Quintessential southern hospitality, major metro areas, and quaint small towns welcome athletes and spectators to Georgia. Whether it’s youth, amateur, collegiate, or even professional events, the Peach State is ready with fields, facilities, and so much more. “Georgia’s connectivity provides access to a global audience through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its central location along multiple interstates passing through the Southeast,” said Regan Young, director of Tourism Consumer Marketing for Explore Georgia. “Its climate allows for year-round indoor and outdoor competition, and it’s one of the few states that has a major metropolitan city (Atlanta), historic seaport (Savannah), walkable cities like Athens, Augusta, Macon, and Columbus, and Atlantic Ocean beaches.”

Quintessential southern hospitality, major metro areas, and quaint small towns welcome athletes and spectators to Georgia. Whether it’s youth, amateur, collegiate, or even professional events, the Peach State is ready with fields, facilities, and so much more. “Georgia’s connectivity provides access to a global audience through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its central location along multiple interstates passing through the Southeast,” said Regan Young, director of Tourism Consumer Marketing for Explore Georgia. “Its climate allows for year-round indoor and outdoor competition, and it’s one of the few states that has a major metropolitan city (Atlanta), historic seaport (Savannah), walkable cities like Athens, Augusta, Macon, and Columbus, and Atlantic Ocean beaches.”

Albany

Albany is located in Southwest Georgia and is the second largest city in Southwest Georgia. Within six miles of downtown Albany you’ll find Chehaw Park, the Flint River Municipal Golf Course, Turtle Grove Play Park, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, Flint RiverQuarium, and more.

Hotel Rooms: 1300
Major Facilities:
  • Gordon Sports Complex is a five field, multipurpose complex
Contact:

Albany CVB,  visitalbanyga.com.

Alpharetta

With its well-manicured, multipurpose facilities and numerous entertainment opportunities for the family and teams, Alpharetta has the perfect mix of play and fun. Alpharetta has everything a sports organizer requires for a week-long or weekend tournament with access to over 200 fields and facilities, endless things to do in the area, over 250 dining options, 750 acres of parkland, and 30 upscale and affordable hotels.

Hotel Rooms: 3939
Hotel tax rate: 15.75 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • North Park includes seven lighted tennis courts, two multipurpose synthetic turf fields, and eight lighted softball fields
  • The Cooler has two 85- by 200-foot ice arenas and one 85- by 185-foot roller arena
  • Webb Bridge Park has three grass soccer fields, a multipurpose synthetic turf field, four baseball fields, and four tennis courts
  • Wills Park features seven grass baseball fields, one synthetic turf baseball field, and two T-ball fields
Contact:

Alpharetta CVB, awesomealpharetta.com.

Athens

Athens is a vibrant city known for its creative energy, cultural. Heritage, eclectic downtown, and most notably, its home team, the University of Georgia Bulldogs. Sports travelers can immerse themselves in award-winning dining and an electric live music scene.

Hotel Rooms: 1379 downtown; 2637 countywide
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Stegeman Coliseum is an indoor venue that hosts basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics
  • Ramsey Student Center offers eight basketball courts, nine volleyball courts, a 50-meter competition pool, and 12 badminton courts
  • Holland Youth Sports Complex includes five baseball fields, one softball field, and four soccer fields
  • Athens Tennis Center features 12 outdoor courts
  • The Classic Center Arena is a 55,000-square-foot multipurpose venue
  • Bishop Park has one baseball field, two softball fields, and 11 tennis courts
Contact:

Athens CVB, VisitAthensGa.com.

Atlanta

Atlanta is the perfect destination for families to enjoy sporting events with an array of facilities including Georgia World Congress Center, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena and Truist Park.

Hotel Rooms: 110,000 in the metro area; 12,300 downtown
Hotel tax rate: 16.9 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium boasts two million square feet of space and seating for up to 75,000
  • State Farm Arena is a 680,000-square-foot multipurpose venue
  • Truist Park seats 41,084
Convention Center:

Georgia World Congress Center is the world’s largest LEED-certified convention center and boasts 3.9 million square feet of space is is within one mile of nearly 12,700 hotel rooms.

Contact:

Atlanta CVB, atlanta.net.

Augusta

From the major golf tournament that is hosted in Augusta to the Ironman® 70.3® Augusta to the Nike Peach Jam, the Greater Augusta area is a hot spot for sporting events.

Hotel Rooms: 7000
Hotel tax rate: 18 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Augusta Aquatics Center has two pools and one diving well
  • Diamond Lakes Regional Park includes eight tennis courts nine ball fields
  • James Brown Arena offers a 23,000-square-foot arena
  • Newman Tennis Center features 18 tennis courts
Convention Center:

The Augusta Convention Center sits in the heart of downtown Augusta and is less than 15 minutes from the Augusta Regional Airport.

Contact:

Augusta Sports Council, augustasportscouncil.org.

Cartersville

Cartersville is a small town that serves as home to LakePoint Sporting Community, as well as six additional sports parks. It’s location on Atlanta’s northside also makes it easy accessible.

Hotel Rooms: 2000
Major Facilities:
  • LakePoint Sporting Community boasts multiple parks and spaces for baseball, volleyball, field sports, and more
  • The Championships Center at LakePoint offers 170,000 square feet of space, including 12 hardwood basketball courts that convert to 24 volleyball courts
Convention Center:

The Clarence Brown Conference Center has hosted gymnastics, dance, and martial arts.

Contact:

Cartersville-Bartow County CVB, VisitCartersvilleGA.org.

Cobb County

Cobb County is located only 10 minutes from downtown Atlanta. With a large variety of sports venues available, Cobb County offers a perfect combination of affordability and services to create a truly sweet experience.

Hotel Rooms: 14,000
Hotel tax rate: 8 percent plus $5 and $3 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Truist Park & The Battery Atlanta is a 41,000-seat ballpark
  • Atlanta United FC’s Training Complex includes nine fields
  • Kennesaw State University’s Sports and Entertainment Park has more than 10 multipurpose fields
  • Fifth Third Bank Stadium has permanent seating for 8300
Convention Center:

Cobb Galleria Centre offers 144,000 square feet of contiguous space. Cobb County Civic Center has 15,000-plus square feet of space.

Contact:

Cobb Travel & Tourism, travelcobb.org.

Columbus

Columbus is a city rich in history and amenities and  just 90 minutes south of Atlanta with easy access via I-185.

Hotel Rooms: 4770
Hotel tax rate: 17 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Columbus offers a 10,000-seat civic center, ice rink, football and baseball stadiums, an 11-field soccer complex, 57-court tennis center, eight-field softball complex with a 2500-seat stadium, an aquatic center, and the world’s longest urban white water course
Convention Center:

The Columbus Convention and Trade Center can easily be converted to host dance, gymnastics, mat sports, boxing, esports, and more.

Contact:

Columbus, GA Sports Council ColumbusGaSports.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 situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains between Atlanta and Chattanooga. It’s a unique sports tourism destination because of its state-of-the-art facilities you’d find in big cities, but instead it’s a small town feel.

Hotel Rooms: 1500
Hotel tax rate: 14 percent plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Heritage Point Regional Park has 10 baseball/softball fields
  • Edwards Park includes eight youth baseball/softball fields
  • Westside Park has four turf youth baseball/softball fields
  • Lake Shore Park has 20 tennis courts and basketball and volleyball facilities
Convention Center:

The Dalton Convention Center hosts a wide range of sporting, including wrestling, volleyball, indoor arena football, indoor arena soccer, boxing, karate, cheer, and basketball.

Contact:

Dalton CVB, visitdaltonga.com.

DeKalb County

DeKalb County is located just six miles east of downtown Atlanta in north-central Georgia. The county is close to all of the action but away from the congestion and offers state-of-the-art athletic facilities and plenty of accommodations and amenities.

Hotel Rooms: 8672
Major Facilities:
  • Southeast Athletic Complex includes five soccer fields, four softball fields, a women’s fastpitch field, and three multi-use fields
  • Blackburn Tennis Center offers 18 lighted hard courts
  • Browns Mill Park hosts baseball, softball, football, and tennis
  • Dynamo Swim Center houses three indoor competition pools
Contact:

Sports DeKalb, sportsdekalb.com.

Douglasville

Douglasville hosts a multitude of baseball/softball fields of different sizes.

Hotel Rooms: 1680
Major Facilities:
  • Hunter Park has seven ALTA-certified tennis courts and 10 baseball/softball fields
Contact:

Douglasville CVB, 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

Beautiful Lake Lanier makes Gainesville the perfect destination for many sports, especially water sports.

Hotel Rooms: 1100
Major Facilities:
  • Allen Creek Soccer Complex has a 2500-seat stadium
  • Riverside Military Academy hosts swim meets and gymnastics meets
Contact:

Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, Gainesville.org.

Gwinnett

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 venue
  • Suwanee Sports Academy is a 100,000-square-foot multipurpose facility with seven regulation-size NBA courts
  • Coolray Field is a 10,427-seat minor league ballpark
Convention Center:

Gas South Convention Center includes 50,000 square feet of space and is undergoing an expansion that is to be complete in early 2023.

Contact:

Gwinnett Sports Commission, gwinnettsportscommission.com.

Henry County

Henry County offers a number of athletic fields as well as a close proximity to Atlanta.

Hotel Rooms: 2550
Hotel tax rate: ranges from 12 percent to 15 percent depending on area plus $5 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • North Mount Carmel Park offers 14 grass soccer fields
  • P. Moseley Park & Recreation Center has four lighted softball fields, an 18-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.

LaGrange

LaGrange is less than an hour from Atlanta and is within a short drive from many other larger southern cities, including Birmingham, Montgomery, and Macon.

Hotel Rooms: 1568
Major Facilities:
  • George F. Harris Baseball Complex includes eight fields
  • Shuford includes six total baseball/softball fields
  • Callaway Stadium is a 5000-seat football stadium that also hosts soccer and lacrosse
  • McCluskey Tennis Center has 16 courts
  • Mike Daniel Natatorium houses an eight lane, 25-yard pool
Contact:

Troup County Parks and Recreation, Trouprec.org.

Macon

Macon is a diverse and unique sports destination located in the heart of Georgia. As the connection point for I-75 and I-16, it’s an easy drive to most southeastern states.

Hotel Rooms: 5500
Hotel tax rate: 16 percent
Major Facilities:
  • John Drew Tennis Center features 22 courts and six pickleball courts
  • South Bibb Recreation Center includes 23 tennis courts and eight pickleball courts
  • Tattnall Square Park Pickleball Facility has 17 dedicated pickleball courts
  • Macon Coliseum is attached to the Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center and can be used for an ice rink, wrestling, boxing, basketball, cheerleading, and more
  • Georgia Premier Cross County Course has running loops and five miles of cyclocross trails
  • Luther Williams Field is a historic baseball stadium
Convention Center:

Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center offers 102,000 square feet of space and is attached to the Macon Marriott City Center Hotel.

Contact:

Visit Macon, VisitMacon.org.

Peachtree City

Peachtree City is a unique master-planned community in west-central Georgia that’s family friendly, safe, and located just 25 minutes from Atlanta.

Hotel Rooms: 910
Major Facilities:
  • Peachtree City BMX has one of only three Electric PROSTART safety gates in the country
  • MOBA Soccer Field has two FIFA-sized artificial turf fields
  • Peachtree City Tennis Center includes 24 total courts
  • Peachtree City Athletic Complex features six soccer fields and nine baseball fields
  • Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center has a 25-yard competitive pool and courts for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.
Contact:

Peachtree City CVB, visitpeachtreecity.com.

Rome

Rome is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, and the community boasts miles of hiking and biking trails and waterways to explore pre- or post-event.

Hotel Rooms: 950
Major Facilities:
  • Rome Tennis Center at Berry College boasts 63 courts across 30 acres
  • Historic Barron Stadium is a 5,500-seat facility that hosts football, soccer, lacrosse, and field events
  • Stonebridge Golf Club is an 18-hole public course
  • State Mutual Stadium is a 5000-seat ballpark
Convention Center:

Forum River Center is a 4000-seat multipurpose venue in downtown Rome.

Contact:

Rome Sports, Romegeorgia.org.

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 is a destination filled with activities for everyone. From the historic district to the beaches of Tybee Island, event attendees will enjoy their event and their stay.

Hotel Rooms: 17,500
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • New Enmarket Arena has seating for 9500
  • Grayson Baseball Stadium is a 4500-seat ballpark
  • Memorial Stadium seats 5000
Convention Center:

The Savannah Convention Center offers 100,000 square feet of space, and an expansion is underway and scheduled to be completed in 2023, adding an additional 10,000 square feet of space.

Contact:

Savannah Sports Council, SavannahSportsCouncil.com.

Statesboro

Statesboro is located in South Georgia. The area is home to first-class outdoor recreation facilities, live music venues, top education institutions and numerous shopping plazas.

Hotel Rooms: 1358
Major Facilities:
  • Georgia Southern University’s Recreational Activity Center has eight indoor basketball courts, multipurpose sport lighted fields, six softball fields, and an indoor competition pool
  • Mill Creek Regional Park features 12 lighted baseball/softball fields, five soccer/football fields, and 10 lighted tennis courts
Contact:

Statesboro CVB, visitstatesboro.org.