Your sports event starts here.

Here are some unique ways communities – including Flint & Genesee – are leveraging these types of spaces to bolster sports tourism.

Want to try the best fish fry in the Stevens Point Area? We asked, and you delivered! We set out a poll for the best place to get a fish fry and reeled in the top 5 spots. Hooked and hungry? Taste the top-voted fish fry in the area today!

BOISE, Idaho – March 27, 2025 – Boise Pro Soccer, in partnership with Ada County, celebrated a major milestone today with the official groundbreaking of a new, state-of-the-art soccer stadium at Expo Idaho.

Omaha is proud to host the Great Plains Region Volleyball Championships, and the first ever Men’s Volleyball Showcase, March 28-30 at CHI Health Center Omaha.

TOURNAMENT PLAY – The tournament is for AA, A, BB/ Select teams. – U9 to U13 (all non-contact) – U14 to U18 A, BB/ Select (non-contact) – U14 to U18 AA, A (body contact) – ALL TEAMS ARE GUARANTEED 4 GAMES – NO GATE FEES – Tournament starts Friday 8am & ends Sunday 6pm – ALL GAMES played at State-of-The-Art Facilities. Nottawasaga Resort – Centre Ice Sportsplex (2 rinks, Innisfil Recreation Centre (2 rinks) Bradford Leisure Centre (2 rinks) – Teams from Canada & US

The project includes converting two soccer fields from natural grass to synthetic turf, making Rotary Sportsplex the first public park in Marion County with synthetic turf fields. Check out additional upgrades here!

Ever wonder what it takes to run a conference championship? Go behind the scenes with someone who makes it happen.🎙️ In this episode of the Playeasy Warmup podcast, sponsored by Discover Davis, podcast host Kerri Shields is joined by her best friend, Lauren Tebsherany. The two met at Boston College—Kerri as a basketball player & Lauren as a team manager—& have since built successful careers in sports. Lauren shares her journey from managing a college team to becoming the Director of Basketball & Conference Operations at the Big East. She dives into the behind-the-scenes work of planning major events like the Big East Tournament, the impact of host cities, & the power of tradition in college athletics. Together, Kerri & Lauren reflect on their experiences, the challenges women face in the industry, & the importance of mentorship. They sit down to share it all—offering insight, inspiration, & advice for those looking to break into sports.

FRISCO, March 23, 2025 – “Matty Ice” lived up to his nickname, as Matt Ryan pieced together a final round comeback to win THE PRO FTB inaugural tournament at PGA Frisco. The former All-Pro quarterback rolled in an eagle on the opening hole to close the gap against second round leader Mike Leach, an NFL veteran of 16 seasons, and played steady golf the rest of the way to take home the title.

“The story of the Black cowboy has never really been lost, but it’s very rarely been told,” she said. “That’s why we’re excited to bring the culture of the Black cowboy – and the nation’s top Black rodeo riders – to Flint’s doorstep once again.” As founder of the Midwest Invitational Rodeo, which returns June 13-14 to the Genesee County Fairgrounds, Scott is committed to providing family entertainment while educating communities on the rich history of the Black cowboy.

We are thrilled to introduce the latest innovation on the Playeasy platform: the AI RFP Assistant. Designed to transform the site selection process for event organizers, this powerful new tool leverages Playeasy Intelligence to streamline research, simplify RFP creation, and connect organizers with the perfect destinations and venues for their events. 

With the launch of Playeasy Intelligence, we’re offering a suite of innovative tools that harness the power of data and cutting-edge AI technology to create personalized, seamless experiences. Explore how Playeasy’s AI can help shape the future of your Destination marketing strategy below.

Playeasy is thrilled to announce its first-ever Innovators Summit, a dynamic conference set to bring together the industry leaders in destination marketing and sports tourism.

Introducing Playeasy Intelligence—our groundbreaking suite of AI solutions crafted to elevate destination marketing and sports tourism. Designed to empower our Destination and Event Organizer partners to advance in the industry, these fully integrated AI tools leverage real-time data within the Playeasy platform to drive industry innovation and impact.

Introducing Playeasy’s groundbreaking live rate hotel solution for Destinations. Say goodbye to the headache of tracking non-contracted hotel room nights associated with events. Exclusively designed to flexibly showcase hotels within a Destination’s own market, our latest innovation seamlessly integrates live rates and availability from over 40 top booking engines, providing real-time access to booking data for each event.

Today and every day, we celebrate the women who continue to show up and lead on the field, on the sidelines, and in the conference room.

What a year it has been! In 2023, we’ve listened to your feedback & implemented your insights directly into the platform. Our focus was on end-to-end product improvement, from refining the lead generation process to effectively marketing entire communities on event pages, & reporting on user success. Explore the developments here!

Boston, MA – Compete Sports Diversity is empowering its event organizations to leverage Playeasy, the leading digital platform supporting sports event organizers, destinations, facilities, and events in the United States. Playeasy’s digital platform will empower these sports organizations of all sizes to showcase their brands, boost their digital presence, increase efficiency in the site selection process, and promote their sporting events at scale. 

Our new product launch features an extensive array of enhancements that will level up the way users plan their events and promote their communities. Discover a new Places to Eat, Stay & Play Marketplace, new home screen, enhanced Marketplaces, updated local business promotions & more – all built to showcase all you have to offer in more powerful ways.