Oklahoma
Whether it’s football or wrestling, baseball or fishing, Oklahoma is state passionate about its sports. With such a broad base of sports fans, convenient location in the heart of the United States, and cities big and small with a variety of venues, the Sooner State offers it all for hosting an event. “There are a lot of incredible venues for sports events within the state, and there are so many different experiences that visitors can have while they’re visiting,” said Jennifer Mullins, director of travel promotion for Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation. “We have amazing dining options, world-class museums, and diverse outdoor experiences.”
Oklahoma

Whether it’s football or wrestling, baseball or fishing, Oklahoma is state passionate about its sports. With such a broad base of sports fans, convenient location in the heart of the United States, and cities big and small with a variety of venues, the Sooner State offers it all for hosting an event. “There are a lot of incredible venues for sports events within the state, and there are so many different experiences that visitors can have while they’re visiting,” said Jennifer Mullins, director of travel promotion for Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation. “We have amazing dining options, world-class museums, and diverse outdoor experiences.”

Ardmore is in southern Oklahoma. The city is centrally located on I-35 between Dallas/Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. The community is large enough to provide whatever is needed but manageable enough to navigate easily to any event.
Hotel Rooms: 1300Hotel tax rate: 16.125 percent
Major Facilities:
- Regional Park features eight baseball/softball fields, a regulation soccer field, a pickleball complex, and a disc golf course
- Hardy Murphy Coliseum offers 35,000 square feet of space for equine events
- Ardmore Cardinal Park hosts baseball and soccer
Ardmore Convention Center houses a 24,000-square-foot exhibit hall alongside other rooms and spaces for hosting events.
Contact:Ardmore CVB, ardmore.org.

Bartlesville is located just 45 miles northeast of Tulsa and is a small town full of history, architecture, culture, and is surrounded by the beautiful Great Plains.
Hotel Rooms: 700Hotel tax rate: 13.9 percent
Major Facilities:
- Bruin Field house seats 2200
- Custer Stadium seats 7200
- Robinwood Field hosts soccer
- Sooner Pool is an Olympic-size outdoor pool
Visit Bartlesville, visitbartlesville.com.

Broken Arrow is the largest suburb of Tulsa and is centrally located and near an international airport.
Hotel Rooms: 1143Major Facilities:
- The 234-acre Indian Springs Sports Complex houses 31 soccer fields and 18 softball/baseball fields
- Arrowhead Park has 12 lighted softball/baseball fields
- Nienhuis Park & Aquatic Facility includes four lighted flag football fields, four lighted tackle football fields, a pool, disc golf course, and three tennis courts
Visit Broken Arrow, VisitBrokenArrowOK.com.

Duncan is located in southern Oklahoma. The city offers numerous facilities for sports like softball, football, soccer, and tennis.
Hotel Rooms: 500Major Facilities:
- Hines Softball Park has four fields
- Abe Raizen Park offers two football fields, four baseball fields, and six soccer fields
- Simmons Center includes four volleyball courts
Duncan CVB, visitduncan.org.

Edmond has a wide range of state-of-the-art-sports facilities that accommodate state, regional and national competitions for both youth and adult athletics. The city’s selection of comfortable accommodations and close proximity to major thoroughfares like I-35, I-44 and historic Route 66 make traveling with the team a breeze.
Hotel Rooms: 1030Major Facilities:
- Edmond Center Court has 24 outdoor courts
- Edmond Schools Aquatic Center features a 50-meter pool
- Edmond 66 Softball Complex offers four fields
- Edmond Soccer Club has 18 grass fields
Visit Edmond, visitedmondok.com.

Elk City is located off I-40 and Route 66 in western Oklahoma. The midpoint between Oklahoma City and Amarillo, Texas, Elk City is a great location for regional and bi-state events.
Hotel Rooms: 1100Major Facilities:
- Pioneer Center features an ADA-compliant indoor multi-purpose arena
- Ackley Park contains a baseball 5-plex, softball 5-plex, Dream League baseball field, tennis courts, an aquatic center, a skate park, and more
Elk City CVB, elkcity.com.

Situated in north-central Oklahoma is the city of Enid, a quick two-hour drive from Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
Hotel Rooms: 1300Hotel tax rate: 17.1 percent
Major Facilities:
- Stride Bank Center hosts basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and cheer
- David Allen Memorial Ballpark hosts baseball and softball
- Bruce Selby Stadium accommodates football and soccer
- Crosslin Park houses eight lighted baseball diamonds and eight lighted tennis courts
- Government Springs Park South has eight outdoor pickleball courts
- Kellet Park has four lighted softball diamonds
Stride Bank Center is a multi-purpose facility with 31,500 square feet of floor space. The venue has hosted sports such as wrestling and basketball.
Contact:Visit Enid, VisitEnid.org.

Guthrie is situated in the heart of Oklahoma. The historic city boasts world-class rodeo facility, Lazy E Arena.
Hotel Rooms: 500Major Facilities:
- Lazy E Arena is a rodeo facility that has a capacity of up to 9000
- Jelsma Stadium is a high school football facility
Guthrie CVB, cityofguthrie.com.

McAlester is a small community in central Oklahoma. The city boasts numerous venues of all sizes and every year hosts sports like rodeos, fishing, and baseball.
Hotel Rooms: 785Major Facilities:
- The McAlester Expo Center is an 80,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility
- Softball Complex offers four lighted fields
- Stipe Recreation Center has a basketball court and outdoor pool
- Chadick Park consists of four lighted tennis courts
- Will Rogers Park includes two baseball fields, two softball fields, a little league baseball field, and a multi-purpose field
- McAlester Lake features 20 miles of shoreline
- Jeff Lee Park has an Olympic-size pool
McAlester Area Chamber of Commerce, mcalester.org.

Football and rodeos are two frequent events hosted in Miami. Situated in northeast Oklahoma, the city boasts a variety of venues and a unique destination thanks to its place alongside Route 66.
Hotel Rooms: 551Hotel tax rate: 14.5 percent
Major Facilities:
- Miami Multi-Purpose Sports Complex at Red Robertson Field houses a stadium for football and soccer and seating for 5000
- Joe Pollock Sports Complex includes one baseball field
- Francis Morgan Field has one baseball field
- Little League Baseball Complex has five different size fields
- Joe Booth Softball Complex includes four fields and one T-ball field
- Sam Wells Soccer Complex boasts 13 fields
The Civic Center hosts basketball, boxing, and wrestling.
Contact:Miami Tourism & Recreation, miamiokla.net.

Just outside of Oklahoma City is Midwest City. From golf courses to baseball fields, Midwest City offers plenty of places to play such as Doug Hunt Softball Complex and Fred Myers Ballpark.
Hotel Rooms: 850Major Facilities:
- Doug Hunt Softball Complex consists of three adult-size softball fields
- Fred Myers Ballpark and Marion Reed Baseball Complex combine to offer 10 fields
- Joe B. Barnes Regional Park features three adult-size softball fields
- Lake Stanley Draper offers fishing opportunities
Midwest City CVB, visitmidwestcity.com.

From Hatbox Sports Complex to Muskogee Civic Center, Muskogee is equipped with numerous sports venues to host events large and small.
Hotel Rooms: 1350Major Facilities:
- Hatbox Sports Complex sits on 60 acres and hosts baseball, softball, soccer, football, and more
- Muskogee Civic Center has a seating capacity of 3000
Greater Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce, visitmuskogee.com.

Located near the intersection of major Interstates 35, 40, and 44, Norman is in the middle of the United States and a 20-minute drive from the airport in Oklahoma City.
Hotel Rooms: 3100Hotel tax rate: 13.25 percent
Major Facilities:
- Griffin Park boasts soccer fields and disc golf
- Reaves Park has baseball and softball fields
- Griffin Park boasts soccer fields and disc golf
- Reaves Park has baseball and softball fields
- Young Family Athletic Center features an aquatic complex with two pools and multi-sport gym
Visit Norman, visitnorman.com.

Oklahoma City has added to its diverse menu of sports venues over the last several years making it a destination for sports fans and athletes alike.
Hotel Rooms: 21,000Hotel tax rate: 14.125 percent
Major Facilities:
- Paycom Center is a 586,000-square-foot venue that can host nearly 19,000 fans for basketball
- Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark is a 12,000-seat ballpark
- Scissortail Park is a 70-acre urban oasis extending from the core of downtown to the Oklahoma River
- RIVERSPORTS is a white and flat-water facility
- USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex houses a 9000-seat stadium
- Wendel Whisenhunt Sports Complex has 18 adult and youth soccer fields plus an adult-sized baseball field
The new Oklahoma City Convention Center opened last year and features a 200,000-square-foot exhibit hall.
Contact:Oklahoma City CVB, VisitOKC.com.

Poteau is a small town, but it’s one of the fastest growing in southeast Oklahoma.
Hotel Rooms: 400Major Facilities:
- Poteau Area Recreational Complex has space for baseball, basketball, football, and softball
- Twyman Park and Pool has a pool and tennis courts
Poteau Chamber of Commerce, poteauchamber.com.

The quintessential college town, Stillwater has numerous facilities that can accommodate regional or national events.
Hotel Rooms: 1546Hotel tax rate: 16.313 percent
Major Facilities:
- O’Brate Baseball Stadium is a ballpark that can seat up to 8000
- Boone Pickens Football Stadium sits on the campus of Oklahoma State University
- Cowgirl Softball Stadium at Oklahoma State University includes seating for 752
- Greiner Family OSU Cross Country Course recently underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation and was completely resodded and consists of just under one million square feet of Astro Bermuda grass
- Payne County Expo Center is one of the city’s most versatile venues and offers 85,000 square feet of space
Visit Stillwater, VisitStillwaterOK.org.

Tulsa boasts world-class attractions, top-rated sports facilities, and a tremendous array of cultural options. This cosmopolitan city is easily accessible via I-55 and I-44, as well as from I-57.
Hotel Rooms: 13,000Hotel tax rate: 13.517 percent
Major Facilities:
- Mohawk Sport Complex features 17 international-size fields for sports including soccer, football, lacrosse, field hockey, archery, cross country, and rugby
- BOK Center is a 19,199-seat multi-purpose arena that can host sports like hockey, wrestling, and basketball
- River Spirit Expo is one of the largest clear-span buildings in the world, measuring 448,000 square feet, and it can host sports including BMX, wrestling, cheer and dance, fencing, volleyball, and equestrian
- Hardesty National BMX Stadium is a 125,000-square-foot arena
The 310,625-square-foot Cox Business Convention Center is an award-winning venue that is within walking distance of more than 2000 hotel rooms. The venue hosts a variety of sports including wrestling, basketball, volleyball, cheer, dance, and cornhole.
Contact:Tulsa CVB, visittulsa.com.