Portland is a Win for Rights Holders.
The city brings game-changing advantages to competition.
Welcome to a city built for sports, where every level of play is met with a community of support. In Portland, rights holders can access a dynamic mix of top-tier stadiums, exhibit space and playing fields, all surrounded by the natural beauty of Oregon’s outdoor playground.
Top Sports Venues
From youth tournaments to major championships, Portland’s network of stadiums and arenas are ready to host the competition. Top venues include Providence Park, a historic open-air stadium with a European-style soccer vibe and seating capacity for 25,200. The Moda Center is made for basketball, with stadium seating for 20,000 people.
With 500,000 sq ft of event space, the LEED Platinum-certified Oregon Convention Center has the capacity for wide-scale volleyball and basketball tournaments. Plus, Oregon’s largest multi-purpose facility, the Portland Expo Center, spans 53-acres with 180,000 square feet of sports-dedicated space and opening with a newly renovated space in Fall 2027. Finally, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, offering 11,600 in seating capacity, pairs its long Western Hockey League tenure with a history of hosting Davis Cup tennis, rodeo and wrestling events.
Flat Court Sports
Portland excels at hosting volleyball and basketball tournaments and can easily accommodate other flat court sports, including martial arts, futsal, gymnastics, cheer and fencing. The Portland Expo Center is undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation, ready to welcome groups beginning in Fall 2027. Once completed, Expo will provide permanent infrastructure for 20 basketball courts, 28 volleyball courts, and additional adaptive space.
Team-Ready Stays & Player Perks
Portland makes it easy to stay close to the action. Score 10,000+ hotel rooms, with 4,000 doubles, conveniently located in the city center and clustered near main event venues and the MAX Light Rail. Off the field, keep fueled with fresh Pacific Northwest flavors featuring 500+ food carts and James Beard Award-winning restaurants. And be sure to catch the excitement at one of the city’s powerhouse pro games, including the WNBA Portland Fire, NBA Portland Trail Blazers, NWSL Portland Thorns FC and the MLS Portland Timbers.
Dominating Women’s Sports
Portland is a champion of women’s sports with multiple leagues, state-of-the-art training facilities, world-class players and a supportive fanbase. The city has successfully hosted FIFA Women’s World Cups, NWSL Championships, and in 2030, it will welcome the NCAA Women’s Final Four.
In the pros, the Portland Fire have returned to light up the WNBA, selling out seats and firing up crowds, while the Portland Thorns are breaking world attendance records as the first team to win three NWSL Championships. There’s also the Portland Cascade (AUSL), Oregon Ravens (WNFC), Portland Shockwave (WFA), The Rose City Rollers and Oregon Soar (WUL). Adding to that legacy, the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center is set to become the world’s first dual-sport training center dedicated to women athletes.
With unmatched outdoor access, year-round mild temperatures, stunning views and a welcoming Pacific Northwest vibe, no wonder everyone is Team Portland.
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