Ann Arbor offers a dynamic blend of collegiate energy, state-of-the-art facilities, and a welcoming community. Home to the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University, the area boasts venues capable of hosting events ranging from rowing regattas to national cheer and dance championships.

• EMU Rowing Course at Ford Lake is a premier rowing venue, the largest rowing course in Michigan, featuring a semi-permanent buoyed 2,000 meter course with eight competition lanes
• George Gervin GameAbove Center is a 204,316-square-foot arena with seating for up to 8,800 for athletic events
• Jones Natatorium is an Olympic-sized 50-meter pool with springboards and platform diving boards

Ann Arbor Sports Commission, www.annarbor.org/sports-commission

Calhoun County is located in central Michigan, conveniently near two interstates. The area has a great reputation for hosting youth/amateur sporting events.

• Bailey Park has four baseball fields and eight softball fields
• Kellogg Arena is a 30,000-square-foot multipurpose venue attached to a 247-room DoubleTree by Hilton
• The Rink houses one sheet of ice

Calhoun County Visitors Bureau, battlecreekvisitors.org.

Detroit is the perfect city for a successful sporting event. It’s the only city in the U.S. where all four professional sports teams play in downtown venues within walking distance of each other.

• Little Caesars Arena is a multipurpose indoor venue
• Ford Field is a 65,000-seat football stadium
• Comerica Park is a 41,083-seat ballpark

Huntington Place Convention Center is a 2.4-million-square-foot facility. The venue has hosted various sports events, including volleyball, fencing, taekwondo, and the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

Detroit Sports Commission, detroitsports.org.

Flint and Genesee Counties are destinations for play, hosting sports teams from youth to professional and everything in between. The area is centrally located with access to major interstates and highways US-23, I-75, and I-69.

• Dort Financial Center is a multipurpose indoor facility
• Creasey Bicentennial Park has 11 baseball/softball fields, four soccer fields that can also accommodate lacrosse, two basketball courts, and five sand volleyball courts
• Deer Run Soccer Complex is a multi-field facility
• Cage Fieldhouse features four full-sized, hardwood floor basketball courts

Explore Flint & Genesee, www.exploreflintandgenesee.org.

Situated in western Michigan, Grand Rapids is Michigan’s second-largest city and is home to a variety of venue options, including trails, beaches, lakes, rivers, outdoor ball fields, and courts. Grand Rapids is also home to at least 12 colleges and universities, most of which have state-of-the-art athletic facilities that sports governing bodies and national rights holders can book for events.

• Meijer Sports Complex features eight baseball/softball fields with a 1,000-seat championship baseball field. It’s going through a major $13.5 million expansion right now, which will see the addition of two flex-use diamond fields, a Championship Softball Field, 20 pickleball courts and a championship court.
• MSA Fieldhouse includes five basketball courts, two 9v9 turf fields, three 11v11 lacrosse fields, and two football fields
• MSA Woodland is a 101,300-square foot facility with four basketball courts, six volleyball courts, two indoor turf fields, and one outdoor grass field
• MSA Sports Spot houses 84,700 square feet and has one basketball court, five volleyball courts, four futsal courts, and two indoor turf soccer fields
• Van Andel Arena is a 12,000-seat arena used for volleyball, basketball, hockey, and more

DeVos Place Convention Center is a 162,000-square-foot venue that can host weightlifting, judo, gymnastics, wrestling, roller derby, volleyball, among other events.

West Michigan Sports Commission, westmisports.com.

As a six-city region, the Great Lakes Bay Region offers a diverse range of venues and attractions, with each city displaying its own distinct personality. The area is recognized for its excellent sports facilities, affordability, and the many unique amenities available for visitors to enjoy during their downtime from sporting events.

• Dow Event Center houses a 25,000-square-foot arena
• Midland Tennis Center has 16 indoor and 16 outdoor tennis courts, as well as 12 indoor and 11 outdoor pickleball courts
• Dow Diamond is a 5,200-seat ballpark
• Hoyt Park has six baseball/softball fields

Great Lakes Bay Region CVB, gogreat.com.

Located in Southwest Michigan, just three hours from Chicago and Detroit, Holland is a favorite Michigan vacation destination.  Famous for its warm sandy beaches, historic downtown and unique Dutch attractions, Holland is ideally situated for teams to travel to.

• Holland Aquatic Center houses a 23-lane, 50-meter Olympic-sized pool
• Helder Park has two softball diamonds, eight soccer fields, and four tennis courts
• Quincy Little League/Soccer Complex includes four Little League diamonds, one full-sized diamond, and five full-sized soccer fields
• Jim Kaat Baseball Park houses three Little League diamonds
• Moran Park has seven tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, and two volleyball courts
• Matt Urban sports Complex is a 23-acre park with four softball fields, soccer field, two basketball courts, and two sand volleyball courts

Holland Civic Center Place offers 8,925 square feet of space and can host sports like ballet, basketball, and taekwondo.

Holland Area CVB, holland.org.

Kalamazoo is in the heart of the Great Lakes region, midway between Detroit and Chicago. This central location makes it easy for athletes and their families to travel in for sporting events, and there are plenty of things to explore, including world-class museums and attractions, restaurants, shops, live music, lakes, and trails.

• Wings Event Center houses three sheets of NHL-size ice
• Wings West has two sheets of NHL-size ice

Discover Kalamazoo, discoverkalamazoo.com.

Home to a Big Ten University, with Michigan State University in its background and centrally located within the state, Lansing is an attractive option for several sporting events. Not only is the city centrally located within the state and a 90-minute drive for 90 percent of the state’s population, but it’s also centrally located within the Midwest and a three-hour drive market for several major cities.

• Biggby Coffee Ice Cube East Lansing offers two NHL-sized sheets of ice
• Hope Sports Complex includes 10 acres of flexible field space for a variety of sports, including soccer, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate frisbee, and football
• Lansing City Arena is a multipurpose venue that features an international-sized futsal court

Lansing Center hosts a range of sports, including wrestling, archery, dance, cheer, volleyball, gymnastics, and martial arts.

Lansing Sports Commission, lansingsports.org.

Mt. Pleasant’s central location in Michigan’s lower peninsula makes it easy for sports teams and organizations from across the state to meet here.

• Isabella County Sportsplex has 12 volleyball courts, eight basketball courts, two indoor tennis courts, and six pickleball courts
• Mt. Pleasant City Parks & Rec offers six pickleball courts, five soccer fields, five softball fields, two Little League diamonds, and four sand volleyball courts
• Isabella County Parks & Rec. has two disc golf courses and three sand volleyball courts

Mt. Pleasant CVB, meetmtp.com.

Muskegon County’s natural beauty, accessible recreation, and competitive spirit make it an ideal place for sporting events. Home to the well-known Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park—featuring one of only four public ice luge tracks in the country—the area also offers accessible Lake Michigan beaches, miles of paved and rustic trails, and a growing network of disc golf courses.

• Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park offers an ice luge, cross-country ski trails, snowshoe trails, and outdoor ice skating
• Trinity Health Arena is an indoor venue that seats 3,500
• Marsh Field is a historic baseball field
• Pere Marquette Beach hosts beach volleyball tournaments and surfing
• Softball World has four fields

Convention center: VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center features 37,700 square feet of total space.

Visit Muskegon, visitmuskegon.org.

Located off Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is a year-round destination that hosts events and activities throughout all four seasons, including snow sports, swim events, various water sports, and summer activities.

• Turtle Creek Stadium is a 5,000-seat outdoor baseball stadium
• Centre Ice has two sheets of ice
• Grand Traverse City Civic Center has six softball fields
• Flintfields Horse Park covers 130 acres and includes six barns and six competition rings

Traverse City Tourism, www.traversecity.com