The Sports Facilities Companies has announced that William Knox and his firm, The Legacy Sports Group, have joined the SFC team. Through a strategic collaboration, The Legacy Sports Group will become part of SFC, which manages and develops sports, recreation, wellness and events venues, a move aimed at strengthening SFC’s capabilities in sports tourism, destination development and community impact initiatives nationwide.

As we kick off 2026, we’re taking a moment to look back at the Destinations, Event Organizers, Facilities, Events, and RFPs that made 2025 such a strong year across the Playeasy community.

From standout hosting moments to highly engaged RFPs, 2025 was shaped by partners who leaned into visibility, collaboration, and growth. This year-in-review highlights the Top 5 Destinations, Event Organizers, Facilities, RFPs, and Events based on engagement and activity throughout 2025.

Before we fully turn the page to the year ahead, let’s revisit the partners and moments that helped define the past year.

The Hoover Metropolitan Complex, a classic case of “if you build it, they will come,” has moved toward ever-greater success and versatility since getting its start with a $14.5 million stadium opened in 1988. The stadium was built by the city of Hoover to host the Birmingham Barons professional baseball team and then in 1998 became home to the SEC Baseball Tournament, which it still hosts.