill, paved corners, soil tacked track and long roll out for the finish line. The facility is fully fenced and offers a concession stand, restrooms, bleachers, ample parking, plenty of vendor space and a wooded camping area. The track has hosted USA BMX Lumberjack Nationals and USA BMX Gold Cup Regional Championships Northwest. The track is thoughtfully designed, meticulously groomed and riders rave about it.

Ted Norman Memorial Baseball Complex

Ted Norman Memorial Baseball Complex

Sports Covered: Baseball

Boasting four state-of-the-art fields with bullpens and dugouts, concession stand, restrooms and ample parking, this facility is considered one of the finest of its type in the Pacific Northwest. The complex is home to Willamette Valley Babe Ruth Baseball and frequently hosts the Pacific Northwest Cal Ripken Regional Championships. RV parking is available, and a large park and picnic area is next to the complex that is perfect for team and family gatherings when off the field.

Top 5 Things To Do

Sandland Adventures

Website: https://www.sandland.com/

Choose an exhilarating dune ride on their Sandrails with up to 10 passengers or a more relaxing tour on their Giant Dune Buggies that can fit 27 people. After your dune ride, enjoy the family fun center, splashing on the bumper boats, racing on the Grand Prix style Go-Kart track, playing miniature golf or taking a ride on the Cloverline Railroad.

Sand Master Park

Website: https://sandmasterpark.com/

Rent sandboarding equipment at the “World’s First Sandboard Park” and catch some air on the coastal sand dunes! Rental inventory includes sand boards, sand sleds, skim boards, boogie boards, sand goggles and helmets. Sandboarding lessons are available. Sandboarding is guaranteed fun for the entire family.

Cascades Raptor Center

Website: https://cascadesraptorcenter.org/

Cascades Raptor Center is a nature center and wildlife hospital specializing in birds of prey, and has one of the largest collections of native raptor species in the Pacific Northwest. Get up close with over 30 birds in large outdoor aviaries. They are open to the public year-round and can schedule educational programs both onsite and offsite for students of all ages. Also offering field trips and group tours by appointment.

Splash! at Lively Park

Website: https://www.willamalane.org/places/splash-lively-park

Oregon’s premiere indoor water park offers year-round fun. Surf the waves, enjoy the family play pools and kiddie pool, ride the waterslide, relax in the spa, swim laps and play water basketball. Outside, enjoy a huge playground, picnic areas and even a dog park.

Eugene Science Center and Planetarium

Website: https://eugenesciencecenter.org/

The Eugene Science Center empowers children and their families to use science through hands-on learning, creative problem solving, and discovery in a stimulating and fun environment. The Eugene Science Center’s mission is to engage children, excite their curiosity, inspire them toward a lifelong love of science, and empower them to use science and technology to improve their communities.

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