Updated: July 29, 2024

Eight Venues to Take Your Event to New Heights

Are you looking for the perfect place for your next sporting event, competition or conference? Look no further than Colorado Springs – Olympic City USA.

Colorado Springs, Colorado has a history deeply rooted in health and wellness. The fresh mountain air and natural springs have lent their healing properties to visitors and locals for many years. As the city has grown and evolved, the focus on health and wellness has expanded to include physical health and sports. The moniker Olympic City USA is given to the city for good reason. In addition to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum (USOPM), Colorado Springs is home to more than 60 sports organizations, including 25 National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGB), the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. There is no doubt Colorado Springs is homebase to a growing sports scene and the perfect location for your next event.

Take a peek at some of the venues that Colorado Springs offers:

Weidner Field: Home to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Weidner Field opened in 2020 in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. With a capacity of 8,000 during games and extra seating available on the field for special events, Weidner can be adapted for any purpose. In the first year of operation, the complex successfully hosted the NCAA Division II Men’s & Women’s Soccer Championships, a variety of concerts and more.

El Pomar Youth Sports Park: Built in 2000, El Pomar Youth Sports Park is one of Colorado Springs’ oldest sporting venues. It is comprised of nine multi-purpose fields and nine baseball and softball fields covering 58 acres and provides first rate sports facilities and opportunities for youth participation. The Sports Park, located in the southeastern part of town, can play host to baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, in-line hockey and more.

Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain: America’s Mountain acts as a natural venue for some of Colorado Springs’ most unique events. The Pikes Peak APEX, The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit and the Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent all take place on this iconic mountain. In 2022, the International Hill Climb will celebrate its 100th running on June 26, 2022.

The Broadmoor World Arena: This 8,000 seat multi-purpose arena has hosted events from Cirque du Soleil to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. With 19,500 square feet of floor space, there’s enough room for meetings, competitions and more. And as an indoor venue, the World Arena provides shelter from the unpredictable Colorado weather.

Ed Robson Arena: Robson Arena opened on Colorado College’s campus in 2020 as one of the final pieces of the City for Champions project. Although the arena’s primary purpose is to act as home base for the Colorado College hockey team, the state-of-the-art facilities can lend themselves to events of all kinds.

Norris Penrose Event Center: Proud home of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, the Norris Penrose Event Center is focused on preserving Western Heritage, raising funds for local military and providing top class event facilities. The newly renovated indoor event center offers 50,000 square feet of event space for trade shows, festivals and more. Memorial Park is a large community park centrally located in Downtown Colorado Springs. With a stunning backdrop of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, Memorial Park offers a wide range of facilities including: three baseball/fast-pitch softball fields; a state-of-the-art aquatics center; Prospect Lake; a world-class 40,000 square foot skateboard/BMX park; 15 football/soccer fields; 12 tennis courts; the 7-Eleven Olympic Training Center Velodrome; sand volleyball; Mark "Pa" Sertich Ice Center; two 5K trails around the park; public restrooms.

SoccerHaus Sports and Events Center: The premier indoor sports and events center of Colorado Springs, it spans 48,000 square feet and hosts a vibrant community for athletes and spectators alike. The space features locker rooms, a full gym room and a full bar and restaurant. Built to take your event to the next level, it is ideal for facility rentals, birthdays, family reunions, corporate events and so much more.

Memorial Park: Memorial Park is a large community park centrally located in Downtown Colorado Springs. With a stunning backdrop of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, Memorial Park offers a wide range of facilities including: three baseball/fast-pitch softball fields; a state-of-the-art aquatics center; Prospect Lake; a world-class 40,000 square foot skateboard/BMX park; 15 football/soccer fields; 12 tennis courts; the 7-Eleven Olympic Training Center Velodrome; sand volleyball; Mark "Pa" Sertich Ice Center; two 5K trails around the park; public restrooms.

Author

Cheryl McCullough, STS, PDM

Senior Director of Sports & Events | Visit Colorado Springs

Cheryl's native roots in Colorado Springs provide her with a great background to assist sports planners, event organizers and volunteers. She enjoys spending time with her daughter and great friends, fishing, bird watching and traveling. The Manitou Springs Penny Arcade is one of her favorite spots, and she’s always the most likely to make you laugh. Ask Cheryl about our robust sports ecosystem!

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