Sports Events That Go for Gold—Without the Gold-Medal Price Tag

When you’re planning a sports event, every detail matters—venue space, hotel costs, accessibility, and the experience your athletes, families, and fans will remember long after the final whistle. In Fort Smith, Arkansas, you’ll find all the ingredients for a winning event at a value that stretches your budget further.

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Hard Scrabble Golf Course, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Hardscrabble Country Club

More Venue for Your Budget

Fort Smith offers high-quality sports venues and flexible event spaces at rates that let you do more with your budget. Save on facility costs and invest in the details that elevate your event—enhanced experiences, better amenities, stronger marketing, and memorable extras for participants. From championship-caliber arenas and aquatics facilities to outdoor complexes and multi-use spaces, Fort Smith is built to host events of all sizes.

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Easy to Get To. Easy to Navigate.

Located at the crossroads of I-40 and I-49 with daily jet service through Fort Smith Regional Airport, Fort Smith makes travel simple for teams arriving from across the region. Once here, attendees spend less time navigating traffic and more time focused on competition. Our compact, easy-to-navigate city keeps hotels, venues, restaurants, and entertainment conveniently close together.

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Explore Fort Smith After the Game 

Today’s sports events are about more than the game. Between competition, attendees can explore Fort Smith’s walkable downtown, vibrant murals from The Unexpected Project, unique dining, outdoor recreation, and rich Western heritage at attractions like Fort Smith National Historic Site and U.S. Marshals Museum. That means more memorable experiences for athletes and families—and more reasons to return.

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Chaffee Barbershop & Military Museum

A Team That Plays to Win

When you host in Fort Smith, you gain more than a destination—you gain a dedicated partner.

The Discover Fort Smith team works alongside sports planners to help simplify logistics, connect you with local resources, identify funding opportunities, and ensure your event runs smoothly from bid to championship.

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Affordable Stays from Trusted Brands

With more than 2,750 guest rooms across trusted hotel brands, Fort Smith offers affordable accommodations for teams, coaches, and spectators.

Lower hotel costs mean better value for your attendees—and stronger turnout for your event.

Bring Your Next Event to the Winner’s Circle

Big-event capability. Small-town hospitality. Championship-level value.

Discover why Fort Smith is the smart play for sports event planners looking to maximize budget without compromising experience.

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