State Spotlight:
Washington

Washington isn’t just a place to play—it’s a place to compete at every level. From professional teams to thriving youth leagues, the Evergreen State boasts top-tier sports infrastructure and a passionate fan base. With its stunning Pacific Northwest backdrop, cutting-edge venues, and a culture that embraces competition and community, Washington continues to be a premier destination for sporting events. “Whatever sport or level of play you enjoy watching, Washington is a great place for spectator sports, surrounded by the stunning background of the Pacific Northwest,” says David Blandford, State of Washington Tourism executive director.

State Spotlight:
Washington

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Washington isn’t just a place to play—it’s a place to compete at every level. From professional teams to thriving youth leagues, the Evergreen State boasts top-tier sports infrastructure and a passionate fan base. With its stunning Pacific Northwest backdrop, cutting-edge venues, and a culture that embraces competition and community, Washington continues to be a premier destination for sporting events. “Whatever sport or level of play you enjoy watching, Washington is a great place for spectator sports, surrounded by the stunning background of the Pacific Northwest,” says David Blandford, State of Washington Tourism executive director.

Welcome to PNW Sports in Snohomish County, Washington! Nestled between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains, we’re just north of Seattle and south of Vancouver, BC. Our world-class venues, like Angel Of The Winds Arena and Lake Tye Park, host events ranging from skateboarding to soccer. Travel with ease via Seattle Paine Field International Airport in Everett, WA. Enjoy stunning nature, whale watching, ziplining, or unique attractions like Funko Headquarters and the Imagine Children’s Museum. Prefer shopping? Visit Seattle Premium Outlets or historic downtown Snohomish. Discover endless adventures and beauty in Snohomish County! Experience the PNW. Where Victory is Yours!

Bellingham

Bellingham is a coastal destination nestled between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. in the northwest corner of the state. It’s home to Western Washington University and attracts outdoor enthusiasts looking to ski or snowboard Mount Baker.

Hotel Rooms: 3000
Hotel tax rate: 10.8 percent plus $4 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Whatcom Educational Credit Union Courts at Carver Gym has five basketball courts that can convert to volleyball
  • Civic Athletic Complex includes an aquatic center, one sheet of ice, football/soccer field, eight-lane, 400-meter oval track with facilities for field events, four softball fields, and 1600-seat ballpark
  • Bender Fields has 12 baseball/softball fields and eight soccer fields
Contact:

Visit Bellingham, Bellingham.org.

Burlington

A visit to Burlington will easily turn into a vacation post-event thanks to its beautiful setting in the Pacific Northwest.

Hotel Rooms: 620
Hotel tax rate: 8.6 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Skagit River Park is an 80-plus-acre complex with fields for soccer, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, youth football, and youth rugby as well as two baseball/softball fields and an 18-hole disc golf course
Contact:

City of Burlington, www.burlingtonwa.gov/parksandrec.

Olympia

The Olympia region is a recreation paradise offering state-of-the-art facilities, manicured fields, a selection of multi-purpose courts and lush parks and trail systems. The region is centrally located between Seattle and Portland making it a perfect spot with reasonable driving distances state-wide and from SeaTac Airport.

Hotel Rooms: 2700
Hotel tax rate: 11.4 percent plus $2 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Regional Athletic Complex includes five baseball fields and six soccer fields
  • LBA Park has six baseball fields and two tennis courts
  • Yauger Park features four baseball fields and three soccer fields
  • Pioneer Park houses four baseball fields and three soccer fields
Contact:

Experience Olympia & Beyond, ExperienceOlympia.com.

Seattle

Seattle is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. From natural beauty to serious sports infrastructure, Seattle offers it all.

Hotel Rooms: 14,585
Hotel tax rate: 15.7 percent
Major Facilities:
  • T-Mobile Park has seating for 47,000-plus
  • Climate Pledge Arena is a multi-purpose venue
  • Lumen Field offers the largest contiguous space in Seattle and can accommodate events of all sizes, up to 70,000
Convention Center:

The Washington State Convention Center features more than 200,000 square feet of space and can host a variety of sports.

Contact:

Seattle Sports Commission, seattlesports.org.

Seattle Southside

Seattle Southside is an ideal spot for any sports thanks to its amenities, state-of-the-art facilities, and affordability across the board in this three-city region.

Hotel Rooms: 8000
Hotel tax rate: 12.4 percent plus $2 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Starfire Sports is a 52-acre campus with 11 soccer fields, one stadium and athletic center
Contact:

Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority, SeattleSouthside.com.

Snohomish County

Snohomish County is located in northwest Washington between the Salish Sea and the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains just 15 miles north of Seattle.

Hotel Rooms: 6400
Hotel tax rate: 11.5 percent plus $2 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Angel of the Winds Arena has two NHL-size ice rinks with a seating capacity of 8300
  • Stocker Fields offers up to 17 soccer fields on property
  • Meadowdale Play Fields has two all-turf synthetic multi-purpose fields and three all-turf synthetic infield softball/baseball fields
  • Phil Johnson Ballfields has four baseball/softball fields with lines for mini soccer
Convention Center:

Lynnwood Convention Center is a 34,000-square-foot venue.

Contact:

Snohomish County Sports Commission, snocosports.org.

Spokane

Spokane offers big city venues in a small city setting. The city is known for hosting sports and is known as Sports County, USA.

Hotel Rooms: 7058 countywide
Hotel tax rate: 12.2 percent plus $4 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Plantes Ferry Sports Complex is an 80-acre park with five softball fields and 13 soccer fields
  • Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose venue that houses a 32,000-square-foot arena floor
  • The HUB Sports Center is a 66,670-square-foot multi-purpose facility containing five regulation-size basketball courts and three dance studios
Convention Center:

The Spokane Convention Center boasts 120,000 square feet of space, including a 50,000-square-foot flexible ballroom space.

Contact:

Spokane Regional Sports Commission, spokanesports.org.

Tacoma

Tacoma’s proximity to Mount Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and Olympic Mountain Ranges, along with its saltwater shoreline, makes it a unique and beautiful location for any sporting event.

Hotel Rooms: 6432 countywide
Hotel tax rate: 6.636 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Tacoma Dome is a multi-purpose venue with a seating capacity of 23,000
Convention Center:

The Greater Tacoma Convention Center houses 50,000 square feet of space.

Contact:

Tacoma South Sound Sports Commission, tacomasports.org.

Tri-Cities

With more than 300 days of sunshine, amazing community amenities and the infrastructure to host numerous and diverse events, the Tri-Cities (comprised of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and West Richland) region is a leading sports destination centrally located in the Pacific Northwest.

Hotel Rooms: 3670
Hotel tax rate: 10.6 percent plus $3 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Pasco Sporting Complex has six softball fields and two sand volleyball courts
  • Tri-Cities Youth Soccer Association Soccer Complex features 15 soccer fields
  • Columbia Playfield is a 28-acre complex with five softball fields
  • Southridge Sports Complex is a 52-acre multi-sport facility with four lighted baseball/softball fields and two multi-purpose sports fields, as well as a 30,000-square-foot pavilion that accommodates basketball, volleyball, futsal, and more
Convention Center:

The Three Rivers Convention Center offers 75,000 square feet of space for sports such as gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, hockey, and more.

Contact:

Visit Tri-Cities, visittri-cities.com.

Twin Cities

The Twin Cities are located directly in-between Seattle and Portland, which makes having large regional tournaments in an easy meeting place for the entire Northwest. The area offers access to multiple venues with various usages.

Hotel Rooms: 575
Major Facilities:
  • Borst Park Soccer Fields features grass fields
  • Borst Park Softball Complex is a four-field complex
  • Lewis County Sports Complex offers four baseball fields
  • Wheeler Field is a 570-seat baseball stadium
  • Riverside Park Fields features three youth-size baseball fields.
Contact:

Twin Cities Sports Commission, nwsportshub.com.

Vancouver

Vancouver has a little bit of everything from lakes to an indoor event center.

Hotel Rooms: 3107
Hotel tax rate: 10.5 percent plus $2 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Harmony Sports Complex features eight soccer fields which can be split into smaller fields and five baseball fields
  • Clark County Events Center houses a 97,200-square-foot exhibition hall and an arena
  • Vancouver Lake includes a 3590-square-mile lake and 190-acre regional park
Convention Center:

The Hilton Vancouver Convention Center boasts 30,000 square feet and hosts sports such as dance, cheer, and gymnastics.

Contact:

Visit Vancouver USA, VisitVancouverWA.com.

Wenatchee Valley

The Wenatchee Valley offers immense natural beauty with mountains surrounding the area and the Columbia River splitting Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. The area offers dozens of courts, diamonds and fields that are utilized for sports events large and small year-round.

Hotel Rooms: 1400
Major Facilities:
  • Town Toyota Center is a 4700-seat multi-purpose arena with two sheets of ice.
  • Walla Walla Point Park is a four-plex baseball/softball complex
Contact:

Wenatchee Valley Sports Council, wenatcheevalleysports.com.

Yakima Valley

Located in central Washington, Yakima Valley boasts 300 days of sunshine each year. The area has decades of experience hosting sporting events.

Hotel Rooms: 1858
Hotel tax rate: 11.3 percent plus $4 per room, per night
Major Facilities:
  • Yakima Valley Sundome is a multi-purpose indoor facility that hosts volleyball, dance, rodeo, boxing, and wrestling
  • Sozo Sports Complex has four futsal courts, eight basketball courts, and 16 volleyball courts as well as 13 multi-purpose outdoor fields
  • Gateway Sports Complex has eight fields for youth baseball and softball
  • Yakima Tennis Club maintains 13 outdoor courts
Convention Center:

Yakima Convention Center had an 18,000-square-foot addition, bringing it to 89,000 square feet in size, making it the fourth largest convention and event center in the state.

Contact:

Yakima Valley Sports Commission, yakimasports.org.