Cleveland is the centermost city in the Mississippi Delta region and almost a perfect central location in the Mid-South. Its flat terrain is perfect for speed-focused running and cycling events.

• The Delta State Aquatics Center includes a 60-meter by 25-yard pool with movable bulkheads and separate diving well
• The city also offers 11 baseball fields, eight softball fields, eight tennis courts, one gym, and a four-unit soccer complex

Visit Cleveland, MS, visitclevelandms.com.

In addition to phenomenal sports facilities and a variety of accommodations across the region, Coastal Mississippi offers endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation in equal measure. The region’s temperate climate and astounding natural beauty make for the perfect year-round destination.

• Gulfport Sportsplex is a 250-acre complex with six synthetic turf ball fields, nine terraced ball fields with hybrid sand-based turf, and six international-sized soccer fields
• D’Iberville Rusty Quave Sportsplex is a 60-acre complex with four baseball/softball fields and four multipurpose fields for soccer and football
• MGM Park is a 5000-seat minor league ballpark

The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center is a beachfront facility that offers more than 400,000 square feet of space.

Coastal Mississippi, gulfcoast.org.

Columbus is located on the eastern border of Mississippi near the Tombigbee River. Here travelers will find ball fields and courts, a skate park, and world-class fishing.

• Columbus Riverwalk & Trail offers 4.4 miles for biking and walking
• Columbus Soccer Complex has nine soccer fields and one football field
• Magnolia Tennis Club features eight clay and four hard tennis courts

Visit Columbus, visitcolumbusms.org.

DeSoto County is on the northwest border of the state and is a frequent host of sports. The county is big enough with multiple cities to accommodate a variety of sporting events but still with an intimate community feel.

• Snowden Grove Park has 17 baseball fields
• Greenbrook Softball Complex features eight fields
• George Harrison Park includes five soccer fields
• Southaven Soccer Complex consists of eight soccer fields
• Southaven Indoor Volleyball Arena offers eight courts
• Landers Center Arena can seat up to 10,000 depending on the event

DeSoto County CVB, sodesoto.com.

Greenwood has several venues and parks that are conducive to hosting sporting events. Spectators and athletes alike can enjoy the relaxing vibe of country living without straying too far from any major highways or city limits.

• Stribling Park boasts 17 soccer fields and two baseball and softball five-plexes
• The Civic Center hosts basketball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, and karate

Greenwood CVB, visitgreenwood.com.

Known as the “Hub City”, Hattiesburg is easily drivable from a large portion of the Southeast. Hattiesburg offers world-class facilities to tens of thousands of youth and collegiate baseball, soccer, track, tennis, softball, and football players, coaches, visitors, and fans each year.

• Tatum Park offers 18 soccer fields, three softball fields, five baseball fields, two tennis courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, and multiple practice fields
• The University of Southern Mississippi offers facilities for football, baseball, softball, volleyball, gymnastics, track and field, swimming, cheerleading, tennis, and golf
• William Carey University offers venues for baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, volleyball, and tennis
• Optimist Park has 12 regulation fields

Lake Terrace Convention Center hosts wrestling, martial arts, and dance.

Hattiesburg CVB, www.visithburg.com.

Jackson is situated in central Mississippi at the intersection of two interstates. The city offers a variety of multipurpose facilities, making it an ideal place to hold a sporting event or tournament.

• Mississippi Fairground Complex is composed of the Mississippi Coliseum, the Kirk Fordice Equine Center, and the new Mississippi Trade Mart
• Mississippi Basketball Association offers five college regulation courts with a seating capacity of 3300
• Jackson Futbol Club has 22 soccer fields

At just over 330,000 square feet of flexible space, the Jackson Convention Complex easily hosts multiple events annually, including volleyball, cheer, dance, and gymnastics.

Visit Jackson, visitjackson.com.

Ole Miss Men's Basketball Alabama on January 7th, 2016 in the opening game at The Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS.

Oxford serves as an attractive sporting event host due to its small-town charm with big-town facilities and amenities. Oxford’s mTrade Park is one of the premier soccer, baseball, and softball facilities in Mississippi with more than 75 acres of state-of-the-art fields. The University of Mississippi offers facilities for football, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, track and field, golf, and cheerleading.

• mTrade Park has 75 acres of manicured grass and grounds and features five soccer fields, 14 baseball/fastpitch fields, and a 7500-square-foot indoor practice facility
• FNC Tennis Center boasts 20 hard courts
• Ulysses “Coach” Howell Activity Center has a gymnastics area, two indoor basketball courts, two volleyball courts, and six pickleball courts

Oxford Conference Center offers more than 25,000 square feet of space and can host cheer and powerlifting.

Visit Oxford, VisitOxfordMS.com.

Ridgeland offers the best of new urbanist amenities near rural attractions. Top-notch outdoor recreation and state-of-the-art facilities are minutes from open-air upscale shopping, 1600 hotel rooms, and more than 150 restaurants.

• Freedom Ridge Park is a 50-acre facility with fields for baseball, softball, and soccer
• Hite Wolcott Park contains seven lighted baseball/softball fields
• Ridgeland Tennis Center offers 17 lighted hard courts
• Old Trace Park Disc Golf Course includes an 18-hole course
• Infinity Volleyball Academy has eight courts

Ridgeland Tourism Commission, visitridgeland.com.

As the home of Mississippi State University and the Carnegie Hall of College Baseball, Starkville is known for hosting sports. The city also offers numerous dining options, historic attractions, and shopping.

• Cornerstone Sports Complex features 12 baseball/softball diamonds and two T-ball fields
• Starkville Sportsplex includes the Jeffery Simmons Multipurpose Turf Field, six soccer fields, eight baseball/softball fields, and gym

Starkville CVB, Starkville.org.

Once known for casino gaming, Tunica has evolved into one of the top leisure and recreational group destinations in the Southeast. The city’s casino properties offer upscale accommodations, numerous dining options, and flexible event facilities. In addition, Tunica offers dedicated venues for swimming and diving, equestrian, and indoor tennis.

• Tunica Aquatics Center features an eight-lane, Olympic-size pool and diving platforms
• The Aquatic Center includes a 50-meter pool
• The Tunica Arena and Expo Center offers 48,000 square feet of floor space with a seating capacity of 2224 fixed seats and a maximum seating capacity of 5500
• The Tunica National Tennis Center has four climate-controlled indoor courts
• Tunica is home to two tournament-level championship golf courses, Tunica National Golf & Tennis and River Bend Links, each with distinctive styles and features

Tunica CVB, tunicatravel.com.

Tupelo is a small town with first-class facilities. In addition to top-notch sporting events, the city offers something for everyone.

• Banks Plus Sportsplex features 12 turf baseball fields, 16 soccer fields, one disc golf course, and one skate park
• Tupelo Aquatic Center has 20 short course lanes and eight long course lanes
• BancorpSouth Arena is an 8500-seat arena
• Veterans/Eastwood Softball Complex includes eight softball fields, disc golf course, and Tupelo Bank Park

Tupelo CVB, Tupelo.net.