2019 Sports Facilities Guide: Richmond, Virginia
With small-town charm, big-city entertainment, and array of state-of-the-art facilities, we’re sure Richmond is the right fit for your next competition.
In a city known for its history, teams are making it every day. Virginia’s Richmond Region is a sports-loving community with passionate fans and competitive athletes. With small-town charm, big-city entertainment, and array of state-of-the-art facilities, we’re sure to be the right fit for your next competition. Outside of competition, athletes, coaches and fans will experience one of the most central locations on the East Coast with more than 18,000 hotels rooms, 1,000 restaurants, more than 30 breweries/cideries, class-IV rapids running through downtown, miles of urban trials, more than 90 attractions and 400 years of history. It’s no wonder Forbes named Richmond one of the “10 Coolest Cities to Visit in 2018.”
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Greater Richmond Convention Center is not only the largest convention center in Virginia, but it is the northern most non-union facility on the East Coast. Situated in the heart of Virginia’s capital city and just minutes from Richmond International airport, the 700,000-sq.-ft.facility spans 5.5 city blocks and includes 178,000 square feet of continuous exhibit hall space and a 30,000 sq.-ft. ballroom. The center features 1,540 parking spaces, lecture halls and more than 30 breakout rooms and 2,100 hotel rooms within 1 mile. The Center has recently hosted USA Field Hockey National Indoor Tournament, USA Fencing North American Cup and Cheer & Dance Extreme Mid-Atlantic Open Championships.
Quick Facts
Total Space 700,000 square feet
Largest Contiguous Space 178,000 square feet
Meeting Rooms On-Site Yes
Union Facility No Permanent Seating No
Ceiling Height 35 ft.
Column-free No
Hotel Rooms Within a 10-Minute Drive 6,000+
Contact
Linné DiIorio, CMP,
Director of Sales and Marketing
ldiiorio@greaterrichmondcc.com
804-783-7335
richmondcenter.com
River City Sportsplex
River City Sportsplex is a 115-acre athletic complex located in the Richmond region. This state-of-the-art facility features 12 lighted synthetic turf fields. The complex is one of the nation’s largest collection of synthetics. Conveniently located near the Interstate-95 corridor, Richmond International Airport and major population centers of the mid-Atlantic/East Coast. The facility features free Wi-Fi and parking for more than 1,200, a vendor village equipped with electricity, permanent concessions and restrooms. River City Sportsplex played host to IWLCA Champions and Capital Cup, US Lacrosse Nationals, College Connection Field Hockey, Club Champions League Soccer Showcase, American Flag Football League U.S Open of Football and FC Barcelona, just to name a few. Quick Facts Distance From Downtown 18 miles
Total Space 12 synthetic turf fields
Permanent Lighting Yes
Parking On-Site Yes
Permanent Restrooms Yes
Permanent Seating Yes
Hotel Rooms Within a 10-Minute Drive 4,500+
Contact rivercitysportsplex.com