Stadiums and arenas can be for more than just game day matchups. In fact, for meeting planners that want to create memorable conferences, events, and tradeshows, it’s game on to utilize these championship venues in a new way. Because sports teams’ schedules don’t fill up the stadium the entire year, many franchises have opted to lease their venues for external clients—and with ample space, the dome’s the limit for how to use these locations.
Many arenas and stadiums allow full buyouts of the property, including the game field, for graduation ceremonies and concerts while the concourses can provide a unique space for tradeshows, plus most have private suites that can double as fully-equipped boardrooms with Wi-Fi and A/V. Even better, many teams will provide options for visits from mascots, team building through a round of batting practice or running the bases, and access to the scoreboard for customization with logos and presentations.
PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, has hosted seminars, corporate meetings, tradeshows, wedding rehearsals and receptions, bar and bat mitzvahs, fundraisers, cocktail receptions, and more, with space for up to 1,500 people.
Arrowhead Stadium, where the Kansas City Chiefs play home games, has more than 20 spaces for 10 to 1,000-plus guests. Many offer 360-degree views of the playing field and the skyline, along with luxury amenities like fireside lounge seating, custom bars, uniquely themed rooms, and street access to each space. Plus, the stadium partners with Levy Restaurants to cater gourmet meals that are not your typical concessions.
Here are our top draft picks for your next unforgettable meeting or event:
| PNC Park Pittsburgh, PA  | Camden Yards Sport Complex Baltimore, MD  |
| Richmond Raceway Complex Richmond, VA  | Nationals Park Washington, DC  |
| MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ  | Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City, MO  |
| Richmond Olympic Oval Richmond, BC  | Peoria Sports Complex Peoria, AZ  |