Winston-Salem Serves up Southern Hospitality to Sports Teams
With an incredible array of sports facilities, Winston-Salem is a must-see destination of the SouthIntroduction
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA
In Winston-Salem, the past and the future dance together in harmony. It is a city where historic charm and modern innovation coalesce, creating a unique destination rich in culture and vibrant in spirit. Its duality is its strength; from the cobblestone streets of Old Salem to the cutting-edge research at Innovation Quarter, the community embraces the old and the new with equal fervor. Winston-Salem is not just a place to visit; it is a journey of discovery where unexpected experiences blend seamlessly, creating unforgettable moments.
In addition to the city’s best-of-class 144,000-square-foot Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem boasts 79 parks, 28 miles of connecting trails and greenways, 6 colleges and universities, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, multi-use pathways, share lanes and other venues and areas designated for amateur and competitive competition.
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“USTA North Carolina has been blessed to work with Bonny Bernat and the Visit Winston-Salem team. The organization brings forth so many opportunities for us to bring events to Winston-Salem. Bonny is a leader in her field and does a wonderful job for the client allowing us to run the best event possible. We are so grateful to Bonny and the entire Visit Winston-Salem team!”
– Kelly Gaines, Executive Director. USTA North Carolina and NC Tennis Foundation
Find Your Perfect Winston-Salem Facility
Facility Spotlight
RISE INDOOR SPORTS
Sports Covered: Basketball, Volleyball, Training, Soccer, Cheer, Gymnastics
Newly opened in 2021, RISE Indoor Sports is home to more than 123,000 square feet of flexible, programmable space including eight high school regulation basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, 28,000 square feet of sports indoor turf, performance and fitness training center, 6,000 square feet of fitness and cardio space, concessions with indoor and outdoor dining, and onsite meeting rooms.
JDL FAST TRACK
Sports Covered: Indoor Track & Field
This premium 105,000-square-foot facility is no stranger to prestige. Sporting a 200-meter oval track made of Mondotrack FTX surfaces, this complex has held multiple national championships since opening in 2012. Teams also have access to a 100-meter training track and an athletic trainer room. Hospitality suites are ideal for game day officials and coaches.
TRUIST SPORTS PARK
Sports Covered: Lacrosse, Soccer, Field Hockey
Truist Sports Park boasts 15 full-sized fields (14 lighted), including four artificial turf (450,000 total square feet) and 11 with Bermuda grass. The field house provides concessions, office facilities and a multi-purpose meeting room with multi-media, audiovisual and seating for 120. Spectators enjoy elevated viewing areas, including the 1,400-seat stadium field.
WINSTON-SALEM FAIRGROUNDS ANNEX AND EDUCATION BUILDINGS
Sports Covered: Hockey, Wrestling, Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Archery
The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena and Event Center encompass a roughly 70-acre property minutes from downtown. This multi-purpose complex features over 55,000 square feet of programmable event space, including a 4,000-seat arena at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena and Event Center, home to the Carolina Thunderbirds, a minor league hockey team.
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY TENNIS COMPLEX
Sports Covered: Tennis, Pickleball
Built as the home to the Wake Forest men’s and women’s tennis teams along with the ATP’s Winston-Salem Open, the Wake Forest Tennis Center opened in the summer of 2011 as one of the finest facilities in all of college tennis. The state-of-the-art complex features 13 Deco-Turf II courts, the same court surface that is used at the US Open. The 64,000-square-foot indoor tennis center houses eight climate-controlled indirect-lighted Mondo-Ten tennis courts.
TRUIST STADIUM
Sports Covered: Baseball
Truist Stadium is host to the Winston-Salem Dash, a Class-A advanced minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. This downtown ballpark features 5,500 stadium-style seats, 16 luxurious suites on the Club Level, three concession stations, and a 200-foot LED outfield wall scoreboard with video and animation capabilities.