About Memphis Sports Council
Memphis: Where Champions Play
With dynamic new venues for youth and collegiate sports – plus NBA and FedEx Cup Playoffs action – Memphis is where champions of all ages and levels play. We’re especially excited to tell you that more courts than ever have been created in Memphis: at our fully transformed, riverfront Renasant Convention Center and at the new Memphis Sports & Events Center at Liberty Park. Additionally, the region’s largest tennis facility Leftwich Tennis Center which was recently named USTA Featured Facility of the Year.
Contact the Memphis Sports Council to preview our full lineup of sports facilities and free planning services. By tapping into our network, your group can take advantage of opportunities usually reserved for Memphis residents, from connections with local sports leagues to coordination with key city organizations, government and media relations. And, we provide free communications and marketing support, including visitor guides, while helping you find the best Memphis hotels, attractions and dining options for your team.
Contact
47 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
Website: memphistravel.com/sports-council
JJ Greer
Executive Director – Memphis Sports Council
(W) 901-543-5371
(M) 901-216-0348
jjgreer@memphistravel.com
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Memphis & Shelby County
Set along the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, Memphis & Shelby County combine legendary culture with premier sports facilities, making the destination a natural fit for tournaments and major sporting events. Known worldwide as the birthplace of blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll, Memphis launched the careers of icons like Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash at Sun Studio and remains home to iconic attractions like Graceland.
Memphis also offers outstanding sports venues, including the Memphis Sports & Events Center, Mike Rose Soccer Complex, and USA Baseball Stadium Complex. The city hosts major events such as the FedEx St. Jude Championship and is home to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Beyond competition venues, Memphis features vibrant entertainment districts, scenic parks like Tom Lee Park and Overton Park, family attractions such as the Memphis Zoo, and world-class facilities like the Leftwich Tennis Center.
With a central Mid-South location and renowned Southern hospitality, Memphis delivers an unforgettable experience for athletes, event organizers, and fans alike.
Highlighted Facilities

AutoZone Park
Consistently named one of the “best ballparks in the Minors,” AutoZone Park is fresh off a $6.5 million renovation. Anticipate the same Triple-A action in the ballpark’s downtown location — plus a new playing field, added fan seating and a Left Field “destination bar.” Luxury suites, lounges and a clubhouse create special event space. Ask about the Meet & Suite deal for meeting space by day and a suite by night to watch the game.
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Capacities: Seats: 10,000; parking spaces: 1,200.
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Amenities: Locker rooms, box office, concession stands, elevators, lighting, scoreboard, training room, media room, limited wheelchair storage, allows service animals
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Available for: Baseball

FedExForum
In the den of the Memphis Grizzlies (and touring headline acts) you can add a game or concert to your agenda, survey Beale Street from Legends Lounge, dine at The Draft Room and host a reception with a blues band at the onsite Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. Located in the heart of the entertainment district, FedExForum is just steps from popular conference hotels including The Westin, Hampton Inn, The Peabody, DoubleTree and Holiday Inn.
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Capacities: Seats: 18,500; parking spaces: 1,500.
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Amenities: Locker rooms, box office, concession stands, elevators, escalators, lighting, scoreboard, media room, allows service animals.
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Available for: Basketball, boxing, ice shows, motocross, wrestling.

Landers Center
The Mississippi RiverKings of the Southern Professional Hockey League call Landers Center home, but the multifunction arena (outfitted with an LED ring board and video boards) can be yours, too. The arena complex, located just 15 miles south of downtown Memphis, includes a grand convention hall with 17,000 square feet of additional, configurable space. A 400-seat theater provides stellar audio, video and lighting capabilities. Suites are also available during sporting and special events.
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Capacities: 10,000; parking spaces: 3,000.
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Amenities: Locker rooms, box office, concession stands, elevators, lighting, scoreboard, training room, media room, wheelchair storage, allows service animals
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Available for: Basketball, boxing, dance, football, ice hockey/shows, soccer, rodeos, wrestling, concerts.

Leftwich Tennis Center
The Leftwich Tennis Center, meticulously reimagined and restored, features 12 indoor and 24 outdoor courts, spanning an impressive 200,000 square feet, solidifying its status as the most exceptional tennis center in the Southeastern United States and a premier facility in the country. With its world-class facilities, it is setting a new standard for the region, the nation, and the future of tennis in Memphis.

Memphis Sports & Events Center
This sports and events facility will include indoor basketball and volleyball hard courts and be adaptable for other sports like wrestling, gymnastics, cheerleading, futsal, as well as convocation and commencement events. The Center will also include a cafe and concessions area. Located in the heart of Liberty Park, just outside Memphis’s Liberty Bowl Stadium, the venue is in immediate proximity to a wide array of entertainment, retail, dining, and hospitality options making it an ideal location for traveling tournaments and events looking for that little something “extra.”
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Space: 227,000 square feet
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Courts: 16 basketball, 32 volleyball
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Seats: 2300 spectators
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4 VIP Suites
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2 multipurpose rooms

Mike Rose Soccer Complex
The Mike Rose Soccer Complex is one of the premier tournament soccer venues in the Mid-South and a frequent host of regional and national competitions. Located on more than 130 acres in southeast Memphis, the complex was designed specifically for large multi-field events and championship play. With high-quality natural grass fields and a stadium setting, it provides an exceptional environment for youth, collegiate, and elite soccer tournaments.
Facility Specs
- 136-acre soccer complex
- 16 FIFA-regulation natural grass fields
- Championship stadium with 2,500 seats
- Hybrid Bermuda grass playing surfaces
- Lighted fields with irrigation and drainage systems
- On-site parking and tournament infrastructure

P7 Sports Academy
P7 Sports Academy is a premier indoor sports and training facility in the Memphis area designed to host basketball, volleyball, and multi-sport events year-round. The modern complex provides elite competition courts, training space, and performance development areas, making it an ideal venue for tournaments, leagues, showcases, and camps across the Mid-South.
Facility Specs
- 45,000-square-foot indoor sports complex
- 5 basketball courts
- 8 volleyball courts
- Indoor synthetic turf training area
- Strength and performance training facilities
- Space for tournaments, camps, and leagues
Renasant Convention Center
With the recent $200M modernization of Memphis’ Renasant Convention Center, planners and groups will discover a meeting and event facility as unique as the city that surrounds it.
- 300,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting, exhibit & pre-function space
- 118,000 sq. ft. column-free Exhibit Hall
- 28,000 sq. ft. Ballroom
- 2,100 Seats at the adjoining Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
- 46 Flexible meeting rooms, totaling over 90,000 sq. ft.
- 600 Rooms at the connected Sheraton Memphis Downtown

Shelby Farms Park
Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States and a premier outdoor venue for sporting events and festivals. With thousands of acres of open space, lakes, and trails, the park regularly hosts running races, cycling events, endurance competitions, and large outdoor gatherings. Its scale and natural setting make it a unique destination for sports events seeking both space and scenery.
Facility Specs
- 4,500 acres of parkland
- More than 40 miles of trails
- Shelby Farms Greenline urban trail connection
- Large open fields and event lawns
- Lakes and outdoor recreation areas
- Ideal for endurance events, races, and festivals

ShowPlace Arena
Four multi-purpose arenas present indoor and outdoor options, sound set-ups, concession areas and ticket supported by these onsite extras: a show office, event trailer, RV park, six adjacent barns and a full-service restaurant and bar. (Did someone say group banquet?)
- Capacities: 6,500; parking spaces: 10,000.
- Amenities: Box office, concession stands, lighting, training room, allows service animals.
- Available for: Bull riding, canine events, equestrian, karate, rodeos, sword fighting, archery, cheerleading.

USA Stadium
USA Stadium in nearby Millington, Tennessee, is one of the region’s premier baseball destinations and has hosted international competitions, collegiate tournaments, and national amateur events. The complex features multiple turf diamonds designed for high-volume tournament play, making it an ideal venue for youth, amateur, and showcase baseball events.
Facility Specs
- 9 total turf baseball fields
- 5,000-seat championship stadium
- 72-acre baseball complex
- 700+ parking spaces
- Clubhouse, locker rooms, and concessions
- Media facilities and event support space
