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Plan a sporting event in BN

BN is a winning location for sporting events in Illinois.

BN is a world class sporting event destination. We have hosted many successful international, national and regional tournaments and sporting events.

Teams love our central location. BN is located only two hours from Chicago and St. Louis, at the interchange of Interstates 55, 74, and 39. If you have teams throughout Illinois or the Midwest attending your sporting event, BN is a winning location.

Sporting facilities in BN

Our outstanding range of sporting facilities include stadiums, arenas, baseball, softball and soccer fields and complexes, an ice center, swimming pools, university facilities and parks and recreation grounds. There are over 20 sports facilities to choose from in the BN area.

We can help you plan your sporting event in BN

The Bloomington-Normal Area Sports Commission sponsors, operates and assists over 65 sporting events a year in the BN area. Our expert team can help you plan your sporting event, and ensure your attendees have a wonderful experience when they play in BN.

If you would like help planning a sporting event in BN please contact the Sports Commission at 800-433-8226, email zach@visitbn.org or complete our request for a sporting event proposal form.

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