Cleveland sits perfectly in the Mississippi Delta, making it an ideal spot for any kind of event. This charming city has deep roots in blues music and Delta cuisine, plus a beautifully revitalized downtown with boutique hotels, great restaurants, and unique shopping.

• The city maintains 11 baseball fields, eight softball fields, eight tennis courts, one gym with basketball and volleyball courts, one pool, a four-unit soccer complex and a pickleball complex.

Visit Cleveland, MS, visitclevelandms.com.

Stretching along 62 miles of scenic shoreline, Coastal Mississippi offers beautiful year-round weather and easy access from nearby cities like New Orleans, Mobile, Jackson, Pensacola, and Baton Rouge. Whether you’re here for a tournament or a weekend getaway, you’ll find plenty to enjoy before and after the games.

• Gulfport Sportsplex features 15 baseball/softball fields, six full-size soccer fields, two natural turf multipurpose fields, and six synthetic multipurpose fields
• A.J. Holloway Sports Complex includes five Little League fields, one adult baseball field, four softball fields, three soccer fields, and eight tennis courts
• Rusty Quave Sports Complex encompasses four multipurpose fields and four baseball/softball fields
• County Farm Soccer Complex boasts 11 full-size grass soccer fields
• Ocean Springs Sports Complex features five baseball fields, four softball fields, four soccer fields, and two football fields

: The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center is a beachfront facility that offers more than 400,000 total square feet of space and an arena that seats 11,500.

Coastal Mississippi, gulfcoast.org.

With two state parks and 9,000-acre Columbus Lake on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Columbus offers outdoor enthusiasts a plethora of activities.

• Roger Short Soccer Complex is a 35-acre multipurpose complex with nine soccer fields
• Columbus Propst Park has 10 youth baseball fields, four adult softball fields, four youth softball fields, eight pickleball courts, and a disc golf course
• BankFirst Yards is the centerpiece of the Lowndes County Sportsplex and offers eight baseball/softball fields

Trotter Convention Center is in historic downtown Columbus and offers 9,600 square feet on the main level, with an additional 5,200 square feet downstairs.

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 baseball, softball, and soccer fields
• Leflore County Civic Center offers 9,576 square feet of space with changeable flooring
• Agri-Center includes 36,000 gross square feet of space
• MS Youth Soccer has 17 soccer fields
• Twin Rivers Rec Center includes four indoor pickleball courts and five hard tennis courts
• Wagner Park features eight pickleball courts

Greenwood CVB, visitgreenwood.com.

Known as the “Hub City,” Hattiesburg is drivable from much of the Southeast. Area facilities offer world-class experiences to tens of thousands of youth and collegiate players, coaches, and fans each year.

• Opening Spring 2028, the 117,000-square foot, indoor Hattiesburg Recreation & Sports Event Center will be able to host basketball, volleyball, and more
• Lamar County Pickleball and Tennis Complex includes eight pickleball, eight tennis, or sixteen convertible courts for pickleball
• Tatum Park Sports Complex has 18 soccer fields, four softball fields, nine baseball fields, 12 tennis courts, and an 18-hole disc golf course
• The University of Southern Mississippi offers collegiate complexes for baseball, football, softball, soccer, esports, tennis, volleyball,
  and more
• Jaycee Park features two diamonds with synthetic turf infields and sand base outfields for baseball or softball play
• The Center at Forrest County is a 120,000-square-foot multipurpose center and arena

Lake Terrace Convention Center offers more than 60,000 square feet of space and hosts a variety of sports including wrestling, martial arts, and dance.

VisitHATTIESBURG, www.visithburg.com.

Jackson is centrally located and easily accessible for participants and spectators traveling within the state and nearby regions. Jackson boasts modern sporting facilities suitable for a variety of sporting events, whether you need courts, fields, or arenas.

• Mississippi Fairgrounds Complex is composed of the Mississippi Coliseum, the Kirk Fordice Equine Center and the new Mississippi Trade Mart
• Providence Hill Farm is a 1,250-acre retreat that provides every facility for the hunter/jumper enthusiast
• Mississippi Basketball Association has five college regulation courts
• Jackson Futbol Club and Buddy Butts Park offer a combined 22 U6-U19 soccer fields
• Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium is a 44,215-seat multipurpose venue

The Jackson Convention Complex is an LEED-certified facility featuring 330,000 square feet of flexible space.

Visit Jackson, visitjackson.com.

Oxford stands out as a sporting event destination by blending small-town charm with championship-level facilities. 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.

• mTrade Park has 75 acres of manicured grounds featuring five Olympic-sized soccer fields, as well as 14 baseball/fastpitch fields and a 7,500-square-foot indoor practice facility
• John Leslie Courts boasts 20 lighted outdoor tennis courts
• Ulysses “Coach” Howelll/Oxford Activity Center includes two basketball courts, two volleyball courts, six pickleball courts, and a 6,000-square-foot gymnastics area

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

Visit Oxford, VisitOxfordMS.com.

Conveniently located in the heart of Mississippi, Ridgeland offers easy access for participants and visitors, plus hub-and-spoke travel opportunities for those wanting to explore more of the state. With even more premier facilities on the horizon, Ridgeland continues to set the stage for unforgettable sports tourism.

• Freedom Ridge Park is a 50-acre facility with fields for baseball, softball, and soccer and will be doubling in size over the next couple of years
• Ridgeland Tennis Center offers 15 lighted courts
• Infinity Volleyball Academy has eight courts

Ridgeland Tourism Commission, visitridgeland.com.

Known as Mississippi’s College Town, Starkville blends a vibrant, energetic atmosphere with top-notch facilities and Southern hospitality, making it one of the state’s most appealing destinations for sporting events. From youth tournaments and regional showcases to collegiate competitions, event planners are finding Starkville to be a winning location both on and off the field.

• Cornerstone Sports Complex features 12 baseball/softball diamonds
• Starkville Sportsplex is a 42,000-square-foot building with two basketball courts, as well as outdoor soccer fields and softball fields

The Mill Conference Center at Mississippi State University features over 15,000 square feet of flexible event space.

Starkville CVB, Starkville.org.

Often described as “The South’s Casino Capital,” 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 Aquatic Center features an eight-lane, Olympic-sized pool and diving platforms
• The Tunica Arena and Expo Center offers 48,000 square feet of floor space with a seating capacity of 2,224 fixed seats and a maximum seating capacity of 5,500
• 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.

• BankPlus Sportsplex at Ballard Park has 12 lighted youth turf baseball fields, two lighted T-ball fields, and 16 lighted soccer/multipurpose fields
• Veterans Memorial Park features 185 acres
• Rob Leake City Park boasts 16 lighted outdoor tennis courts and four indoor tennis courts
• Tupelo Aquatic Facility features a 20-lane, 25-yard pool and an eight-lane, 50-meter pool
• Dot Cooper Kelly Park consists of 12 lighted outdoor pickleball courts

Cadence Bank Arena & Conference Center includes 70,000 square feet of space and 9,000 seats. The venue hosts sports such as cheer, gymnastics, basketball, and body building.

Tupelo CVB, Tupelo.net.