Facility Types

Multi-Sport Athletic Complexes

Creating best-in-class venues that elevate play, bring people together, and drive local impact

Multi-Sport, Multi-Use, & Multi-Generational; these properties do it all

Today’s multi-sport complexes are more than tournament venues; they’re community destinations built to work every day. When designed right, they attract regional and national events that drive tourism and economic impact while also serving residents year-round with fitness, recreation, wellness, and gathering spaces. By blending competitive sports with everyday community use, these facilities stay active, generate diverse revenue, and deliver lasting value, helping you create a destination that supports athletes and families, strengthens quality of life, and positions your community as a leader in sports and wellness. Start with a plan that shows how your facility can deliver impact from day one.

Multi-purpose fields

Hybrid multi-sport destinations

Elite sports & recreation facilities

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Dedicated indoor complexes

Primary outdoor facilities

More about Multi-Sport facilities

5.9% annual growth The youth and amateur sports tourism industry has shown steady growth over the last decade

$50 billion in travel spending occur in the U.S. each year with 205 million sports event trips annually

Multi-Sport properties depend on maximizing utilization with a mix of local programming, community events, and tournaments, often needing professional operators.

Year-Round Use keeps fields active with rotating leagues, camps, and tournaments

When you’re investing in a game-changing facility, put SFC on your team. We’ve planned, built, and currently operate some of the highest-performing venues in the nation.

Featured Multi-Sport Complexes

Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater

At Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater, a community‑first multi‑sport campus has rapidly become a regional powerhouse, shattering a five‑year economic‑impact forecast of $34M in just two years. The venue now delivers around $22M in annual impact while fueling new hotels, national restaurant brands, and a 246,000‑sq‑ft retail marketplace around the park.

Key Statistics

Size: ~130 acres, ~100,000‑sq‑ft indoor center
Playing surfaces: 4 basketball / 8 volleyball courts, 4 baseball + 5 softball, 5 multipurpose turf fields (14+ turf fields total in broader complex), 16 tennis courts, indoor & outdoor competition pools, waterpark, Miracle Field
Ancillary: 8,000‑seat amphitheater, RV park, walking trails, dog parks, playgrounds, community memberships, plus big‑event programming
Economic impact: Generated $22M in economic impact in 2024 and has catalyzed significant surrounding development (new hotels, national restaurant brands, 246,000‑sq‑ft Sand Mountain Marketplace)

Highlands Sports Complex

Highlands Sports Complex has become the Ohio Valley’s benchmark multi‑sport campus, pairing a 200,000‑sq‑ft indoor center with outdoor turf to host a steady calendar of tournaments, leagues, and camps that generate multi‑million‑dollar annual economic impact. Its mix of courts, turf, fitness, and FEC amenities makes it a go‑to case study for communities seeking a high‑performing regional hub for residents and visitors alike.

Key Statistics

Size: ~200,000‑sq‑ft indoor complex plus outdoor fields
Playing surfaces: 6 basketball / 6 volleyball courts, 1 indoor and 1 outdoor turf field, flexible training and camp space
Ancillary: Fun‑climb family entertainment center, fitness areas, concessions, and mezzanine viewing
Economic impact: $19.2M in direct visitor spending in 2024, which is reported as an 876% increase over the original goal for the venue

Rocky Top Sports World

Rocky Top Sports World has transformed Gatlinburg into a year‑round tournament powerhouse, driving more than $400 million in visitor spending since opening, including over $80 million and nearly 110,000 room nights in 2024 alone.

Key Statistics

Size: 80 acres, 86,000‑sq‑ft indoor fieldhouse
Playing surfaces: 6 indoor basketball / 12 volleyball courts, 7 synthetic‑turf fields (6 primary + 1 championship) for football/soccer/lacrosse
Ancillary: Team rooms, board room, and café
Economic impact: $80M+ in economic impact,108,800+ room nights booked in 2024, $55.6M in 2022, and outperforming projections even through the pandemic

Fully integrated process

SFC is the only firm that delivers every stage of the project life cycle in house: planning, feasibility, funding, development, and operations. That means your vision is guided by one accountable partner who ensures consistency, efficiency, and success from first idea to opening day.

A nationwide team

Operating 100+ properties across the US, SFC brings the strength of 5,000 team members and 100+ subject matter experts, delivering proven experience and support to help your facility succeed.

Network power

When working with SFC, your facility becomes part of the SF Network, the largest collection of sports and recreation venues in the nation. This means your facility benefits from a wealth of resources and industry knowledge.

Development knowledge

Multisport facilities require balance: field configurations, surface selection, lighting, and scheduling systems that accommodate everything from basketball and volleyball to baseball, soccer, and pickleball. Our team’s operational experience spans all of them, allowing us to design and manage spaces that maximize both utilization and community engagement.

Programming expertise

With experience operating some of the nation’s most successful venues, we have developed programming and events that engage your community and build connections to your facility.

Seamless guest & player experiences

From parking to concessions to digital registration, SFC’s operational systems are designed for scale and simplicity. Our team ensures that athletes, families, and event owners enjoy a professional, well-run experience that keeps them coming back.

See why we’re trusted by communities nationwide

“The information and research that we received from SFC has helped me in my role of educating the community, especially city leadership, on the importance of focusing on sports tourism.”

Ben Snyder
Executive Director
Grand Junction Sports Commission

“It was great to see the different levels of services and the understanding that SFC brought to the table. They provide a diverse range of services, and it really met the goals we were looking to achieve.”

Gumaro Martinez
Executive Director of Parks and Leisure Services
City of Waxahachie, TX

“Searching far and wide, SFC stood out above the crowd and not only for how they run a facility but how they run their business. I think that speaks volumes to their leadership. I think that speaks volumes to their track record, and I’m excited to work hand in hand at Visit Macon with SFC on making this building a success.”

Gary Wheat
President/CEO
Visit Macon

Case Study

Rocky Top Sports World

Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater is a 130+ acre sports and entertainment destination in Albertville, Alabama, and SFC supported the project from inception through feasibility, financial forecasting, economic impact analysis, and ongoing venue operations.

Build what’s next

Turn your vision into a destination that inspires athletes, strengthens community, and fuels local growth. With SFC as your partner, you’ll have the experience, resources, and support to plan, fund, and operate a complex built for long-term success.

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Multi-Sport Athletic Complexes

Multi-Sport, Multi-Use, & Multi-Generational; these properties do it all

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Featured Multi-Sport Complexes

Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater

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Highlands Sports Complex

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Rocky Top Sports World

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Sports and recreation, built to perform

Travel Sports Destination

Multipurpose Fields