State Spotlight:
Arkansas

Arkansas offers a winning combination of quality sports facilities, scenic beauty, and welcoming communities that make it an ideal destination for athletic events of all kinds. From mountain trails and lakeside venues to expansive parks and modern indoor complexes, the state provides a diverse backdrop suited for everything from championship tournaments to outdoor endurance competitions. Event organizers also benefit from the Natural State’s central location, affordable travel experience, and strong local support, while athletes and families can enjoy hiking, fishing, dining, and entertainment long after the competition ends.

State Spotlight:
Arkansas

The Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs is home to the Spa City Classic pickleball tournament. Courtesy Destination Rogers

Arkansas offers a winning combination of quality sports facilities, scenic beauty, and welcoming communities that make it an ideal destination for athletic events of all kinds. From mountain trails and lakeside venues to expansive parks and modern indoor complexes, the state provides a diverse backdrop suited for everything from championship tournaments to outdoor endurance competitions. Event organizers also benefit from the Natural State’s central location, affordable travel experience, and strong local support, while athletes and families can enjoy hiking, fishing, dining, and entertainment long after the competition ends.

Fort Smith makes sports planning easy, welcoming, and beautifully straightforward. Quick access from major highways and daily flights from DFW make travel convenient, and more than 2,750 guest rooms offer comfortable stays for groups of every size. Facilities are bright, spacious, and alive with movement: the squeak of shoes on the court at Northside or Southside Arena, the rhythm of dancers on stage at the Fort Smith Convention Center, the excitement of fans leaning forward in their seats at Ben Geren Regional Park. Add great food, lively attractions, and a community that celebrates every win, and your event becomes unforgettable.

Opened in mid-summer 2025, the Conway Community Center is the newest hub for activity and sports in Conway. This beautiful new 133,000 square feet facility houses eight volleyball courts, 12 pickle ball courts and an eight-lane competition pool, complete with spectator seating. The Conway Community Center also has meeting space available and an outdoor pool with water slides and a lazy river for anyone looking for a less competitive swim. 

Conway also unveiled the new Conway Soccer Complex in 2025, which has ten fields on site. These two new facilities helped complete the year-round sports calendar in Conway.

Bentonville

Bentonville is an Ozark Mountain city that combines world-class sports facilities with vibrant arts, culture, and outdoor adventure. Its state-of-the-art venues include the 6,000-seat Tiger Stadium, Olympic-sized aquatic center, and multiple sports complexes featuring synthetic turf fields, hardwood courts, and championship softball diamonds.

Hotel Rooms: 2,711
Hotel tax rate: 13.5 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Bentonville Tiger Stadium is a 6,000-seat college-style stadium
  • Premier Championship Softball Field has a capacity of 500
  • Tiger Arena has an indoor arena and two auxiliary gyms
  • Phillips Park has 10 lighted baseball fields, two lighted soccer/football fields, and two softball/T-ball fields
  • Osage Park has eight pickleball courts
  • Memorial Park includes 12 lighted tennis courts, five lighted baseball fields, six lighted softball fields, four T-ball fields, seven lighted soccer fields, two multipurpose fields, two basketball courts, and four lighted sand volleyball courts
Contact:

Visit Bentonville, visitbentonville.com.

Conway

Conway is a college town at heart. The city is home to three colleges, so there’s always something going on.

Hotel Rooms: 1,600
Hotel tax rate: 9.13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Conway Station Park has nine lighted turf baseball fields
  • City of Colleges Park includes five lighted turf softball fields
  • Conway Tennis Center features eight lighted outdoor courts
  • Centennial Soccer Complex boasts 10 fields
  • Don Owen Sports Complex consists of three basketball courts, three lighted baseball fields, and six volleyball courts
  • The Conway Community Center features 133,000 square feet of indoor space, which includes an eight-lane competition pool, eight volleyball courts, and 12 pickleball courts
Contact:

Visit Conway, visitconway.org

Eureka Springs

With two rivers and three lakes, Eureka Springs is recognized as a vibrant outdoor destination surrounded by the beauty of the Ozark Mountains.

Hotel Rooms: 2500
Major Facilities:
  • Lake Leatherwood City Park features one baseball field, two soccer fields, and 25 miles of trails
Contact:

Eureka Springs, eurekasprings.org.

Fayetteville

Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks and bordered by the scenic Boston Mountains, Fayetteville offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure, collegiate energy, and championship-ready sports facilities. With a mild four-season climate and a vibrant, walkable downtown, the city provides an ideal backdrop for tournaments, training events, and athletic travel year-round.

Hotel Rooms: 2,400
Hotel tax rate: 13.75 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Kessler Mountain Park is a 620-acre park that consists of eight baseball diamonds, six soccer fields, and more than 20 miles of soft surface trails
  • Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain is a nationally recognized cycling venue and outdoor recreation hub with world-class cyclocross and mountain biking facilities
  • The University of Arkansas offers a variety of facilities for sports, including baseball, softball, football, track and field, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and tennis
Contact:

Experience Fayetteville, experiencefayetteville.com.

Fort Smith

Fort Smith is a city that’s easy to navigate and brimming with hospitality and southern charm. Its central location, rich amenities, and post-event attractions make it a memorable choice for sporting events of any size.

Hotel Rooms: 2,500
Hotel tax rate: 14.5 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Ben Geren Regional Park is home to the largest disc golf course in the region. It also has a golf course, six tennis courts, four sand volleyball courts, 10 softball fields, 12 soccer fields, biking and mountain biking trails, and a lake
Convention Center:

Fort Smith Convention Center offers versatile space for a variety of sporting events, from cornhole and volleyball to dance and cheer.

Contact:

Fort Smith CVB, FortSmithSports.com.

Harrison

Harrison is nestled in the Ozarks in north-central Arkansas. The city is in close proximity to the Buffalo National River, America’s first national river, which offers all sorts of outdoor fun.

Hotel Rooms: Approximately Eight+ properties
Major Facilities:
  • Anstaff Soccer Complex has seven soccer fields
  • Equity Bank Sports Complex offers eight baseball/softball fields
  • Harrison Tennis Complex includes four courts
Contact:

Harrison CVB, harrisonarkansas.org.

Hot Springs

Hot Springs is a unique destination, offering top-notch sports venues and family attractions, including a national park. The city is just three hours from Memphis, four hours from Dallas/Fort Worth, and four hours from Tulsa.

Hotel Rooms: 3,235
Hotel tax rate: 14.5 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Majestic Park is a five-field complex for baseball/softball
  • Kimery Park offers four softball fields and two soccer fields
  • Northwoods Trails has more than 30 miles of cross-country and flow mountain bike trails on 2,000 acres just five minutes from downtown
Convention Center:

Hot Springs Convention Center and Bank OZK Arena feature 360,000 total square feet and hosts sports such as basketball, volleyball, archery, cheerleading, and pickleball.

Contact:

Visit Hot Springs, hotsprings.org.

Jacksonville

Jacksonville is located in central Arkansas, about 15 minutes from Little Rock. The city is home to Dupree Park, the center of outdoor recreation in the city.

Hotel Rooms: Approximately 8 properties
Major Facilities:
  • Dupree Park offers two baseball fields and five softball fields, a four-field soccer/football complex, and an 18-hole disc golf course
  • Excell Park houses four youth baseball fields
Contact:

Jacksonville Parks & Recreation, jacksonvillesoars.com.

Jonesboro

Jonesboro is in northeast Arkansas. The city is home to two large sports complexes, the Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex and Southside Sports Complex.

Hotel Rooms: 1800
Major Facilities:
  • Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex features 14 baseball fields and 19 soccer fields
  • Southside Sports Complex has 10 softball fields
  • Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex has a 200-yard rifle range, 50-yard pistol range, three trap/skeet fields, a 70-yard archery range, and a 50-yar archery range
  • Miracle League Park has the world’s largest rubberized ball field for children and adults with physical disabilities and can be used for baseball, soccer, basketball, and flag football
Contact:

Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, Jonesboro.org.

Little Rock

Little Rock is the state capital and sits in the heart of the state. It’s a destination that can draw athletes from all over the South and Midwest.

Hotel Rooms: 7,000
Hotel tax rate: 14.62 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Simmons Bank Arena is an 18,000-seat multipurpose venue
  • Burns Park Sports Complex features 17 soccer fields, 27 tennis courts, two 18-hole golf courses, and nine baseball/softball fields
  • Rebsamen Tennis Center houses 17 lighted tennis courts
  • University of Arkansas Little Rock’s Jack Stephens Center seats 5,600 and is a multipurpose facility
  • War Memorial Stadium is a 54,000-seat multipurpose stadium
Convention Center:

The Statehouse Convention Center is approximately 220,000 square feet and is ideal for all sorts of indoor sports.

Contact:

Little Rock CVB, littlerock.com.

North Little Rock

With facilities for baseball, soccer, softball, tennis, pickleball, golf, disc golf and more, North Little Rock is built for tournaments of all sizes. At the center of it all is Burns Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the country.

Hotel Rooms: 2,700
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Burns Park spans over 1,700 acres and features 17 soccer fields, two high-school and seven youth baseball fields, 12 pickleball courts, 27 tennis courts, and 1,200-plus miles of trails
  • North Little Rock Riverfront Park is a 3.3-acre park with two multipurpose spaces and a 17-mile paved trail system ideal for cycling, running, and adventure races
Convention Center:

North Little Rock Event Center features 31,000 square feet of space.

Contact:

North Little Rock CVB, northlittlerock.org.

Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff is located in south-central Arkansas and is known for its scenic beauty.

Hotel Rooms: 450
Major Facilities:
  • Taylor Field is a 2000-seat ballpark
  • Pine Bluff Regional Park offers four lighted softball fields and an 18-hole championship golf course, as well as direct river access to the Arkansas River
  • Bloom Tennis Center offers eight lighted courts
Convention Center:

The Pine Bluff Convention Center features a 22,984-square-foot arena floor and 76200 reserved seats. The facility has hosted some of basketball’s most prestigious events such as the NCAA Women’s Elite Eight and Arkansas State High School Basketball tournaments.

Contact:

Pine Bluff CVB, pinebluffcvb.org.

Rogers

Rogers is a family-friendly destination with a thriving sports community. Located in northwest Arkansas in the heart of the Ozarks, the city hosts a variety of youth, amateur, and professional sporting events, drawing awareness and interest to this ever-growing region.

Hotel Rooms: 2,596
Hotel tax rate: 14.5 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Rogers Regional Sports Park features six baseball/softball fields
  • Arkansas Athletes Outreach has four basketball courts, six volleyball courts, and two multipurpose fields
  • Veterans Memorial Park includes two softball fields, two baseball fields, five grass, multipurpose fields, and one turf multipurpose field
  • Beaver Lake is a year-round fishing spot 10 minutes from downtown Rogers
Convention Center:

Embassy Suites & Rogers Convention Center boast 400 hotel rooms and 125,000 square feet of event space.

Contact:

Destination Rogers, destinationrogers.com

Russellville

Russellville is known for its natural beauty. Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to some of the largest tournaments across the country.

Hotel Rooms: 1000
Major Facilities:
  • Russellville Sports Complex features 15 fields
  • Pleasant View Softball Complex includes four fields
  • MJ Hickey Baseball Park consists of seven fields
Contact:

Russellville CVB, discoverrussellville.org.

Springdale

Springdale is the hub of Northwest Arkansas with the most and best sports facilities in Northwest Arkansas.

Hotel Rooms: 1700
Hotel tax rate: 13.75 percent
Major Facilities:
  • George Park has four baseball/softball fields and seven soccer fields
  • Tyson Sports Complex offers four baseball/softball fields and five soccer fields
  • Tyson Park includes six tennis courts
  • The Jones Center houses a 25-meter indoor pool and two basketball/volleyball courts
  • Springdale Aquatic Center offers a 50-meter indoor pool
Contact:

Explore Springdale, explorespringdale.com.