Boston is a premier sports city, with top venues, excellent transportation, and a compact, walkable downtown. One of Boston’s biggest advantages is its density. Major venues, hotels, restaurants, universities, and attractions are located in a relatively small area, creating an event atmosphere that extends beyond the competition itself.

• TD Garden is a multipurpose arena with a capacity of 19,600 for basketball
• Fenway Park is a 37,700-seat ballpark
• Gillette Stadium is a football stadium with a capacity of 65,000
• The TRACK at New Balance is a 450,000-square-foot track and field stadium
• The Skating Club of Boston has three rinks

Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center boasts 516,000 square feet of column-free, contiguous space.

Greater Boston CVB, meetboston.com.

Cape Cod is strategically located between Boston and New York, with seasonal air access from both to Hyannis Gateway Airport. A modern network of highways (Route 95, Route 195, Route 3 and Route 93, Route I-90, Route 495, Routes 28 and 6, and Route 250) also provides ready automobile access to Cape Cod.

• Cape Cod offers a number of fields for baseball, softball, field hockey, soccer, and football, as well as gyms, ice hockey rinks

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, CapeCodChamber.org.

Central Massachusetts offers a blend of rich sports history, diverse facilities, and a vibrant community that embraces a variety of sports. Its central location in New England makes it accessible for regional tournaments and events.

• DCU Center in Worcester houses 300,000 square feet of space and can seat up to 13,000 for sports events
• Polar Park is a 9,508-seat baseball stadium
• Fidelity Bank Ice Center offers two NHL-sized rinks
• Donahue Rowing Center hosts high school and college crew teams

Discover Central Massachusetts, discovercentralma.org

While its strong college community makes Hampshire County an organized sports destination, its natural attractions make outdoor recreation available to all. Hiking, biking, kayaking, and more are just steps from your front door. And when the sun goes down, its arts and culture and restaurant scenes pick up.

• Three County Fairgrounds is a 47-acre property with multiple buildings
• Mullins Center is a 9,500-seat indoor multipurpose venue
• McGuirk Alumni Stadium is a 17,000-seat football facility
• Hatfield Rally House offers 12 indoor tennis/pickleball courts

Greater Northampton Chamber, northamptonchamber.com.

Located at the crossroads of New England, Marlborough offers great proximity to Boston/Worcester and access to major interstate highways such as I-495, I-290, and I-90. Marlborough is a major sporting destination, home to North America’s largest indoor ice-skating facility, New England Sports Center.

• New England Sports Center is an indoor skating facility with eight full-size rinks and two studio rinks
• Fore Kicks Outdoor & Indoor Sports Complex is a multisport facility with 135,000 square feet and seven indoor sports fields
• Special Olympics Massachusetts houses one gym and soccer field
• Williams Street Baseball Fields features three baseball fields
• Ghiloni Park hosts soccer, baseball, softball, sand volleyball, basketball, skateboarding, and running

Visit Marlborough, visit-marlborough.com.

The Greater Merrimack Valley has a rich cultural and historical heritage and boasts a scenic natural setting along the Merrimack River and its canals. The area hosts a variety of sporting events throughout the year.

• Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell is a multipurpose indoor venue
• Merrimack River hosts rowing races

Greater Merrimack Valley CVB, merrimackvalley.org.

MetroWest is comprised of numerous cities and towns that are just a 20- to 40-minute drive from Boston or Worcester. It’s location makes it a big draw for the region.

• Bowditch Athletic Complex is the largest stadium between Boston and Worcester and hosts football, soccer, lacrosse, track, baseball, tennis, and basketball
• Team Works is a 70,000-square-foot indoor facility with four indoor turf fields
• New England Baseball Complex has three lighted fields also suitable for softball, soccer, and lacrosse

MetroWest Visitors Bureau, metrowestvisitors.org.

Located just 30 miles from Boston, North Central Massachusetts is a scenic and dynamic New England region that offers an abundance of four-season activities for families and groups.

• Sbli Fields at Progin Park offers 16 soccer fields
• Devens Recreation features 11 soccer fields on 44 acres, as well as other flexible spaces
• Game-On Sports and Performance Center has six outdoor turf fields along with an indoor facility that includes 10 basketball courts, 14 volleyball courts, and eight pickleball courts

Visit North Central Massachusetts, northcentralmass.com.

Springfield is located in western Massachusetts and is an affordable destination with great access via Interstates 90 and 91, along with Bradley International Airport close by. There are also numerous one-of-a-kind attractions and a variety of outdoor pursuits to enjoy before, during, and after the event.

• Eastern States Exposition is a 175-acre facility with 355,000 square feet of space on one level, including a 5,000-seat arena, and outdoor space

MassMutual Convention Center houses an 8,000-seat arena that hosts a variety of indoor sports, including volleyball, gymnastics, and cheer and dance.

Greater Springfield CVB, explorewesternmass.com.