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Welcome to New York!
New Yorkers have a deep passion for sports and travel, celebrating everything from youth leagues to professional championships that unite us in the spirit of competition. Sports are woven into the fabric of our families, communities, and economy, playing a vital role in our lives year-round.
New York offers unparalleled resources and facilities for regional, national, and international sporting events. From the towering Adirondacks and picturesque Finger Lakes to cutting-edge venues and bustling metropolitan areas, the Empire State delivers unforgettable experiences in every season. Our diverse market – spanning youth and amateur sports, collegiate competitions, and professional events – draws visitors from across the country and around the world to our vibrant cities and stunning landscapes.
NY Sports is proud to showcase premier destinations across the state that are home to world-class sports tourism opportunities. From the energy of New York City and the charm of the Hudson Valley to the beauty of the Catskills and the excitement of Lake Placid, New York has everything you need to make your sporting event a success. To learn more about our exceptional sports facilities or to start planning your event, visit SportsinNY.com. For information on New York’s endless cultural, historic, and outdoor attractions, check out iloveny.com.
Now is the perfect time to discover all that the Empire State has to offer!
Learn About New York Sports Facilities Below
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Belleayre Mountain
Belleayre Mountain is nestled in the gorgeous Catskill Mountains of New York and is a popular year-round destination for outdoor sports, offering a range of activities for both winter and summer events.
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A premier winter sports destination with over 50 trails for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. The mountain has eight lifts, including a high-speed gondola, providing excellent access for large numbers of participants during events. In the warmer months, Belleayre offers hiking, mountain biking, and scenic gondola rides, making it a multi-season location for sports events. The two lodges on-site, Discovery Lodge and Overlook Lodge, serve as central gathering points, complete with dining options, restrooms, and rental shops.
BETHPAGE STATE PARK
Home to the 2025 Ryder Cup and 2026 U.S. Open, Long Island is where golfers belong.
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- Phone – (585) 662-7206
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Play at Bethpage State Park, home to five 18-hole courses including the legendary Black Course, host of past U.S. Opens and PGA Championships. Bethpage Golf Course is one of the most popular and cherished golf courses in the nation. Golf Digest Magazine says “This has to be the best municipal course in America.” Shinnecock Golf Course will also welcome back the U.S. Open in 2026 and 2036.
Cheel Arena
Cheel Arena is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena located at Clarkson University in St. Lawrence County.
- Rhonda Carges
- Phone – (585) 662-7206
- Email – rhonda.carges@tapintotravel.com
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It features one ice surface and the facility covers 181,350 square feet. It boasts two state-of-the-art fitness centers, a weight room, meeting rooms, an eatery, six locker rooms and a sports medicine suite with a hydrotherapy room.
Eisenhower Park
A 930-acre oasis of open space and recreation in the heart of Nassau County, Eisenhower Park is one of the largest public spaces in the New York metropolitan area – larger, in fact, than Central Park.
- Rhonda Carges
- Phone – (585) 662-7206
- Email – rhonda.carges@tapintotravel.com
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The park offers a full range of athletic fields, three 18-hole golf courses, and one of the finest indoor swimming facilities in the U.S. Amenities also include 16 lighted tennis courts, 2 pickleball courts, and 8 basketball courts, picnic areas, 4 playgrounds, a fitness trails, 2 18-hole mini-golf courses. A recent addition is a world-class Cricket oval, on which 9 ICC T20 World Cup matches were played in June 2024.
Greenlight Networks Grand Slam Park
This state-of-the-art softball facility offers brand new all-turf fields, lighting, bleachers, dugouts, batting cages, parking and a concession area.
- Rhonda Carges
- Phone – (585) 662-7206
- Email – rhonda.carges@tapintotravel.com
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This softball complex followed a $4 million renovation now featuring four turf fields, eight batting cages/bullpens, signage, a picnic area, a 500-square-foot concession area, as well as dedicated onsite parking, and adjacent overflow parking.
It has four fields with these dimensions: Field 1: LF 200′, CF 220′, RF 200′ , Field 2:LF 195′, CF 195′, RF 195′, Field 3: LF200′, CF 220′, RF 200′, Field 4: LF 195′, CF 195′, RF 195′
Lake Placid Olympic Center
The Olympic Center in downtown Lake Placid is known as the headquarters for the Lake Placid region’s remarkable history.
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- Phone – (585) 662-7206
- Email – rhonda.carges@tapintotravel.com
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Having completed a series of revitalization projects, the 257,247-square-foot Olympic Center has entered a bold new era, breathing new life into its service as modern sport and entertainment venue but also elevating its efficiency, comfort, aesthetic appeal. The new renovated spaces include:
1980 Herb Brooks Arena – full size indoor ice rink that can be sized to international or NHC standards and seats approximately 7,300. Famous for hosting the 1980 Miracle on Ice game. LED event and TV quality lighting, new HVAC system, renovated locker rooms and restrooms, new concessions, and hospitality suites.
1932 Jack Shea Arena – full size indoor ice rink that can be sized to international or NHC standards and seats approximately 1,250. New acoustics, concessions, seating, and dasher boards.
USA Rink – full size indoor ice rink for athlete development and training as well as adult and youth leagues.
James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval – full size outdoor Olympic speedskating oval with refrigeration system, grass infield, sound system, views of surrounding mountains, ice-and inline-skate rentals, plus square footage for winter warming and media/officials.
All new Miracle Plaza serving as home to Roamers Restaurant and the Lake Placid Olympic Museum.
Conference Center – spacious facilities with impressive views, accommodating up to 1,200 people with exhibit space in the nearby 32 rink. LEED Gold Certified by the US Green Building Council.
MVP Arena
The MVP Arena in Albany, NY, is a venue ideal for hosting sporting events.
- Rhonda Carges
- Phone – (585) 662-7206
- Email – rhonda.carges@tapintotravel.com
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Its unique curtaining systems offers versatile seating capacities from 3,500 –17,500 making it the perfect space for any size event. Home to the Siena College Saints Division I Men’s Basketball, The Albany Firewolves of the National Lacrosse League and the Albany Firebirds of the AFL 1, MVP Arena is known for accommodating large-scale sports events such as basketball, hockey, box lacrosse and arena football, it provides state-of-the-art facilities and modern amenities to support both participants and spectators. Its central location, combined with flexible seating configurations and premium hospitality options, makes it a top choice for tournaments, sporting exhibitions, and group-friendly events.
The Northtown Center at Amherst
This complex is Western New York’s feature multipurpose sports facility.
- Rhonda Carges
- Phone – (585) 662-7206
- Email – rhonda.carges@tapintotravel.com
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The facility includes three NHL regulation ice pads (200″ x 85′), one Olympic size ice pad (200′ x 100′), a full-service pro shop, restaurant and sports training facility. It has played host to multiple USA Hockey National Championships over the years. The center also houses a full-service restaurant, pro shop, two skyboxes multiple meeting rooms and a training facility.
Northwest Arena
Northwest Arena, located in Jamestown, is a multi-functional facility ideal for hosting sports events, particularly ice-related activities.
- Rhonda Carges
- Phone – (585) 662-7206
- Email – rhonda.carges@tapintotravel.com
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The arena has two full-size ice rinks suitable for hockey games, figure skating, and recreational ice skating. The main rink has a seating capacity of up to 1,800, which is great for medium-sized sporting events. The arena also hosts concerts, trade shows, and non-ice sports events when the ice is removed. This facility is a flexible venue that can accommodate a wide range of sports and community events.
Oncenter War Memorial Arena
The Oncenter War Memorial Arena in Syracuse, NY, is a premier location for sporting events, and large-scale gatherings.
- Rhonda Carges
- Phone – (585) 662-7206
- Email – rhonda.carges@tapintotravel.com
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This complex is highly adaptable and suitable for hosting hockey, basketball, wrestling, and other indoor sports. It holds up to 7,000 spectators, making it ideal for large sporting events. It has a full-size ice rink that can be converted for non-ice events. The arena can be adjusted for smaller events by using curtaining systems or rearranging seating. Situated downtown, it’s close to restaurants, hotels, and cultural attractions.
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