With an impressive list of hosted sporting events annually, Hattiesburg’s sports knowledge and facility offerings make it the winning choice for site play.
Sports in Hattiesburg: A Hub for Tournaments, Teams & Events
Hattiesburg is a premier sports destination in the Gulf South, featuring top-tier fields and arenas, thousands of hotel rooms, and nearly 200 locally-owned restaurants. The city’s geographic location and amenities make it ideal for hosting a variety of sports, including baseball, softball, soccer, football, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, basketball, running events (5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons), bike races, disc golf tournaments, golf championships, and more.
Known as the "Hub City," Hattiesburg is drivable from much of the Southeast. Area facilities offer world-class experiences to tens of thousands of players, coaches, and fans each year.
Quick Facts
Hotels
- 3,000 rooms at more than 30 properties.
Major Facilities:
- 117,000 sqf, indoor Hattiesburg Recreation & Sports Event Center opening Spring 2028 for basketball, volleyball, and more.
- Lamar County Pickleball and Tennis Complex includes eight pickleball, eight tennis, or sixteen convertible courts for pickleball.
- Tatum Park Sports Complex has 18 soccer fields, four softball fields, nine baseball fields, 12 tennis courts, and an 18-hole disc golf course.
- The University of Southern Mississippi offers collegiate complexes for baseball, football, softball, soccer, Esports, tennis, volleyball, and more.
- Jaycee Park features two diamonds with synthetic turf infields and sand base outfields for baseball or softball play.
- The Center at Forrest County is a 120,000-square-foot multipurpose center and arena.
Home to state championship play for youth tournaments and high school athletics, Hattiesburg has scored big with fans and event planners and is ready to create a winning experience for you and your team. Check out our sports profile sheet for all of our sports offerings.
Coming Spring 2028
The Gulf South’s premier sports event facility is coming soon and is ready to book.
Hattiesburg Recreation & Sports Event Center will be a premier destination for sports, recreation, and community events in the Gulf South. Designed to serve both local residents and visiting teams, the facility will feature state-of-the-art courts, flexible event spaces, and a welcoming environment for athletes, families, and spectators alike.
Whether you’re planning a tournament, joining a league, reserving a court, or visiting Hattiesburg for a weekend competition, our facility will offer the space, amenities, and support to make your experience exceptional.
This project is funded by anonymous fundholders at the Pinebelt Foundation in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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With high-quality fields and arenas, thousands of hotel rooms, more than 200 locally-owned restaurants, award-winning attractions, and a vibrant art scene, Hattiesburg is a premier sports destination in the
Gulf South.
Our team makes sports planning easy! View our guide to learn more.
Experience exceptional sports facilities and Southern hospitality in Hattiesburg, where the VisitHATTIESBURG team and partners ensure easy travel and memorable sports experiences for teams and spectators. Here, baseball isn’t just a pastime - it’s a way of life!
Contact Kristen Brock for more details or to book your tournament!
