Baton Rouge is the Home of Champions!

Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, better known as Sportsman’s Paradise, and home to both Louisiana State University and Southern University sports teams. With numerous facilities that can accommodate sports ranging from baseball and soccer to waterskiing and golf, the Red Stick takes sports and recreation to the next level. In addition to professional venues, Baton Rouge offers several recreational options through various parks including skating, biking, boating, and kayaking, to name a few.

Since 2020, Baton Rouge has hosted over 180 sporting events generating an estimated economic impact of over $111,000,000 to the capital city region.




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