New multiuse sports complexes that are raising the bar for flexibility, capacity, and athlete experience
As demand for youth, amateur, and multisport events continues to grow, communities are investing in facilities designed to host more sports, more participants, and more spectators. The newest generation of venues goes beyond fields and courts, incorporating athlete recovery, flexible event space, family amenities, and weather-resistant infrastructure. Whether planners are seeking tournament-ready diamonds, year-round indoor competition space, or multisport campuses that support large-scale events, these recently opened and renovated facilities offer new opportunities to elevate the participant experience while streamlining event operations.
Pop Lloyd Stadium
Atlantic City, N.J.
(Re)opened: April 29, 2025
Following a $5.6 million transformation, Pop Lloyd Stadium has been reimagined as a modern multipurpose venue capable of hosting a wide range of youth, scholastic, and community sporting events. The historic Atlantic City facility now features an all-weather synthetic turf field designed to accommodate baseball, softball, T-ball, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, and flag football, giving event organizers flexibility to host multiple sports throughout the year. Upgrades include new dugouts, renovated locker rooms, enhanced spectator amenities, and improved accessibility. The venue also features modern event infrastructure, including LED lighting, a digital scoreboard, and an upgraded sound system, making it well-suited for tournaments, league play, and community events. With durable playing surfaces, streamlined operations, and the ability to quickly transition between sports, Pop Lloyd Stadium provides planners with a versatile venue capable of supporting everything from local championships to regional competitions.
Fast Facts:
- $5.6 million renovation completed in 2025
- Multipurpose synthetic turf field
- Configurations for baseball, softball, T-ball, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, and flag football
- New dugouts and renovated locker rooms
- ADA-compliant spectator access
- New bleachers with improved sightlines
- LED sports lighting for evening events
- Digital scoreboard and upgraded sound system
- Modernized restrooms and security features
Planner Perk: The flexible turf layout and upgraded event infrastructure allow organizers to host multiple sports and back-to-back competitions with minimal turnaround time between events.
More info: visitatlanticcity.com/listing/pop-lloyd-stadium/4863/
Sprowls Horizon Sports Park
Pinellas Park, Fla.
Opened: March 1, 2026
Sprowls Horizon Sports Park offers a family-friendly destination featuring six baseball and softball fields inspired by Florida’s spring training venues. The complex also includes a multipurpose field for soccer, lacrosse, and flag football, as well as an outdoor ball hockey rink. A community playground provides space for children to stay active, while youth clinics offer structured training with small groups and personalized coaching. There’s also an on-site Capelli Sport Pro Shop that supplies equipment and apparel. The facility regularly hosts community events and tournaments, drawing families and athletes from across the region.
Fast Facts:
- Six baseball/softball fields modeled after spring training parks
- Multipurpose field for soccer, lacrosse, and flag football
- Outdoor ball hockey rink
- Community playground for children
- On-site pro shop with sports gear and apparel
- Youth clinics (ages eight–12) with low coach-to-player ratios
- Ample parking, including accessible and team areas
Planner Perk: The Tiki Hut & Plaza offers space for people to gather in the park, including a Tiki bar, concessions, ample seating, and games.
More info: horizonsportspark.com
Children’s Health StarCenter Multisport
Northlake, Texas
Opened: March 31, 2026
The Children’s Health StarCenter Multisport Northlake expands the Dallas Stars’ growing network of community sports facilities with a 225,000-square-foot venue designed to accommodate a wide range of athletic events. Opened in 2026 through a public-private partnership between the Dallas Stars and the Town of Northlake, the complex combines ice and court sports under one roof, creating a flexible setting for tournaments, leagues, and special events. Year-round programming includes hockey, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and public skating, helping attract athletes and families from across the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The facility’s versatile design allows organizers to host multiple competitions simultaneously, while dedicated team spaces support training, club operations, and event logistics. Its location in one of North Texas’ fastest-growing communities further enhances its appeal as a regional sports tourism destination.
Fast Facts:
- 225,000 square feet of indoor event space
- Capacity for eight basketball courts or 16 volleyball courts
- Two NHL-regulation ice sheets available for tournaments and showcases
- Ability to host court and ice sports simultaneously under one roof
- More than 25,000 square feet of dedicated team and club space
- On-site food and beverage options, including concessions, coffee
and smoothies - Located within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the nation’s largest youth sports market.
Planner Perk: The facility’s mix of ice, court, and pickleball venues allows organizers to host multisport tournaments, championships, and festivals at a single site, reducing transportation logistics while creating a centralized experience for athletes and spectators.
More info: starcentermultisport.com
WSFS Bank Sportsplex
Chester, Pa.
Opened: July 17, 2025
Developed through a partnership between the Philadelphia Union and WSFS Bank, WSFS Bank Sportsplex brings a professional-caliber training and event environment to a 32-acre campus along the Delaware River. Positioned next to Subaru Park, the facility was designed to support both player development and large-scale amateur competition, giving event planners a versatile venue that blends elite infrastructure with community access. The complex includes a mix of outdoor grass and turf fields alongside a climate-controlled indoor fieldhouse that enables year-round programming. Inside, athletes and teams have access to performance training space, recovery services, locker rooms, and flexible event areas suited for meetings, clinics, and team functions. The venue also incorporates sport science and innovation through its Striker Lab, which uses technology to analyze and improve player technique. With its combination of indoor and outdoor venues and integrated athlete services, the Sportsplex is built to support continuous play, training, and tournament operations in all conditions.
Fast Facts:
- 32-acre multisport campus
- Six outdoor fields (grass and turf mix)
- Additional small-sided outdoor field
- Indoor climate-controlled turf field
- Multisport courts for basketball, volleyball, and futsal
- Performance and training center with strength and speed development space
- Six locker rooms and athlete support areas
- On-site recovery and physical therapy services
- Event and meeting space for programming and gatherings
- Striker Lab performance analysis technology
Planner Perk: Year-round reliability is the key advantage here—between the indoor fieldhouse and integrated performance, recovery, and event spaces, planners can run tournaments, training blocks, and ancillary programming without interruption from weather or scheduling gaps.
More info: wsfsbanksportsplex.com
Peninsula Metropolitan Park District Recreation Center
Gig Harbor, Wash.
Opened: July 1, 2025
The PenMet Parks Recreation Center expands the sports and recreation landscape on Washington’s Gig Harbor Peninsula with a modern indoor venue designed for year-round activity. Anchoring a 17-acre recreation campus, the facility features three multiuse courts, a synthetic turf fieldhouse, and an elevated indoor walking and jogging track overlooking the courts below. The center supports a wide range of sports, including basketball, volleyball, pickleball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, and cheer, while also accommodating fitness programs, camps, and community events. Flexible indoor spaces allow organizers to host everything from youth competitions to wellness programs, making the venue a versatile option for sports planners seeking adaptable event space. Outdoor amenities and trail connections further enhance the campus experience for participants and spectators alike.
Fast Facts:
- Part of a 17-acre recreation campus
- Elevated indoor track with two uninterrupted lanes
- Dedicated fitness and multipurpose programming room
- Outdoor event lawn for sports and community gatherings
- Pacific Northwest-themed miniature golf course
- Direct access to the Cushman Trail and regional trail network
Planner Perk: Harborstone Field, the campus’s spacious outdoor event lawn, provides additional flexible space for opening ceremonies, festival-style activations, team gatherings, and overflow event programming.
More info: penmetparks.org/penmet-parks-recreation-center/
Buena Vista Sports Complex
Laredo, Texas
Opened: January 28, 2026
Buena Vista Sports Complex positions Laredo as an emerging destination for youth and amateur sports tourism in South Texas. The nearly 200-acre facility opened in early 2026 and was designed to accommodate large-scale tournaments and multi-field events. Phase I includes 10 artificial-turf baseball and softball fields, two multipurpose fields, and tournament-ready infrastructure that supports simultaneous competition across multiple sports. The complex was developed as a $45 million investment in recreation and economic development, with city leaders targeting regional and statewide events. Its extensive field inventory and all-turf design provide planners with scheduling flexibility and reliable playability, while the venue’s location near the rapidly growing Cuatro Vientos corridor offers easy access for teams and spectators. Future expansion plans will further increase the complex’s event-hosting capacity.
Fast Facts:
- Nearly 200-acre sports campus
- Home to the Juan Jose “J.J.” Gomez Championship Field
- Professional-grade field lighting for evening competition
- Designed to host regional and statewide tournaments
- Located in South Laredo near the Cuatro Vientos corridor
- Phase II plans include additional baseball and multipurpose fields
- Future amenities include an amphitheater and expanded public gathering spaces
Planner Perk: With 10 turf diamonds and two multipurpose fields in a single location, event organizers can host large tournaments with minimal weather-related disruptions while maximizing scheduling efficiency across multiple age divisions and sports.
More info: cityoflaredo.com/departments/buena-vista-sports-complex
Greenberg Indoor Sports Complex
Penn State University Park
Opened: August 25, 2025
The Greenberg Indoor Sports Complex serves as a new centralized hub for Penn State Athletics, supporting student-athletes across all 31 varsity sports. Designed to enhance performance beyond competition, the facility combines sports nutrition, recovery, and academic support under one roof. The upper-level Performance Dining Center features a commercial kitchen producing athlete-specific meals, along with team meeting rooms, study spaces, a sports lounge, and communal gathering areas. On the lower level, a comprehensive wellness and recovery suite offers advanced therapies and treatment spaces to support athlete health and performance. Combined with the Morgan Academic Center, the complex creates a holistic environment that integrates training, recovery, education, and team development, making it a valuable model for collegiate sports programs and high-performance events.
Fast Facts:
- Supports student-athletes across 31 varsity sports
- State-of-the-art Performance Dining Center with full-service commercial kitchen
- Morgan Academic Center offering advising, tutoring, and study space
- Small team meeting rooms and communal gathering areas
- Sports lounge and dedicated quiet study spaces
- Centralized campus hub for dining, wellness, recovery, and academics
Planner Perk: The Wellness and Recovery Center features premium recovery amenities, including a hydrotherapy pool, hyperbaric chamber, red light therapy beds, dry float beds, saunas, and zero-gravity chairs, providing elite-level recovery resources for athletes participating in training camps, showcases, and championship events.
More info: gopsusports.com/news/2025/08/25/penn-state-athletics-debuts-greenberg-indoor-sports-complex
Bradley 315 Sports Park
Bradley, Ill.
Opened: May 2, 2025
Built on 127 acres, Bradley 315 Sports Park is one of the Midwest’s newest destinations for youth baseball and softball tournaments. The $47 million complex features 16 fully turfed diamonds spread across 1.2 million square feet of synthetic playing surface, allowing for consistent play and reduced weather disruptions. Beyond competition, the venue was designed to create a destination experience for athletes and families, with on-site dining, concessions, recreational amenities, and gathering spaces. Event organizers can take advantage of batting cages, athletic training and medical services, camps and clinics, and a variety of entertainment options that keep participants engaged between games. The park also includes fishing ponds, a playground, bocce ball and foosball courts, and lawn games, with additional water attractions and community programming planned. Bradley 315 is positioned to attract regional and national tournaments while offering a family-friendly atmosphere that encourages longer stays and repeat visits.
Fast Facts:
- 127-acre sports and recreation complex
- 16 fully turfed baseball and softball diamonds
- 1.2 million square feet of synthetic turf
- Full-service restaurant and sports bar
- Two concession stands and on-site coffee shop
- Athletic training and medical facility
- Batting cages for team warmups and training
- Fishing ponds, playground, and lawn games
- Camps, clinics, and athletic development program
Planner Perk: The combination of on-site dining, recreational amenities and family attractions helps keep athletes and spectators engaged throughout multi-day tournaments, creating a true stay-and-play experience.
More info: 315sportspark.com
