Visit Colorado Springs, Home to Sports Venues and Attractions of Olympic Proportions

Olympic City USA is an ideal destination for your next tournament, competition or event. It is home to dozens of national and international sports organizations including 24 Olympic NGBs, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and the new U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Colorado’s second-largest city has some of the best athletic facilities in the country.

The Broadmoor World Arena (8,100 permanent seats) and Ice Hall is the current home to the Colorado College Tigers Men’s Hockey and The Broadmoor Skating Club. The Sertich Ice Center is an ideal additional venue for youth hockey tournaments. The Velodrome is an official Olympic and Paralympic training site and hosts a variety of events including U.S. Olympic & Paralympic track cycling, USA Cycling and USA Roller Sports. This 1,000-seat facility hosts local, national and international events.

Baseball, softball and soccer event directors will appreciate the flexibility of the El Pomar Youth Sports Park, which features baseball and softball diamonds, nine multi-purpose fields and one championship-sized lighted turf field. Combined with the City of Colorado Springs’ diamonds and fields, Colorado Springs can host state and national tournaments. The region also provides planners with amazing natural venues like Garden of the Gods Park, Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain and an abundance of trails and open spaces that are perfect for extreme running and cycling events like Cheyenne Mountain State Park.

New Sports and Events Facilities Coming in 2021

On the horizon are two sports and events venues that are both scheduled to open in 2021. The Downtown Stadium is an outdoor venue that will be the home field of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks Football Club. The 2021 Division II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships will be held at the 8,000-seat downtown stadium now under construction. Ice and non-ice events will be hosted at Robson Arena located on the Colorado College campus, also in Downtown Colorado Springs. This 3,500-seat indoor arena will be the future home of Colorado College hockey team and have attached parking and on-site restaurant options.

Downtime Excitement That Scores Big Points

When the final buzzer sounds, players, coaches and families will be looking for fun things to do. In Colorado Springs, the off-the-court victories are guaranteed. Visit the new U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, one of the most accessible museums in the world. Entry credentials will provide each guest with a unique experience based on their hometown and favorite sports and athletes. See one of the most complete collections of medals and torches, race against a virtual track star and take part in an immersive Opening Ceremony experience.

The city is home to Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, the most-visited mountain in North America. Boasting stunning views from 14,115 feet, the summit is accessible by hiking Barr Trail and biking or driving the Pikes Peak Highway. Hand-feed giraffes at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and cross America’s highest suspension bridge in the Royal Gorge Region.

With more than 300 days of sunshine each year and great venues, there as many reasons to host your next event in Colorado Springs as there are Team USA dreams. Discover how this Rocky Mountain city is a match for your match.

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