Sporting Event Venues

Seattle Southside offers an unbeatable range of indoor and outdoor sporting facilities to host your tournament, championship or other sports event—including Starfire Sports, a BMX bike park, more than two dozen baseball/softball fields, beach access, open-concept ballrooms and two performing arts centers spacious enough for dance, karate and other types of indoor competitions—and many other venues ideal for every team.

Whatever the sport, season or size of the event, Seattle Southside can accommodate you.

By The Numbers

7 Soccer Venues

  • 9 Grass Fields
  • 17 Turf Fields
  • 2 Indoor Fields

8 Aquatic Venues

  • 4 Beach Accesses
  • 3 Community Pools
  • 1 Aquatic & Dive Center

7 Baseball/Softball Venues

  • 23 Grass Fields
  • 3 Turf Fields

13 Sport Court Venues

  • 7 Indoor Basketball Courts
  • 28 Tennis Courts

70 Bowling Lanes

  • Bowlero South Seattle (40 lanes)
  • Round 1 Bowling & Amusement in Tukwila (14 lanes)
  • Bowlwinkle Lanes at Family Fun Center in Tukwila (16 lanes)

8 Miscellaneous Venues

  • 2 BMX Parks
  • 2 Performing Arts Centers
  • 1 Disc Golf Course (27 holes)
  • 1 Golf Course (18 holes)
  • 1 Hockey Arena
  • 650,000 sq. ft. within 13+ Conference Venues

Key Outdoor Venues

The Epicenter of Competition Starts at Starfire Sports

As the epicenter of field sports in the Pacific Northwest, Starfire Sports’ exceptional 54-acre campus is just minutes from downtown Seattle and attracts over 100,000 unique visitors who participate as players or spectators in the various programs and events that take place—including youth and adult leagues, tournaments, kids programs, team trainings, and amateur and professional games.

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  • 12 outdoor & 2 indoor fields
  • Stadium for up to 4,000 spectators
  • World-class Athletic Center
  • Restaurants & retail
  • 3 meeting spaces
  • Sports performance center

Adrenaline-Rushing Activities & Adventure Await at North SeaTac Park

If outdoor sports are more of your team’s thing, North SeaTac Park has room for everything—even a BMX track! This Seattle Southside SeaTac community park offers baseball, soccer and softball fields, outdoor basketball courts and disk golf. Looking for something less intense? There is a great open area, playground equipment, paved walking trails, picnic area and a community center, ideal for any team’s needs.

More Highlights:

  • 160 acres
  • 2 soccer fields
  • 3 baseball fields
  • USA BMX certified track
  • 27-hole course through wooded terrain

Seas the Day with Your Team at Des Moines Beach Park

Ideal for sports groups, off-site outings, retreats and more, Des Moines Beach Park is an open-air beach access and marina that effortlessly pairs a serene setting with outdoorsy appeal. Find a play area, natural area with trails, a walking path, creek, picnic area, a beach with scenic views and much more.

More Highlights:

  • 60-acre, open-air beach access & marina
  • Event center with 6,000 sq. ft. of space for up to 400 people

Play All Day with Recreational Sports at Valley Ridge Park

The 21-acre Valley Ridge Park is home to a four field multi-use synthetic sports field complex with lights offering softball, baseball and soccer. The park also offers two tennis courts, full court and half-court basketball, futsal mini-pitch, concession stand, playground equipment, a community center and parking.

More Highlights:

  • 4 synthetic turf baseball/softball fields
  • 4 synthetic turf soccer fields

Key Indoor Venues

A Variety of Play Happens at Highline College Pavilion

Highline College Pavilion in Seattle Southside’s Des Moines community is equipped to be configured for up to two full basketball courts or six volleyball courts—and is an ideal destination for track and field teams and meets. Further facilities at the pavilion with outdoor elements include a soccer field, softball field, four outdoor tennis courts, a multi-purpose room, locker rooms and showers.

More Highlights:

  • 22,917 sq. ft. gymnasium
  • Seats 1,500 spectators
  • 8-lane, all-weather running track

It's All Onstage at Foster Performing Arts Center

The Foster High School Performing Arts Center may be rented to host a variety of competitions and events. The 6,000-sq.ft. auditorium can seat up to 500 people.

Bring the Competition to Our Variety of Hotel Ballroom Spaces

When it comes to hospitality and hotel options for your group to stay, Seattle Southside has you covered—and when it comes to all-star amenities and hotel ballroom spaces for your group to play, we’ve got your back there, too!

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No Strike-Outs, Just Strikes in the Bowling Capital of the Northwest

Bowling is back in Seattle Southside. With three state-of-the-art bowling alleys all within a one-mile radius, the sound of toppling pins is never far away.

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Meetings & Events

Home to great views, diverse culture, and a variety of versatile meeting space, Seattle Southside offers the complete—and convenient—package when planning an event or conference.

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Groups

Seattle Southside offers convenient access to Sea-Tac Intl. Airport, a short Link Light Rail ride to downtown Seattle, affordable hotel rates, and complimentary support services to make your tour a success.

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Partners

Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) is the official destination marketing organization for Seattle Southside, including the cities of SeaTac, Tukwila and Des Moines.

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Looking for fun things to do in Seattle? Some of the best things to do in Seattle are in Seattle Southside!

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