Services | Management
Facility Operations & Management
Professional facility management that maximizes performance, strengthens communities, and enhances guest experiences
Experience comprehensive facility operations and management
SFC is the operating partner cities and developers choose when performance and risk management matter. With 100+ venues under management, nearly $1B in annual economic impact, and work in 3,500+ communities, we bring battle-tested systems for programming, booking, staffing, marketing, and financial reporting to every facility we manage.
SFC’s model is transparent and owner-first. You keep control and visibility; we supply the local operating team and 100+ corporate experts in marketing, finance, HR, legal/risk, and maintenance. The result is a sports, recreation, or events venue that meets your financial targets, expands access to play, and strengthens the health and economic vitality of your community.
Service highlights
Duration:
12–24 months, start-up
5-10 year average engagement
Best suited for:
Multi-Sport Complexes
Arena, Convention, & Event Centers
Private Multi-Sport Facilities
Ice Venues and Aquatic Centers
Led by Operations Experts

Kelly Krykukov
Senior Vice President of Venue Management

Jack Adams
Senior Vice President of Venue Management
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How the right programming can bring recreation centers to life and engage the whole community.
What’s included in our sports facility operations and management services
Our services cover every aspect of day-to-day operations for a variety of facility types, including indoor and outdoor sports complexes, ice rinks, amphitheaters, and aquatic centers, ensuring your facility is efficient, guest-focused, and built for long-term success.
Account leadership
SFC’s team leaders are proven operators with deep experience in developing and managing the most successful venues. They act as the single point of contact for our clients, liaise with the SF Network’s diverse expertise, and are defined by their ability to achieve extraordinary results.
Marketing & branding
Research & forecasting
Legal & risk management
Human resources & recruiting
Event booking & sales
Our other management services
Alongside sports facility operations, we provide facility optimization and performance reviews to help you fine-tune operations and maximize results.
Why choose the Sports Facilities Companies
SFC combines proven processes, unmatched data, and a people-first culture in facility operations management.
Comprehensive management model
Our approach gives owners full control and visibility into facility operations while we handle marketing, event booking, daily operations, and financial management.
Financial sustainability through data-driven operations
We know how to balance mission and margin. SFC’s proprietary financial models and real-time reporting tools provide visibility into every dollar spent and earned. We build operational plans that align with community goals while driving long-term profitability and reinvestment.
The SF Network advantage
Our venues benefit from national marketing reach, shared event relationships, operational benchmarks, and vendor savings across a network that stretches from California to the Carolinas.
Financial stewardship
With real-time financial reporting, cost controls, and transparent dashboards, our partners always know how their facility is performing and where every dollar is going.
Community-centered operations
We manage facilities not just for efficiency but for purpose, designing programs, pricing, and partnerships that keep your venue accessible and inclusive for residents.
Guest experience that builds loyalty
We train every team member to deliver exceptional service, ensuring every visitor — athlete, parent, or spectator — feels welcome, safe, and inspired to return.
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
Partner with a proven leader in sports facility operations
Let SFC manage the details so your facility can achieve its full potential in operations, finances, and community impact.
Join the SFC team
Live the mission of improving communities through sports. Be part of the Sports Facilities Companies team today.