Midnight Yell, Silver Taps, the 12th Man—it’s more than football, it’s a vibe.
Howdy, let us be the first to thank you for considering the City of College Station to host your next sporting event. Here in Aggieland, we have a proud tradition of sporting excellence and a long history of welcoming visitors with open arms, and we’re eager to share both with you.
We have an extensive collection of indoor and outdoor sporting venues, including those operated by Texas A&M University itself, sure to make competing here a joy for athletes, spectators and organizers alike. And when it’s time to get some rest before or after your event, everyone will appreciate our wide array of accommodations that suit teams of any size or budget.
In-between games, matches and meets, we can’t wait to welcome you to activities and attractions across town. You can shoot for a hole-in-one at PopStroke, sit at the Resolute Desk in the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum’s Oval Office or find food and fun in the Historic Northgate District. Want to try something else? Just ask, and we’re happy to point you in the right direction.
Read on, and you’ll find it easy to picture your players, families and fans having the time of their lives in College Station. And once you meet our skilled team, you’ll discover that we’re here to support you every step of the way, too. Sports is our passion, and bringing people together is what we do best, so call us out of the bullpen and put us in coach—we’re ready to play!
— The Compete College Station Team
ONCE A RAILROAD STOP.
NOW, A ROBUST CITY.
In 1876, Texas A&M University was inaugurated as the state’s first institution of higher learning. Then, in 1938, the residents living around the “college station” on the Houston and Texas Central Railroad that served the university decided to turn the area into a proper town…but kept the familiar College Station moniker.
In the years since, College Station has made a name for itself in countless other ways. The city now has a population of over 130,000 residents and is expected to keep right on growing, earning the #3 ranking on a list of America’s Next Boom Towns in 2024.
All that growth hasn’t changed the Aggie spirit of a place rooted in education, community and a commitment to service, however, and it remains a wonderful place to live and work today. The city was named the #1 Best Texas City for Young Families, the #3 Top US City for Fresh Graduates and among the Top 10 Cities for Retirees, showing College Station’s appeal to people of all ages.
Choose this thriving Texas city for your next sporting event, and you’ll soon discover its unique charm for yourself. And don’t be surprised if this ends up becoming your preferred tournament location year after year, as it has for many others.
WHERE YOU’LL FIND US
Drive northwest from Houston, northeast from Austin or just about due south from Dallas, and in just a couple of hours, you’ll find yourself in College Station (approximately 90 min. from Houston, 2 hrs. from Austin, 3 hrs. from Dallas).
If you’re coming by plane, you can fly into DFW, IAH, HOU or AUS and drive the rest of the way, or land right in College Station at Easterwood Airport (CLL) for the ultimate in convenience.
A DESTINATION BUILT FOR SPORTS
College Station offers a wide range of venues designed to host youth and amateur competitions of every kind. From expansive outdoor complexes to modern indoor arenas, aquatic centers and multi-use fields, our city provides the flexibility and scale to accommodate everything from weekend tournaments to national championships.
What makes these facilities stand out more than the quality of the spaces is the way they’re supported. Professional event services, convenient lodging and a community that embraces visiting teams all combine to create an environment where competitions run seamlessly and families feel right at home.
SOFTBALL & BASEBALL FACILITIES
Whether the ball comes at the batter overhand or underhand, tournaments taking place on the diamond find themselves perfectly at home in College Station. From the first pitch to the last out, outstanding facilities and even better hospitality will give athletes and coaching staffs everything they need to secure a victory. And when the games are over, the fun here always goes into extra innings.
SOFTBALL FIELDS
2 Area High School Fields
• Estimated combined 850 seating capacity with concessions
Bee Creek Park
• 2 natural grass fields with lights and bleachers
• 250’ and 275’ fences
• Concessions
• Batting cage
Stephen C. Beachy Central Park
• 4 natural grass fields with lights and bleachers
• 275’ fences
• Concession
Veterans Park & Athletic Complex
• 5 natural grass fields with lights and bleachers
• 300’ fences
• Gated complex
• Musco Vision
• Batting cages
• 1,000 sq. ft. meeting space with concessions
BASEBALL FIELDS
2 Area High School Fields
• Estimated combined 1,100 seating capacity with concessions
Brian Bachmann Community Park
• 6 natural grass fields with lights and bleachers
• (4) 200’ fences
• (2) 300’ fences
• Batting cages
• 4 T-Ball fields
Wayne Smith Ballfields
• 3 natural grass fields with lights
• 200’ fences
• 2 T-Ball fields
• Batting cages
multipurpose facilities
From equestrian to soccer, lacrosse to rugby, College Station’s multipurpose facilities provide the flexibility to host camps, tournaments and events of all kinds. Simply choose the venue that suits your sport best, then let the skilled professionals here put decades of sports planning expertise to work.
MULTIPURPOSE FACILITIES
2 Area High School Fields
• Estimated combined 12,600 seating capacity with concessions
Brazos County Expo (Equestrian)
• Two arenas—North Arena: 70,000 sq. ft. and 3,000 seats; South Arena: 75,000 sq. ft. and 720 seats
• Exhibit Hall—50,000 sq. ft. with over 28,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space
• Ballroom—26,000 sq. ft. with over 13,600 sq. ft. of meeting space
Brian Bachman Community Park
• 5 natural grass fields
• (2) 70x110-yard fields with lights
• (2) 50x80-yard fields
• (1) 45x75-yard field
Stephen C. Beachy Central Park
• 3 natural grass fields with lights
• (2) 65x100-yard fields
• (1) 70x110-yard field
Veterans Park & Athletic Complex
• (4) 80x110-yard synthetic fields
• (9) 80x110-yard natural grass fields with lights
• Covered pavilion area with kitchen for 550
• 1,473 parking spaces
texas a&m facilities
Thanks to our longstanding partnership with Texas A&M University, Compete College Station has preferred access to many of their world-class facilities. That puts your athletes on the very same courts, fields and courses as some of the nation’s best D1 stars.
Davis Diamond (Softball)
• Seating capacity for 2,000
• 6,744 sq. ft. indoor hitting facility with four batting cages
E.B. Cushing Stadium (Track & Field)
• Seating capacity of 2,200 with ample room to expand for large meets and championships
• 9-lane oval and a 9-lane sprint and hurdle runway inside the oval
• Field events held inside the oval and at the warm-up track adjacent to the stadium
Ford Hall of Champions
• Located at Kyle Field
• 30,000 sq. ft. virtual sports museum that celebrates the iconic football stadium and Texas A&M Athletics
• 130,000 sq. ft. stadium with a seating capacity of 4,000
• 200-meter, six-lane track with a Mondo Super X 720 surface permanently banked at 12 degrees
• 8 sprint lanes with a pole vault runway and two triple-jump runways with sand pits
Reed Arena (Multipurpose)
• Seating capacity for 12,989
• 25,000 sq. ft. of column-free space
Student Rec Center (Multipurpose)
• 10 multipurpose courts that can accommodate basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer and badminton
• 14 racquetball, handball and squash courts
• 5,500 sq. ft. of climbing terrain including 3 climbing facilities, 2 bouldering walls and a rope-climbing facility
The Golf Club at Texas A&M (Golf)
• Par 71, 7,008-yard course
• Features an 18-hole championship course
• Driving range and short game practice area
• Golf shop
The Natatorium (Swimming & Diving)
• Permanent on-deck seating for 1,100 with an additional 1,200 seats available
• 50-meter, 8-lane competition pool; graduated depths of 7 to 9 feet
• 17-foot-deep dive pool contains 1, 3, 5, 7.5 and 10-meter diving platforms; also doubles as an 8-lane, 25-meter pool
Watts Cross Country Course (Cross Country Running)
• Suitable for races from 2k to 10k in distance
• Wide starting area, combined with ample racing room during the first 1,000 meters, makes it suitable for hosting championshiplevel events
• Scenic course features tree-lined areas as well as sections that are heavily wooded
HOTELS AT A GLANCE
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SINK YOUR TEETH INTO CENTRAL TEXAS
College Station is a Texas town through and through, and the culinary options you’ll find here make no bones about it. But mixed in amongst the mouthwatering BBQ and Mexican cantinas, you’ll also find a wide variety of options sure to suit any player…and every palate.
Fuel up with breakfast at Mess Waffles, The Toasted Yolk or Stella Southern Café. Have a hearty lunch at Burger Mojo, Crust Pizza Co. or the famous Dixie Chicken. End the day with dinner at the Hullabaloo Diner, La Familia Taqueria or The Republic Steakhouse. And adults…don’t forget to celebrate a victory with a stroll down Bottlecap Alley to one of the Historic Northgate District’s watering holes.
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MAKE A GAME PLAN FOR WHAT TO DO AFTER GAMES
You may be focused on winning, but that still leaves time for a little fun. Or, since you’re in College Station, a lot of fun. Whether your team is in search of adventure or just looking to relax between competitions, you’ll find plenty of ways for them to spend their time. Even better, many of the best things to see and do change with the seasons, so there’s never a shortage of new experiences to be had.
Chalk up and scale the air-conditioned, indoor walls at Stone Co. Climbing. Stroll through history at the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, complete with a retired Marine One helicopter and replica of the Oval Office. Visit Santa’s Wonderland during the holiday season and marvel at millions of dazzling lights while experiencing true holiday cheer. Or, just walk the campus of Texas A&M University and let the kids dream of when they’ll star for the Aggies one day before taking a picture beneath the larger-than-life Aggie ring replica. You’re sure to take home plenty of photos and even more memories.
Fun Fact: At the Museum of the American G.I., you can see fully functional tanks from as far back as World War 1.
Compete College Station is the sports tourism arm of Visit College Station, the city’s official destination marketing organization. Our mission is simple: to help you host exceptional sporting events in a city that blends tradition, innovation and
Texas-sized hospitality. From multi-day tournaments to training camps to invitationals, our team is here to make your event seamless, successful and uniquely College Station. How? Well… glad you asked!
services
One thing you’ll notice about College Station—you’re never alone. Everywhere you turn, friendly faces are ready to help with whatever you may need, and the same is true when planning a sporting event here. Compete College Station is your local partner, supporting you every step of the way with services like:
• Site Visit Coordination
• Venue & Hotel Recommendations
• Room Block Assistance
• Special Event Planning
• Vendor Referrals
• Welcome Bags & Promo Items
• Local Business Connections
• Custom Itineraries & Activity Recommendations
• Registration Assistance
• Hotel Welcome Signage
• Volunteer Recruitment
• City Liaison Support
MARKETING
We don’t just help you plan your event, we’ll help you promote it too, using a suite of marketing tools to help you build hype and attract both teams and spectators.
• Access To High-Res Images, Video Assets & Written Content
• Local Media List Creation
• Event Listing On VisitCollegeStation.com (If Applicable)
• Social Media Collaboration & Co-Promotion (If Applicable)
HOT GRANTS = REAL SAVINGS
Compete College Station administers the city’s Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT). Why does that matter to you? Because if your event includes overnight hotel stays, it may be eligible for HOT funding. That can help cover your facility rentals, food & beverage, transportation, marketing or other direct expenses. Interested?
Here’s how to apply:
1. Submit a HOT Grant Application through the Compete College Station website.
2. Provide a detailed budget, marketing plan and proof of hotel room block or anticipated bookings.
3. All applications are reviewed by the Tourism Committee.
4. If approved, funding is awarded post-event, based on performance metrics.
MEET THE TEam
Remember those friendly faces we mentioned? Meet our Compete College Station sales team who are ready to assist in any way possible.
Jeremiah Cook Assistant Director, Tourism
Alex Aguero Sports Sales Manager
Sydney Sohn Sports Sales Coordinator
Madison Palmer Sports Servicing Coordinator
Questions or ready to schedule a site visit? Contact us at 979.764.2625 or email us at visitcs@cstx.gov.
Fun Fact:
College Station is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, booming not just with coeds, but thanks to a mix of tech, education, sports and lifestyle development.
YOU’VE REACHED THE END, BUT IT’S JUST THE BEGINNING
Now that you’ve had a chance to explore College Station and Learn Why You’ll Love It Here, don’t say goodbye—reach out and say hello instead. We can’t wait to answer any additional questions you may have and to help you work through the details of your upcoming sporting event.
OTHER EVENTS
CALLING COLLEGE STATION HOME
Our experience planning and executing sporting events continues to draw teams, tournaments and competitions of all kinds. Here are just a couple of the exciting events that have been held here, or will be held here in the near future:
2025 -2026 TEXAS AMATEUR ATHLETIC FEDERATION GAMES OF TEXAS
The largest amateur athletic competition in Texas, this event returns to College Station, having previously been held here seven times in the past.
DAVE CAMPBELL’S TEXAS FOOTBALL 7 ON 7 STATE TOURNAMENT
This prestigious event attracts the best talent in the state each year to compete for the crown in three different divisions, and it returned to College Station in 2025.
SKIP STRAIGHT TO THE RFP
Already have the basics of your sporting event mapped out? Just scan the code to contact us, submit your request for proposal and let us bring your vision to life.
