State Spotlight:
Virginia
Virginia sets the stage for unforgettable sporting events with its winning blend of world-class facilities, easy accessibility, and legendary hospitality. From cutting-edge arenas to scenic outdoor venues, the Old Dominion State has the infrastructure to support competitions of all sizes and sports. Pair that with Virginia’s rich history, diverse cultural offerings, and countless attractions, and it’s clear why athletes and fans alike find every event here to be more than a game—it’s an experience. “Virginia is known for its southern hospitality but that’s not all,” says Danish Saadat, national sales and marketing manager for Sports Virginia. “Virginia offers a plethora of things for event attendees to engage in outside of the sporting event and makes for a great family sports vacation destination. From museums, amusement parks, to beautiful hiking trails, and beaches, Virginia has something for everyone.”
State Spotlight:
Virginia

Roanoke's Explore Park has hosted the USA Cycling Mountain Biking Championships. Courtesy Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge
Virginia sets the stage for unforgettable sporting events with its winning blend of world-class facilities, easy accessibility, and legendary hospitality. From cutting-edge arenas to scenic outdoor venues, the Old Dominion State has the infrastructure to support competitions of all sizes and sports. Pair that with Virginia’s rich history, diverse cultural offerings, and countless attractions, and it’s clear why athletes and fans alike find every event here to be more than a game—it’s an experience. “Virginia is known for its southern hospitality but that’s not all,” says Danish Saadat, national sales and marketing manager for Sports Virginia. “Virginia offers a plethora of things for event attendees to engage in outside of the sporting event and makes for a great family sports vacation destination. From museums, amusement parks, to beautiful hiking trails, and beaches, Virginia has something for everyone.”
From championship tournaments to beach competitions and national sporting events, Virginia Beach is built to host athletes at every level. State-of-the-art venues such as the Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach Convention Center and the Virginia Beach Sportsplex pair with professional fields, courts and miles of coastline to create an unforgettable event experience. Beyond the competition, participants and spectators can relax on the beach, explore the Boardwalk, enjoy fresh coastal cuisine and discover popular attractions. With easy access, affordable accommodations and plenty to enjoy beyond the competition, Virginia Beach turns every sporting event into a winning experience. VisitVirginiaBeach.com/sports
Looking for a winning destination for your next sporting event? Bring the competition to Williamsburg, Virginia, where great facilities, convenient accommodations and unforgettable experiences come together. With the new Williamsburg Sports and Events Center, championship golf courses and a variety of athletic venues, the Historic Triangle is ready to welcome tournaments, teams and sporting events of all sizes. Beyond the competition, athletes, coaches and families can explore Colonial Williamsburg, enjoy local dining and shopping, and experience attractions like Busch Gardens and Great Wolf Lodge. Williamsburg, is where the excitement extends beyond game day. Your next winning experience starts here!
Don’t let our warm and welcoming nature fool you; competition is a way of life in Hampton. We’re the city that secured victory in the space race, and today we remain home to enduring temples of triumph: The Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton Coliseum, and the Hampton Virginia Aquaplex. Athletes from ages past to present have hallowed our halls on an unbreakable foundation of sweat, grit, and perseverance. Now it is your turn.
Abandon the average and the ordinary. Elevate your next competition inside world-class facilities every bit as excellent as the athletes who compete in them. Venues where greatness unfolds, dreams are realized, and every victory has been forged in the sacred crucible of competition. Make your next event your best event. Ever. Celebrate the spirit of competition in Hampton. Go Beyond Familiar.
Virginia Host Destinations
- Abingdon
- Alleghany Highlands
- Arlington
- Blacksburg-Christianburg-Montgomery County
- Charlottesville
- Chesapeake
- Fairfax County
- Fredericksburg
- Halifax County
- Hampton
- Henrico County
- Loudoun
- Lynchburg
- Martinsville
- Newport News
- Norfolk
- Prince William County
- Richmond
- Salem
- Stafford
- Virginia Beach
- Virginia’s Blue Ridge



