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.

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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

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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