The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana CVB makes planning sporting events a breeze. The CVB works to meet your group’s needs. Our knowledgeable sports staff is ready to help with services and area resources to ensure success. Southwest Louisiana has hosted nearly 100 different sporting events annually at its 61 baseball fields, 50 basketball courts, 25 football fields, eight 18-hole golf courses, 45 soccer fields and 59 softball fields. With top-notch swimming and wrestling facilities, tennis and volleyball courts, and track & field stadiums, you will win big when you plan your next tournament here.
Lake Charles Civic Center
QuickFacts
Total Space 83,260 square feet
Largest Contiguous Space 22,400 square feet
Meeting Rooms On-Site Yes
Permanent Seating 7,450
Ceiling Height 53 feet
Column-free Yes
Hotel Rooms Within a 10-Minute Drive 5,209
Contact
Eric Zartler, Sales Director
ezartler@visitlakecharles.org
800-456-7952
visitlakecharles.org/sports
Sulphur Parks & Recreation Centers
The park has been expanded and improved over the years to now include an eight-court tennis complex, a gymnasium, a covered basketball pavilion, a covered playground area, multiple covered picnic areas, 13 baseball fields (four are high school sized and three of the four are turfed), three multi-tunneled batting cages, six various sized soccer fields and multiple concession stands for use during recreation sports events and tournaments.
Quick Facts
Distance from Downtown 8 miles
Meeting Rooms On-Site No
Permanent Seating 2,000
Column-free Yes
Hotel Rooms Within a 10-Minute Drive 1,000+
Contact
Eric Zartler, Sales Director
ezartler@visitlakecharles.org
800-456-7952
visitlakecharles.org/sports