Abingdon is located off Interstate 81 and is a central hub to some of Southwest Virginia’s best scenic outdoor destinations. The city is home to the Rails to Trails Hall of Fame Virginia Creeper Trail, a 34-mile biking and walking trail starting in Abingdon and ending at Whitetop Mountain.

Meadows Sports Complex has four baseball/softball fields and two soccer fields that can also accommodate youth football and lacrosse

Abingdon CVB, visitabingdonvirginia.com

The Alleghany Highlands offers beautiful mountain views, endless outdoor recreation and two walkable downtowns with locally-owned shops and restaurants.

• The Jackson River Sports Complex is home to five multipurpose lighted baseball/softball fields, 10-plus lighted soccer fields, and lighted tennis courts
• The Jackson River Scenic Trail is a 14.4-mile trail
• Lake Moomaw covers 2,530 surface acres and 43 miles of undeveloped shoreline and Douthat State Park

Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, visitalleghanyhighlands.com.

Arlington is a vibrant, fitness-focused urban community with 39 hotels and excellent public transportation in the heart of the D.C. metro area.

• Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center is a 92,000-square-foot venue with a 50-meter competition pool
• Boeing Fields at Long Bridge Park features three full-size lighted synthetic multisport rectangular fields
• MedStar Capitals Iceplex features two indoor NHL-sized ice rinks

Arlington Convention & Visitors Service, stayarlington.com.

From collegiate facilities to state-of-the-art multipurpose fields, the variety of sporting facilities makes Montgomery County a key sporting event destination.

• Christianburg Huckleberry Park has four multipurpose fields for lacrosse, football, and soccer
• Christianburg Aquatic Center houses three pools
• Christianburg Rec Center includes a gym with four courts
• Harkrader Sports Complex features three multipurpose fields
• Kiwanis Park has two multipurpose baseball/softball fields

Blacksburg-Christianburg-Montgomery County Regional Tourism, gotomontva.com.

Charlottesville & Albemarle County are rich in history with beautiful surrounding landscapes. The area also boasts a central location in Virginia.

• Boyd Tinsley Courts at Boar’s Head Sports Club has six courts and seating for 450

Charlottesville Albemarle County CVB, visitcharlottesville.org.

Chesapeake is situated in the heart of Coastal Virginia on the Intracoastal Waterway and offers lots of outdoor adventure with 22 miles of fresh and salt waterways.

• Western Branch Park offers five multipurpose lighted fields for softball, football, rugby, lacrosse, field hockey, and soccer, as well as six lighted tennis courts and pickleball courts
• Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex is a 90,000-square-foot dual rink complex
• Deep Creek Park has four lighted multipurpose fields for soccer, football, rugby, lacrosse, and field hockey, as well as four lighted baseball/softball fields
• Centerville Park features 11 multipurpose fields

Visit Chesapeake, visitchesapeake.com.

Fairfax County offers world-class tourism infrastructure and is close to the nation’s capital. In the spring of 2023, the county welcomed the new Patriot Park North, a six-diamond complex.

• Patriot Park North offers six synthetic-turf ball diamonds
• The St. James is a 450,000-square-foot indoor mega sportsplex with full-size turf field, four NBA basketball courts, two NHL-sized ice sheets, 10-lane, 50-meter Olympic pool, eight international singles squash courts, and a gymnastics training center
• George Mason University’s EagleBank Arena is a 10,000-seat multipurpose venue

Visit Fairfax, FXVA.com/sports.

Fredericksburg is located just off I-95, halfway between Washington DC and Richmond. It’s easy to get to with access from Route 17, Route 3, and I-95, and accessible by Amtrak.

• The Virginia Credit union Baseball Stadium is a 5,000-seat stadium

The Fredericksburg Convention Center is an 110,000-square-foot facility.

City of Fredericksburg, FXBG.com.

From the arts to outdoor sporting opportunities to history to motorsports, there’s something for everyone in Halifax County.

• Edmunds Park Disc Golf Course is a permanent 7,000-foot course
• Staunton River State Park Disc Golf Course is a permanent 3,475-foot course
• Virginia International Raceway is considered one of the top six road courses in the country

Halifax County Tourism, gohalifaxva.com.

Hampton is located in the heart of Coastal Virginia between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach and within a short driving distance to hundreds of world-class attractions.

• Boo Williams Sportsplex has eight basketball courts, 16 volleyball courts, eight indoor hockey fields, and a 200-meter, six-lane indoor track
• Hampton Coliseum accommodates wrestling, basketball, hockey, ice skating, indoor racing, tumbling, gymnastics, and more
• Buckroe Beach offers ¾-mile of clean beachfront
• Hampton Virginia Aquaplex features an eight-lane 50-meter pool

Hampton Roads Convention Center offers a variety of spaces, including a 102,600-square-foot exhibit hall, and hosts sports such as volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, cheerleading/dance, martial arts, and more.

Visit Hampton, visithampton.com.

Henrico County’s convenient location in the middle of the action offers unbeatable accessibility up and down the East Coast. And with a new baseball stadium, a new 185,000-square-foot indoor facility, and new pickleball courts, plus top-notch diamonds and multipurpose fields across the county, Henrico has everything needed to plan an event.

• Henrico Sports & Events Center is a 185,000-square-foot facility with 12 basketball courts or 24 volleyball courts, as well as a 3,500-seat championship court
• Dorey Park offers 15 fields
• Glover Park includes four multipurpose fields
• RF&P Park features seven baseball/softball fields
• Pouncey Tract Pickleball boasts 24 pickleball courts

Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority, henricosea.com.

Loudoun’s close proximity to Washington, D.C., major airports and interstates makes it an easy choice as a top sports destination in Northern Virginia. Loudoun is also connected to the nation’s capital on the Washington Metro Rail Silver Line, which stops at Dulles Airport and two additional Loudoun locations.

• Hal & Bernie Hanson Regional Park is a 257-acre complex with 11 multipurpose fields, four baseball/softball fields, eight pickleball/four tennis courts, and more
• ION International Training Center is a 90,000-square-foot venue with two NHL-sized sheets of ice
• Virginia Revolution Sportsplex is a 37-acre complex with four FIFA One Star certification turf fields
• Philip Bolen Park offers nine baseball/softball diamonds and 10 multisport fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, and football
• Opening in 2027, the USTA Mid-Atlantic Campus will include 20 outdoor tennis courts, eight outdoor pickleball courts, 10 indoor tennis courts, 12 indoor pickleball courts, and a 3,500-seat stadium

Visit Loudoun, visitloudoun.org.

Lynchburg is a picturesque, strollable city located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and along the James River in Central Virginia.  The city has five colleges/universities located in its region.

• City of Lynchburg Stadium has a capacity of 9,000
• Bank of the James Baseball Field is a 4,000-seat facility
• Vines Center at Liberty University is a multipurpose venue
• Liberty University Baseball Stadium is a 2,500-seat ballpark

City of Lynchburg, lyhlovesyou.com.

Martinsville is less than an hour from two major airports and AMTRAK service. The area offers well-kept facilities and affordable lodging costs as well.

• Smith River Sports Complex has six fields
• Hooker Field is a 3,200-seat ballpark

Visit Martinsville, visitmartinsville.com.

Newport News offers not only quality sports venues and the ability to handle large events, but is a destination full of parks, museums and other unique attractions for visitors to experience while participating in sports-related activities. From championship golf courses, tennis courts and baseball/softball complexes to state-of-the-art indoor swimming facilities, Newport News is a great sports destination.

• An Achievable Dream Tennis Center consists of four indoor tennis courts or three indoor basketball courts on a tennis hard-court surface
• Brittingham-Midtown Community Center has a 50-meter competitive indoor pool
• Denbigh Community Center is a 50,000-square-foot venue with two gyms
• Huntington Park Tennis Center features 20 lighted hard courts
• Stoney Run Athletic Complex is a 229-acre facility with five lighted softball fields that can also be used for baseball, youth soccer, and field hockey

City of Newport News, newport-news.org.

Norfolk’s 144 miles of shoreline and abundant water-focused amenities make it the perfect place to enjoy beautiful views and kick back and relax between games.

• Norfolk Scope Arena includes an 11,000-seat arena
• Harbor Park Stadium offers seating for more than 11,800
• Norfolk Boxing Center is a 13,000-square-foot facility with two rings

Norfolk Waterside Marriott offers 68,000 square feet of event space and has hosted sports such as cheer and dance and cornhole.

Visit Norfolk, visitnorfolk.com.

Prince William County is 30 miles outside of Washington D.C. and less than 45 minutes from two international airports. The county currently has over 3,000 acres of recreational greenspace for outdoor sports tournaments and events.

• Ali Krieger Sports Complex features two artificial turf fields and two grass fields for soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse
• James S. Long Regional Park includes seven
  soccer fields
• NOVA BMX Track hosts BMX races
• Prince William Ice Center houses two ice rinks
• Veterans Memorial Park accommodates pickleball, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, field hockey, and skateboarding
• Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center has a 50-meter Olympic-sized pool

Prince William County Office of Tourism, visitpwc.com/sport-and-recreation.

Richmond has plenty to offer, including the Richmond International Airport, hiking and biking trails, world-class museums, 400 years of American history, and Class III and IV rapids on the James River.

• River City Sportsplex is a 115-acre complex with 16 all-weather turf fields
• Henrico Sports & Events Center is a 185,000-square-foot building with 115,000 square feet of contiguous court space
• SwimRVA houses a 50-meter, eight-lane competition pool
• Harry G. Daniel Park at Ironbridge showcases six fast pitch and slow pitch lighted diamond fields
• Dorey Park features seven multipurpose fields, new 60/90 baseball stadium, and four baseball/softball tournament fields

The Greater Richmond Convention Center is a 700,000-square-foot facility featuring 180,000 square feet of contiguous space and hosts volleyball, field hockey, fencing, cheer and dance, boxing, and more.

Richmond Region Tourism, visitrichmondva.com.

Salem is located in western Virgin between Roanoke and Blacksburg. The city hosts all sorts of sports, including football, cheer, basketball, softball, lacrosse, baseball, and wrestling.

• Moyer Complex has four fields for baseball and softball
• Moyer Pickleball has 13 courts
• Roanoke College with Cregger Center hosts basketball, volleyball, and wrestling
• Roanoke College Kerr Stadium hosts soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey
• Salem Civic Center seats 4,000 for basketball, cheer, and rodeo
• Salem Memorial Ballpark is a 6,300-seat ballpark

City of Salem, visitsalemva.com.

Located halfway between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Stafford links two metropolitan cities with sophisticated assets. Stafford County is a go-to place for sports tournament rightsholders looking for a location that has ample facilities for events, hotels, and other infrastructure to support players on and off the field.

• Embrey Mill Park is a multisport complex that boasts eight rectangular fields for soccer, lacrosse, football, and field hockey
• Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center houses a 50-meter by 25-yard competition pool
• Chichester Park offers five lighted baseball/softball fields
• The Potomac River hosts a variety of fishing tournaments

Tour Stafford, gostaffordva.com.

Virginia Beach is an oceanfront destination that offers families plenty to enjoy before or after an event. It will also be the host city for SportsEvents’ S.P.O.R.T.S.-The Relationship Conference in September 2026

• Virginia Beach Sports Center offers 285,000 square feet of space, including 12 basketball courts, 24 volleyball courts, a 200-meter hydraulically-banked track, and seating for 5,000
• Princess Anne Athletic Complex includes eight lighted softball fields and eight multipurpose playing fields for football and soccer
• Hampton Roads Soccer Complex is in the final phase of six new turf fields with lighting, bringing the total to eight lighted turf fields and 15 Bermuda grass fields

The Virginia Beach Convention Center has 150,000 square feet of column-free space and hosts sports like gymnastics and cheer, and dance.

Virginia Beach CVB, visitvirginiabeach.com/sports.

Virginia’s Blue Ridge includes the cities of Roanoke and Salem and the counties of Franklin, Botetourt, and Roanoke. The area offers award-winning sports facilities and a convenient location in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

• Roanoke College’s Cregger Center is a 155,000-square-foot venue with a 2,000-seat arena and field house with eight-lane, 200-meter track
• James I. Moyer Sports Complex includes four fields and 13 lighted pickleball courts
• Botetourt Sports Complex features a cross-country course and soccer fields
• River’s Edge Sports Complex offers nine grass fields, three baseball/softball fields, and 16 tennis courts

Berglund Center includes a 10,500-seat Coliseum, 10,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall, and 46,000-square-foot Special Events Center. The venue hosts a variety of sports, including basketball, hockey, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, boxing, cornhole, and cheerleading.

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, visitroanokeva.com.