Auburn-Opelika are twin cities centrally located in the South near Atlanta, Birmingham, and Montgomery. With its small-town charm and a variety of activities for all ages, Auburn-Opelika is the ideal location for a sporting event.

• Auburn Softball & Baseball Complex is a Bermuda-grass complex seating 1200
• The James E. Martin Aquatics Center is a premier natatorium housing an Olympic-size pool with two movable bulkheads
• Yarbrough Tennis Center provides six indoor courts, 16 outdoor clay courts, and 12 outdoor hard courts
• The Opelika Sportsplex is home to a 24-court, state-of-the-art pickleball pavilion
• Chewacla State Park has 696 scenic acres including a 26-acre lake and swimming area

Auburn Arena has a seating capacity of 9121 and 12,000 square feet of space. Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum features 369,027 square feet of space and seats 10,500.

Auburn-Opelika Tourism, aotourism.com.

There are many reasons that make Birmingham a unique and appealing sports destination—the prime being its excellent array of world-class sports facilities. The city caters to almost every kind of sport and features the new 45,000-seat Protective Stadium.

• Protective Stadium is a 45,000-seat multi-use, open-air stadium
• Birmingham Crossplex is a $55 million aquatic center and indoor track sports complex designed for indoor track and field, competitive swimming and diving, volleyball, and more
• Legion Field is a 72,000-seat open-air stadium
• The Hoover Sports Complex is a 120-acre property with a 150,000-square-foot multi-sport facility, six NCAA regulation-size soccer/lacrosse fields, or 12 youth soccer/lacrosse fields, five full-size baseball fields, and a 16-court tennis facility

Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex houses a 45,000-seat stadium, 15,500-seat arena, 220,000 square feet of exhibition space and 4000 seats in two theaters—all under one roof.

Greater Birmingham CVB, sportsbirmingham.com.

Located on the banks of the Tennessee River in North Alabama, Decatur offers a picture-perfect backdrop. The area’s sports facilities include the award-winning Jack Allen Complex and three multi-field softball complexes, all within 20-minutes of each other.

• Jack Allen Recreation Complex includes 10 fields and two championship fields with seating for up to 3000
• Ingalls Harbor offers space to launch 10 boats at one time and is considered one of the best launch sites in the Southeast for fishing tournaments
• Jimmy Johns Tennis Center has 16 championship hard courts, four clay courts, and two indoor hard courts
• Wilson Morgan Softball Complex is a six-field facility

Decatur Morgan County Tourism, decaturcvb.org.

Dothan offers a wide array of first-class facilities, ease of travel, and a mostly mild climate. Its venues regularly host national events for USTA, USA BMX, PGA, LPGA, Perfect Game, and Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball.

• James Oates Park features 12 baseball/softball fields newly turfed
• Westgate Park boasts a five-field softball complex, seven baseball fields, six soccer fields, 1 BMX track, and 20-court tennis complex
• NFL Flag Complex includes nine fields

Visit Dothan, VisitDothan.com.

Florence and the surrounding area known as “The Shoals” is located in the northwest corner of Alabama. The area is on one of the best fisheries in the nation.

• Sports Complex features eight softball fields, five baseball fields, six soccer fields, and a football field
• University of North Alabama offers a baseball facility and a softball facility
• Braly Municipal Stadium is a 14,215-seat football stadium

Florence-Lauderdale Tourism, visitflorenceal.com.

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Foley mixes top-tier facilities with southern charm. All within five miles, visitors will find 1000-plus hotel rooms, 100-plus restaurants, world-class outlet shopping, and even an amusement park.

• Foley Event Center features sport flooring lined with six basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, and 12 pickleball courts, but the space can hold much more
• FST Fields feature 16 multipurpose fields, one of which is a championship stadium
• Graham Creek Nature Preserve is home to three full disc golf courses

Foley Sports Tourism, FoleySportsTourism.com.

Gadsden is conveniently located on I-59 just two hours from Atlanta, 90 minutes from Chattanooga, and one hour from Birmingham.

• Gadsden Sports Park includes three soccer fields and four softball fields
• Rainbow City Sports Park consists of six soccer fields
• Vivian Lee Maddox Sports Complex features four baseball fields and two soccer fields

The Venue at Coosa Landing houses 26,000 square feet of flexible space.

Greater Gadsden Area Tourism, greatergadsden.com.

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach boast mild year-round temperatures and 32 miles of beautiful beaches on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

• Gulf Shores Sportsplex can accommodate youth, high school, collegiate, and adult baseball and softball, youth, high school and collegiate track and field, youth soccer, youth football, and pickleball on a new 12-court facility
• Orange Beach Sportsplex can accommodate youth, high school, collegiate, and adult baseball and softball, youth, high school and collegiate soccer, youth football, and beach volleyball

The 18,000-square-foot Orange Beach Events Center at The Wharf hosts a variety of sports events, including cheer, dance, taekwondo, and karate.

Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Sports & Events, GSOPsports.com.

Huntsville offers the bit city feel with small town charm and hospitality in a central location in the Southeast. The city’s facilities are designed to host major events and provide a first-class experience.

• Joe Davis Stadium is a 6000-seat stadium
• John Hunt Park Championship fields include two rectangular fields and seating for 1000 each
• John Hunt Park Beach Volleyball Complex offers 15 courts
• John Hunt Park Cross Country Course features 3K, 5K, 6K, 8K, and 10K courses
• Merrimack Complex houses eight turf fields and 10 grass fields
• Propst Arena is a 7500-seat indoor multipurpose venue
• Huntsville Aquatics Center houses an Olympic-size pool with seating for 1500

Von Braun Center hosts a variety of sporting events, including volleyball, basketball, and martial arts.

Huntsville/Madison County CVB, huntsville.org.

Marshall County is unique because it provides a state-of-the-art sports facility with Sand Mountain Park, as well as the beauty of Lake Guntersville, Alabama’s largest lake with 69,000 acres of water.

• Sand Mountain Park features nine baseball/softball diamonds, five multipurpose fields, four indoor courts for basketball plus volleyball and wrestling, and an eight-lane indoor competition pool

Marshall County Tourism & Sports, explorelakeguntersville.com.

Located at the intersection of Interstates I-10 and I-65, Mobile is conveniently situated on historic Mobile Bay on the northern Gulf of Mexico coast. With its semi-tropical climate virtually year-round, a variety of indoor and outdoor sports venues, a walkable downtown with access to restaurants, shops, art galleries, museums, accommodations, and an actual World War II battleship for visitors to explore, Mobile is hard to beat as your sporting event destination.

• Mobile Civic Center is comprised of three venues, including a 10,112-seat, seven-story arena
• The Mitchell Center on the campus of the University of South Alabama is a 10,041-seat multipurpose arena
• The 60-acre Mobile County Soccer Complex houses three lighted fields for soccer, rugby, and lacrosse with more fields underway
• Ladd-Peebles Stadium is a 40,000-seat football stadium
• West Mobile County Park offers eight youth baseball fields or eight fastpitch softball fields
• Medal of Honor Park includes four slowpitch softball or four youth baseball fields

Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center boasts more than 300,000 total square feet of space, including a 100,000-square-foot exhibit. Hall. The facility is adjacent to hotels in its waterfront location.

Mobile Sports Authority, mobilesportsauthority.com.

The Alabama state capital has grown into a premier destination for sporting events thanks to its elite facilities, friendly atmosphere, and top-notch attractions. From soccer and baseball to tennis, cheerleading, wrestling, and more, Montgomery has something for every sporting event.

• Multiplex at Cramton Bowl is a 90,000-square-foot indoor multi-purpose facility that can accommodate 15 volleyball courts, six tennis courts, two soccer fields, 20 wrestling mats, and host sports like gymnastics, beach volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, and boxing
• Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex features 10 total fields and seating for 4000
• Buddy Watson Park offers seven baseball/softball fields

Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, montgomerychamber.com.

Oxford is conveniently located between Birmingham and Atlanta. The city and its surrounding area offer a variety of sports complexes to accommodate most sports.

• Woodland Park Softball Complex has five softball fields
• Choccolocco Park accommodates baseball, softball, track and field, soccer, and more
• Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail hosts many events throughout the year

Calhoun County Area Chamber of Commerce, visitcalhouncounty.com.

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In Tuscaloosa, athletics are more than a game—they are a lifestyle. The community wholeheartedly supports sports, hosting upwards of 40 events annually, including the AHSAA “Super Seven” state football championships, the National Pro Fastpitch Championship Series, and USA Cycling.

• Bobby Miller Activity Center houses a multipurpose gym
• Foster Auditorium is a multipurpose indoor facility
• Jerry Belk Activity Center has two gyms
• Umphrey Center is an 1800-seat arena
• The University of Alabama’s Student Recreation Center offers two gyms with multiple courts
• Bowers Park features eight baseball fields
• Sokol Park boasts 12 baseball fields

Visit Tuscaloosa, visittuscaloosa.com.