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Play to Win in Winston-Salem

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

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