Winston-Salem Is a Game Changer

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 a welcoming city dedicated to your success.

CHAMPIONSHIP-LEVEL AMENITIES

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

WINNING CONVENIENCE

Centrally located in North Carolina, Winston-Salem offers easy access from several large cities via major highways. Serviced by Allegiant, American, Delta, United, and Breeze Airways, Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is just 25 minutes from downtown and offers daily non-stop flights to 14 cities and 240 one-stop cities. Conveniently, additional airports (CLT and RDU) also service this region.

THE SOUTH’S EPICENTER FOR SPORTS EVENTS

Sporting events of all sizes count on us for top-tier venues, ideally suited for youth, amateur, or professional events and competitions. Pristine college facilities, a state-of-the-art indoor track, a spacious arena, a flex-space downtown convention center, and the region’s largest multi-sport complex are all part of the roster in Winston-Salem.

Backed by dedicated support from the Visit Winston-Salem Sports Sales Team, planners get a partner who understands logistics and what personalized service really means. 

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

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