Situated in southwest Georgia, Albany is the region’s second-largest city, with a population of approximately 67,000. It is conveniently located within a few hours’ drive from major cities such as Atlanta, Tallahassee, and Montgomery.

• Albany Civic Center is a 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

Albany CVB,  visitalbanyga.com.

With its award-winning parks and recreational facilities, Alpharetta is the winning choice for successful sporting events and an incredible getaway. Boasting over 200 fields and facilities, more than 250 high-quality shops, 200 restaurants, 750 acres of parkland, and 31 clean, comfortable, modern hotels, Alpharetta has everything a sports organizer could need to host a tournament.

• 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 courts with lighting, pickleball, disc golf, equestrian, and a swimming pool
• Windward Lake Club features 20 tennis courts and
  an aquatics facility
• 18 outdoor pickleball courts

Alpharetta CVB, awesomealpharetta.com.

A cultural hub of creative energy, Athens has an eclectic downtown and a deep-rooted love for its storied home team, the University of Georgia Bulldogs. In December 2024, the city expanded its sports scene with the debut of the Akins Ford Arena—a state-of-the-art entertainment venue that now hosts Athens’ first professional hockey team.

• Atkins Ford Arena is an 8,500-seat multipurpose arena
• Stegeman Coliseum is a 10,523-seat
  multipurpose venue
• Sanford Stadium is a 93,033-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

Visit Athens, visitathensga.com.

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.

• Mercedes-Benz Stadium can seat up to 83,000 and boasts two million square feet of space
• State Farm Arena is a 680,000-square-foot multipurpose arena
• Home of the Atlanta Braves, nearby Truist Park is a 41,084-seat venue

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.

Discover Atlanta, discoveratlanta.com

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.

• The 40,000-square-foot Augusta Aquatics Center has two pools: an Olympic-size 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
• The James Brown Arena has a seating capacity of 10,000, and its floor area is 23,000 square feet
• Newman Tennis Center features 18 tennis courts

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

Augusta Sports Council, augustasportscouncil.org.

Cartersville, known as Museum City, offers the perfect combination of world-class facilities, easy interstate access (just north of Atlanta), and stellar hospitality. With Lake Allatoona, Smithsonian-affiliated museums, and the shops and restaurants of downtown Cartersville, teams and families have plenty to explore between games.

• LakePoint Sports Complex encompasses 1,300 acres and offers eight MLB-size fields, 12 basketball/24 volleyball courts, three full-size turf fields, 10 sand volleyball courts, and three lake cable wakeboarding parks

Cartersville Museum City, visitcartersvillega.org

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

• Gerald Matthews Complex has nine softball fields, eight soccer fields, eight tennis courts, and two basketball courts
• Clayton County International Park has two sand volleyball courts and 17 tennis courts
• Steve Lundquist Aquatic Center houses an Olympic-size pool
• Rex Park has six baseball fields and one softball field
• Flat Shoals Park includes four baseball fields, one football field, and one auxiliary field that can be used for soccer.

See Clayton County, seeclaytoncountyga.com.

When it comes to hosting sporting events, Cobb County knocks it out of the park! 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.

• Truist Park offers 1.1 million square feet of space and seating for 41,084
• 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

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

Cobb Travel & Tourism, travelcobb.org.

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

• 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

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

Visit Columbus GA, visitcolumbusga.com.

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.

• 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

Conyers CVB, VisitConyersGa.com.

Dalton is known as the Turf Capital of the World, with the majority of all artificial turf made locally.

• Heritage Point Regional Park offers 10
  softball fields
• Heritage Point Soccer Complex has two full-size FIFA fields
• Riverbend Park includes four turf diamonds, a two-court gym, and one full-size FIFA turf soccer field
• Westside Athletic Complex features four youth softball/baseball diamonds, one Miracle League diamond, one full-size FIFA turf soccer field, and soon a two-court gym
• John Davis Recreation Center has an Olympic-size pool with a dive pit, two turf football fields, one cage soccer pitch, and a skate park. and a 12-court pickleball complex

Dalton Convention Center has 143,000 square feet of space and has hosted sports like cheer, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, volleyball, and basketball.

Dalton CVB, visitdaltonga.com.

DeKalb County is located just 15 minutes northeast of downtown Atlanta, offering easy access to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. The county is connected by three major interstates— I-85, I-285, and I-20 —and provide rail access in Decatur, Chamblee, and Brookhaven.

• Silverbacks Park has four soccer fields
• Southeast Athletic Complex includes eight lighted baseball/softball fields
• Wade Walker Park offers nine multipurpose fields, six baseball/softball fields, eight tennis courts, and two netball courts
• ITA Atlanta boasts 19 pickleball courts, eight tennis courts, and four padel courts
• James R. Hallford Stadium seats 15,000 for football and track

Discover Dekalb, discoverdekalb.com.

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

• 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 has been newly renovated. The park now features a state-of-the-art, full-turf field built for football, soccer, and other outdoor sports, along with a brand-new, full-size gym that includes two regulation basketball courts ideal for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and more.

Discover Douglasville, visitdouglasville.com.

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.

• The Cumming Aquatic Center houses a 10-lane, 50-meter competition pool and 13.5-foot dive well

Forsyth County Chamber, focochamber.org.

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.

• 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 five 300-foot
  baseball diamonds
• The Boathouse at Lake Lanier is known for hosting regattas

Greater Gainesville Sports Alliance, exploregainesville.org/ggsa.

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.

• 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 11 volleyball courts
• Coolray Field is a 10,427-seat minor league ballpark
• Life Time Athletic and Tennis at Peachtree Corners has 30 indoor and outdoor pickleball courts as well as 18 indoor and outdoor tennis courts

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

Gwinnett Sports Commission, gwinnettsportscommission.com.

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

• 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 three football fields

Visit Henry County, visithenrycountygeorgia.com.

Located just an hour and half’s drive north of Savannah and roughly the same distance from Jacksonville International Airport to the south, Jekyll Island is a coastal island with wide open beaches and 24 miles of biking paths and trails.

• Jekyll Island Tennis Center features 13 clay courts and hosts many USTA tournaments for adults and juniors

The Jekyll Island Convention Center is a 128,000-square-foot venue and is the only oceanfront convention center on the east coast south of New Jersey.

Jekyll Island Authority, jekyllisland.com.

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

• 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 an eight-lane pool

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

Troup County Parks and Recreation, trouprec.org.

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.

• 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 Court 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 miles,
  and farther

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

Visit Macon, visitmacon.org.

Peachtree City offers numerous high-quality sporting venues and is a top-ranked city for safety and family friendliness. It’s also just 20 minutes south of one of the most connected airports in the world.

• MOBA Soccer Academy has two turf fields and one natural field
• Peachtree City Athletic Complex features six soccer fields, eight baseball fields, and a Field of Hope
• Peachtree City Tennis Center boasts 24 courts
• Peachtree City BMX Park regularly hosts local, state, and regional races

Peachtree City CVB, visitpeachtreecity.com.

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

• AdventHealth Stadium is a 5,000-seat ballpark
• One of the largest of its kind in the country, Rome Tennis Center at Berry College has 57 courts across 30 acres
• Historic Barron Stadium is a 5,500-seat facility that hosts football, soccer, lacrosse, and field events
• Downtown Racquet Center is home to 22 pickleball courts and eight tennis courts

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

Rome Sports, romegeorgia.org.

Georgia’s ninth-largest city, 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.

• Riverside Park serves as the start and finish site for runs
• A5 Pure Volleyball is a volleyball club and training center that hosts 10+ tournaments a year.

Visit Roswell, visitroswellga.com.

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.

• 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

Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism, visitsandysprings.org.

Savannah’s warm hospitality and commitment to service have shaped the city into a vibrant destination of choice for sports event planners. Nestled within the Savannah area are a number of high-impact sporting venues, including the Enmarket Arena, Savannah Convention Center, Memorial Stadium, and Historic Grayson Stadium.

• Enmarket Arena is a 9,500-seat multipurpose venue
• Jennifer Ross Complex consists of 11 multipurpose turf fields
• Memorial Stadium is a 5,000-seat football stadium
• Ambuc Park has four baseball/softball fields

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

Visit Savannah, visitsavannah.com.

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.

• 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

Statesboro CVB, visitstatesboro.org.

Valdosta and Lowndes County are built for sports, with 43 baseball/softball fields, 52 tennis courts, and 28 full-size multipurpose fields ideal for soccer, football, lacrosse, and even quadball. It’s an ideal destination for tournaments and family-friendly events.

• North Lowndes Park & Sports Complex features eight soccer fields and a skate park, which can be reserved for special events.
• Freedom Park is a multipurpose facility with 250-plus acres of baseball and softball fields and a 20-hole disc golf course.
• South Lowndes Recreation Complex serves as home to three soccer fields, two adult baseball/softball fields, and two youth baseball/softball fields
• Harry B. Anderson Tennis Center offers 18 tennis courts and 12 pickleball courts

Visit Valdosta, visitvaldosta.org.