Branson is where sports and adventure meet. Teams compete in versatile venues, while families enjoy lodging, dining, and a world of entertainment – from thrilling attractions and live entertainment to scenic lakes and outdoor adventures.

• Branson RecPlex is a 44,000-square-foot venue featuring multiuse court

• Ballparks of America offers replicas of fiveiconic stadiums

Located in historic downtown, Branson Convention Center boasts 220,000 square feet of space, including one 48,000-square-foot exhibit hall.

Branson/Lakes Area CVB, explorebranson.com

Cape Girardeau is located halfway between Memphis and St. Louis. Between games, teams can wander into a historic downtown filled with local shops, restaurants, and murals, giving athletes something to do beyond the fields.

• Cape Girardeau SportsPlex is a 121,000-squarefoot multipurpose venue with two indoor turf fields and six basketball courts that convert to 12 volleyball courts
• Osage Centre offers two basketball courts that convert to four volleyball courts
• Houck Stadium is a 10,000-seat venue for football and soccer
• Shawnee Park Sports Complex has 13 baseball/softball fields and 14 soccer fields
• Show Me Center is a multipurpose arena with 21,000 square feet of event space

Cape Girardeau CVB, visitcape.com.

Columbia is a vibrant college town, home to the University of Missouri, Columbia College, Stephens College, and Moberly Area Community College. Columbia is centrally located in the heart of the United States with Interstate 70 providing an easy route to both Kansas City and St. Louis.

• Mizzou Arena is a multipurpose venue with a capacity of 15,061
• Columbia Sports Fieldhouse offers four eight basketball and volleyball courts
• Rainbow Softball Center has six adult slow pitch softball fields
• Antimi Sports Complex includes eight fast-pitch softball and Little League baseball fields
• Atkins Baseball Complex includes five youth baseball fields

Columbia CVB, visitcolumbiamo.com.

Centrally located in the state and home to the state capitol, Jefferson City is a convenient destination for hosting sporting event. The city offers ample hotel options, as well as local restaurants and shops.

• The Linc houses four basketball courts that can be converted into six volleyball courts
• Binder Lake Sports Complex features five outdoor baseball/softball fields
• Washington Park Ice Arena includes an indoor rink
• Mid America Bank Sports Complex includes four full-size turf fields for soccer, baseball, softball, or football

Jefferson City CVB, visitjeffersoncity.com.

Joplin is situated in southwest Missouri, where Missouri meets Kansas and Oklahoma. The city plays host to all sorts of sports, including volleyball, baseball, soccer, golf, track and field, and disc golf.

• The Joplin Athletic Complex offers five venues that host baseball, soccer, tennis, and softball
• Joe Becker Stadium is a minor league quality ballpark
• Leggett & Platt Center is an 8,000-square-foot venue that seats 3,500 for basketball

Joplin Sports Authority, joplinsports.org.

Kansas City’s appeal as a sporting event destination goes well beyond its championship teams, diehard followers, and impressive roster of major sporting events as the destination’s affordability and central location make it ideal for athletic competitions of all types and sizes.

• Kauffman Stadium is a 37,900-seat outdoor stadium
• Arrowhead Stadium is a 76,400-plus-seat outdoor stadium
• CPKC Stadium is an 11,500-seat venue
• T-Mobile Center is an 18,000-plus-seat multipurpose arena
• Cable Dahmer Arena is a 5,800-seat multisport venue

Kansas City Convention Center offers 800,000 square feet of space.

Visit Kansas City, VisitKC.com.

During downtime in Lake of the Ozarks, attendees can enjoy a wide variety of water sports, including boating, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking, and parasailing. The Lake is also home to the largest state park system in Missouri offering more than 75 miles of hiking and biking trails.

• The Lake offers 54,000 acres for boating, fishing, and more
• Missouri Trap Shooters Association offers more than 60 traps
• The area also offers 14 golf courses, 30 ball fields, 16 soccer fields, and 22 gyms

Lake of the Ozarks CVB, funlake.com.

Maryland Heights is in St. Louis’ backyard centrally located along I-270 and I-70 and just 10 minutes from St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

• Centene Community Ice Center features four NHL-size sheets of ice
• Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex includes 13 lighted turf fields for soccer, lacrosse, and more
• Sportport International is a 90-acre multisport facility
• Lou Fusz offers 11 artificial turfed and six grass fields

Visit Maryland Heights, visitmarylandheights.org.

Tucked in the northwest corner of Missouri, Maryville is in the middle of everywhere. Conveniently located just hours from Des Moines, Kansas City, and Omaha, Maryville provides a quick getaway for a weekend outing or a centralized location for sports enthusiasts in the Midwest.

• Mozingo Lake Recreation Park accommodates fishing, boating, and equestrian
• Donaldson Sports Complex features soccer fields, four baseball/softball fields, and a skate park
• Beal Sports Complex includes three sand volleyball courts, two tennis courts, and two baseball/softball fields

Maryville CVB, visitmaryville.org.

Saint Charles offers small town hospitable charm and large city entertainment and amenities. It’s located near the Missouri River and Katy Trail and features more than 75 shops and 25 restaurants.

• Family Arena is an 11,522-seat multipurpose venue
• Sport360 Soccer Complex includes eight turf fields for soccer, two natural grass fields, and pickleball courts
• Lindenwood University features an arena, stadium, baseball and softball fields, and eight-lane track
• Home to the O’Fallon Hoots, CarShield Field is a 5,711-seat baseball stadium
• Rec-Plex has three sheets of ice and Olympic-size natatorium
• SLYSA Soccer complex has 17 multipurpose natural grass fields

Greater Saint Charles CVB, discoverstcharles.com.

Sedalia is located in the center of the state, making it an easy drive-to destination. The small town also has low traffic volume and free parking at event sites partnering together to host events.

• Missouri State Fairgrounds offers activities across 600 acres of property, including indoor and outdoor arenas and exhibition center, including the new Parson Arena that can seat over 10,000 people
• Heckart Community Center offers a pool and separate diving pool, four basketball courts/eight pickleball courts, a bowling alley, and a room wired for esports
• State Fair Community College’s all-turf new sports complex , & Smith Cotton High School all-turf new sports facility

Sedalia CVB, sedaliamo.org.

Springfield is home to numerous sports facilities, and when you’re not on the field or court, there are also a variety of entertainment options to keep everyone entertained.

• Great Southern Bank Arena is an 11,000-seat multipurpose venue
• Cooper Tennis Complex has 18 outdoor courts, 12 indoor courts, and one stadium court
• Lake Country Soccer Complex boasts 20 fields
• Cooper & Killian Sport Complex includes 11 diamonds
• Betty & Bobby Allison Sports Town includes 12 fields

Springfield, Missouri CVB, springfieldmo.org.

St. Joseph is conveniently located in northwest Missouri—50 miles north of Kansas City. It’s also 35 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport.

• St. Joseph Civic Arena offers 19,000 square feetof space
• Griffon Indoor Sports Complex has a 100-yard, indoor turf field
• Spratt Stadium Complex has one turf and two grass fields for multiple sports
• Phil Welch Stadium is a 3,600-seat baseball stadium
• Heritage Park Softball Complex has five fields and three gyms
• Riverside Soccer Complex features 12 outdoor soccer fields

St. Joseph Sports Commission, stjomosports.com

Sports are woven into the identity of St. Louis, where passionate supporters and historic teams create an electric match-day atmosphere. From Cardinals baseball to Blues hockey, live sporting events give fans something to cheer about all year long.

• The Dome at America’s Center offers 67,000 seats
• Busch Stadium is a 46,000-seat baseball stadium
• Enterprise Center is a 22,000-seat venue
• Energizer Park is a 22,500-seat soccer stadium

America’s Center Convention Complex offers 502,000 square feet of space in six contiguous halls.

St. Louis Sports Commission, stlsports.org.