State Spotlight:
New Jersey

New Jersey has long been a destination all about sports. From golf and equestrian to cycling and soccer, the Garden State has a venue or landscape to support it all—and a fan base ready to cheer it on.

State Spotlight:
New Jersey

New Jersey has long been a destination all about sports. From golf and equestrian to cycling and soccer, the Garden State has a venue or landscape to support it all—and a fan base ready to cheer it on.

Atlantic City

Atlantic City’s natural landscape, consisting of more than five miles of beautiful beaches and Boardwalk, coupled with its sports history, truly makes it an ideal location to host a sporting event. Whether a group needs Convention Center space, an arena, or unique outdoor space, Atlantic City has it all.

Hotel Rooms: 17,500
Hotel tax rate: 13.625 percent plus $1 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Jim Whelan Boardwalk is a multi-purpose indoor space
  • Bader Field features 142 total acres for sports such as soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey
Convention Center:

The Atlantic City Convention Center boasts 600,000 square feet of space and features nearly 100,000 square feet of modular sport court flooring.

Contact:

Meet AC, meetac.com.

Newark

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: 3563
Hotel 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
Contact:

Greater Newark CVB, newarkhappening.com.

Princeton Region

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: 5200
Hotel tax rate: 14.625 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Cure Arena is a 10,200-seat indoor venue
  • Trenton Thunder is a minor league ballpark
Contact:

Visit Princeton-Mercer CVB, visitprinceton.org.

Somerset County

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: 4500
Major 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
Contact:

Visit Somerset County, visitsomersetnj.org.

South Jersey

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+ properties
Major Facilities:
  • DREAM Park is a state-of-the-art equestrian complex
  • Flyers Skate Zone houses an ice rink
Contact:

South Jersey Tourism Corp., visitsouthjersey.com.

Wildwoods

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: 8000
Hotel 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
Convention Center:

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.