The Newest Multiuse Facilities
August 18, 2025
We explore some of the most exciting new and upcoming multiuse sports facilities, and what they mean for event planners looking to elevate their game.
Features
How to Plan a Cornhole Tournament
August 18, 2025
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t played, or at least heard of, cornhole, and it’s been growing in popularity year over year. According to Frank Geers, founder of the American Cornhole Organization (ACO), roughly 50 million people in the U.S. are familiar with the game, 10 to 15 million have played it, and tens of thousands play it competitively.
Essential tips for organizing successful swim meets
August 11, 2025
If organizing a swim meet is on your to-do list, here’s what you need to focus on.
Higher Level: Innovative diving showcases can raise the sport’s profile
August 6, 2025
From themed events to athlete meet-and-greets, and involving spectators more, the focus is on enhancing the in-person experience and creating a vibrant atmosphere that draws people in. To learn what they’re doing to improve their events, we spoke to divers, coaches, and organizers across the country. Follow their expert advice and you can take your next diving competition to a higher level, too.
How to keep youth athletes coming back to youth sports camps
August 5, 2025
Today’s organizers must go beyond drills and scrimmages to deliver something more to attract Gen Z: a sense of belonging, shared values, and standout experiences. The key to long-term success lies in building a camp culture that athletes—and their families—want to be a part of. Here’s what you need to know about creating that culture and how to keep young athletes coming back year after year.
10 reasons why sports event planners should keep an eye on dodgeball
June 19, 2025
Why should an amateur sports event planner consider adding dodgeball to their playbook? Here are 10 compelling reasons, along with practical tips on how to get started.
How to run a fun (and successful) pickleball event
June 18, 2025
Pickleball may have started as a quirky backyard mashup of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, but these days, it’s commanding center court. With millions of players nationwide, a surge in pro tournaments, and even smartwatches recognizing it as a top workout, pickleball isn’t just having a moment—it’s defining one.
Pro tips on planning a football film festival
June 17, 2025
To find out what it takes to run a successful sports film festival, we sought the advice of Greg Lalas, co-founder of the Kicking + Screening Soccer Film Festival, and Aron Phillips, who spearheaded the SLAM Film Festival. Here’s what they had to say.
What the growth of lacrosse means for sports tourism
May 11, 2025
Thanks to increased visibility, expanding youth programs, and a new generation of advocates, the sport is evolving from an emerging interest into a sought-after tournament opportunity nationwide.
Top 10 Soccer & Lacrosse Facilities
May 10, 2025
Every year, we look forward to our annual Soccer & Lacrosse Facilities Contest. SportsEvents hosts a digital contest featuring several top soccer and lacrosse facilities nationwide.
