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Our Gatlinburg sports complex hosts a variety of exciting tournaments and events throughout the year, with competitions ranging from traditional sports like basketball, volleyball and soccer to martial arts and more! Whether you are participating in an event as an individual or as a team, you can get into the competitive spirit by visiting one of the attractions near our facility! Here are 5 fun Smoky Mountain attractions that foster the spirit of competition:

If you’re joining one of the action packed tournaments at our Gatlinburg sports campus and are arriving into town a few days early, you’ll probably want to get a few cardio workouts in before the big game! This is the perfect way to get your mind and body in the zone as you prepare for your competition, and will also help you get a good night of sleep in advance of your match! Here are the top 3 places to visit in Gatlinburg for a great cardio workout:

If you’re ready to bring your team on a fun trip to a world-class sports complex, look no further than Rocky Top Sports World! Our incredible facilities plus unbeatable location makes our complex the perfect place to bring your team for a weekend filled with your favorite sport. Compete at a higher level all while taking in the mountain views around you. Here is why you should play at Rocky Top Sports World in 2022:

Rocky Top Sports World is the perfect place to host your next volleyball tournament! With 12 indoor courts (and five more onsite), bleacher seating, three team rooms, and our very own restaurant, our sports facilities have everything you need for an amazing volleyball event. In addition to being a ton of fun, playing volleyball is also one of the best ways to stay in shape.  Here are the top five health benefits of playing volleyball at our Smoky Mountain sports complex:

As one of the most popular sports in the U.S., football has tons of benefits for those who choose to play. There are multiple mental and physical perks to participating in football, including reducing anxiety, as well as providing an awesome workout. You would be surprised at how many areas of your life can be positively impacted by this sport. Here are 6 benefits of playing football that you should know:

You have practiced as much as you could. The entry fees have been paid. You and your team have found the perfect lodging accommodation that meets your needs. Now, it is time to decide what you all need to pack for your upcoming fun and exciting Gatlinburg sports tournament. Because Rocky Top Sports World is located within a day’s drive of most of the country, you and your team won’t have to worry about airplane restrictions in terms of traveling. However, it will still be nice to have everything you need before the competition begins. That being said, here are our top suggestions of travel tips for a successful Gatlinburg sports tournament:

First kickball event at Gatlinburg venue since opening in 2014


GATLINBURG, TN – Rounding third base and heading towards home! Terminology pertaining to base running and pitch counts are not usually commonplace at Rocky Top Sports World in Gatlinburg, TN – except for the weekend of Sept. 25-26 when the 2021 Turf Wars adult kickball tournament operated by Play Mars Sports took place. This tournament marked the first kickball event held at the venue since its opening in 2014.

For your convenience, we offer two different dining options at our complex. Champs Grill and Courtside Cafe provide families and teams the ability to grab a quick bite to eat without having to leave the campus. Both places have a variety of different menu options that are equally delicious and budget friendly. Here are 3 reasons to take advantage of the on-site dining at our Gatlinburg sports complex:

Rocky Top Sports World records $46.9 million in its 7th year of operation


GATLINBURG, TN – In its 7th year of operation, Rocky Top Sports World welcomed more than 135,700 athletes, spectators, families and friends to Gatlinburg. The award-winning complex contributed $46.9 million in economic impact during the 2020-2021 fiscal year. “Rocky Top Sports World has surpassed all the expectations since its campus opened in Gatlinburg in 2014. The leap into sports tourism has proven to be a vital factor in Gatlinburg’s economic growth over the past seven years,” Gatlinburg Mayor Mike Werner said.

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