Georgia pairs world-class sports infrastructure with genuine Southern hospitality. Home to iconic competitions, championship-caliber venues, and vibrant communities, the Peach State has a long track record of delivering memorable experiences for athletes, organizers, and spectators alike. “What really sets Georgia apart is the unmatched hospitality and partnership that exists in every corner of our state,” says Jay Markwalter, deputy commissioner of tourism for the Georgia Department of Economic Development. “Our destinations work hand in hand with event organizers to deliver successful events, while our welcoming communities, vibrant downtowns, and unique attractions offer visitors plenty to enjoy beyond the competition. We want every athlete, coach, and spectator to leave with a positive and memorable experience – and a reason to come back.”

Albany hosts the annual Combos Marathon and Half Marathon. Courtesy Visit Albany

Georgia pairs world-class sports infrastructure with genuine Southern hospitality. Home to iconic competitions, championship-caliber venues, and vibrant communities, the Peach State has a long track record of delivering memorable experiences for athletes, organizers, and spectators alike. “What really sets Georgia apart is the unmatched hospitality and partnership that exists in every corner of our state,” says Jay Markwalter, deputy commissioner of tourism for the Georgia Department of Economic Development. “Our destinations work hand in hand with event organizers to deliver successful events, while our welcoming communities, vibrant downtowns, and unique attractions offer visitors plenty to enjoy beyond the competition. We want every athlete, coach, and spectator to leave with a positive and memorable experience – and a reason to come back.”

Host your next tournament in Peachtree City, a family-friendly, safe community known for top-notch sports facilities and thoughtful planning. The Peachtree City Athletic Complex features nine LED-lit baseball fields, including the inspiring Field of Hope, with recent investments in field lighting, and ample parking. Teams and families enjoy easy access to nearby hotels, great shopping, and diverse dining. Beyond the fields, the city offers a premier Tennis Center, 9 flat fields, and 100 miles of multi-use paths for walking, biking, and golf carts. Conveniently located near Interstates 20, 75, and 85, Peachtree City delivers a seamless, memorable game-day experience.

Albany

Situated in southwest Georgia, Albany is the region’s second-largest city, with a population of approximately 65,000. It is conveniently located within a few hours’ drive from major cities such as Atlanta, Tallahassee, and Montgomery.

Hotel Rooms: 1,400
Hotel tax rate: 16 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Albany James H. Gray Civic Center is a 10,240-seat multipurpose arena and the largest indoor venue in southwest Georgia with 46,000 square feet of exhibit space
  • Paul Eames Sports Complex is a 3,000-seat minor league baseball venue
  • Hugh Mills Stadium is an 11,000-seat facility used for football and track and field
  • YMCA Sports Park has multiple soccer fieldsand a pool
Contact:

Albany CVB,  visitalbanyga.com.

Alpharetta

With its award-winning parks and recreational facilities, Alpharetta is the unbeatable choice for successful sporting events and an awesome getaway. Boasting over 200 fields and facilities, more than 250 high-quality shops, 270 restaurants, 750 acres of parkland, and 31 clean, convenient, modern hotels, Alpharetta offers everything athletes, organizers, and spectators need for a seamless tournament experience, both on and off the field.

Hotel Rooms: 4,105
Hotel tax rate: 15.75 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • North Park is a 97-acre park with courts and fields for football, softball, tennis, pickleball, soccer,
    and baseball
  • The 110-acre Wills Park offers eight baseball fields, two tee ball fields, six fenced-in tennis/pickleball courts with lighting, disc golf, equestrian arenas, and a swimming pool
  • Racket Social Club has 18 courts for tennis, six for pickleball, and four for padel, as well as an aquatics facility
  • 1 North Park has 12 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Webb Bridge Park has three soccer fields, four baseball fields, four tennis courts, six outdoor pickleball courts, and a multipurpose synthetic turf field

 

 

Contact:

Alpharetta CVB, awesomealpharetta.com.

Athens

Athens combines the excitement of SEC athletics with the charm of a vibrant college town. Home to the University of Georgia Bulldogs, the destination offers access to premier collegiate sports venues, a walkable downtown, acclaimed restaurants, and a thriving arts and music scene.

Hotel Rooms: 2,660
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Atkins Ford Arena is an 8,000-seat multipurpose arena
  • Stegeman Coliseum is a 10,523-seat multipurpose venue
  • Sanford Stadium is a 92,746-seat football stadium
  • Foley Field is a 3,633-seat ballpark
  • Athens-Clarke County Tennis Center features 12 lighted, outdoor courts
  • Holland Youth Sports Complex has four youth baseball fields, two junior/senior baseball fields, and four soccer fields
  • Bishop Park includes one baseball field, two softball fields, 11 tennis courts, one basketball court, one pool, and a gymnastics academy
Convention Center:

The Classic Center features more than 118,604 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, with additional pre-function space available throughout the facility. The campus also includes The Foundry Pavilion and the adjacent Akins Ford Arena.

Contact:

Visit Athens, visitathensga.com.

Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta’s walkable convention and entertainment district is unmatched, offering visitors a variety of hotels, nearly 300 dining options, and downtown’s largest green space, Centennial Olympic Park. The park is surrounded by must-see attractions, including the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, the Georgia Aquarium, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and the World of Coca-Cola museum.

Hotel Rooms: 13,500 downtown; 115,000 in the metro area
Hotel tax rate: 16.9 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium can seat up to 71,000 and boasts almost two million square feet of space
  • Home of the Atlanta Hawks NBA team, State Farm Arena is a 680,000-square-foot multipurpose arena with a capacity of up to 21,000
  • Home of the Atlanta Braves, nearby Truist Park is a 41,084-seat venue
Convention Center:

Georgia World Congress Center is the world’s largest LEED-certified convention center, with 3.9 million square feet. There are more than 13,000 hotel rooms within one mile of the venue.

Contact:

Discover Atlanta, discoveratlanta.com

Augusta

From the famous PGA golf tournament that is hosted in Augusta (i.e. The Masters) to the Ironman 70.3 Augusta to the Nike Peach Jam, the Greater Augusta area is a hot spot for sporting events.

Hotel Rooms: 7,000
Major Facilities:
  • The 40,000-square-foot Augusta Aquatics Center has two pools: an Olympic-sized competition pool and an instructional pool with three-foot and 10-foot diving boards
  • Diamond Lakes Regional Park includes eight tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, stocked fishing ponds, and nine ball fields
  • A new state-of-the-art, 10,500-seat arena is being constructed on the same site as the legendary James Brown Arena, which was demolished in 2024. It’s slated to open in the summer of 2027
  • Newman Tennis Center features 18 tennis courts

Convention Center:

The Augusta Convention Center sits in the heart of downtown Augusta and features a 40,000-square-foot exhibit hall.

Contact:

Augusta Sports Council, augustasportscouncil.org.

Cartersville

Cartersville offers the perfect combination of world-class facilities, easy interstate access (just north of Atlanta), and stellar hospitality.

Hotel Rooms: 1,800 countywide
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • LakePoint Sports Complex includes the eight-field Baseball Village, 170,000-square-foot Champions Center, three-field Publix Fields, and Beach Volleyball Pavilion
Convention Center:

The Clarence Brown Conference Center offers more than 20,000 square feet of flexible space that can accommodate sports like dance or cheer.

Contact:

Cartersville Museum City, visitcartersvillega.org

Clayton County

Clayton County is home to the world’s busiest airport and is just 15 miles south of downtown Atlanta.

Hotel Rooms: Approximately 34 properties
Major Facilities:
  • Gerald Matthews Complex in Hampton has nine softball fields, eight soccer fields, eight tennis courts, and two basketball courts
  • The Arena at Southlake is a multipurpose venue with a capacity of 9,000
Contact:

See Clayton County, seeclaytoncountyga.com.

Cobb County

Conveniently located just ten miles north of Atlanta, this dynamic destination offers more than 100 million square feet of world-class venue space, top-tier amenities, and a winning lineup of entertainment, dining, and accommodations. That’s one of the many reasons Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United call Cobb County home.

Hotel Rooms: 14,000
Hotel tax rate: 14 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Truist Park offers 1.1 million square feet of space and seating for 41,000
  • Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground includes 50,000 square feet inside, six full-length soccer fields, and two warm-up areas totaling more than 500,000 square feet
  • Kennesaw State University’s Fifth Third Stadium and Sports and Entertainment Park is an 88-acre multiuse complex
  • The Al Bishop Softball Complex hosts youth baseball, adult softball and youth softball
  • The 42-acre Acworth Sports Complex contains seven baseball fields, and two football fields
Convention Center:

Cobb Convention Center Atlanta boasts 144,000 square feet of space and hosts sports such as volleyball, martial arts, cheerleading, gymnastics, basketball, and fencing.

Contact:

Cobb Travel & Tourism, travelcobb.org.

Columbus

Columbus is a city rich in history and amenities. It is just 90 minutes south of Atlanta and easily accessible via I-185.

Hotel Rooms: 4,942
Hotel tax rate: 17 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Columbus offers a 10,000-seat Civic Center, ice rink, football and baseball stadiums, an 11-field soccer complex, a 57-court tennis center, eight-field softball complex with a 2,500-seat stadium, an aquatic center, and the world’s longest urban whitewater course
Convention Center:

The Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center totals over 180,000 square feet of space.

Contact:

Visit Columbus GA, visitcolumbusga.com.

Conyers

Conyers is conveniently located just 25 miles from metro Atlanta. Although it’s the second smallest county in the state, it offers plenty of restaurants, hotels, and shopping.

Hotel Rooms: 1425
Hotel tax rate: 8 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • The Georgia International Hose Park has 1400 acres
  • The Grand Prix Stadium and Plaza hosts equestrian events
  • Charles C. Walker Arena is a covered arena used for equestrian events
Contact:

Conyers CVB, VisitConyersGa.com.

Dalton

Dalton is home to several turf facilities, ranging from baseball and softball to soccer and football.

Hotel Rooms: 1,900
Hotel tax rate: 14 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Riverbend Park includes four turf diamonds, a two-court gym, and one full-size FIFA turf soccer field
  • Heritage Point Regional Park offers 10 softball fields and an 18-hole disc golf course
  • Edwards Park has eight turf diamonds, two football fields, and a two-court gym
  • Heritage Point Soccer Complex has two full-size FIFA fields
Convention Center:

Dalton Convention Center houses 40,500 square feet of space with 40-foot ceilings and has hosted sports like cheer, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, volleyball, and basketball.

Contact:

Dalton CVB, visitdaltonga.com.

DeKalb County

DeKalb County offers a unique blend of premier sports venues, diverse communities, and convenient accessibility just 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Hotel Rooms: 6,800
Hotel tax rate: ranges from 15.63 percent to 18.2 percent, plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Silverbacks Park features a 5,000-seat stadium and multiple training fields
  • Georgia State University Perimeter College-Clarkston Campus offers multiple athletic facilities
  • Wade Walker Park offers fields for baseball, softball, and soccer, along with tennis courts and a gym
  • James R. Hallford Stadium seats 15,000 for football, soccer, and track
Contact:

Discover Dekalb, discoverdekalb.com.

Douglasville

Douglasville is located in the Atlanta metro, right off of I-20. The city is conveniently located near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Hotel Rooms: 1,811
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Hunter Memorial Park features seven tennis courts, 10 multipurpose ball fields, and an 18-hole disc golf course
  • West Pines Golf Club is an 18-hole course
  • Jessie Davis Park features a state-of-the-art, full-turf field built for football, soccer, and other outdoor sports, along with a full-size gym that includes two courts ideal for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and more
Contact:

Discover Douglasville, visitdouglasville.com.

Forsyth County

Sitting at the foothills of the Northeast Georgia Mountains, Forsyth County is home to more than 26 parks, 52 softball/baseball fields, 32 multipurpose fields, aquatic center, and more.

Hotel Rooms: 664
Major Facilities:
  • The Cumming Aquatic Center houses a 10-lane, 50-meter competition pool and 13.5-foot dive well
Contact:

Forsyth County Chamber, focochamber.org.

Gainesville

The Greater Gainesville area offers a diverse array of sporting event venues and facilities, including the iconic Lake Lanier Olympic Park, which hosted rowing, canoe, and kayak events from the 1996 Olympic Games.

Hotel Rooms: 1,200
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Lake Lanier Olympic Park is a premier facility for rowing, canoeing, and kayaking
  • Chattahoochee Golf Club is an 18-hole course
  • Lanier Point Park includes the Lanier Point Athletic Complex, which has four 300-foot baseball diamonds
  • The Boathouse at Lake Lanier is known forhosting regattas
Contact:

Greater Gainesville Sports Alliance, exploregainesville.org/ggsa.

Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County is located just 30 minutes north of downtown Atlanta and is easily accessible from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as well as I-85. Gwinnett is home to some of the state’s premier sports facilities, including the Gas South Arena and the Suwanee Sports Academy.

Hotel Rooms: 12,000
Hotel tax rate: 14 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Gas South Arena is a 13,000-seat multipurpose arena
  • Suwanee Sports Academy is a 100,000-square-foot multipurpose facility with seven regulation NBA courts and 12 volleyball courts
  • Life Time Peachtree Corners has 18 tennis courts and 30 pickleball courts
Convention Center:

Gas South Convention Center offers a 90,000-square-foot exhibit hall.

Contact:

Gwinnett Sports Commission, gwinnettsportscommission.com.

Henry County

Henry County offers a number of athletic fields and is located near Atlanta.

Hotel Rooms: 2,550
Hotel tax rate: up to 16 percent depending on area plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • North Mount Carmel Park offers 14 grass soccer fields
  • J.P. Moseley Park & Recreation Center has four lighted softball fields, a 36-hole disc golf course, four lighted football fields, and six pickleball courts
  • Red Hawk Baseball Complex has four baseball fields
  • Heritage Park consists of four lighted adult softball fields
  • Warren Holder Park features nine lighted baseball/softball fields, two lighted tennis courts, and four football fields
Contact:

Visit Henry County, visithenrycountygeorgia.com.

Jekyll Island

A barrier island retreat between Savannah and Jacksonville, Jekyll Island pairs ten miles of uncrowded Atlantic beach and 24 miles of biking paths with a walkable roster of sports venues, all set inside a state park where nearly 70 percent of the land is undeveloped. The island is home to Georgia’s largest public golf resort and the only oceanfront convention center on the East Coast south of New Jersey.

Hotel Rooms: 1,407
Hotel tax rate: 12 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Jekyll Island Tennis Center features 13 clay courts
  • Jekyll Island Soccer Complex features three oceanfront fields
  • Jekyll Island Golf Club offers 63 holes across four courses
Convention Center:

The Jekyll Island Convention Center is a 128,000-square-foot venue has 11 meeting rooms and a 45,000-squre-foot ballroom.

Contact:

Jekyll Island Authority, jekyllisland.com.

LaGrange

Less than an hour from Atlanta and within easy reach of Birmingham, Montgomery, Macon, Columbus, and Auburn, La Grange serves as the regional hub for business, healthcare, retail, recreation, and the arts in West Georgia and East Alabama.

Hotel Rooms: 1,568
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • George F. Harris Baseball Complex offers multiple, various-sized baseball fields
  • Shuford Fields offers six baseball/softball fields
  • Callaway Stadium is a 5,000-seat football stadium that can also host soccer and lacrosse
  • McCluskey Tennis Center features 16 courts
  • Mike Daniel Recreation Center houses a gym, basketball court, ball hockey rink, and an eight-lane pool
Convention Center:

The Great Wolf Lodge and Convention Center offers a 16,000-square-foot conference center with space for hosting cheerleading and gymnastics.

Contact:

Troup County Parks and Recreation, trouprec.org.

Macon

Macon is home to the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility and offers a variety of state-of-the-art venues for hosting a wide range of sports events.

Hotel Rooms: 5,500
Hotel tax rate: 16 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Rhythm and Rally Sports and Events Center boasts 150,000 square feet of space and offers a two-story indoor pickleball center with 32 courts
  • John Drew Tennis Center includes 24 courts
  • Tattnall Pickleball Center features 26 courts
  • Macon Coliseum is a 9,000-seat multipurpose venue
  • Carolyn Crayton Park accommodates rugby, skateboarding, softball, baseball, and more
  • Georgia Premier Cross Country Course offers running loops of two, three, and five kilometers
Contact:

Visit Macon, visitmacon.org.

Peachtree City

Peachtree City combines top-tier sports venues with exceptional safety and family appeal, just 20 minutes south of one of the world’s most connected airports.

Hotel Rooms: 887
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • MOBA Soccer Academy has two FIFA-sized artificial turf fields, suitable for a variety of sporting events, including soccer, lacrosse, and cross-training
  • Peachtree City Athletic Complex features six soccer fields, nine baseball fields, including a Field of Hope
  • Peachtree City Tennis Center boasts 24 courts
  • Peachtree City BMX Track regularly hosts local, state, and regional races
Contact:

Peachtree City CVB, visitpeachtreecity.com.

Rome

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Rome has miles of hiking and biking trails and waterways to explore.

Hotel Rooms: 700
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Rome Tennis Center has 51 outdoor courts and six indoor courts spread across 30 acres, making it the nation’s largest contiguous hard-court facility
  • Historic Barron Stadium is a 5,500-seat facility that hosts football, soccer, lacrosse, and track and field events
  • Downtown Racquet Center is home to 22 pickleball courts and six tennis courts
  • Home of the Rome Emperors Minor League Baseball team, AdventHealth Stadium is a 5,000-seat ballpark

Convention Center:

Forum River Center is a 4,000-seat multipurpose arena and convention center in downtown Rome.

Contact:

Rome Sports, romegeorgia.org.

Roswell

Roswell is located just 20 miles north of Atlanta. It is known for its award-winning parks and nine-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River, which offers an abundance of trails, water access, a riverwalk, and playgrounds.

Hotel Rooms: 1,367
Major Facilities:
  • Riverside Park serves as the start and finish site for runs
  • A5 Volleyball is a volleyball club and training center that hosts 10+ tournaments a year.
Contact:

Visit Roswell, visitroswellga.com.

Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs is bordered by the city of Atlanta on the south and the Chattahoochee River to the north. Sandy Springs’ 22-mile stretch on the Chattahoochee River shoreline is prime for kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing, fishing, and more.

Hotel Rooms: 2700
Major Facilities:
  • Sandy Springs Tennis Center features 20 hard courts, four clay courts, and main court with seating for 250
  • Center Ice Arena is an indoor hockey rink
  • Morgan Falls Athletic Complex accommodates baseball, T-ball, and football
Contact:

Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism, visitsandysprings.org.

Savannah

Savannah offers a distinctive sports experience that blends competitive athletics with the charm, history, and hospitality of one of the South’s most iconic cities.

Hotel Rooms: 20,500
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent plus $5 per room per night plus $1 per room per night in the historic district
Major Facilities:
  • Enmarket Arena is a 9,500-seat multipurpose venue with 20,000 square feet of event space
  • Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex consists of 11 fields
  • Memorial Stadium is a 5,000-seat football stadium
  • Chatham County Aquatic Center has a 50-meter pool
Convention Center:

Savannah Convention Center includes a 200,000-square-foot exhibition hall and hosts sports such as gymnastics, wrestling, cheerleading, and volleyball.

Contact:

Visit Savannah, visitsavannah.com.

Statesboro

Located in South Georgia, Statesboro offers first-class outdoor recreation facilities, vibrant live music venues, top-tier educational institutions, and a variety of shopping plazas.

Hotel Rooms: 1,358
Major Facilities:
  • Georgia Southern University’s Recreation Activity Center has eight indoor basketball courts, outdoor lighted playing fields, six softball fields, and a 10-lane competition pool with a diving well
  • Mill Creek Regional Park features 15 baseball/softball fields (12 lighted), seven soccer/football fields (four lighted), and 10 lighted tennis courts
Contact:

Statesboro CVB, visitstatesboro.org.

Valdosta

Valdosta is a premier destination for sports tourism, offering a wide range of state-of-the-art venues designed to host tournaments of every size. From baseball, softball and soccer to tennis, disc golf and other recreational sports, the city features high-quality indoor and outdoor facilities to meet the needs of athletes and event organizers.

Hotel Rooms: 4,000
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Freedom Park is a multipurpose facility with 12 baseball and softball fields, collegiate-level cross-country course, and 27-hole disc golf course
  • Miracle Field Complex spans 14.4 acres and features a Miracle Field, and four 250-foot baseball/softball fields
  • South Lowndes Recreation Complex serves as home to fields for soccer, baseball, and softball
  • Vallotton Youth Complex features seven baseball fields, one full-size soccer field, and two additional soccer fields with lights
  • North Lowndes Sports Complex has eight fields for soccer, lacrosse, football, and ultimate Frisbee, and a skate park
  • Harry B. Anderson Tennis Center offers 18 tennis courts and 12 pickleball courts

Convention Center:

Rainwater Conference Centers offers flexible space for sports such as karate, volleyball, dance, cheer, and wrestling.

Contact:

Visit Valdosta, visitvaldosta.org.