Milwaukee, WI Sports Facilities for Events
Milwaukee is filled with great venues, just a hop and a skip away from great food, beer and a view of the lakefrontIntroduction
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
With all-star style and fearless energy, Milwaukee has earned its reputation as a city built for sports, and Sports Milwaukee is earning national acclaim as the perfect event hosting partner. Superstar athletes across nine professional teams, devoted fans and venues designed for every level of play come together in a downtown that’s both modern and accessible.
Milwaukee’s recent event resume speaks for itself. This includes hosting experience from Lakefront 7s Rugby Tournament and Festival to the 2025 USA Fencing Nationals at the award-winning Baird Center, the state’s largest and most flexible convention center with 1.3 million square feet of total convention center space that can accommodate programs of any scale. NCAA March Madness also made its return in 2025 with NCAA DI Men’s First and Second Round action at Fiserv Forum, home of the beloved Milwaukee Bucks and Marquette Golden Eagles men’s basketball.
Bolstering the Cream City’s outdoor prowess, USA Triathlon recently hosted its seventh Milwaukee Spring and Olympic-Distance National Championship race since 2013, with a planned return in 2026. Out on the greens, Erin Hills Golf Course, which Golf Digest dubbed one of the best courses in the country, recently hosted the 80th U.S. Women’s Open Championship, reinforcing Wisconsin’s reputation as America’s No. 1 golf destination. Moreover, the trails and roads spanning the southeastern part of the state are renowned among running and cycling enthusiasts, drawing homegrown events like the annual Tour of America’s Dairyland cycling series, which remains a fixture in Milwaukee.
Off the field of play, athletes and fans can unwind at one of more than 10 Deer District delicious food and beverage spots, hit Brady Street for its signature shopping and nightlife, sample “Top Chef” level local cuisine in the Historic Third Ward, or take in a show in the Milwaukee Theater District. Long story short, there is a flavor for everyone in Milwaukee.
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“In other cities, you’re way out on the edge of town, in farmland, because it’s easier to get permits. Here, you can race, then walk to your hotel, then be at a restaurant in five minutes. That changes everything.”
— Stephen Meyers, USA Triathlon
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin Sports Facilities Spotlight
Baird Center
Sports: Volleyball, basketball, pickleball, boxing and more indoor sports
Baird Center has over 1.3 million square feet of event space. High profile events have been held here often since its last remodel, such as the 2020 DNC along with numerous sports and large concerts. The building offers 52 meeting rooms, a ballroom and massive exhibition or athletic spaces to fit almost any need and desire of those wanting to host events, with attachments to the Milwaukee skywalk for easy access to the rest of downtown with a view of the local skylines.
American Family Field
Sports: Baseball, events
Home to Major League Baseball’s Milwaukee Brewers, American Family Field is considered one of the best ballparks in the MLB. This retractable roof ballpark opened in 2001 and sits on 265 acres. Featuring North America’s only fan-shaped convertible roof which can open and close in less than 10 minutes, American Family Field also sports large panes of glass to allow natural grass to grow. The park contains 38 permanent concession stands and 66 restrooms. The field was converted into a basketball arena during the 2023 Wisconsin basketball season for the Brew City Battle, showcasing the venue’s versatility.
Fiserv Forum
Sport: Basketball, volleyball, hockey, motocross and more indoor sports
Fiserv Forum is more than just the home for the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and the Marquette Golden Eagles men’s basketball team. Designed to reflect the heritage, history and personality of Milwaukee, the state-of-the art, 714,000-square-foot arena is the hub of entertainment in Wisconsin. Opened in 2018 in downtown Milwaukee, Fiserv Forum is a $524-million arena sporting a seating capacity of 17,341 for basketball and 18,000 for concerts. It features 34 suites, three clubs, enhanced acoustics for both concerts and sporting events, state-of-the-art performer dressing rooms, more than 9,000 LED fixtures and 34 large public restrooms. In ensuing years, the 30-acre district surrounding Fiserv Forum will become the largest development project ever undertaken in downtown Milwaukee.
Uihlein Soccer Park
Sports: Soccer, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, kickball and more outdoor sports
This park provides soccer players with an incredible experience both on and off the pitch. Built in 1994, the 4,000-seat stadium is Milwaukee’s premier indoor and outdoor soccer complex. Enjoy soccer, field hockey and ultimate frisbee games on 13 outdoor fields, or watch an indoor soccer match take place on one of three indoor turf fields. Table tennis, cornhole and lacrosse events are also regularly hosted at the facility. The park also hosts in-house concessions to meet your needs for long tournament days.
The Rock Sports Complex
Sports: Baseball
The Rock is a sports and entertainment facility that attracts over 600,000 visitors a year. This complex features attractions for all seasons including six major league baseball replica fields, where no detail has been left behind, with a miniature Green Monster on site, Snowpark and the Umbrella Bar. Activities at The Rock range from weekly live music and food trucks to regional baseball tournaments and local league games. A recent thruway and integration of the region’s spectacular Oak Leaf Trail provides easy access to the Milwaukee County parks system for bikers and hikers.
OAW Indoor Sports Complex
Sports: Volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball and more indoor sports
The OAW is a state-of-the-art facility that is designed to bring the best out of their competitors. The indoor facility boasts over 150,000 square feet of indoor floor space that can be used for almost any sport that doesn’t have water. The facility has three turf fields, four basketball courts, six volleyball courts and 12 pickleball courts. It also plays host to baseball and softball leagues throughout the fall and winter with full-sized fields. The complex also has golf simulators and a gym attached to the building. It is great as a venue space with multiple nearby hotels that are accustomed to playing host to tournament groups.
Bavarian United Fields
Sports: Soccer
Bavarian United fields host the Bavarian United men and women’s semi-professional clubs, which play in USL 2 and USL W. The club’s four fields are rife with developing talent, which has been their sole mission since it was founded by Bavarian immigrants in 1929. The deep history of the fields is not to be ignored, as it is one of the oldest clubs in the Americas and has produced many top collegiate and professional talents. The four fields can be used for full matches, with the crown jewel being on-site Heartland Value Stadium with its turf field and stands on the non-playing side. On-site concession stands are well accustomed to large matches, with MLS youth sides often playing on the premises.
Pettit National Ice Center
Sports: Speedskating, ice hockey, figure skating, drone racing and more indoor sports
The Pettit National Ice Center has much more that meets the eye than one would expect. The facility is widely known in the speedskating world for its legacy across the ice sport world. All of the competitors in American speedskating at the last six Olympic games have either trained or competed at the facility, something that nowhere else can boast. The center will host the Olympic Trials for speedskating in 2025. The city of Milwaukee is completely part of the long history of American speedskating, bringing in over 430,000 unique visitors each year. Along with an Olympic oval, the facility hosts two hockey rinks, locations for curling, a running track and many other recreational spaces.
Panther Arena
Sports: Basketball, ice hockey, indoor soccer and more indoor sports
Built in 1950, The UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena is a major sports and entertainment venue that features 41,700 square feet of floor space. With no obstructed-view seats, the arena’s configuration puts every seat close to the action. It features 8,910 permanent seats and a 12,700 capacity. Part of a larger downtown campus that includes the Milwaukee Theatre and Wisconsin Center, the arena has undergone some upgrades including a new locker room, lighting, scoreboard and video tech, along with major concession upgrades.
Milwaukee County Parks
Sports: Golf, disc golf, footgolf, basketball and more outdoor sports
Milwaukee’s parks have something for everyone. With over 150 parks, Milwaukee County has miles of scenic trails, 15 golf courses, beer gardens, dog parks, beaches for sports and leisure, community centers, botanical gardens and nature trails. In total, Milwaukee County Parks stretch across over 10,000 acres of land.
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