Twice the Reasons to Plan Your Sports Event in Winston-Salem

The Greater Winston-Salem area offers an unbeatable combination of innovation + competition that makes it the ideal destination for hosting sports events. With expert planning assistance and the year-round temperate climate, this vibrant city provides twice the reasons to bring your next competition here.
 

Innovation + Championship Facilities

If exceptional venues were a competition, Winston-Salem would always take the gold. From pristine college facilities and spacious arenas to North Carolina’s only fully dedicated  indoor track and the region’s largest multi-sport complex, the Greater Winston-Salem area wins big.
 

Check out a few of the venues in Winston-Salem.

• Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum (LJVM) seats nearly 15,000 attendees with 30,000 square feet of floor space. LJVM is a premier venue for basketball and other large-scale, indoor competitive sports.
   
• Benton Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem. The recently renovated convention center offers 150,000 square feet of flexible space, including ballrooms and multi-purpose exhibit halls. Plus, its downtown location makes it easy for athletes and fans to explore the city’s dining and entertainment options.
   
• RISE Indoor Sports is a flexible 123,000-square-foot multi-sport facility featuring eight basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, pickleball courts and a large indoor turf area. RISE also includes performance training centers and onsite sports medicine facilities.
   
• Kernersville Community Recreation Center features three all-court sports gyms, with an elevated walking track and over 56,000 square feet for your team to meet and compete.
   
• Truist Stadium is home to the Winston-Salem Dash MiLB team, which features 5,500 seats and 16 club-level luxury suites. With premium event spaces like the Flow Club, it’s ideal for hosting VIP events, banquets or outdoor competitions.
   
• Truist Sports Park is an expansive 13-field complex with 11 lighted natural grass fields, a 1,400-seat stadium, and additional artificial turf fields. It is ideal for soccer, lacrosse and field hockey tournaments and also features ample meeting space for team events.
   
• The Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex offers five soccer fields, three lighted baseball/softball fields, a cross-country course and multi-purpose fields across 189 acres.
   
• JDL Fast Track is a world-class indoor track facility featuring a 200-meter oval track and a 100-meter warm-up track. JDL is known for hosting NCAA championships and elite track meets year-round.
   
• Bowman Gray Stadium, known as the "Madhouse," is home to Winston-Salem State University football and is NASCAR’s oldest-sanctioned racetrack, making this 17,000-seat venue a unique option for football and motorsports events.
   
• Wake Forest Tennis Center boasts 13 Deco-Turf II courts and regularly hosts NCAA championship tournaments and the annual ATP 250 Winston-Salem Open, making it one of the region’s top tennis destinations.
   
• Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena is an adaptable 70-acre complex offering a 4,000-seat arena and 55,000 square feet of event space.

It doesn't end here for the Greater Winston-Salem area. There are dozens of accommodation options to choose from when planning your sports event of any size.

Planning Assistance + Accommodations

Winston-Salem prides itself on providing comprehensive support for event organizers. The experienced sports services team offers personalized assistance to ensure your event runs smoothly, from securing venues to handling accommodations, transportation, and dining options.

Accommodations are abundant and convenient, with over 5,500 hotel rooms across 50+ area hotels. Plus, with hotels conveniently located near sporting venues, teams and fans can enjoy stress-free travel between competitions and accommodations.

Location + Convenience

Located at the crossroads of I-40, I-85, and I-77, Winston-Salem is a central hub in North Carolina. The city is just a short drive from major cities like Charlotte and Raleigh and is served by three international airports: Piedmont Triad (GSO), Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU), all within 1.5 hours. Winston-Salem's central location makes it ideal for regional and national tournaments, ensuring smooth logistics and travel ease.
 

Experience the difference in Winston-Salem. It’s twice as nice… come on in.