Indiana
Indiana has built a reputation as a premier sports destinations by combining a rich athletic legacy with a commitment to hosting successful events. From youth tournaments to national championships, the Hoosier State offers first-class venues, experienced event partners, and communities that embrace competition at every level. Its central location, ease of travel and proven ability to execute successful events year after year make Indiana a trusted choice and an unforgettable destination. “Indiana really is a one-stop shop for planners,” says Rachel Frank, director of statewide initiatives and external affairs for Indiana Sports Corp. “We’re centrally located, so most of the country can get here within a day’s drive, and we’ve got the airports to match for folks flying in. But what sets us apart is the variety. You can host a national championship in Indianapolis one weekend and a hometown tournament in a small college town the next, and both will feel like the biggest event in town.”
Indiana

The 18-hole Pfau Course in Bloomington.
Indiana has built a reputation as a premier sports destinations by combining a rich athletic legacy with a commitment to hosting successful events. From youth tournaments to national championships, the Hoosier State offers first-class venues, experienced event partners, and communities that embrace competition at every level. Its central location, ease of travel and proven ability to execute successful events year after year make Indiana a trusted choice and an unforgettable destination. “Indiana really is a one-stop shop for planners,” says Rachel Frank, director of statewide initiatives and external affairs for Indiana Sports Corp. “We’re centrally located, so most of the country can get here within a day’s drive, and we’ve got the airports to match for folks flying in. But what sets us apart is the variety. You can host a national championship in Indianapolis one weekend and a hometown tournament in a small college town the next, and both will feel like the biggest event in town.”
Conveniently located just one hour south of Indianapolis, two hours from Louisville and Cincinnati, and four hours from Chicago, Bloomington is easily accessible for teams and spectators. With approximately 70 percent of the U.S. population within a day’s drive, it is an ideal location for regional and national sporting events.
Hotel Rooms: 2,700Hotel tax rate: 12 percent
Major Facilities:
- Bart Kaufman Field is a baseball and softball complex with a stadium that seats 2,500 spectators
- Bill Armstrong Stadium seats 6,500 people and has a natural grass soccer field surrounded by a quarter-mile track
- Frank Southern Ice Arena is an indoor skating rink
- Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse is an indoor track and field complex on the campus of Indiana University
Bloomington Convention Center is undergoing an expansion set to open in late 2026 or early 2027 and will feature a new 27,000-square-foot expo hall with 30-foot ceilings
Contact:Hoosier Sports Corporation, visitbloomington.com/sports/about-sports/
Conveniently located within an hour of Indianapolis and within easy driving distance of Cincinnati and Louisville, Columbus is easily accessible via Interstate 65. It also offers excellent facilities and is easy to get around with little to no traffic congestion.
Hotel Rooms: 1,351Hotel tax rate: 12 percent
Major Facilities:
- NexusPark is a 120-acre property with an indoor sports facility that features more than 100,000 square feet of turf and courts
- Lincoln Park is a 33-acre facility with six lighted turf baseball/softball fields, four tennis courts, a basketball court, and an ice rink
- Blackwell Park, home to Richard Wigh Soccer Complex, offers more than 30 natural grass soccer fields of varying sizes
- Dunn Stadium includes four lighted softball fields and 12 pickleball courts
Visit Columbus, visitcolumbusindiana.com
Located just two hours from Kansas City and three hours from Wichita is Crawford County. under 40,000 residents.
Hotel Rooms: 580Major Facilities:
- 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.
Hotel Rooms: 1,236Major Facilities:
- 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 sports facilities and hosts several well-known youth and amateur tournaments throughout the Midwest all year round. The county also hosts several Indiana High School Athletic Association regional tournaments.
Hotel Rooms: 747Hotel tax rate: 12 percent
Major Facilities:
- Jasper Youth Complex includes four Little League fields, two Babe Ruth fields, and five other softball fields
- League Stadium is a 3,300-seat baseball facility, and was the home field to the Rockford Peaches in the movie, A League of Their Own
- Patoka Lake is an 8,800-acre lake that hosts fishing tournaments
- Huntingburg Event Center is a 24,000 square-foot, non-profit community event center that can host up to 1,200 guests
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.
Hotel Rooms: 3,900Hotel tax rate: eight percent
Major Facilities:
- Deaconess Sports Park is an eight-turf field complex with amenities for softball and baseball
- Goebel Sports Park is a 10-field facility for soccer, lacrosse, and more
- Ford Center is an 11,000-seat arena with 290,000 square feet of space
- Deaconess Aquatic Center offers a 50-meter competition pool and diving area
- Bosse Field is a 5,181-seat ballpark
Old National Events Plaza features 90,000 square feet of flexible space including a 36,000-square-foot column-free exhibit hall.
Contact:Explore Evansville, exploreevansville.com
Fort Wayne is the second-largest city in the state, offering a small-town feel along with big-city amenities. Located within 500 miles of half the U.S. population, Fort Wayne is a convenient tournament destination with award-winning facilities.
Hotel Rooms: 5,500Hotel tax rate: 15 percent
Major Facilities:
- Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is a flexible space with one million square feet under one roof
- PSM Fieldhouse has eight full-size basketball courts and 10 volleyball courts under one roof
- PSM Icehouse features three NHL-sized ice rinks
- Plassman Athletic Center at Turnstone is one of nine Olympic and Paralympic Training Sites in the U.S and features a 75,000-square-foot fieldhouse with four basketball courts and 230-meter track
- ASH Centre/World Baseball Academy has four baseball fields
- The Plex has two locations: North with 19 outdoor fields and South with over 60,000 square feet of indoor turf
The 225,000-square-foot Grand Wayne Convention Center is the second largest convention center in Indiana and is adjoined by three full-service hotels.
Contact:Visit Fort Wayne, visitfortwayne.com.
Hamilton County offers world-class facilities and a community, all conveniently located just north of Indianapolis. It is easily accessible by I-69, US 31, and the Indianapolis International Airport.
Hotel Rooms: 5,500Major Facilities:
- Grand Park Sports Campus boasts 34 multipurpose fields, 26 diamonds, and a 377,000 square-foot events center with three indoor full-size synthetic fields
- Pacers Athletic Center contains eight indoor basketball/volleyball courts
- The Fieldhouse at Finch Creek has two indoor multipurpose synthetic fields and five indoor hardwood courts
- Fishers Event Center is a 7,500-seat arena with one hockey rink, one hardwood court, one volleyball court, and one indoor 50-yard turf field
Hamilton County Sports Authority, hamiltoncountysports.com.
Hendricks County’s appeal begins with its optimal location: just 15 minutes west of Indianapolis. The area also boasts two major interstates running through its borders, and it’s within minutes of the Indianapolis International Airport.
Hotel Rooms: 2,431Hotel tax rate: 15 percent
Major Facilities:
- Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex is a 58-acre site with two football fields, one practice field, 13 soccer fields, four Little League fields, and one synthetic handicap-accessible Miracle Field
- Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park boasts three racetracks
- Capitol Sports Center is an indoor volleyball venue that can have as many as seven courts going at one time
- Canes Midwest Sports Complex has four fields for baseball and softball and eight turfed batting cages
Visit Hendricks County, VisitHendricksCounty.com.
As the “Crossroads of America,” more than half the nation’s population is within driving distance of Indianapolis, making the city ideal for hosting events.
Hotel Rooms: 9,409 downtownHotel tax rate: 17 percent
Major Facilities:
- Home of the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever, Gainbridge Fieldhouse is a 750,000-square-foot multipurpose venue
- IU Natatorium has a seating capacity of 4,700 and houses three pools
- Lucas Oil Stadium boasts 1.8 million square feet of space and seats 67,000 for a football game and 70,000 for basketball
- Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium hosts track and field, soccer, and lacrosse
The Indiana Convention Center offers 566,600 square feet of contiguous space and sits in the heart of downtown and is directly connected to Lucas Oil Stadium.
Contact:Visit Indy, visitindy.com.
Kokomo, is centrally located within Indiana and the Midwest, 50 miles north of Indianapolis with convenient access off U.S. 31. Kokomo has multiple state-of-the-art, championship level sports venues, all located near a large variety of hotels, shops, and restaurants.
Hotel Rooms: 1,367Hotel tax rate: 15 percent
Major Facilities:
- Kokomo Municipal Stadium includes a full turf field and a capacity for more than 4,000 spectators
- Kokomo High School Softball Stadium has seating for 1,000
- Championship Park includes eight outdoor baseball/softball diamonds
- Northwest Park sits on 32 acres and includes five lighted softball diamonds and three lighted tennis courts
- Kokomo Memorial Gymnasium sits in downtown Kokomo and has a seating capacity of 5,200
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.
Hotel Rooms: 811Major Facilities:
- 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.
Hotel Rooms: 1,300Major Facilities:
- 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.
A vibrant lakefront destination filled with youth and water sports opportunities, Michigan City LaPorte is nestled along the southern shores of Lake Michigan. Just a short drive from Chicago, the area is easily accessible via Interstates 80/90 and 94.
Hotel Rooms: 2,000Major Facilities:
- Dunes Volleyball Club Event Center is a 50,000-square-foot facility that features eight volleyball courts and two basketball courts
- Ames Field is a multipurpose venue with a full-size football field
- Washington Park & Beach is a 99-acre park that’s home to fishing tournaments, beach volleyball and soccer tournaments
- Patriot Park offers five lighted multiuse baseball/softball diamonds and soccer fields
- Kesling Park is a 90-acre park with baseball/softball diamonds, tennis courts, soccer fields, and more
Visit Michigan City LaPorte, visitmichigancitylaporte.com
Centrally located in the Midwest, South Bend Mishawaka is easily accessible via major interstates, the South Shore Line commuter rail, and South Bend International Airport, making travel convenient for teams and spectators from across the country.
Hotel Rooms: 5,200Hotel tax rate: 15 percent
Major Facilities:
- Mishawaka Fieldhouse is a 220,000-square-foot facility with 10 basketball courts that can be converted into 19 volleyball courts
- Compton Family Ice Arena has two sheets of ice
- Indiana Invaders Sports Complex has 13 full-size soccer fields
- Byers Softball Complex feature five total fields
- Junior Irish Soccer Complex has 12 soccer fields
- Ice Box Skating Rink houses three rinks
- Newton Park has four baseball/softball diamonds
With 100,000 square feet of flexible convention and exhibit space, Century Center sits in downtown South Bend and hosts wrestling, karate, cornhole, and more.
Contact:Visit South Bend Mishawaka, visitsouthbend.com.
The South Shore of Lake Michigan is situated just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. Its state-of-the-art sports facilities and unique attractions draw youth, amateur, and collegiate sporting events from around the nation.
Hotel Rooms: 6,000Hotel tax rate: 12 percent
Major Facilities:
- Crown Point Sportsplex is a 95-acre outdoor venue with 12 multipurpose fields, seven synthetic turf/natural grass fields, three natural grass fields, two fields for soccer/football/lacrosse, and a championship field
- Hammond Sportsplex is a 155,000-square-foot complex featuring 10 basketball courts or 20 volleyball courts, along with two indoor artificial turf soccer fields and four new outdoor sand volleyball courts
- Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Center has a competition pool
- The Steel Yard is an open-air baseball stadium that seats 6,139
- The YMCA Sportscenter at Crown Point has eight basketball/volleyball courts and 12 pickleball courts
South Shore CVA, SouthShoreSports.org.
Home to the world-renowned LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course and considered to be Cross Country Town USA, the community has hosted 15 NCAA National Championships along with numerous NCAA, USATF, and high school championship events. Complementing the area’s sports offerings are the Griffin Bike Park, one of Indiana’s top mountain biking destinations, and the Larry Bird Museum, which celebrates the basketball legend’s remarkable career.
Hotel Rooms: 2,000Hotel tax rate: 16 percent
Major Facilities:
- LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course is a 250-acre complex specifically designed for cross-country running
- Indiana State University Athletics offers the 10,200-seat Hulman Center, 12,700-seat Memorial Stadium, Bob Warn Field for baseball, and Price Field for softball
- Griffin Bike Park features over 30 miles of mountain biking trails on over 300 acres
- Hulman Mini Speedway is one of the nation’s premier youth dirt racing facilities
- Fowler Park Championship Disc Golf Course opens next year and will be Indiana’s only championship-caliber disc golf course
Terre Haute CVB, www.terrehaute.com.
