10 Site InSpections of event-ready locations for competitions of any size
WELCOME TO NEW YORK STATE!
NEW YORK KNOWS SPORTS: Home to multiple professional teams from different leagues and levels, iconic sporting venues, and attractions like the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, our tourism partners embrace the importance of sport for all ages in our communities.
Located in the heart of the American Northeast and within driving distance of more than 57 million people, New York State is easily reachable for your teams and spectators. National and international teams will appreciate our robust train and airport infrastructure, with multiple major and regional airports throughout the state.
From large cities to mid-sized hosts, New York State offers guests their choice of venue size, amenities, and surrounding activities. Naturally, we have the sites that will meet your needs: state-of-the-art arenas and convention centers, top rated multi-use field and courts, aquatic centers and running tracks, and world class mountain trails and golf courses. University and collegiate sites are abundant for year-round events, including over 100 Division 1, 2 and 3 schools. Winter sports can take advantage of the 30-plus ice rinks and over 40 ski areas across the state: athletes will relish the chance to skate on the ice or ski the mountain that hosted two winter Olympic Games. From the beaches of Long Island to the peaks of the Adirondacks and the roar of Niagara Falls, New York’s natural offerings and sporting legacy make for a unique combination and successful events.
After the game, guests are encouraged to explore all that New York has to offer. Award-winning downtowns, world-renowned entertainment venues, impactful historic sites, and iconic natural locations make New York State a must-see destination for any sports traveler. Learn more at www.ILOVENY.com.
On behalf of the state’s sports tourism destinations, I LOVE NY invites you to see how easy it is to find your next venue in New York!
Lake Placid Olympic Museum has North America’s second-largest Winter Olympic artifact collection.
Photo courtesy of Lake Placid Olympic Museum and Olympic Authority
GET ACTIVE IN BELLEAYRE MOUNTAIN
NEW YORK
The state of New York is home to an impressive array of sports facilities that support youth and amateur athletes across various disciplines. From expansive parks with baseball diamonds, soccer fields and running tracks to dedicated indoor arenas and community centers, the infrastructure promotes healthy, active lifestyles for people of all ages.
Catskills
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Belleayre Mountain is nestled in the gorgeous Catskill Mountains of New York and is a popular year-round destination for outdoor sports, offering a range of activities for both winter and summer events. A premier winter sports destination with over 50 trails for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. The mountain has eight lifts, including a high-speed gondola, providing excellent access for large numbers of participants during events. In the warmer months, Belleayre offers hiking, mountain biking, and scenic gondola rides, making it a multi-season location for sports events. The two lodges on-site, Discovery Lodge and Overlook Lodge, serve as central gathering points, complete with dining options, restrooms, and rental shops. belleayre.com
BETHPAGE STATE PARK
Farmingdale
Home to the 2025 Ryder Cup and 2026 U.S. Open, Long Island is where golfers belong. Play at Bethpage State Park, home to five 18-hole courses including the legendary Black Course, host of past U.S. Opens and PGA Championships. Bethpage Golf Course is one of the most popular and cherished golf courses in the nation. Golf Digest Magazine says “This has to be the best municipal course in America.” Shinnecock Golf Course will also welcome back the U.S. Open in 2026 and 2036. parks.ny.gov/golf/11/details.aspx
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CHEEL ARENA
Potsdam
Cheel Arena is a 3,000-seat multipurpose arena located at Clarkson University in St. Lawrence County. It features one ice surface and the facility covers 181,350 square feet. It boasts two state-of-the-art fitness centers, a weight room, meeting rooms, an eatery, six locker rooms and a sports medicine suite with a hydrotherapy room. clarksonathletics.com/ sports/2003/9/26/cheel.aspx
EISENHOWER PARK
Nassau County
A 930-acre oasis of open space and recreation in the heart of Nassau County, Eisenhower Park is one of the largest public spaces in the New York metropolitan area – larger, in fact, than Central Park. The park offers a full range of athletic fields, three 18-hole golf courses, and one of the finest indoor swimming facilities in the U.S. Amenities also include 16 lighted tennis courts, 2 pickleball courts, and 8 basketball courts, picnic areas, 4 playgrounds, fitness trails, 2 18-hole mini-golf courses. A recent addition is a world-class Cricket oval, on which 9 ICC T20 World Cup matches were played in June 2024. eisenhowerparkny.org
GREENLIGHT NETWORKS GRAND SLAM PARK
Broome County
This state-of-the-art softball facility offers brand new all-turf fields, lighting, bleachers, dugouts, batting cages, parking and a concession area. This softball complex followed a $4 million renovation now featuring four turf fields, eight batting cages/bullpens, signage, a picnic area, a 500-square-foot concession area, as well as dedicated onsite parking, and adjacent overflow parking.
It has four fields with these dimensions: Field 1: LF 200’, CF 220’, RF 200’ , Field 2:LF 195’, CF 195’, RF 195’, Field 3: LF200’, CF 220’, RF 200’, Field 4: LF 195’, CF 195’, RF 195’. grandslampark.com
MVP ARENA
Capitol-Saratoga
The MVP Arena in Albany, NY, is a venue ideal for hosting sporting events. Its unique curtaining systems offers versatile seating capacities from 3,500 –17,500 making it the perfect space for any size event. Home to the Siena College Saints Division I Men’s Basketball, The Albany Firewolves of the National Lacrosse League and the Albany Firebirds of the AFL 1, MVP Arena is known for accommodating largescale sports events such as basketball, hockey, box lacrosse and arena football, it provides state-of-the-art facilities and modern amenities to support both participants and spectators. Its central location, combined with flexible seating configurations and premium hospitality options, makes it a top choice for tournaments, sporting exhibitions, and group-friendly events. mvparena.com
LAKE PLACID OLYMPIC CENTER
Lake Placid
The Olympic Center in downtown Lake Placid is known as the headquarters for the Lake Placid region’s remarkable history. Having completed a series of revitalization projects, the 257,247-squarefoot Olympic Center has entered a bold new era, breathing new life into its service as modern sport and entertainment venue. The new renovated spaces include:
• 1980 Herb Brooks Arena – full size indoor ice rink that can be sized to international or NHC standards and seats approximately 7,300. Famous for hosting the 1980 Miracle on Ice game. LED event and TV quality lighting, new HVAC system, renovated locker rooms and restrooms, new concessions, and hospitality suites.
• 1932 Jack Shea Arena – full size indoor ice rink that can be sized to international or NHC standards and seats approximately 1,250. New acoustics, concessions and dasher boards. lakeplacidolympiccenter.com 7
8 THE NORTHTOWN CENTER AT AMHERST
Amherst
This complex is Western New York’s feature multipurpose sports facility. The facility includes three NHL regulation ice pads (200” x 85’), one Olympic size ice pad (200’ x 100’), a full-service pro shop, restaurant and sports training facility. It has played host to multiple USA Hockey National Championships over the years. The center also houses a full-service restaurant, pro shop, two skyboxes multiple meeting rooms and a training facility. northtowncenteratamherst.com
NORTHWEST
Chautauqua-Allegheny
ARENA
Northwest Arena, located in Jamestown, is a multi-functional facility ideal for hosting sports events, particularly ice-related activities. The arena has two full-size ice rinks suitable for hockey games, figure skating, and recreational ice skating. The main rink has a seating capacity of up to 1,800, which is great for medium-sized sporting events. The arena also hosts concerts, trade shows, and non-ice sports events when the ice is removed. This facility is a flexible venue that can accommodate a wide range of sports and community events. northwestarena.com
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ONCENTER WAR MEMORIAL ARENA
Finger Lakes
The Oncenter War Memorial Arena in Syracuse, NY, is a premier location for sporting events, and large-scale gatherings. This complex is highly adaptable and suitable for hosting hockey, basketball, wrestling, and other indoor sports. It holds up to 7,000 spectators, making it ideal for large sporting events. It has a full-size ice rink that can be converted for non-ice events. The arena can be adjusted for smaller events by using curtaining systems or rearranging seating. Situated downtown, it’s close to restaurants, hotels, and cultural attractions. asmsyracuse.com
