Major sports facility projects are advancing across the globe, including the $177 million transformation of London’s Crystal Palace National Sports Centre and a new 100,000-square-foot performance center in Oregon. Other featured developments include a proposed New Jersey domed sports complex, Brisbane’s National Aquatic Centre, Seattle’s largest indoor pickleball facility and construction of the Athletics’ Las Vegas ballpark.
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Youth tournament sports grew from a passion project run by former coaches on borrowed fields into a $128 billion economic engine. Understanding how we got here is the only way to understand where we’re going.
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Explore the latest on new sports facilities, including a $67M youth sports hub in Charlotte, NC, a new 10,000-seat arena in Surrey, BC, a McDonald Arena upgrade at Missouri State, a $49M indoor facility in Kalamazoo, MI, the new Macon Arena in Georgia and Miami University’s $281M sports arena.
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Washington’s Tri-Cities is preparing to add a significant new option for indoor sports events with the expansion of the Three Rivers Convention Center. Scheduled to open in fall 2026, the project will more than double the facility’s capacity, creating flexible space for tournaments ranging from volleyball and basketball to wrestling, cheer and esports. Learn how the expansion, nearby amenities and growing sports infrastructure could strengthen the region’s appeal for future events.
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A sports complex is more than just fields and courts. The best facilities go further—they’ve got...
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An additional 100,000 square feet at Sunseeker Event Center is set to boost premium event space in Southwest Florida.
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Discover the latest sports venue updates, from a $400M college investment in South Florida to a huge 180,000-square-foot fieldhouse near Indianapolis
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Explore top tournament-ready venues that are shaping basketball and volleyball competition across the Southern United States
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Fans today rarely just sit back and watch. Many are scrolling, checking stats, or chatting online...
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From pickleball complexes and field houses to mixed-use districts and ice arenas, communities invest in sports facilities that support year-round play, tourism and economic growth
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How Smart Destinations Are Taking the Guesswork Out of Sports Facility Development
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Building the Future of Women’s Rugby in AmericaÂ
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Michael Lazar, senior vice president for strategy at U.S. Soccer, fell in love with the beautiful game in 1994, watching a World Cup match at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Lacrosse will break its over-century-long hiatus as a contesting Olympic sport in the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles (LA28).
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A directory of 59 national and regional tournament organizers. Search by name or state, or filter by sport.
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Pulaski County Sportsplex Brings a New Era of Tournament & Event Opportunities to Southwest Virginia
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International arenas and community centers are highlighted in this week’s report on venues shaping the projected $2.78 trillion sports tourism landscape
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Ashley Whittaker of The Sports Facilities Companies on what separates facilities that thrive from those that struggle
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The latest sports facility news, venue developments and infrastructure investments shaping the sports industry
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Tucson did everything right. So did the destinations that lost hotel blocks in cities like...
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In this era, the question is no longer whether social networks influence thinking, but who...
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Destinations across the globe continue investing in sports infrastructure designed to drive recreation, events and economic impactÂ
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New facility investments highlight the growing intersection of athlete performance, sports tourism and economic developmentÂ
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Rising costs are reshaping who gets to play youth sports and forcing destinations to rethink the...
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The US Sports Congress will celebrate a major milestone this December as sports tourism professionals from across the country gather in Punta Gorda, Florida, for the organization’s 20th anniversary event, taking place December 6–9 at Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor.Â
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Learn practical tips for managing sports event volunteers, from recruitment and training to scheduling, communication and appreciation.
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Explore why water polo is gaining traction through youth programs, Olympic visibility, aquatic facilities and sports tourism opportunities.
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Explore haunted football stadiums and campuses where ghost stories, sports legends and documented history create eerie game-day travel.
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Explore new sports facilities in Texas, from Round Rock and Roanoke to Laredo, Beaumont, Lubbock, Arlington and College Station.
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Review seven key safety concerns for international sports events, from venue security and protests to public health, cyber risk and weather.
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