Overview
In Northern Virginia, event planners can choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor sports facilities to host their multi- or single-sport competitions. Collectively, SportsNOVA’s partner destinations offer many tournament-capable venues with large clusters of rectangles, diamonds, courts, ice sheets, pools, and other facility types:
Outdoor/Indoor
George Mason University
Northern Virginia Community College
Public and Private Schools
Outdoor
- 128 Multi-Purpose Fields
- 123 Diamond Fields
- 53 Tennis Courts
- 43 Golf Courses
- 38 Pickleball Courts
- 10 Disc Golf Courses
- 6 Rivers/Lakes
- 5 Cricket Pitches
- 3 Footgolf Courses
- 3 Paintball Facilities
- 3 Archery Ranges
- 2 Shooting Ranges
- 1 BMX Track
Indoor
- 82 Volleyball Courts
- 48 Tennis Courts
- 41 Basketball Courts
- 19 Squash Courts
- 16 Racquetball Courts
- 14 Sheets of Ice
- 13 Bowling Centers
- 9 Olympic/Competition Pools
- 9 Badminton Courts
- 6 Esports Facilities
- 6 Pickleball Courts
- 3 Shooting Ranges
- 2 Archery Ranges
Please visit the partner destination pages to learn more about the sports facilities located in our respective counties.
Fairfax County
It’s “Game On” in Fairfax County, Virginia! For multi-sport and large single-sport events, we’ve got the indoor and outdoor facilities planners look for in a potential host destination.
George Mason University and adjacent Robinson High School feature multiple basketball/volleyball courts, track & field venues, and tennis courts as well as stadiums and an arena to host opening and closing ceremonies. Large indoor facilities include Dulles Expo Center, The Fieldhouse, and our megasportsplex – The St. James – which boasts an Olympic pool, two NHL ice sheets, four NBA courts, and a FIFA turf field that can be covered with modular flooring to accommodate multiple sports events and activities. Our 100+ rectangular turf fields, diamond complexes, bowling centers, shooting/archery ranges, roadways, lakes, and rivers round out our diverse mix of facilities.
With its comprehensive inventory of athletic venues, array of world-class tourism assets, and SportsNOVA partnership, Fairfax is uniquely positioned to co-host the largest of state, regional, national, and international multi-sport and single-sport events.
Featured Sports Facilities
George Mason University
Virginia’s largest four-year public university offering multiple indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, including the GMU Stadium, Field House, Recreation & Athletic Complex, Jim McKay Natatorium, Tennis Complex, and EagleBank Arena (10,000 seats).
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Dulles Expo Center
Northern Virginia’s largest exposition center (130,000 sq. ft.), located eight miles from Dulles International Airport, with on-site concessions, family restrooms, 2000 parking spots, and walking distance to several restaurants and a hotel.
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The St. James
Indoor megasportsplex (450,000 sq. ft.) featuring a 360’ x 210’ turf field, four NBA basketball courts, two NHL ice sheets, 50-meter Olympic pool with adjacent waterpark, and eight squash courts.
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The Fieldhouse
Column-free, 60,000-square-foot indoor facility with two 85’ x 97’ turf fields (which can be combined into one 170′ x 97′ turf field), one NBA basketball court with stadium bleachers and scoreboard, and two additional high school courts.
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Braddock Park
Six-field adult softball complex and synthetic soccer field with lighting, permanent restrooms, and ample parking. Only 20 minutes east of this venue is Wakefield Park, which features six youth softball fields and a full-service RECenter.
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Spring Hill District Park
Located adjacent to the Spring Hill RECenter, this venue features three synthetic turf fields, permanent restrooms, a fitness center, and other amenities. Fairfax boasts 100+ turf fields located at parks, schools, and other sites throughout the county.
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Previously Hosted Events
- World Police & Fire Games – The largest multi-sport event in the world for police officers, firefighters, and other first responders, with 10,000 athletes from 70 countries participating in 60 sports over 10 days (Facilities: multiple sports and unique venues throughout Fairfax County and nearby jurisdictions).
- Virginian and WAGS Soccer Tournaments – Two of the largest soccer tournaments in the U.S., hosting hundreds of teams annually (Facilities: rectangular turf fields throughout Fairfax County).
- MYHockey Tournaments – Regional hockey tournaments attracting teams along the East Coast and Canada (Facilities: The St. James and SkateQuest).
- Flip for the Fight Invitational – Girls invitational gymnastics event attracting thousands of attendees and benefiting breast cancer research (Facility: The Fieldhouse).
- She Got Game Basketball Showcase – Varsity scholastic girls basketball showcase attracting 130+ domestic and international teams and college recruiters from around the U.S. (Facility: The St. James).
Loudoun County
What are two of the most difficult obstacles to overcome when planning a sports tournament? Facilities and location. Oftentimes, the cities with proper facilities are the most difficult to get to, and when you finally find a place that has everything your tournament needs, it’s in the middle of nowhere! Well, we wouldn’t highlight this problem if we didn’t have a solution for you. If you’re planning a sports tournament, then you can bank on Loudoun County having the facilities you need in a location that is convenient for all, as well as having an overflow of entertainment and activity options for the whole family.
Located less than an hour from Washington, D.C., Loudoun is the third-largest county in the Commonwealth and home to Dulles International Airport. Great sports facilities are located throughout the county including Ion International Training Center, featuring two NHL ice sheets with a 3,500-seat arena. Segra Field is a 5,000-seat stadium with artificial turf and is home to three professional teams – Loudoun United FC soccer, Old Glory DC rugby, and the Washington Spirit women’s soccer team. Annually, Loudoun hosts several fastpitch softball tournaments at five championship-quality facilities totaling 26 fields. VA Revolution Sportsplex is a premier facility with four FIFA-certified turf fields and a 1,500-seat stadium. Other outstanding facilities include the Virginia Volleyball Center (six courts, plus a sand court), Northern Virginia Badminton Club (nine courts), and Smash Table Tennis (11 XIOM tables).
Our dedicated team of sales and marketing professionals offers a wide range of services such as site selection and inspections, logistics and promotion assistance. Loudoun Sports Tourism also oversees the Sports Tournament Reimbursement Grant Program to financially assist rights-holders with event costs.
With its comprehensive inventory of athletic venues, array of world-class tourism assets, and SportsNOVA partnership, Loudoun is uniquely positioned to co-host the largest of state, regional, national, and international multi-sport and single-sport events.
Featured Sports Facilities
Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park
The 405-acre regional park features baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, and soccer complexes. The facility offers nine diamonds and eight large rectangles with an additional two turf fields to be added by 2022. Bolen is host to several large tournaments on an annual basis including the USSSA “C” National Championships, PONY Nationals, USA Softball Eastern Championship, Senior Softball Eastern Nationals, and many other regional events.
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Ion International Training Center
The 90,000-square-foot facility features two NHL ice sheets, including a 3,500-seat area in addition to a full-service gym, café, pro shop, medical room and hockey training room, among other amenities. Ion annually hosts several MYHockey Tournaments as well as US Figure Skating events. The center, with nearly 1,000 parking spaces, has room to expand to four ice sheets on the 16.5-acre site.
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VA Revolution Sportsplex
The nearly 44-acre facility features four fully lit, over-sized FIFA certified, bio-turf fields capable for the use of a variety of sports. The stadium features bleachers and can seat approximately 1,500 people with additional seating in CroppMetcalfe Park and auxiliary seating, which can be brought in if needed. CroppMetcalfe Park & Adventure Course complement the fields with more destination features including a zip-line.
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Segra Field
Located within Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park is Segra Field, which is the home of Loudoun United FC, a Division II affiliate of DC United playing in the United Soccer League; Old Glory DC, a member of Major League Rugby and the Washington Spirit, a member of the National Women’s Soccer League. Segra Field has a seating capacity of 5,000 and includes eight, 24-person suites, which are available for groups.
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Potomack Lakes Sportsplex
The 47-acre athletic complex has won numerous national awards including the 2019 Senior Softball USA Softball Complex of the Year Award. The Sportsplex includes four lighted softball fields with 300-foot permanent fences and 200-foot temporary fences as well as six large, irrigated, adjacent soccer fields.
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Brambleton Sportsplex
The Brambleton Sportsplex completed renovations in 2016, with upgrades to both the fields and parking on property. The facility now includes four 400’ fields and two 200’ fields with a completely resurfaced parking area. Brambleton Sportsplex has been the host for several tournaments including the PONY Nationals, USSSA “C” National Championships, USA Softball Eastern Nationals, and Senior Softball-USA Eastern Nationals.
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Previously Hosted Events
- 2017 Senior PGA Championship – The 2017 Senior PGA Championship took place Memorial Day weekend at Trump National Golf Club. Bernhard Langer completed the Senior Grand Slam, winning his first Senior PGA Championship finishing at -18 to defeat Vijay Singh by one shot.
- USA Softball Eastern Nationals – The Eastern Nationals have been in Loudoun County since 2009 and highlight a different age group annually, featuring girls fastpitch teams from throughout the Atlantic Region. The tournament has been a five-time recipient of the USA Softball James Farrell Award of Excellence for conducting the highest rated USA Softball National event (Facilities: Potomack Lakes Sportsplex, Claude Moore Park, Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park, Brambleton Sportsplex, Edgar Tillett Memorial Park).
- MYHockey Tournaments – Regional hockey tournaments attracting teams along the East Coast and Canada (Facilities: Ion International Training Center, Ashburn Ice House).
- PONY Nationals – Featuring five age divisions competing over two weeks, the PONY Nationals attract teams from across the U.S. and abroad to compete in girls fastpitch softball (Facilities: Potomack Lakes Sportsplex, Claude Moore Park, Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park, Brambleton Sportsplex, Edgar Tillett Memorial Park).
- USSSA Eastern “C” National Championship – The USSSA Eastern “C” National Championship has taken place annually since 2016 and includes teams throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. The girls fastpitch tournament features players ages 10-18 participating in five age group categories (Facilities: Potomack Lakes Sportsplex, Claude Moore Park, Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park, Brambleton Sportsplex, Edgar Tillett Memorial Park).
Prince William County
With 38 square-miles of dedicated green open space, and world-class sporting facilities, the Prince William Sports team rivals the toughest of competition in Sports Tourism with its service and hospitality.
Prince William County includes the vibrant communities of Manassas, Woodbridge, Gainesville, Haymarket, Dumfries, Dale City, Quantico, Lake Ridge, Occoquan, and Nokesville among others, and our tourism team is prepared to host your next professional, amateur, international, adult, or youth sporting event.
Sporting events and tournaments in Prince William are experiences that activate the entire community with fans, families, and of course – the participants. Prince William County’s sites include:
- A dozen golf courses including two PGA caliber golf courses; (1) one that has hosted a PGA Tour with Tiger Woods
- Two indoor Olympic-sized pools
- An ice arena with one Olympic-sized rink and one NHL-sized rink
- A tennis complex with ten outdoor and four indoor courts
- Two indoor recreation facilities with three full-size courts for basketball, volleyball, futsal, and more
- Dozens of competition-ready grass softball and baseball diamonds, and an array of grass and artificial turf flat fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, and more.
- Prince William County also has two major rivers running through it, making it a great location for crew and kayak competitions, as well as other water sports and events.
With its comprehensive inventory of athletic venues, array of world-class tourism assets, and the SportsNOVA partnership, Prince William is uniquely positioned to co-host the largest of state, regional, national, and international multi-sport and single-sport events.
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Featured Sports Facilities
Pfitzner Stadium Complex (Minor League Stadium)
Pfitzner Stadium is home to a 400 ft. Baseball Stadium with 4,000 seating capacity, three 300 ft. softball diamonds all lighted with dugouts and bleachers, and an eight-lane USA BMX-certified BMX Track with spectator bleachers, lighting, paved turns, and a professional drop gate. The complex has permanent concession stands and indoor restrooms. The complex has RV parking available with ample parking surrounding the complex. It has quick access to I-95 making it a great site for any tournament.
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Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center (Indoor Recreation Center)
The Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center boasts a 50 meter ten-lane Olympic-Size indoor pool with 300 seating capacity, digital timing and results board, movable bulkhead, locker rooms with showers, meeting rooms, an indoor High School-size basketball court with walking/viewing track 40 ft. above, and three racquetball courts. The Freedom Center has quick access to I-66, an abundant amount of parking, Wi-Fi available, and is just a couple minutes away from multiple attractions in the county.
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Prince William Ice Center
Prince William Ice Center features an Olympic-Size ice rink with 300 seating capacity, an NHL-size ice rink with 300 seating capacity, on-site restaurant and bar, three meeting rooms, an A/V control room, locker rooms with showers, and a retail center. The Prince William Ice Center has quick access to I-95, hundreds of hotel rooms, and is minutes from the Potomac Mills Mall area and other attractions. Whether it is speed skating, curling, figure skating, or ice hockey, Prince William Sports and the Prince William Ice Center staff are ready to host your next event.
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George Hellwig Park (Fields)
George Hellwig Park is home to three full-size artificial turf soccer fields with lighting, spectator and team seating, on-site concession stands, indoor restrooms, and a check-in building. It also features three full-size grass soccer fields with portable restrooms on-site, a 325 ft. baseball field and two 225 ft. softball fields, all lighted with dugouts and electronic scoreboards, and one 115 ft. rubber surface miracle field. Located minutes away from either I-66 or I-95, multiple attractions, and other sports facilities, this site is tournament ready.
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United Sportsplex (Indoor Sports Recreation Center)
United Sportsplex is a 40,000-sq.-ft. indoor facility that features three high school-size hardwood courts and one artificial turf field the same size as one of the hardwood courts, perfect for hosting basketball, volleyball, futsal, and many other indoor tournaments and events. This facility also has indoor locker rooms, an on-site athletic trainer, a meeting room, audio/speaker capabilities, and a concession stand. Located just off I-66, United Sportsplex has quick access to hundreds of hotel rooms, attractions, and more, making it tournament ready for your next indoor event.
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Forest Greens Golf Club (Golf Course)
Forest Green is set in the rolling terrain of the Piedmont in Triangle, VA not far from Quantico Marine Base. This is a course that offers challenge, magnificent vistas, natural settings, and golf as it was envisioned with pine tree-lined fairways, and well-protected greens. Eighteen holes, par 72 on 6,831 yards, Bermuda grass, and five sets of tees at each hole make up this course designed by Clyde B. Johnson. The club also features a driving range, putting green, and a clubhouse with a full-service restaurant. This club is also home to a newly added 18-hole Championship Tournament Disc Golf course.
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Previously Hosted Events
- USA BMX East Coast Nationals – One of the largest BMX races on the East Coast, hosting over 1,200 racers from across the nation over three days (Facility: Pfitzner Stadium Complex).
- Tough Mudder – Two-day outdoor endurance and obstacle race with over 10,000 participants (Facility: Haymarket, VA).
- MYHockey Tournaments – Regional hockey tournaments attracting teams along the U.S. east coast and Canada (Facility: Prince William Ice Center and Haymarket Iceplex).
- USSSA Kyle Wilson Invitational – Adult Fastpitch Softball Tournament that hosts over 120 teams annually (Facility: Pfitzner Stadium Complex, Valley View Park, Fairmont Park, and Ben Lomond Park).
- VDA Showcase and WAGS – Two of the largest soccer tournaments in Virginia and the U.S. hosting hundreds of teams annually (Facility: Howison Homestead Soccer Complex, George Hellwig Park, James S. Long Park, Chinn Center, Ali Krieger Sportsplex, and Veterans Memorial Park).
Stafford County
Take the next step and bring your future sporting event to Stafford, Virginia for spectacular attractions and state-of-the-art athletic facilities. Multi-sports, singular small or large sporting events, Stafford provides a landscape ready to tackle unique tournaments of any kinds. Centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic region, Stafford is within a day’s drive of 60 percent of the U.S. population. For those coming from further out, two major D.C. Metro Area airports allow for easy access to the area. Stafford, Virginia is an affordable sports destination in DC’s backyard. Whether you’re looking for great hotel rates, renowned tourism assets, or just looking to get off the beaten path, Stafford is a cost-conscious destination eager to host your sporting event. With dedicated local sports tourism planners, Stafford is ready to match your detailed event needs.
Featured Sports Facilities
Embrey Mill Park
Soccer, football, field hockey, flag-football, and lacrosse are all situated in the heart of Stafford. The stately Embrey Mill Park is conveniently located near the county’s major thoroughfares, shopping centers, restaurants and hotels, making it the ideal stop for teams and their families. The impressive multi-sports complex contains eight fields — six synthetic, lighted rectangular fields and two lighted grass fields, and a newly built practice field.
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Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center
Swimming, diving, water polo, other water sports can all be found in this 76,000-square-foot, world-class Olympic-sized sports complex. This facility is equipped with a 50-meter by 25-yard competition pool with seating for more than 800 spectators and movable bulkhead, an additional 25-yard recreation pool, and a warm-water wellness pool.
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Potomac River Fishing
The water is open for any sports adventure. With creeks and tidal tributaries of the Potomac River, many sports have caught wave to our hidden gems. Kayak fishing, specifically for bass, have put Stafford on the map as a hidden “fish town” and it has become the epicenter for snakehead fishing on the East Coast.
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Chichester Park
The park includes four 60/70’ diamond fields, one 90’ baseball field, protected spectator seating, a large picnic pavilion with restrooms and grills, a concession stand, a large parking area, trails for hiking and jogging, and restrooms.
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Disc Golf
Stafford boasts two challenging disc golf courses at Curtis Park and John Lee Pratt Park that wind through woods within the parks and feature 18-holes at each, offering year-round recreation and tournament play. Adjacent to Curtis Park is the Gauntlet Golf Club, which frequently partners to host two-round tournaments for unique and exclusive play.
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Golf Courses
The Gauntlet Golf Club and Augustine Golf Club are premier golf courses with turn-key services, on-site restaurant and bar, and beautiful atmosphere for any tournament.
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Previously Hosted Events
- Virginia Special Olympics Basketball Championships – This is an annual Virginia Basketball Championship held in Stafford, VA and hosts approximately 1,100 visitors each year. Athletes compete at various basketball courts across the county (Facilities: high school basketball courts throughout Stafford County).
- VHSL 5A and 6A State Swimming and Diving Championship – Multi-day high school state championship meet, accommodating 600+ athletes and 1,000 spectators (Facility: Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center).
- Kayak Bass Fishing Tournament – Multi-day kayak bass angler fishing tournament hosted across various accessways on the Potomac River in Stafford, VA (Facilities: various access points to the Potomac River in Stafford County).
- USYS Region 1 Soccer Championship – A five-day soccer championship tournament which attracts hundreds of State Champion youth teams and thousands of visitors from the 15 states that make up Region 1 of USYSA (Facilities: Embrey Mill Park and various rectangular fields across the Stafford region).
- April Fools Fest Ultimate Frisbee Tournament – One of the largest ultimate frisbee tournaments hosted on the East Coast, bringing athletes to Stafford, VA for a three-day tournament (Facility: John Lee Pratt Park).
