Facilities in the Area

Greater Akron and Summit County are home to numerous state-of-the-art facilities that will meet and exceed your expectations. We have venues for nearly any sport, including:

  • Baseball and Softball
  • BMX Racing
  • Bowling
  • Cheer and Dance
  • Futsal
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Martial Arts
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling

State-of-the-Art Venues

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Firestone Stadium

Firestone Stadium is home to the OHSAA Softball Championships, the GMAC Softball Championships and the MAC Softball Championships. In 2023, it underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation to include brand new, state-of-the-art artificial turf fields; renovated restrooms; concessions; HVAC; new press equipment; upgraded scoreboards; and new dugouts.

Rubber City Sports at Goodyear Gym

Hold your next indoor tournament at Rubber City Sports at Goodyear Gym. It is part of Goodyear Hall, a 292,000-square-foot project that includes a gymnasium, auditorium, theater, offices, classrooms and restaurants. It’s a perfect venue for volleyball, gymnastics, cheer and dance, futsal, martial arts and many types of tournaments.

Goodyear Gym

University of Akron Track & Field

Lee R. Jackson Track & Field Complex

In 2022, the Lee R. Jackson Track & Field Complex at the University of Akron completed a $1.2 million renovation. It boasts a new eight-lane, 400-meter Rekortan surface and newly updated field event areas. It has hosted the 2023 MAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, the Annual Pole Vault Convention and will host the upcoming 2024 NCAA DI Great Lakes Regional Cross Country Championships.

Are You Ready?

The Sports Alliance of Greater Akron is ready to help you plan your next event or tournament. Submit your RFP to our team!