Play to Win in Winston-Salem

Destination · North Carolina

April 14, 2026 · 2 min read

The South’s Epicenter for Sports Events

What do you get when you cross fan-favorite convenience and a city built for competition? A game-changing sports destination ready to welcome athletes and fans to their home away from home turf.

Sport event planners can count on top-tier venues ideally suited for year-round events, whether you’re hosting youth, amateur, or professional competitions. Our city is home to distinguished NCAA Division I, II, and III institutions, each equipped with premier athletic facilities. Winston-Salem has the infrastructure to ensure a premier competitive environment for everything from buzzer-beaters to photo finishes.

TOURNAMENT-READY VENUES

Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex: 189-acre complex containing multiple linear and diamond fields, a cross-country course, and the new Kernersville Recreation & Event Center with flexible indoor court spaces.
Truist Sports Park: A multi-field powerhouse with 15 total fields (11 Bermuda grass, 4 artificial turf, 14 lighted)

JDL Fast Track: One of the nation’s premier indoor tracks with a new 200-meter banked MondoTrack EI track and 1,700 bleacher seats.
Truist Stadium: Home to minor league Dash baseball, it features 5,500 stadium-style seats.
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena and Event Center: 60,000 square feet of flexible space.
Downtown Benton Convention Center: 150,000 square feet with two connected hotels.
Championship-level track and field, baseball, basketball, cycling, tennis, and volleyball complexes.

WINNING AMENITIES

Recipient of Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Travel Awards
Convenient and central North Carolina location
Over 5,500 hotel rooms at 55 hotel properties
More than 500 diverse, team-friendly dining choices
Named a Forbes Top 10 Best downtown

WINSTON-SALEM IS ROOTING FOR YOU

Winston-Salem is a sports destination that understands what it takes to host a top-tier event—world-class venues, welcoming accommodations, and a city that rallies around its guests. Whether you’re planning a large-scale tournament or a niche competition, you’ll find Winston-Salem is dedicated to your success.

Bring your next game to Winston-Salem, where every event plays out Twice as nice. Explore venues, services, and incentives here.

We look forward to welcoming you to our city.

Bonny Bernat, STS
Senior Sports Development Manager
O: 336.728.4215 / C: 336.829.0149
bonny@visitwinstonsalem.com

Visit Winston-Salem

Located in the heart of North Carolina, Winston-Salem is a welcoming meeting destination with a history committed to reinvention and innovation. Named a Forbes’ Top 10 Best Downtown, Winston-Salem combines inspired cuisine, craft breweries, museums, culture, and shopping — all within a vibrant, walkable city center. With over 1,200 spacious, sophisticated downtown hotel rooms, our city is the perfect destination to host your next meeting or convention. Dubbed the City of Arts and Innovation, Winston-Salem is no stranger to reinventing itself. Our recent multi-million-dollar Benton Convention Center reinvention is no exception.

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