The Sports Facilities Companies

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup getting underway today, sports venues, parks and recreation departments, youth clubs, and destination organizations across North America have a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

The excitement around the tournament can be bigger than match-day crowds and watch parties. With the right programming, partnerships, and planning, communities can turn World Cup energy into long-term participation, tourism, and economic growth.

SFC recently outlined a blueprint for making the most of this moment, from activating quickly after big matches to creating World Cup-themed programming and building for the legacy beyond 2026.

Read more: sportsfacilities.com/blog/how-to-turn-world-cup-excitement-into-community-growth

Rock climbing. Zip lines. Obstacle courses. Mountain biking.

These aren't sideshows. They're the amenities drawing multi-generational crowds and driving some of the highest per-square-foot revenue in recreation.

Adventure sports facilities are reshaping how communities think about investment — and the results speak for themselves.

🔗 Read the full story: sportsfacilities.com/blog/why-adventure-and-specialty-sports-facilities-are-the-next-community-investment

Today, we highlight some of the top Texas-sized sports venues built for tournaments, events, and community play:

∙ Odessa Multi Sports Complex City of Odessa, Texas
∙ Beaumont Athletic Complex City of Beaumont - Government
∙ East Texas A&M University Ag Center East Texas A&M University
∙ Round Rock Sports Center
∙ Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex

From multi-sport field complexes and indoor tournament venues to diamond sports destinations and flexible arena spaces, these facilities are designed to support full brackets, destination events and memorable experiences for athletes, families and event owners.

🔗 Read the full story: sportsfacilities.com/blog/top-texas-sized-sports-venues-in-texas-for-your-next-tournament

We're proud to share that The Sports Facilities Companies has been named a 2025 Top Workplace in Minnesota by The Star Tribune.

This recognition reflects the incredible teams at Waconia Ice Arena and Safari Island Community Center, whose commitment to service, leadership, and community impact represents the best of SFC.

We’re grateful for the people who make our venues special every day and help us create exceptional experiences for the communities we serve.

Top 10 in the nation!

Congrats to Rocky Top Sports World - Gatlinburg, TN on being named one of the SportsEvents Media Group's 2026 Top 10 Ultimate Soccer and Lacrosse Venues.

Managed by The Sports Facilities Companies and located in the City of Gatlinburg (Tennessee) against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains, Rocky Top Sports World has 80 acres of competition space.

Our amazing facility features seven outdoor AstroTurf fields and an 86,000-square-foot indoor facility that supports year-round tournaments, camps and events.

With high-quality fields, flexible event space, and easy access to lodging, dining, and family-friendly attractions, Rocky Top continues to deliver the kind of full-service sports tourism experience that makes it a standout destination for athletes, coaches, and families.

🔗 See the full list here: https://sportseventsmediagroup.com/top-10-ultimate-soccer-and-lacrosse-venues-2026-winners/

Paradise Coast Sports Complex continues to deliver in a major way for Collier County!

As Commissioner Burt Saunders put it, the complex has been a “far greater success than any of us could have anticipated.”

The Sports Facilities Companies is proud to work alongside Collier County, Florida and FC Naples to support a venue that is creating economic impact, building community pride, and raising the standard for what public sports facilities can deliver.

FC Naples' inaugural season brought more than 68,000 fans through the gates, generated meaningful visitor spending across the community, and helped showcase the complex as a year-round destination for sports, entertainment, and family-friendly experiences.

🔗 Read the full story via Naples Daily News: https://www.aol.com/news/fc-naples-inaugural-season-brings-201228330.html

Big news out of New Jersey!

SFC is proud to announce a new management partnership with Middlesex County to oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, scheduling, and programming across three major venues on the Middlesex College campus in Edison, New Jersey.

The partnership includes the new multi-use stadium, a state-of-the-art venue with approximately 6,500 seats designed to host multiple sports, community events, cultural programming, and entertainment. The stadium will also serve as an official home field for Rutgers Baseball starting with the 2027 season.

SFC will also manage scheduling and programming for Thomas A. Edison Park, a 180-acre recreation asset that will feature 88 acres of enhanced active recreation space, including 10 multi-sport artificial turf long fields, three multi-sport baseball and softball fields, a championship field with track and grandstands, 16 tennis courts, a 500-foot cricket pitch, a fieldhouse, and new comfort stations.

The third venue under SFC’s oversight will be the new full-service restaurant and bar inside the Middlesex College Student Center, which will serve students, faculty, and the surrounding community while also supporting hospitality and culinary students through hands-on workforce development opportunities.

Together, these venues will create new opportunities for sports, entertainment, education, workforce development, and community connection while supporting Middlesex County’s Community, Innovation, Opportunity Strategic Investment Plan.

We’re excited to partner with Middlesex County NJ Government to deliver high-quality guest experiences and help shape a destination that will serve residents, athletes, students, and visitors for years to come.

Today, we highlight the four top sports-anchored mixed-use developments across Texas:

• The Fort Bend County Epicenter
• Legends Event Center - Bryan, Texas
• The Star in Frisco
• McKinney Parks and Recreation Mixed-Use Sports/Entertainment District

From tournament venues and entertainment hubs to walkable districts built around sports tourism, these destinations are redefining how communities combine competition, hospitality, retail, and year-round experiences.

🔗 Read the full story and explore what makes these Texas developments stand out: https://sportsfacilities.com/blog/sports-anchored-mixed-use-development-in-texas/

☀️ The sun is out, the weather is hot, and the slides are ON! 💦🌊

Come join us today for a fun day of swimming from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM!

Grab your sunscreen, bring your friends and family, and cool off with us at the pool! 😎🏊‍♂️🎉