In Texas, sports aren’t just an event—they’re a way of life. With state-of-the-art stadiums, sprawling complexes, and wide-open spaces, Texas is built to play big. Whether it’s Friday night lights, rodeo arenas, or world-class golf courses, it delivers a winning combination of top-tier facilities and legendary hospitality. Add in its larger-than-life spirit and love for competition, and it’s clear—everything really is bigger (and better) in Texas when it comes to sports.

In Texas, sports aren’t just an event—they’re a way of life. With state-of-the-art stadiums, sprawling complexes, and wide-open spaces, Texas is built to play big. Whether it’s Friday night lights, rodeo arenas, or world-class golf courses, it delivers a winning combination of top-tier facilities and legendary hospitality. Add in its larger-than-life spirit and love for competition, and it’s clear—everything really is bigger (and better) in Texas when it comes to sports.

Host your next sporting event in Lubbock, where West Texas hospitality and premier facilities welcome every team and spectator. Venues range from the expansive Berl Huffman Athletic Complex with 50+ fields to versatile spaces like the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. After the game, explore Lubbock’s rich history, live music scene and group-friendly attractions and restaurants. With 6,400 hotel rooms and endless post-event activities, Lubbock is the perfect place to make your competition unforgettable. The Visit Lubbock team is ready to help you find the ideal venue and meet all your event needs.

As the premiere sports, entertainment, and convention destination in Southeast Texas, Doggett Ford Park stands out for its versatile facilities and expansive offerings Constantly dedicated to providing unparalleled spaces and services that elevate events to new heights. Located conveniently in Beaumont, Texas, Doggett Ford Park spans across 221 acres and features five world-class facilities designed to cater to various event needs Whether it’s hosting conventions, sporting tournaments, or cultural events, we ensure a seamless and memorable experience for both organizers and attendees. Doggett Ford Park – an OVG facility, 5 venues, 6,000 on-site parking, 221 acres – IT’S TEXAS BIG!

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Welcome to Corpus Christi, your premier sports destination. Here, the thrill of sports meets the tranquility of the Gulf Coast, and state of the art facilities ensure that your events are not just competitions but unforgettable experiences. Corpus Christi has an extensive park system that offers impressive fields, along with McGee Beach in the heart of downtown offering manicured sand for sports like beach volleyball and soccer. Our beautiful city’s landscape offers more than just a venue. It transforms into a sports paradise against the backdrop of stunning beaches and a mild climate that allows year-round outdoor activities. Learn More

Score big when you host your next sporting event in El Paso. As the ultimate destination for tournaments, conferences, or championship games, El Paso offers flexible spaces tailored for any competition or event. Our city shines with 300 days of sunshine, making it ideal for year-round play indoors or out. Attendees will enjoy unbeatable hospitality, vibrant culture, and authentic cuisine, creating a memorable experience beyond the game. Plus, with affordable accommodations and seamless accessibility, El Paso delivers both value and excitement. Make your next sporting event a win in the Sun City.

Plano, Texas, is a premier sports destination with top-tier venues, award-winning staff, and nationally recognized facilities. Combining historic charm with modern amenities, it’s an ideal destination for traveling sports families. Enjoy nearly 60 hotels, 1,000+ restaurants, world-class shopping, vibrant arts and nightlife, and scenic outdoor spaces. With four walkable districts and a superior sports infrastructure, Plano is the ultimate host for tournaments and events. Plan your visit at visitplano.com/sports.

From the countless games, meets and matches held across town to the epic showdowns inside Kyle Field, champions of all kinds choose College Station as their destination. Why? Because when world-class facilities combine with famed hospitality, abundant accommodations, and a central location in the heart of Texas, everyone wins! Top it off with delicious local dining, endless opportunities for pre- and post-game fun and a team of skilled professionals ready to plan your event to perfection, and it’s easy to see why so many tournaments return to College Station year after year. Learn more at CompeteCollegeStation.com

Abilene

Abilene offers a diverse range of sporting venues, from baseball and softball to tennis and track and field.

Hotel Rooms: 4,148
Major Facilities:
  • Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center is a 55,000-square-foot facility that hosts basketball and volleyball
  • Shotwell Stadium hosts football, soccer, and football
  • Lake Kirby Park has four softball fields
Convention Center:

Abilene Convention Center houses a 20,000-square-foot exhibit hall.

Contact:

Abilene CVB, AbileneVisitors.com.

Amarillo

Located along the iconic Route 66 at the crossroads of America, Amarillo is perfectly positioned to host a sporting event. The city offers a multitude of attractions and more than 30 baseball fields throughout the city that can be utilized for youth tournaments.

Hotel Rooms: 7220
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Courtside is a new venue with eight basketball courts and 12 volleyball courts
  • Net Plex is a 62,000-square-foot facility offering 13 volleyball courts, five futsal courts, four basketball courts, and six pickleball courts
  • Rick Klein is a six-field baseball complex
  • Amarillo National Tennis Center features 14 lighted outdoor courts, three indoor courts, and six outdoor pickleball courts
Contact:

Amarillo CVB, VisitAmarillo.com.

Arlington

Arlington is home to world-class facilities like AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field. The city is also home to the #1 e-sports stadium in North America, Esports Stadium Arlington + EXPO Center.

Hotel Rooms: 8,500
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent plus 2 percent public improvement district assessment fee
Major Facilities:
  • AT&T Stadium houses one multi-use artificial turf football field
  • Globe Life Field is a 41,000-seat ballpark
  • Choctaw Stadium is a 270-acre multipurpose complex
  • College Park Center is a multipurpose venue with a capacity of 7,000
  • Arlington Tennis Center boasts 20 lighted outdoor courts and eight lighted pickleball courts
  • Harold Patterson has 24 multipurpose grass fields and six softball fields
Convention Center:

Esports Stadium Arlington hosts e-sports, cheer and dance, gymnastics, and fending. Last year, the new Arlington Convention Center and Loews Arlington Hotel opened in the entertainment district, bringing 266,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space.

Contact:

Arlington CVB, Arlington.org.

Austin

Austin is a sports town, and it has the world-class facilities to prove it. Along with Austin’s central location in the state, as well as the country, and accessible highways and airport, it’s easy to see why so many sports events planners are bringing their events to Austin.

Hotel Rooms: 48,759
Hotel tax rate: 17 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Moody Center is a 15,000-seat multipurpose facility
  • Q2 Stadium houses one field and has a capacity of 20,500
  • Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium offers one football field and has a capacity of 100,119
  • Dell Diamond offers one field and a capacity of 12,500
  • H-E-B Center at Cedar Park has one court and a capacity of 7,200
Convention Center:

The Austin Convention Center is in downtown Austin and stretches over six city blocks. The five contiguous exhibit halls offer 247,052 square feet of column-free space. It will close this spring for expansion and redevelopment, with a bigger building opening by early 2029.

Contact:

Visit Austin, VisitAustin.org.

Beaumont

From hotels to sporting venues, Beaumont is a community that rallies together welcoming sports teams and their fans.

Hotel Rooms: 3700
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Ford Park Entertainment Complex features 12 championship-caliber youth baseball/softball diamonds
  • Beaumont Athletic Complex consists of 12 lighted softball diamonds, 24 lighted tennis courts, four lighted sand volleyball courts, soccer field, and basketball court
  • Beaumont Municipal Tennis Court includes 20 lighted wo-toned hard-courts and four lighted and covered tow-toned hard courts
  • Cris Quinn Soccer Complex features 34 soccer fields
Convention Center:

Beaumont Civic Center offers 41,300 square feet of space and hosts sports such as cheerleading, baton twirling, and BMX races.

Contact:

Beaumont CVB, visitbeaumonttx.com.

Big Spring

Big Spring is located in west Texas at the intersection of US-87 and I-20. The city is also located in an area where three ecological regions merge, which results in a varied topography.

Hotel Rooms: 1263
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Roy Anderson Sports Complex features four softball fields, four baseball fields, one T-ball field, five soccer fields, and one football field
  • Comanche Trail Lake is a top spot for fishing tournaments
Contact:

Big Spring CVB, VisitBigSpring.com.

Brenham

Brenham is centrally located in the heart of Bluebonnet Country between Austin, College Station, and Houston. The city offers small-town hospitality with great facilities.

Hotel Rooms: 643
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Fireman’s Field at Fireman’s Park is a 1200-seat ballpark
  • Hohlt Park has six softball fields and two baseball fields, as well as four multipurpose fields and six youth-size fields
  • Linda Anderson is a four-plex baseball facility
Contact:

City of Brenham, cityofbrenham.org.

Brownsville

In south Texas is Brownsville. The sports-friendly city offers a number of state-of-the-art venues like Brownsville Sports Park.

Hotel Rooms: Approximately 37 properties
Major Facilities:
  • The Brownsville Sports Park offers basketball courts, a BMX track, and sand volleyball courts
  • Antonio Gonzalez Park has baseball and soccer fields
  • Brownsville Tennis Center has 16 courts
Contact:

Visit Brownsville, brownsville.org.

Cedar Hill

Cedar Hill boasts an average of 229 sunny days per year, which means fewer rainouts. The city’s well developed manicured athletic fields are very much in demand throughout the region for soccer, softball, football, and baseball events and tournaments.

Hotel Rooms: 306
Major Facilities:
  • Valley Ridge Park offers a 13 multipurpose fields, four lighted softball fields, and six lighted baseball fields
  • Virginia Weaver Softball Complex includes four lighted adult softball fields
  • Nine additional youth baseball fields are available at Parkerville Park, Dot Thomas Park, and Community Center Park
Contact:

Cedar Hill Parks & Recreation, cedarhilltx.com.

Cleburne

Cleburne is a charming small town with a wide variety of venues for athletic competitions. It is close to the Dallas/Fort Worth area, affordable, and has plenty of things to do after the event.

Hotel Rooms: 700
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • La Moderna Field seats 3,500 spectators and has one synthetic turf field
  • Cleburne Sports Complex includes seven baseball fields, four softball fields, 20 soccer fields, and two football fields
  • Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds has one outdoor arena
  • Cleburne Conference Center offers 45,000 square feet and can host cheerleading, gymnastics, wrestling, dance, and boxing
Convention Center:

Cleburne Conference Center houses 45,000 square feet and hosts cheerleading, gymnastics, wrestling, dance, and boxing.

Contact:

Cleburne CVB, VisitCleburne.com.

College Station

College Station is perfectly situated between three major Texas drive markets: Austin, Houston and Dallas. The area is within a three-hour drive of 80 percent of the state’s population.

Hotel Rooms: 6,200
Major Facilities:
  • Veterans Park and Athletic Complex has 13 full-size athletic fields and five softball fields
  • Texas A&M Natatorium has a 50-meter eight-lane competition pool, diving platforms, and diving well
  • Stephen C. Beachy Central Park serves as one of the City’s premier outdoor spaces with more than 106 acres including four lighted softball fields with batting cages, three lighted athletic fields, pavilion, 300 parking spaces and much more
Contact:

City of College Station, CompeteCollegeStation.com.

Conroe

Conroe’s favorite attraction is our beautiful Lake Conroe. This is every bass fisherman’s dream and hosts many competitions annually.

Hotel Rooms: 2300
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Carl Barton Park has five Little League fields, four baseball fields, four softball fields, and nine soccer fields
  • Scrap Yard Sports Complex has 16 all-turf fields for baseball and softball
  • John Burge Park has an 18-hole disc golf course
Convention Center:

The Lone Star Convention Center hosts cheer and dance competitions.

Contact:

Visit Conroe, VisitConroe.com.

Corpus Christi

As a coastal city, Corpus Christi has roughly 300 days of sunshine a year and mild winters, resulting in year-round outdoor sporting facilities such as parks and beautiful sandy beaches. Its location and weather attract a variety of sporting events, from corn hole and table tennis to beach volleyball and rugby.

Hotel Rooms: 10,000
Major Facilities:
  • American Bank Center offers an arena that hosts sports like rodeos, hockey, and basketball
  • McGee Beach is in the heart of downtown and offers manicured sand for sports like volleyball and soccer
  • Bill Witt Park offers 12 natural grass fields and four baseball fields
Contact:

Corpus Christi CVB, VisitCorpusChristiTX.org.

Dallas

Dallas is a hotbed for sports with eight professional sports teams. From youth volleyball tournaments to the FIFA World Cup, the city can host it all with its 90-plus area sports venues.

Hotel Rooms: 35,559
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • American Airlines Center is a 20,000-seat multipurpose venue
  • Cotton Bowl Stadium is an iconic venue that hosts football and soccer
  • Moneygram Soccer Park includes 19 soccer fields
  • Fair Park Coliseum is a multipurpose indoor venue with 8,513 seats
  • Globe Life Field is a multipurpose venue with a capacity of 40,300
Convention Center:

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center boasts over one million square feet of exhibit space, a 9,816-seat arena and the largest column-free space in the country. The venue is so versatile it hosts volleyball, gymnastics, cheerleading, fencing, and weightlifting.

Contact:

Dallas Sports Commission, DallasSports.com.

Denison

Denison is located one hour north of Dallas and just 10 minutes south of Lake Texoma. The historic city was founded in 1872 and is the birthplace of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Hotel Rooms: Approximately 10 properties
Major Facilities:
  • Waterloo Pool is a heated pool
  • T-Bar Softball Fields is a 29.6-acre softball complex
  • Culpepper Softball Fields offers two fields
  • Texoma Health Foundation Park offers fields for softball, baseball and soccer, as well as volleyball courts
Contact:

Denison Area Chamber of Commerce, discoverdenison.com.

Denton

Denton is situated in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area and features indoor and outdoor venues like Denia Park and Evers Park.

Hotel Rooms: 2400
Major Facilities:
  • Denia Park hosts basketball, volleyball, roller hockey, football, softball, and soccer
  • Denton ISD Field accommodates football and soccer
  • Denton Civic Center offers 11,000 square feet of indoor space
  • Evers Park hosts football, rugby, baseball, and soccer
  • Goldfield Tennis Center has eight tennis courts
  • Mack Park hosts baseball, tennis, basketball, and soccer.
Convention Center:

The Denton Convention Center houses 70,000 square feet of space for any indoor sporting event.

Contact:

Denton DVB, discoverdenton.com.

El Paso

El Paso welcomes all to enjoy year-round sports and excitement in the sunny southwest. With 300-plus days of sunshine, El Paso is known for its warm temperatures and clear skies, the perfect weather combination for having fun outdoors.

Hotel Rooms: 10,500
Hotel tax rate: 17.5 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Don Haskins Center is a 11,892-seat multipurpose venue
  • El Paso County Sportspark offers 10 lighted baseball/softball fields
  • Westside Sports complex includes 13 natural turf fields
  • El Paso County Coliseum is a 5,250-seat multipurpose indoor arena
  • Eastside Sports Complex has eight sod competition fields with one championship field
Convention Center:

El Paso Convention Center offers 133,100 total square feet of space, 80,000 of which is column-less.

Contact:

Destination El Paso, DestinationElPaso.com.

Farmers Branch

Farmers Branch features a variety of fields and facilities, such as Farmers Branch StarCenter and Ross Stewart Soccer Complex.

Hotel Rooms: 2155
Major Facilities:
  • Farmers Branch StarCenter houses 95,000 square feet of space for indoor events, as well as two NHL-size sheets of ice
  • Ross Stewart Soccer Complex features six lighted fields
Contact:

Farmers Branch CVB, discoverfarmersbranch.com.

Frisco

From professional to recreational competitions, Frisco is proud of its roster when it comes to hosting sports events.

Hotel Rooms: 4,635
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Ford Center at The Star has seating for 12,000 for its indoor football field
  • PGA Frisco has the Omni PGA Frisco Resort, two championship 18-hole courses, a lit 10-hole short course, and a 36-hole natural surface putting green
  • Toyota Stadium is a football/soccer stadium with a capacity of 20,500
  • Comerica Center is a 6,000-seat multipurpose venue with two ice rinks
  • Riders Field is a 10,000-seat ballpark
Contact:

Visit Frisco, VisitFrisco.com.

Galveston

Galveston is an ideal location to host sporting events year-round due to its 32 miles of gulf beaches, calm-water bay access, resort-style convention space and a variety of flat fields. In addition, our competitors and families are drawn to our world-class family attractions and our wide variety of historic and cultural sites that can be experienced within a short distance of any event location.

Hotel Rooms: 5200
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent
Major Facilities:
  • East Beach Park has 30 beach volleyball courts
  • Sandhill Crane Soccer Complex features up to 16 fields depending on size
  • Crockett Park Baseball Complex includes three fields
  • City of Galveston Ball Fields includes seven fields
Convention Center:

Galveston Island Convention Center offers 140,000 square feet of space and hosts a range of sports.

Contact:

Visit Galveston, VisitGalveston.com.

Grapevine

Grapevine is centrally located in north Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth, making it easy for sports participants and fans driving in from outer markets. Within 10 minutes of Grapevine hotels, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport provides convenient accessibility that allows sports enthusiasts direct flights from most cities.

Hotel Rooms: 5900
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Oak Grove Ballfield Complex has nine baseball/softball fields
  • Fieldhouse USA is a 106,000-square-foot indoor facility
Convention Center:

Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center hosts a wide variety of sports events, including youth and amateur volleyball, cheer and dance competitions, and gymnastics and fencing events.

Contact:

Grapevine CVB, GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

Harlingen

Harlingen is located in south Texas. The city offers more than 600 acres of parks and sporting facilities, including three large complexes.

Hotel Rooms: 1300
Major Facilities:
  • Harlingen Soccer Complex boasts 10 fields
  • Arroyo Park consists of three softball fields, four soccer fields, one multipurpose court, and a volleyball area
  • Harlingen Sports Complex has four lighted softball fields, two soccer/athletic fields, and two basketball courts
  • Pendleton Park features 18 tennis courts, five little league baseball fields, and an aquatic center
Convention Center:

The new Harlingen Convention Center is a 44,000-square foot facility.

Contact:

Harlingen CVB, visitharlingentexas.com.

Houston

Houston is recognized by professional and collegiate sporting organizations as a town that knows how to put on big events well and has a fanbase that supports all types of sports.

Hotel Rooms: 85,000
Major Facilities:
  • NRG Stadium is a 72,220-seat football stadium
  • Minute Maid Park is a 41,015-seat ballpark
  • Shell Energy Stadium is a 22,000-seat multipurpose venue
  • Toyota Center is an 18,023-seat multipurpose venue
Convention Center:

George R. Brown Convention Center offers 1.85 million square feet of space.

Contact:

Houston Sports Authority, houstonsports.org.

Huntsville

Huntsville is a small town full of history. The city began in 1836 and became the home of Sam Houston.

Hotel Rooms: Approximately 13 properties
Major Facilities:
  • Eastham-Thomason Park has an aquatic center, basketball court, and volleyball courts
  • Kate Barr Ross Memorial Park has a baseball/softball field and soccer field
Contact:

Huntsville Tourism, huntsvilletexas.com.

Irving

From pro to amateur, Irving has hosted hundreds of national and regional events for more than 20 unique sports. And with its central location between Dallas and Fort Worth, it’s easy to enjoy the best sports and entertainment of all three cities.

Hotel Rooms: 13,000
Major Facilities:
  • Four Seasons Golf and Sport Club houses two 18-hole courses, as well as tennis courts and basketball courts
  • Drive Nation is a 93,000-square-foot facility that accommodates basketball and volleyball
  • Trinity View Park has nine youth baseball fields, six soccer fields, four adult softball fields, and four football fields
  • The new Levy Event Plaza is a six-acre site
Convention Center:

Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas hosts numerous sports, including judo, wrestling, roller derby, and gymnastics with its 50,000 square feet of column-free space in its exhibit hall.

Contact:

Visit Irving, irvingtexas.com.

Kerrville

Kerrville stands out as a unique sporting event destination due to its stunning natural surroundings in the Texas Hill Country, providing a scenic and memorable backdrop for outdoor activities. The mild climate, especially in the fall and spring, offers favorable conditions for a variety of sports, as well as encouraging year-round events.

Hotel Rooms: 1,100
Major Facilities:
  • Kerrville Sports Complex includes four Little League baseball fields, two adult baseball fields, five softball fields, and 20 acres of field space for soccer
  • H-E-B Tennis Center is a nine-acre park with tennis courts and pickleball courts
Contact:

Kerrville CVB, kerrvilletexascvb.com.

Laredo

Laredo offers great weather year-round and an excellent resume of sports facilities.

Hotel Rooms: 4100
Major Facilities:
  • Sames Auto Arena offers 27,000 square feet of multipurpose space
  • UISD Carroll E. Summer Jr. Aquatic Center seats 850 in grandstands houses a competition pool with multiple configurations
  • Base Community Sports Complex has eight fields
  • Buena Vista Sports Complex is coming soon and will offer 10 baseball/softball fields
  • City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU is coming soon and will include six NCAA-size courts and 12 USTA-size courts
Contact:

Laredo CVB, VisitLaredo.com.

Lewisville

Lewisville is in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in the heart of north Texas. The city is home to some of the finest outdoor and indoor sports facilities in the area, which are just minutes from the city’s hotels and restaurants.

Hotel Rooms: 2048
Hotel tax rate: 14.26 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Westside Aquatic Center has a 75-meter competition pool and two diving boards
  • Lewisville Railroad Park includes a seven-field soccer complex, three man-made lakes, skate park, two-field football complex, and three-field baseball complex
  • Lewisville Lake Park houses eight soccer fields, eight baseball fields, two adult soccer fields, golf course, and disc golf course
Convention Center:

The Lewisville Convention Center offers 17,000 square feet of space and is connected to the Hilton Garden Inn. The ballroom is 9,120 square feet.

Contact:

Lewisville CVB, VisitLewisville.com.

Longview

Longview is located in east Texas. The city is within a three-hour drive of all of north Texas, southern Oklahoma, western Arkansas, and northern Louisiana.

Hotel Rooms: 2,400
Major Facilities:
  • Lear Park has six baseball fields, 10 softball fields, 15 soccer fields, and a Miracle League field
Convention Center:

Maude Cobb Convention Center offers 27,000 square feet of indoor space with 25-foot ceilings.

Contact:

Longview CVB, visitlongviewtexas.com.

Lubbock

Lubbock is centrally located in the United States and is surrounded by five major highways, making traveling to the city convenient. Lubbock also boasts the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

Hotel Rooms: 6,964
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Berl Huffman Athletic Complex houses five fields
  • Lubbock Memorial Civic Center includes a 40,000-square-foot, column-free exhibit hall
Contact:

Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, marketlubbock.org.

Lufkin

Located midway between the Houston Astros’ and the Texas Rangers’ home fields, Lufkin is a favorite destination for teams all over the country. The city is a regional hub in East Texas, which includes 12 surrounding counties.

Hotel Rooms: 1700
Major Facilities:
  • Abe Martin Stadium is a football facility
  • Pister Garrison Field has seven baseball fields and six softball fields
  • Kit McConnico Park has seven baseball fields
  • Crown Colony features six lighted tennis courts
Convention Center:

Pitser Garrison Convention Center offers 54,000 square feet of space.

Contact:

Lufkin CVB, visitlufkin.com.

Mansfield

For being a relatively small area, Mansfield can host any sporting event. The 2018 addition of the Mansfield Starcenter, with its two full-size ice rinks, means the city now has the ability to host every major team sport.

Hotel Rooms: 592
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Big League Dreams Sports Park has eight baseball fields
  • Fieldhouse USA is a 100,000-square-foot indoor complex
  • Vernon Newsom Stadium is an 11,134-seat football stadium
  • Michael L. Skinner Sports Complex has nine lighted baseball fields and eight soccer fields
  • Children’s Health StarCenter is a 78,000-square-foot facility housing two NHL-size sheets of ice
Contact:

Mansfield CVB, mansfieldsgotgame.com.

McAllen

McAllen is known for a year-round sub-tropical climate, so sports are always in season.

Hotel Rooms: 3900
Major Facilities:
  • 44-acre McAllen Sports Park features 10 multipurpose fields
  • McAllen Youth Baseball Park features 12 youth baseball fields
  • Municipal Softball Complex boasts six fields
Convention Center:

The McAllen Convention Center features more than 174,000 square feet of space.

Contact:

Visit McAllen, visitmcallen.com.

McKinney

McKinney is quickly becoming a premier destination for sporting events in North Texas, attracting athletes and fans from across the region, state, and beyond. The city offers top-tier facilities tailored to meet the needs of multiple sports.

Hotel Rooms: 1,725
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • The Courts Tennis & Pickleball Complex houses a 3,500-square-foot clubhouse, 22 outdoor lighted courts, five indoor tennis/pickleball hybrid courts, four outdoor lighted pickleball courts, and four indoor pickleball courts
  • McKinney ISD Stadium is a 12,000-seat stadium with Community Center that seats 400
Contact:

McKinney CVB, visitmckinney.com.

Mesquite

With access to four major highways, Mesquite—a suburb of Dallas—is an ideal location for groups coming in. The city offers 23 hotels, 146 restaurants, 12 athletic complexes, and a massive parks system.

Hotel Rooms: 1502
Major Facilities:
  • Memorial Stadium is a 20,000-seat football stadium
  • Eastfield Soccer Complex features 24 fields
  • Mesquite Golf Club is an 18-hole municipal course
Convention Center:

Mesquite Convention Center hosts sports such as martial arts, dance, and cornhole.

Contact:

Mesquite CVB, cityofmesquite.com.

Midland

Conveniently situated along Interstate 20, Midland stands equidistant between El Paso and Dallas. The city’s state-of-the-art facilities will give athletes, coaches, and spectators a first-class experience.

Hotel Rooms: 5,821
Major Facilities:
  • Scharbauer Sports Complex includes one baseball field, one football/soccer field, and four multipurpose auxiliary fields
  • COM Mabee Aquatics Center houses a 50-meter Olympic pool
  • Bush Tennis Center boasts 19 full-size lighted courts
Convention Center:

Barbara & George H.W. Bush Convention Center hosts volleyball, boxing, and cheer and dance.

Contact:

Visit Midland, visitmidland.com.

Odessa

Odessa is home to a variety of sports venues, including the famed Ratliff Stadium.

Hotel Rooms: 4616
Major Facilities:
  • Ratliff Stadium and Sports Complex has one football field, two soccer fields, two softball fields, seven tennis courts and more
  • MCM Ice Rink offers one ice rink
  • Odessa College has a baseball field and indoor basketball court
  • Ector County Coliseum Complex accommodates football and hockey
Convention Center:

Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center can host cheerleading, volleyball, and basketball.

Contact:

Odessa CVB, odessacvb.com.

Pearland

Pearland, positioned south of Houston in the Gulf Coast region of Texas, is a perfect location for sporting tournaments with affordable hotels, many restaurant options, shopping, and accessibility to area attractions.

Hotel Rooms: 968
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch features four lighted softball fields, four baseball fields, two rugby fields, one cricket field, two multipurpose fields, and one Miracle League field
  • Hickory Slough Sportsplex features six sports fields for soccer/lacrosse/field hockey
  • Centennial Park includes six lighted softball fields, four lighted tennis courts, and a nine-hole disc golf course
  • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium is a 63,000-square-foot facility with a competition pool
Contact:

Pearland CVB, visitpearland.com.

Plano

Plano offers parks and facilities were strategically planned and built to accommodate both league play and elite tournaments large and small.

Hotel Rooms: 7,336
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Archgate Park has seven fast-pitch softball fields and 11 soccer fields
  • Carpenter Park includes 11 full-size soccer/lacrosse/football fields, four synthetic turf fields, two other soccer fields, and two baseball fields
  • Cheyenne Park consists of six soccer fields and three softball fields
  • Children’s Health StarCenter includes two full-size ice rinks
  • Enfield Park has 10 baseball fields if various sizes
Convention Center:

Plano Event Center provides more than 86,400 square feet of flexible space and accommodates sports from cheerleading and dance to martial arts and boxing.

Contact:

Visit Plano, visitplano.com.

Portland

Portland offers multiple facilities for baseball and softball, as well as nice coastal weather since it’s located near the Gulf of Mexico.

Hotel Rooms: 900
Major Facilities:
  • Whataburger Field is a 7000-seat minor league ballpark
  • American Bank Center is a multipurpose venue that hosts sports such as volleyball, roller derby, and hockey
  • Municipal Park includes five baseball fields that are also suitable for softball and soccer
  • The 38-acre Sports Complex has four softball fields that are also suitable for baseball and soccer, as well as a youth football field, soccer field, and multipurpose turf field
Contact:

City of Portland, playportlandtexas.com.

Richardson

Richardson is within minutes of all of the amenities of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Breckinridge Athletic Complex and Huffhines Athletic Complex are just two of the city’s top-notch venues.

Hotel Rooms: 2400
Major Facilities:
  • Breckinridge Athletic Complex has four baseball fields and two multi-use complexes for sports like soccer, football, ultimate Frisbee, and lacrosse
  • Huffhines Athletic Complex includes four softball fields and two auxiliary fields allowing for soccer, flag football, or other field sports
  • Huffhines Tennis Center boasts 10 courts
  • Lookout Athletic Fields consists of four fields for soccer, football, lacrosse, or ultimate Frisbee
Contact:

Richardson CVB, richardsontexas.org.

Round Rock

Located just three hours from major Texas cities, Round Rock stands out as a premier destination for sporting events. Boasting state-of-the-art venues like the Round Rock Sports Center and the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex, it’s equipped to host exceptional indoor and outdoor events year-round.

Hotel Rooms: 4,975
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent
Major Facilities:
  • The Round Rock Multipurpose Complex includes four natural grass multipurpose fields, one natural grass championship field, four synthetic turf multipurpose fields, and one synthetic turf championship field
  • Round Rock Sports Center boasts 82,800 square feet of indoor space
  • Dell Diamond is a multipurpose indoor complex
Contact:

Round Rock CVB, GoRoundRock.com.

San Angelo

San Angelo’s list of great facilities make it a top choice for a sporting event. Visitors will be surprised and delighted with the wide range of attractions and activities available in San Angelo.

Hotel Rooms: 2800
Major Facilities:
  • Rio Concho Community Park/Texas Bank Sports Complex is a multi-sport complex that hosts soccer, baseball, and softball
  • 29th Street Complex accommodates softball
Convention Center:

McNease Convention Center offers more than 12,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 2,000.

Contact:

San Angelo CVB, DiscoverSanAngelo.org.

San Antonio

San Antonio stands out as an exceptional destination for sporting events due to its unique blend of top-notch facilities, vibrant culture, and world-class attractions. Its venues are conveniently located near a wide array of hotels, providing an unmatched experience for fans, players, and event organizers alike.

Hotel Rooms: 48,000
Hotel tax rate: 16.75 percent plus 1.25 percent TPID assessment fee at participating hotels
Major Facilities:
  • Tech Port Center and Arena is an e-sports facility that offers 130,000 square feet of space and has a seating capacity of 3,000
  • Frost Bank Center is a multipurpose venue that seats 18,581
  • Alamodome is a 72,000-seat multipurpose venue
  • Northside ISD Swim Center houses two 50-meter pools
  • Toyota Field is an 8,296-seat soccer stadium
  • McFarlin Tennis Center boasts 22 hard courts
Convention Center:

The Henry B. González Convention Center hosts a variety of sporting events annually, including gymnastics, cheer and dance, volleyball, and basketball.

Contact:

San Antonio Sports Commission, sanantoniosports.org.

San Marcos

San Marcos is a great place for sports lovers and athletes of all backgrounds and activities, from quidditch and water polo to kayaking, pickleball, and pretty much everything in between. Centrally located between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos is a convenient location for hosting.

Hotel Rooms: 2,414
Major Facilities:
  • Five-Mile Dam Soccer Complex has 10 fields
  • Gary Softball complex includes eight lighted fields for youth and adult fast and slow pitch softball
  • Ramon Lucio Baseball Park features four lighted youth baseball fields
  • Rio Vista Tennis Complex consists of six lighted outdoor courts
Convention Center:

San Marcos Conference Center offers 78,800 square feet of flexible space and is attached to the 283-room Embassy Suites by Hilton.

Contact:

Visit San Marcos, VisitSanMarco.com.

Seguin

Seguin is centrally located in Texas, just a three-hour drive from major Texas metros.

Hotel Rooms: 700
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent
Major Facilities:
  • The Fields at Huber Ranch has five softball fields
  • Tiger Volleyball Complex has four indoor volleyball courts and eight outdoor sand volleyball/soccer courts
  • Smokey Joe Williams Field is a 750-seat baseball complex
Contact:

Seguin CVB, visitseguin.com.

Shenandoah

Shenandoah is a great sports destination thanks to its location and variety of facilities.

Hotel Rooms: 1,403
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Woodforest Bank Stadium is a 10,000-seat artificial turf stadium for football and soccer
  • The Conroe ISD Natatorium is a seven-lane, 65-meter pool
  • Scrap Yard Sports hosts baseball, softball, and lacrosse, among other sports on its10 multi-use, all-turf fields
Contact:

Shenandoah CVB, visitshenandoahtx.com.

South Padre Island

South Padre Island appeals to everyone looking for a beautiful tropical location that combines temperate climate with wide-open spaces and gorgeous natural beaches.

Hotel Rooms: 3000
Major Facilities:
  • On the island there is a polo field, 25,000-square foot event center, 34 miles of beaches, and saltwater and nearshore estuary for fishing
  • The Gulf of Mexico and Laguna Madre Bay can host water sports
Convention Center:

The Convention Center hosts various sports, including basketball tournaments, cheerleading competitions, and karate/taekwondo tournaments.

Contact:

South Padre Island CVB, sopadre.com.

Southlake

Southlake offers a number of sports fields and parks and is just minutes away from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Hotel Rooms: 420
Major Facilities:
  • Bob Jones Park has a soccer field and softball field
  • North Park includes multi-use athletic fields
  • Southlake Tennis Center has 19 courts
  • Texas Rangers Miracle League Field has a synthetic field turf
Contact:

Visit Southlake, visitsouthlaketexas.com.

Sugar Land

Just 20 minutes southwest from downtown Houston, Sugar Land serves up big city amenities with small town hospitality. Whether it’s a piece of history, baseball games, A-list headliners, or hours of family fun, Sugar Land offers something sweet for everyone.

Hotel Rooms: 1400
Major Facilities:
  • Constellation Field is a minor league ballpark that can accommodate up to 7500 and also has hosted rugby, football, and soccer
  • Greatwood Golf Club features an 18-hole course
  • Imperial Park & Disc Golf Course has nine softball fields and a nine-hole disc golf course
Contact:

Visit Sugar Land CVB, VisitSugarLandTX.com.

Tyler

Tyler is centrally located between Dallas and Shreveport. The city offers a range of facilities to accommodate most any type of event.

Hotel Rooms: 3200
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Mike Carter Field is a 4000-seat ballpark
  • Christus Trinity Mother Francis Rose Stadium hosts football, soccer, and track and field
  • Joanne Murphy Medlock Tennis Center offers eight lighted tennis courts
  • Faulkner Park hosts baseball, softball, and tennis
  • Cascades Tennis Center features eight lighted courts and two indoor courts
Contact:

SPORTyler, Sportyler.com.

Victoria

Victoria is an easy two-hour drive from Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi. With favorable weather year-round and plenty of amenities, the family-friendly destination is an easy choice for hosting.

Hotel Rooms: 1,800
Major Facilities:
  • Youth Sports Complex features seven baseball fields and five softball fields
  • Riverside Stadium is a 1500-seat baseball facility
  • Riverside Soccer Complex includes 13 soccer fields
  • Memorial Stadium is a 10,729-seat football stadium
Contact:

Victoria CVB, victoriatx.gov.

Waco

Waco’s average temperature typically varies from 39 F to 97 F, allowing 12 months of sports from mountain biking to swimming, rowing, and wakeboarding. Waco is centrally located within the state of Texas, which is ideal for drawing attendance from the mega-cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

Hotel Rooms: 5000
Major Facilities:
  • Extraco Events Center offers seating for 6000 and an 80,000-square-foot multipurpose hall
  • Riverbend Park hosts baseball and softball
  • Brazos River is ideal for swimming, rowing, and other water sports
  • Baylor University offers facilities for football and basketball
Convention Center:

The Waco Convention Center hosts boxing, archery, power lifting, and other indoor sports.

Contact:

Waco CVB, wacoheartoftexas.com.

Waxahachie

Waxahachie is conveniently located on the south side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex at the intersection of I-35E & Highway 287 at the “Crossroads of Texas.”  Being centrally located, Waxahachie is an easy destination for teams from all around the state of Texas to travel to.

Hotel Rooms: 538
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Waxahachie Sports Complex is a 100-acre venue with fields for baseball, softball, football, flag football, soccer, and sand volleyball
Convention Center:

The Waxahachie Civic Center offers 60,000 square feet of space for sports like cheer and dance, gymnastics, wrestling, martial arts, weightlifting, boxing, fencing, and more.

Contact:

Waxahachie CVB, waxahachiecvb.com.

Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls is conveniently located between Dallas/Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. Here visitors will find venue options like Hamilton Park Tennis Center and Wichita Falls Sports Complex.

Hotel Rooms: 2000
Hotel tax rate: 15 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Greater Wichita Falls Soccer Association Complex boasts 23 fields
  • Hamilton Park Tennis Center houses 12 courts
  • Weeks Park Tennis Center has nine courts
  • Wichita Falls Sports Complex has eight softball fields and eight baseball fields
Contact:

Wichita Falls CVB, wichitafalls.org.