With our refreshing, laid-back culture, beautiful outdoor spaces and state-of-the-art facilities, Virginia Beach is ideal for hosting an unforgettable sporting event. Offering miles of sandy beaches, sparkling waters and year-round sunshine, the destination’s electrifying coastal energy compels athletes and event attendees to move, do and be a part of the action – in the most literal sense.
Enjoy Sports with a View at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
With its three-mile boardwalk and stunning waterfront, the Virginia Beach Oceanfront is one of the most iconic parts of the destination, providing a unique natural backdrop for outdoor activities and sports like sailing, surfing, beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee and boardwalk marathons. Between competitions, athletes can take advantage of the city’s ample outdoor space to train or simply relax before the next game.
In addition to its beautiful seaside setting, Virginia Beach ranks as one of the safest cities for its size and is also known for being one of the cleanest, making it simple to host an event without worry.
Built to accommodate large crowds, the Oceanfront has hosted the North American Sand Soccer Championships, the East Coast Surfing Championship, and the popular Yuengling Shamrock Marathon.
Indoor Sports at the Virginia Beach Sports Center
Virginia Beach may be famous for its gorgeous outdoor spaces, but the city’s newest sports facility makes it a pleasure to be indoors. Opened in October 2020, the Virginia Beach Sports Center is a state-of-the-art facility that can host a wide variety of indoor sports, including basketball, volleyball, indoor track and field, and indoor field hockey. Its 285,000 square feet of convertible space includes 12 basketball courts, 24 volleyball courts, 9 field hockey courts and a 200-meter hydraulically banked track that can hold up to 5,000 spectators to watch the action.
In addition to its world-class sporting facilities, the Virginia Beach Sports Center is surrounded by amazing restaurants and hotels featuring oceanfront views just minutes from the sports complex. The Center also has an outdoor courtyard event and staging space for ceremonies, live entertainment, or a variety of functions. This makes it an ideal destination for those exploring the local area and experiencing Virginia Beach’s vibrant culture. Whether it’s enjoying a meal at a local seafood restaurant or taking a stroll along the boardwalk, teams and fans at the sports center can easily immerse themselves in the unique charm of this coastal city.
Play Like a Pro at the Princess Anne Athletic Complex
Are you hosting outdoor games like ultimate frisbee, field hockey, lacrosse, football, soccer, or softball? The Princess Anne Athletic Complex offers a field of dreams – 8 softball and 8 soccer fields, to be exact – with a handful of fully fenced and equipped with irrigation systems, electronic scoreboards and shaded player benches. Depending on your event needs, you can also choose between four full-sized lighted synthetic fields and four hybrid Bermuda fields.
With its plentiful outdoor spaces, modern sports complexes and uniquely dynamic atmosphere, Virginia Beach is a prime setting for competition – and athletes and event attendees will not soon forget it.
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