Hattiesburg, MS Sports Facilities for Events
Hattiesburg is a premier sports destination in the Gulf South, featuring top-tier fields and arenas, thousands of hotel rooms, and nearly 200 locally owned restaurants.Introduction
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg is a premier sports destination in the Gulf South, featuring top-tier fields and arenas, thousands of hotel rooms, vibrant attractions and shopping, and nearly 200 locally owned restaurants. Known as the “Hub City,” Hattiesburg is easily drivable from much of the Southeast, making it an ideal location for sports planners, athletes, and spectators.
Hattiesburg’s facilities provide world-class amenities to host a variety of sports, including baseball, softball, soccer, football, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, running events (5ks, 10ks, half-marathons), biking races, disc golf tournaments, golf championships, E-sports activities, and more. Tens of thousands of youth and collegiate players, coaches, visitors, and fans travel to Hattiesburg each year for top-tier play and an unforgettable experience.
With an impressive list of hosted sporting events annually, Hattiesburg’s sports knowledge and facility offerings make it winning choice for site play. Home to 25 soccer fields, 49 tennis courts, 27 baseball fields, 150+ miles of trail, and 86 miles of blueways, the city is always gearing up for the next game! In Hattiesburg, athletics aren’t a pastime, they’re an obsession.
Between competition, there are plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. Home to more than 100 animals including wallabies, golden eagles, hyenas, and a family of two-toed sloths, the Hattiesburg Zoo offers a day-long adventure of fun. Right next door, visitors can cool off at Serengeti Springs, Mississippi’s newest waterpark.
Looking for Instagram-worthy spots? A visit to The Lucky Rabbit is a must! This self-proclaimed junk shop spans two buildings and features a variety of vendors specializing in vintage, collectible, antique, and nostalgia. For tv and movie enthusiasts, this spot featured on HGTV’s “Hometown” recreates popular sets as free photo ops.
Creativity abounds in Hattiesburg! The HBURG Public Art Trail provides an opportunity to discover more than 100 pieces of free public art including large-scale sculptures and murals along with dozens of painted utility boxes. Hattiesburg was even named a “Top 11 City in the World for Public Art.” A trip to the Hattiesburg Pocket Alley includes rotating exhibits including the Pocket Museum, Pocket Gallery, Pocket Watch, and more. There are miniature marvels and tiny treasures at every turn of this free attraction.
No matter the activity, sports planners experience exceptional facilities and Southern hospitality in Hattiesburg, where the VisitHATTIESBURG team and partners ensure easy travel and memorable experiences. Hattiesburg has scored big with fans and event planners and is ready to create a winning experience for tournaments and events. It’s a city where memories are made and champions happen.
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Don’t just take our word for it, hear what these planners had to say.
“Working with Visit Hattiesburg enables us to enhance the experience for attendees and participants at the events we host in HBURG! It’s easy to travel to Hattiesburg and the people are always friendly; plus, there’s no shortage of good food to eat, nice places to stay, and fun activities to enjoy.”
— Adam Jonson, General Manager, MHSAA
Kristen Brock
Vice President of Marketing and Programs
(601) 296-7475
Email – kbrock@visithburg.org
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Hattiesburg, Mississippi Sports Facilities Spotlight
Tatum Park Sports Complex
Sports Covered: Soccer, Baseball, Disc Golf, Softball, Tennis, Pickleball
Tatum Park is Hattiesburg’s largest sports complex, offering a variety of facilities in one, convenient location. With the largest number of soccer fields in one site anywhere in the Southeast, Tatum Park offers 18 flat fields including two brand-new championship level pitches. There are also 9 youth baseball diamonds with recessed dugouts, lighting, and permanent covered seating along with four softball fields, 12 tennis courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, and multiple practice fields. Thousands of parking spaces, numerous concession stands, ample restrooms, a pavilion, and two playgrounds round out this diverse complex.
The Center at Forrest County
Sports Covered: Archery, Rodeo, Motocross, Cheer
Roping in planners from across the country, the Center at Forrest County hosts a variety of indoor and outdoor events each year. This 160-acre complex is anchored by a 120,000 square foot arena that accommodates more than 5,000 for rodeos, barrel races, archery tournaments, concerts, expos, motocross races, consumer shows, cheer competitions, and more. The complex also houses several outdoor buildings to hold livestock and host outdoor activities. Also on-site is a small conference center and RV park equipped with 147 full-service sites overlooking the 160-acre Forrest County Lake.
The University of Southern Mississippi
Sports Covered: Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Track and Field, E-Sports, Swimming, Golf
The University of Southern Mississippi is a D1 member of the Sun Belt Conference. Founded in 1910, the school has a storied history of championship play, including five NCAA national titles. Sports planners are invited to book these collegiate facilities, offering football, basketball, baseball, indoor volleyball, beach volleyball, softball, golf, tennis, track and field, soccer, weightlifting, and one of the premier E-sports arenas in the nation. Reed Green Coliseum seats more than 8,000 fans overlooking a premier hardwood court. Pete Taylor Park has hosted tournaments of all sizes on its artificial turf baseball diamond, offering unique seating for up to 6,300. M.M. Roberts Stadium football arena features premium artificial turf and seating for 36,000 fans.