Bloomington is home to Big Ten powerhouse Indiana University. Because of that, the city has a unique opportunity for young athletes to be able to compete in various sporting events and visit a big college campus.

• Bart Kaufman Field is a baseball park
• Bill Armstrong Stadium is a natural grass soccer field surrounded by a quarter-mile cinder track
• Frank Southern Ice Arena is an indoor venue
• Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse includes an indoor track and field

Visit Bloomington, hoosiersports.org.

Columbus is just down the road from three major Midwest metro areas—Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati—offers excellent facilities, and is easy to get around with little to no traffic congestion.

• CERAland Park features nine turf baseball/softball diamonds
• Clifty Park includes 14 baseball/softball diamonds
• Lincoln Park has six baseball/softball diamonds
• Blackwell Park boasts 35 grass soccer fields

Columbus Area Visitors Center, columbus.in.us.

Located just two hours from Kansas City and three hours from Wichita is Crawford County. under 40,000 residents.

• Robert W. Plaster Center is an indoor 154,000-square-foot track and field facility
• Carnie Smith Stadium is an 8343-seat football facility
• Jaycee Ballpark has a turf infield and covered seating
• Don Gutteridge Sports Complex features seven ball fields

Crawford County CVB, VisitCrawfordCounty.com.

Dodge City may be small, but it offers many amenities for families and adults to enjoy—from world-famous museums and a large water park to lots of shopping and dining options.

• United Wireless Arena and Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center hosts football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey, boxing, wrestling, and more
• Western State Bank Expo Center is a multipurpose facility
• The Civic Center houses an arena and seating for 2700

Dodge City CVB, visitdodgecity.org.

Dubois County offers top-notch sporting facilities and hosts several well-known youth and amateur tournaments throughout the Midwest all year round.

• Jasper Youth Complex includes four Little League fields, two Babe Ruth Fields, and five softball fields
• League Stadium is a lighted baseball facility that seats 2817
• Patoka Lake is an 8800-acre lake

Dubois County Visitors Center, visitduboiscounty.com.

Evansville is home to world-class sporting venues that serve a variety of athletes and tournaments. Located on the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana, the culture is a perfect blend of Midwestern hospitality and southern charm.

• Evansville Sports Complex is home to two premiere sports facilities, the eight-field Deaconess Sports Park and Goebel Sports Complex, which features 10 soccer/lacrosse fields
• Ford Center is an 11,000-seat multipurpose arena
• Deaconess Aquatic Center offers a 50-meter pool

Old National Events Plaza features 90,000 square feet of flexible space including a 36,000-square-foot column-free exhibit hall.

Evansville CVB, visitevansville.com.

Fort Wayne is the second largest city in the state, offering a small town feel with big city amenities.

• Allen County War Memorial Coliseum has one million square feet of space under one roof
• SportONE/Parkview Fieldhouse has eight full-size basketball courts and 10 volleyball courts under one roof
• SportONE/Parkview Icehouse features three NHL-size rinks
• Plassman Athletic Center at Turnstone has a 75,000-square-foot fieldhouse with four collegiate-size basketball courts and a 230-meter track
• The Plex has two locations: North with 19 outdoor fields and South with more than 60,000-square-feet of indoor turf

The 225,000-square-foot Grand Wayne Convention Center is adjoined by three full-service hotels.

Visit Fort Wayne, visitfortwayne.com.

Hamilton County boasts more than 40 sports venues of all sizes. The largest is Grand Park, which includes 440 acres of fields and diamonds.

• Grand Park boasts 31 multipurpose fields, 26 diamonds, three full-size indoor soccer fields, and 10 miles of trails
• The Pacers Athletic Center contains eight indoor basketball/volleyball courts
• Finch Creek Fieldhouse & Park contains 56,000 square feet under one roof

Hamilton County Sports Authority, hamiltoncountysports.com.

Hendricks County’s appeal begins with its optimal location – just 15 minutes west of Indianapolis, two major interstates running through its borders, and within minutes of the Indianapolis International Airport.

• Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex includes two regulation-size football fields and one practice field, 13 soccer fields of various sizes, four Little League fields, and one synthetic handicap accessible field
• Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park has three race tracks
• Capitol Sports Center is an indoor facility that can have as many as seven courts going at one time

Visit Hendricks County, VisitHendricksCounty.com.

As the ‘Crossroads of America’, more than half the nation’s population is within driving distance to Indy, which puts the city in an ideal situation for hosting events. Indy was built on sports and is home to the country’s first sports commission, Indiana Sports Corp – founded back in 1979.

• Lucas Oil Stadium boasts 1.8 million square feet and seating for 67,000
• Gainbridge Fieldhouse is a 750,000-square-foot indoor venue
• IU Natatorium is the largest indoor aquatic facility in the U.S.

Indiana Convention Center features 566,600 square feet of contiguous space in 11 halls and plays a frequent host for sports including volleyball, gymnastics, and cheer.

Visit Indy, visitindy.com.

Kokomo is located 50 miles north of Indianapolis and easily accessible off U.S. 31. Kokomo has multiple award-winning sporting venues, all close to a large variety of dining and lodging options.

• Kokomo Municipal Stadium is a championship-level ballpark with artificial turf field
• Championship Park includes eight baseball/softball diamonds
• Northwest Park consists of five lighted softball diamonds, three lighted tennis courts, and a lighted basketball court
• CFD Stadium has one baseball field
• CFD Stadium is a 2500-seat ballpark

Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau, VisitKokomo.org.

Kosciusko County is located in northern Indiana and has numerous venues and a variety of hotels for every budget.

• City-County Athletic Complex offers eight lighted baseball/softball fields, one lighted regulation-size soccer field, one nonlighted regulation-size soccer field, and seven various-sized soccer fields
• Grace College Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center Arena is a multipurpose facility that can host up to 2800

Kosciusko County CVB, VisitKosciuskoCounty.org.

In the northeast section of the state is Lawrence. The city is quickly becoming a top destination for collegiate championships and youth tournaments.

• Sports Pavilion Lawrence is an 181,000-square-foot indoor facility that houses eight full-size basketball or 16 full-size volleyball courts, indoor soccer/sports arena, and 200-meter indoor track
• Rock Chalk Park is a state-of-the-art facility featuring a nine-lane 400-meter track
• Youth Sports Complex features 23 soccer fields, five football fields, four baseball diamonds, and a practice area
• Clinton Lake Softball Complex is a four-diamond complex
• Jayhawk Tennis Center boasts six indoor and six outdoor courts

Explore Lawrence, lawrencesports.org.

Michigan City is in LaPorte County in northwest Indiana.

• Lake Michigan/Washington Park hosts offshore boat races
• Civic Auditorium seats 5000
• Patriot Park offers six fields
• Dunes Center houses six volleyball courts

visitmichigancitylaporte.com.

The South Bend/Mishawaka area is positioned at the core of the Great Lakes region between Chicago, Detroit, Columbus and Indianapolis and all points between. South Bend/Mishawaka is easily accessible to I-80/90 and is only 90 miles east of Chicago.

• Bendix Arena is a dedicated esports arena inside the Century Center Convention Center
• Compton Family Ice Arena houses two sheets of ice
• Indiana Invaders Sports Complex includes nine outdoor soccer fields and two stadium fields, all of which can be lined for other sports
• Four Winds Field is a 5000-seat ballpark
• Byers Softball Complex consists of five diamonds

Century Center Convention Center offers a 25,000-square-foot column-free Convention Hall and a 16,000-square-foot Great Hall.

Visit South Bend Mishawaka, visitsouthbend.com.

The South Shore is located just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago on the southern shores of Lake Michigan. The area offers affordable accommodations, restaurants, and family-friendly attractions.

• Crown Point Sportsplex offers multiple fields for baseball and softball, as well as two fields for football, soccer, and lacrosse
• Hammond Sportsplex and Recreation Center includes six basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, and two artificial turf fields
• Fair Oaks Farm consists of 27 acres of groomed grass for flag football, soccer, ultimate frisbee, archery, and more
• Oil City Stadium is an 800-seat ballpark

South Shore CVA, SouthShoreSports.org.

Terre Haute is about 70 miles west of Indianapolis. The city offers all sorts of sports venue options as it’s home to Indiana State University.

• LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course is a 240-acre course
• Vigo County Youth Soccer Association offers 23 fields
• Griffin Bike Park is a 300-acre facility
• Riley Ball Field has six fields
• Terre Haute Aquatic Center features a 10-lane, 50-meter competition pool

Terre Haute CVB, www.terrehaute.com.