Boonville is a river town located halfway between Kansas City and St. Louis, approximately halfway between Branson and Chicago.

• Boonville Parks and Rec has 12 parks ranging in size

Boonville Tourism, goboonville.com.

Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains with two warm water and one cold water lake, Branson offers everything needed for hosting a sporting event—including plenty of attractions to enjoy pre- or post-event.

• Branon Rec Plex is a 44,000-square-foot recreation center with two gyms and three-lane indoor track
• Ballparks of America offers replicas of five iconic stadiums

Branson Convention Center features 220,000 square feet of usable space, including one exhibit hall with 47,125 square feet.

Branson/Lakes Area CVB, ExploreBransonSports.com.

Cape Girardeau is just two hours from St. Louis and a convenient drive from other major destinations like Nashville and Memphis.

• The Cape Girardeau Sportsplex is a 121,000 square foot multipurpose venue with two indoor turf fields and six basketball courts that convert to 12 volleyball courts
• Shawnee Park Sports Complex has eight softball/baseball fields, 14 soccer fields, and two football fields

Cape Girardeau CVB, visitcape.com.

Chesterfield is just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. The community is perfectly situated for visitors with lots to do, easy access to major highways and plenty of places to stay.

• Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex is nearly 200 acres of first-class athletic complex offering 21 baseball/softball fields

Chesterfield Parks, Recreation & Arts, chesterfield.mo.us/cvac.html.

Columbia is centrally located in the heart of mid-Missouri and boasts sporting venues throughout the city that enable planners to host high-performance events year-round.

• Gans Creek Recreation Area has a cross country course and five multipurpose fields
• Columbia Sports Fieldhouse offers four basketball/volleyball courts
• Mizzou Arena is a multipurpose venue with a capacity of 15,000
• Cosmo Park has six adult slow-pitch softball fields
• Antimi Sports Park includes six youth girls fastpitch/Little League baseball fields
• Cosmo Soccer Fields includes six fields

Columbia CVB, visitcolumbiamo.com.

Centrally located on both state and national maps, Jefferson City is a convenient destination for anyone. The city is a frequent host of sports such as track and field, gymnastics, basketball, and volleyball.

• Helias Sports Complex offers one football field, one soccer field, and eight tennis courts
• The Linc has four basketball courts
• Binder Complex features five baseball/softball fields
• 63 Diamonds offers four baseball fields

Jefferson City CVB, visitjeffersoncity.com.

Joplin is situated in southwest Missouri, where Missouri meets Kansas and Oklahoma. The city plays hosts 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 8000-square-foot venue that seats 3500 for basketball

Joplin Sports Authority, joplinsports.org.

NAIA DI Mens Basketball National Championship, Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, Brian Beard - Referee Photo

Kansas City is known for its central location and overall affordability. The city also boasts award-winning professional sports stadiums and other state-of-the art venues.

• T-Mobile Center is an 18,000-plus-seat indoor multipurpose facility
• Kauffman Stadium is a 37,903-seat ballpark
• Municipal Arena is an indoor venue that seats 10,721
• Arrowhead Stadium is an outdoor football stadium that seats 79,451

Kansas City Convention Center offers 800,000 square feet of space, 388,800-square-feet of which are contiguous.

Visit Kansas City, VisitKC.com.

Lake of the Ozarks is a premier sports destination thanks to its central, affordable location and its many activities to enjoy between games.

• The Lake offers 54,000 acres for boating, fishing, and more
• Ballpark National has five synthetic turf fields
• Ozarks International Raceway opens this summer and will feature an asphalt paved track, dirt tri-oval, a truck off-road track, and tail and rally courses

Lake of the Ozarks CVB, funlake.com.

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

• The Centene Community Ice Center features four NHL-size sheets of ice
• The Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex includes 13 lighted turf fields
• Sportport International is a 90-acre multipurpose facility that can host soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, and cross country
• Lou Fusz offers eight artificial turf and two grass fields

Visit Maryland Heights, visitmarylandheights.org.

Tucked in the northwest corner of Missouri, Maryville is conveniently located within two hours of Des Moines, Kansas City, and Omaha.

• Mozingo Lake Recreation Park offers fishing and equestrian
• Donaldson Sports Complex houses soccer fields, four baseball/softball fields, and skate park
• Beal Sports Complex includes three sand volleyball courts, two tennis courts, and two baseball/softball fields
• Northwest Missouri State University offers a multipurpose facility, football stadium, basketball arena, soccer field, baseball field, tennis courts, softball field, and track

Maryville CVB, visitmaryville.org.

Saint Charles offers a great combo of sport facilities, a large selection of hotels, and a variety of off-the-court activities to keep everyone entertained.

• Family Arena has seating for 11522
• Lindenwood University offers an arena, turf stadium, baseball field, softball field, and eight-lane track
• Rec-Plex houses three sheets of ice
• National Equestrian Center has two indoor arenas and one outdoor arena
• SLYSA Soccer Complex features 17 natural multipurpose grass fields
• MO Rush Park includes four multipurpose fields

Saint Charles Convention Center boasts more than 27,000 square feet of space.

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.

• Missouri State Fairgrounds offers multiple venues, including indoor and outdoor arenas and exhibition center
• Community Center offers a pool and separate diving pool, four basketball courts, and eight pickleball courts

Sedalia CVB, sedaliamo.org.

Springfield is home to numerous basketball facilities and arenas, world-class tennis, baseball complexes, and so much more.

• Great Southern Bank Arena has a seating capacity of 11,000
• Cooper Tennis Complex offers 18 outdoor courts, 12 indoor courts, and one stadium court
• Lake Country Soccer Complex boasts 20 fields
• Betty & Bobby Allison Sports Town includes 12 fields
• The Field House has four indoor courts
• Jordan Valley Ice Park features two sheets of ice

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.

• Civic Arena offers 3750 seats
• Bill McKinney Softball Complex at Heritage Park is a five-field complex
• Griffon Indoor Sports Complex features a regulation-size football field that can be converted to host softball, baseball, and soccer
• Spratt Stadium Complex has a main game field and two natural grass playing fields and indoor turf field
• Noyes Tennis Center features 12 outdoor courts

St. Joseph, MO Visitors Bureau, StJoMo.com.

St. Louis can accommodate all types of athletic events using any of the hundreds of venues metro wide. The city is a family-friendly destination, offering visitors plenty of fun activities, great entertainment, and a variety of attractions.

• Busch Stadium is a 45,538-seat ballpark
• Enterprise Center is a 18,096-seat venue
• Chaifetz Arena at St. Louis University is a 10,600-seat multipurpose venue
• The new St. Louis SC soccer-specific stadium will open for the 2023 MLS season and seat approximately 22,500

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

St. Louis Sports Commission, stlsports.org.