State Spotlight:
Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is a stand-out sports destination, blending world-class venues with a cultural backdrop. Home to the Caribbean’s largest convention center and ideally positioned near major U.S. markets, the island offers both accessibility and infrastructure for competitions of all sizes. With a proven track record of hosting global events—from international surfing competitions to premier baseball and golf tournaments—Puerto Rico pairs its deep athletic legacy with an unmistakable energy, where sports, music, and cuisine come together to create an unforgettable experience for athletes and fans alike. “Puerto Rico offers world-class venues for virtually every sport, combined with easy, passport-free travel for U.S. visitors and a tropical climate that enables year-round sporting activities,” says Jorge Pérez, CEO, Discover Puerto Rico.  “From championship golf courses designed by world-renowned architects to Olympic-level aquatic facilities and legendary baseball traditions rooted in our culture, Puerto Rico delivers a premier destination that seamlessly blends athletic competition with authentic cultural immersion.”

State Spotlight:
Puerto Rico

Courtesy Discover Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is a stand-out sports destination, blending world-class venues with a cultural backdrop. Home to the Caribbean’s largest convention center and ideally positioned near major U.S. markets, the island offers both accessibility and infrastructure for competitions of all sizes. With a proven track record of hosting global events—from international surfing competitions to premier baseball and golf tournaments—Puerto Rico pairs its deep athletic legacy with an unmistakable energy, where sports, music, and cuisine come together to create an unforgettable experience for athletes and fans alike. “Puerto Rico offers world-class venues for virtually every sport, combined with easy, passport-free travel for U.S. visitors and a tropical climate that enables year-round sporting activities,” says Jorge Pérez, CEO, Discover Puerto Rico.  “From championship golf courses designed by world-renowned architects to Olympic-level aquatic facilities and legendary baseball traditions rooted in our culture, Puerto Rico delivers a premier destination that seamlessly blends athletic competition with authentic cultural immersion.”

Puerto Rico
Hotel Rooms: 16,000
Major Facilities:
  • Roberto Clemente Coliseum is an indoor sports and concert arena often used for basketball and boxing
  • Roberto Clemente Walker Stadium is a multipurpose baseball arena that holds 12,500
  • Coliseum of Puerto Rico is the largest indoor multipurpose arena in the Caribbean
  • Hiram Bithorn Stadium is a 19,125-seat ballpark
  • San Juan Natatorium houses an Olympic-sized 50-meter by 25-meter indoor pool
  • Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium
  • Honda Tennis Center has 16 courts
  • Complejo Ferial Ponce is an indoor arena
Convention Center:

The Puerto Rico Convention Center is the largest convention space in the Caribbean.