New Jersey
New Jersey is a powerhouse destination for sports events, blending accessibility, energy, and a deep-rooted love for the game. Positioned between major markets like New York City and Philadelphia, the Garden State offers a prime location with seamless transportation options and a wide variety of premier venues. “Our state-of-the-art stadiums and arenas, such as MetLife Stadium, Sports Illustrated Stadium, Jersey Mike’s Arena, and Prudential Center, offer top-tier hospitality, allowing us to provide outstanding sporting event experiences,” says New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism marketing director Michael Styles. “Many of our major facilities are also strategically located near major cities, making them easily accessible by car or train and placing sports-goers right in the heart of the excitement.”
New Jersey
New Jersey is a powerhouse destination for sports events, blending accessibility, energy, and a deep-rooted love for the game. Positioned between major markets like New York City and Philadelphia, the Garden State offers a prime location with seamless transportation options and a wide variety of premier venues. “Our state-of-the-art stadiums and arenas, such as MetLife Stadium, Sports Illustrated Stadium, Jersey Mike’s Arena, and Prudential Center, offer top-tier hospitality, allowing us to provide outstanding sporting event experiences,” says New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism marketing director Michael Styles. “Many of our major facilities are also strategically located near major cities, making them easily accessible by car or train and placing sports-goers right in the heart of the excitement.”
From historic triumphs to tomorrow’s biggest wins, Atlantic City, NJ is where champions compete, records are broken, and memories are made. From the roar of the crowd to the rhythm of the waves, every moment here is an invitation to make history and become a champion.
Whether you’re planning a tournament, championship, or multi-sport event, Atlantic City’s vibrant backdrop is ready to deliver. With 1.8 million square feet of event space, a five-mile iconic Boardwalk, and unmatched oceanfront views, the game is just beginning in Atlantic City.
Atlantic City capitalizes on its natural topography for sporting events. The beach, boardwalk, and back bays have allowed the city to host events that rely on terrain that not all destinations have in their backyard.
Hotel Rooms: 17,500Hotel tax rate: 13.625 percent plus $3 occupancy fee, $2 tourism promotion fee, and $2 casino room occupancy fee per room, per night (if applicable)13.625 percent plus $1 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
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Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is an arena that can seat up to 14,770
The Atlantic City Convention Center offers 486,000 square feet of contiguous space, including a ceiling height of 30 feet. The center’s new Sport Court can be used as 18 basketball courts, 22 volleyball courts, and 12 futsal courts
Contact:Atlantic City Sports, atlanticcitysports.org.
Newark is a city on the rise. A robust sports destination, the city is home to multiple multi-purpose venues that host a plethora of sports, including basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer, softball, golf, tennis, and so many more.
Hotel Rooms: 3563Hotel tax rate: 15.225 percent
Major Facilities:
- Prudential Arena is an 16,000-seat multi-purpose facility
- NJIT Wellness and Events Center houses a 3500-seat event center, running track, 10,000 square feet of indoor turf space, and an eight-lane, 25-meter pool
- Red Bulls Arena is a 25,000-seat multi-purpose venue
Greater Newark CVB, newarkhappening.com.
Set midpoint along the Northeast corridor, halfway between the Philadelphia and New York metro areas, the Princeton-Mercer Region is easily accessible by highway, mass transit, and major airports.
Hotel Rooms: 5200Hotel tax rate: 14.625 percent
Major Facilities:
- Cure Arena is a 10,200-seat indoor venue
- Trenton Thunder is a minor league ballpark
Visit Princeton-Mercer CVB, visitprinceton.org.
Somerset County is located in the heart of New Jersey. The area has a unique sports heritage making it a top spot for golf, cycling, and equestrian.
Hotel Rooms: 4500Major Facilities:
- TD Bank Ballpark is a 6100-seat baseball park
- Trump National Golf Club houses two courses
- Torpey Athletic Complex consists of one lighted grass baseball field, one lighted grass softball field, and one lighted synthetic turf multi-purpose field
- Mountain View Park has two adult baseball fields, four youth baseball fields, and one special needs Challenger Field
- Mountain Park includes two turf large multi-purpose fields, two small multi-purpose fields, one baseball field, and one softball field
Visit Somerset County, visitsomersetnj.org.
South Jersey offers access to many varied sporting and outdoor activities in a concentrated, easily drivable area. The area also boasts easy access to Philadelphia, New York, and the Jersey Shore, making it a premier destination for hosting an event.
Hotel Rooms: 50+ propertiesMajor Facilities:
- DREAM Park is a state-of-the-art equestrian complex
- Flyers Skate Zone houses an ice rink
South Jersey Tourism Corp., visitsouthjersey.com.
Known as the “Event Capital of the East Coast,” Wildwoods offers a unique sports destination experience. Home to five miles of white sand beach, a state-of-the-art convention center, and multiple recreational facilities, this resort town is an ideal location for indoor and outdoor events.
Hotel Rooms: 8000Hotel tax rate: 13.875 percent
Major Facilities:
- North Wildwood Recreational Facility includes a gym, softball field, two outdoor basketball courts, a multi-purpose athletic field, three tennis courts, and a roller hockey rink
- Byrne Community Center has a gym, high school baseball field, football field, and track
- Byrne Plaza offers 60,000 square feet of outdoor space
The Wildwoods Convention Center is a 260,000-square-foot facility adjacent to the beach with plenty of flexible space for sports including wrestling, cheerleading, basketball, gymnastics, futsal, floor hockey, mixed martial arts, and indoor soccer.
Contact:The Wildwoods, wildwoodsnj.com.