SportsNOVA
Convention & Visitors Bureau
About SportsNOVA
SportsNOVA is an alliance between Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford counties that markets one of the East Coast’s premier destinations for travel sports events: Northern Virginia. Our destination partners will help you save time and money by acting as your one-stop liaison with sports facilities, hotels, attractions, restaurants, shopping centers, vendors, government agencies, and other tourism stakeholders in our region.
Things to do in SportsNOVA
Just minutes from Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia’s combination of sports tourism assets is first-class, hitting every item on a sports planner’s wish list:
- Premier, tournament-capable sports facilities, including George Mason University, Ion International Training Center, Pfitzner Stadium Complex, Jeff Rouse Swim & Sports Center, and many other indoor and outdoor venues.
- Hundreds of full- and select-service hotels representing multiple brands, conveniently located near sports facilities.
- World-class attractions and fun things to do in Northern Virginia, along with close proximity to D.C.’s monuments, museums, and memorials.
- Some of the best shopping centers in the U.S. and one of the largest concentrations of retail on the East Coast outside of New York City.
- A multitude of dining options, from fast food to fine dining, with many restaurants offering group rates and private rooms for team dinners.
- Award-winning wineries and breweries so event attendees can wet their whistles after a fun day of competition.
- Accessible Mid-Atlantic location with major airports (Dulles International, Reagan National, Baltimore/Washington International), Amtrak access, proximity to several interstate highways, and an easy-to-use public transportation system.
Best of all, SportsNOVA partners work collaboratively with one another and hand-in-hand with sports event organizers to ensure the success of their tournaments and competitions. Please visit our partner pages to learn more about the tourism assets located in our respective counties.
Travel details
Just minutes from Washington, D.C., our region features a diverse mix of premium indoor and outdoor sports facilities…from universities, megasportsplexes, and arenas to other venues with clustered rectangles, diamonds, courts, ice sheets, pools, and more! Hundreds of full- and select-service hotels representing multiple brands are conveniently located near our facilities.
Our Mid-Atlantic location makes us easy to get to, with two major airports (and another 45 minutes away), Amtrak access, and proximity to several interstate highways. And once here, our accessible public transportation system makes it easy to experience world-class attractions and a spirited mix of history, culture, shopping, and dining - all showcased collectively in our eclectic destinations.
Services offered
Grant Programs
Lodging Services
Marketing
PR/Media Assistance
Signage
Site Visits
Volunteer
Welcome Bags
Event Marketing Sponsorship
Bid Packages & Presentations - Facility & Site Selection - Creative Consulting - Promotional Design - Hospitality & Concierge Services - PR/Media Assistance - Site Visits - Transportation Assistance - Lodging Services - Welcome Bags/Gifts - Itinerary Development - Event Planning Assistance
Contacts
- JDJohn Doe
Manager