Sports
![Phoenix Mercury Training Facility basketball courts rendering](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/91794/project-phoenix-mercury-training-facility-508x508_1715797816.jpg)
Phoenix Mercury Training Facility and Headquarters
Los Angeles Chargers Headquarters and Training Facility
![Cincinnati Open exterior rendering](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/91887/project-cincinnati-open-508x508_1716500764.jpg)
Cincinnati Open
![A basketball court with a crowd of people in the stands.](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/80340/project-moody-centerGRIDBLOCK_508x508_1674680222.jpg)
University of Texas at Austin, Moody Center
![Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center rendering](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/91263/project-arthur-m-blank-us-soccer-national-training-center-508x508_1713558024.jpg)
Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center
![Arizona Coyotes Arena and Entertainment District rendering at dusk](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/90844/project-arizona-coyotes-arena-and-entertainment-district-508x508_1710961162.jpg)
Arizona Coyotes Arena and Entertainment District
![Snapdragon Stadium entrance.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/78346/project-snapdragon-stadium-2022-508x508_1666392701.jpg)
San Diego State University, Snapdragon Stadium
![Sports fans sit at New York Mets Citi Field lounge seating.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/86929/project-new-york-mets-citi-field-01-508x508_1690839992.jpg)
New York Mets Citi Field
![A building with a glass front.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/68866/project_Chase-Center_Sept2020_00_505x508_1599760361_508x508.jpg)
Chase Center
![Fans walking outside BMO Stadium.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/66044/1_BOCStadium-Entry_Edited_508x508_1528210631_508x508.jpg)
BMO Stadium
![M&T Bank Stadium exterior rendering](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/89347/project-mt-bank-stadium-508x508_1702418264.jpg)
M&T Bank Stadium
![A building with a large spiral staircase.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/67156/project-UofSC_Football_Operations_01_1573241153_508x508.jpg)
University of South Carolina Football Operations Building
![Crypto.com Arena city view terrace rendering](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/77634/project-crypto-com-arena-508x508_1661878161.jpg)
Crypto.com Arena
![Irvine Amphitheater rendering](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/81100/project-irvine-amphiteater-508x508_1677801806.jpg)
Irvine Amphitheater
![A building with a large glass front.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/69775/project_RocketMortgageFieldhouse_01_508x508_1600203355_508x508.jpg)
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
![A building with glass windows.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/68073/project_LAFC_00_508x508_1600283968_508x508.jpg)
LAFC Performance Center
![A group of people walking outside of a building.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/65752/project_allergan_508x508_1500589291_508x508.jpg)
The Star
St. David’s Performance Center
![New York Red Bulls Training Complex soccer field rendering](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/93589/project-new-york-red-bulls-training-complex-2024-508x508_1723587673.jpg)
New York Red Bulls Training Complex
![People walking on a path.](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/70428/project-Harvard-Westlake-School-River-Park-01_1626731205_508x508.jpg)
Harvard Westlake School, River Park Campus
![A building with a flag on top.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/69820/project_UT-Basketbal_00_508x508_1603484869_508x508.jpg)
Texas Athletics Basketball and Rowing Training Facility
![A sports stadium with a field.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/70416/Project_UC-Davis-Performance-Center_05_2000x_1625591944_508x508.jpg)
UC Davis Student Athlete Performance Center
![The Hub on Causeway nighttime street view](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/77202/project-hub-on-causeway-508x508_1660252427.jpg)
The Hub on Causeway
![Atari Hotels nighttime rendering](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/80973/project-atari-hotels-508x508_1677106218.jpg)
Atari Hotels
![Q2 Stadium.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/68558/project-Q2stadium-2021-508x508_1626810755_508x508.jpg)
Q2 Stadium
![A large brick building with a flag on top.](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/69824/project_Auburn-Baseball_00_505x508_1603727509_508x508.jpg)
Auburn University Player Development Facility
![A hockey arena with a crowd watching.](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/69832/project_Shougang-Hockey-Arena_00_508x508_1603729949_508x508.jpg)
Shougang Ice Hockey Arena
![A large crowd of people at a concert.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/93427/IMG_3551_1024_1723134323.jpg)
Reflecting on the Paris 2024 Olympics: A Catalyst for Urban Transformation and Sustainability
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How Modern Training Centers Can Shape Tomorrow’s Champions
![A group of people standing in front of a large metal sculpture.](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/93249/paris-olympics-sustainability_1722448622.jpg)
How the Olympics and Paralympics Can Shape Cities in New Ways
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How Technology Is Redefining the Fan Experience at Sports and Music Venues
![A large stadium with a large crowd.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/93091/social-experiences---LAFC_1024_1721688277.jpg)
Elevating the “Standing Room Only” Fan Experience in Sports Venues
![A football stadium with people sitting in the stands.](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/93063/NewYorkMets_CitiField_11_1024_1721421713.jpg)
Small Upgrades, Big Impact: How Sports Facilities Can Enhance the Fan Experience and Deliver ROI
![A city with a river running through it.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/92560/rob-potvin-unsplash_1024x576_1719273346.jpg)
Trends to Look for at the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics
![University of Cincinnati Indoor Practice Facility and Performance Center exterior](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/89204/sports-university-of-cincinnati-indoor-practice-facility-performance-center-1024x576_1701383899.jpg)
Writing the Next Chapter of Sports and Entertainment in Kansas City
![A stadium filled with people.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/90861/Real-Betis_Game-Day-Bowl-1024x576_1711041165.jpg)
Trends Shaping Sports Venue Design in the European Market
![A stadium filled with people.](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/90880/BMO-Stadium_Concacaf_W_Gold_Cup-Rev2-1024_1711132268.jpg)
Trends to Watch: How the Rise of Women’s Professional Sports Is Impacting Venue Design
![A large escalator with lights.](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/90135/BMO-HERO-1024px_1707331650.jpg)
How BMO Stadium Extends the Fan Experience Beyond the Gate
![A group of people on a field.](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/76310/LAFC_hero-1024_1656699354.jpg)
How to Design Practice Facilities Centered on Athletes’ Mental Health
![People gathered on AT&T Discovery District lawn](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/88285/webinar-magnetizing-people-places-power-of-brand-1024x576_1697146797.jpg)
Magnetizing People & Places Through the Power of Brand
![A building with lights on.](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/87270/Rocket_Mortgage_FieldHouse_Exterior_1024_1692637772.jpg)
How the EveryFan Journey Drives Engagement in Stadium Design
![A building with a large roof.](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/86857/MoodyCenter_N58_1024_1689975214.jpg)
What Two Leading Edge Venues Reveal About the Future of College Sports
The barriers between arenas and cities will become more porous and multiuse as sports districts redefine city living.
As sports venues become integrated into urban cores, the perimeters separating arenas, stadiums, and cities will dissipate. By activating real estate and experiences surrounding the sports venue, owners, partners, and developers can create 24/7, walkable districts that increase foot traffic, decrease the need for parking, and enhance value for their overall franchise.
Public-private partnerships will bring new funding — and new sports developments — to colleges and universities.
For universities and colleges facing a shrinking donor pool, public-private partnerships (P3s) offer an alternative financing source for new sports developments or renovations. Whether to fund capital improvements or address deferred maintenance on aging assets, these partnerships can benefit schools and drive revenue for developers.
Dedicated facilities for women’s sports will continue to gain traction around the world.
With the rising success of programs like the Women’s World Cup and the WNBA, development for dedicated facilities and programs for women’s sports is accelerating. In addition to dedicated stadiums and arenas for women’s sports, training and performance facilities that cater to the specific needs of female athletes, from training regimens to rehabilitation, will be highly sought after.
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![Ron Turner headshot.](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/57169/01_RonTurner_2019_Edited_1640742588_1024x576.jpg)
Ron Turner
![Ryan Sickman headshot](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/60017/Ryan-Sickman_23657_CROP_1024x576_1640742924_1024x576.jpg)
Ryan Sickman
![Steve Chung headshot.](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/58049/people-Steve-Chung-2000x_1619544192.jpg)
Steve Chung
![Alex Phi headshot](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/92557/alex-phi-1024x576_1719270666.jpg)
Alex Phi
![Andrew Jacobs headshot](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/89993/andrew-jacobs-1024x576_1706206785.jpg)
Andrew Jacobs
![Demetra Thornton headshot](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/79186/demetra-thornton-2022-1024x576_1670439192.jpg)
Demetra Thornton
![Elizabeth Pritchett headshot](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/89997/elizabeth-pritchett-1024x576_1706207326.jpg)
Elizabeth Pritchett
![Jonathan Emmett headshot](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/57106/Jonathan-Emmett-1024x576_1647288579_1024x576.jpg)
Jonathan Emmett
![Kristin Byrd headshot](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/76318/Kristin-Byrd_1024_1656700985.jpg)
Kristin Byrd
![Omar Quesada headshot](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/89998/omar-quesada-1024x576_1706207514.jpg)
Omar Quesada
![Tayomara Gama headshot](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/89994/tayomara-gama-1024x576_1706206927.jpg)
Tayomara Gama
![Centennial Yards Entertainment District aerial rendering](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/93230/centennial-yards-entertainment-district-1024x576_1722378274.jpg)
Cosm Has Signed On To Be the Anchor Tenant at Centennial Yards Entertainment District
![Phoenix Mercury training facility basketball court](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/93044/in-the-media-mercury-training-basketball-court-1024x576_1721341873.jpg)
The Phoenix Mercury’s Brand-New Basketball Practice Facility Opens
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Phoenix Mercury Unveil New ‘Crown Jewel’ Practice Facility, Designed by Gensler
![Cincinnati Open exterior rendering](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/91888/project-cincinnati-open-1024x576_1716333717.jpg)
Forbes Spotlighted Plans To Elevate the Fan Experience and Enhance Facilities at the Cincinnati Open
![Moody Center University of Texas basketball game](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/91745/project-moody-center-basketball-game-1024x576_1715620036.jpg)
Sports Business Journal Spotlighted the Opening of Gensler’s Kansas City Office, Focused on Sports Venue Design
![Arizona Coyotes Arena and Entertainment District rendering at dusk](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/90845/project-arizona-coyotes-arena-and-entertainment-district-1024x576_1710961169.jpg)
The Coyotes’ Vision to “Transform the Arizona Skyline” With a Landmark Development
![Phoenix Suns and Mercury campus](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/91110/in-the-media-fast-company-phoenix-suns-mercury-campus-1024x576_1712794022.jpg)
Inside the New $100 Million, Open-Concept Campus for the Phoenix Suns and Mercury
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CNN Explored the Importance of Efficient Restroom Design in Stadiums Ahead of the Super Bowl
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ENR New York Recognized Gensler’s Citi Field Upgrades with the 2023 Award of Merit in Sports/Entertainment
![Demetra Thornton headshot](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/79186/demetra-thornton-2022-1024x576_1670439192.jpg)
Q&A With Demetra Thornton on Shaping the Future of Sports Design at Gensler
![Jon Niemuth headshot](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/84086/jon-niemuth-1024x576_1683671386.jpg)
Sports Business Journal Featured an Interview with Gensler’s Director of Sports, Jon Niemuth
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Transformative Investments at Grand Sierra Resort Include a Gensler-Designed Sports Stadium
![Rays ballpark stadium at Tropicana Field rendering](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/87909/in-the-media-mlb-rays-ballpark-1024x576_1695318878.jpg)
The Tampa Bay Rays Eye a $1.3 Billion Ballpark, Designed by Gensler, in St. Petersburg
![AT&T Lofts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium rendering](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/86874/10-LOFT-B_1024_1690318979.jpg)
The Rise of Seating Options for Sports Fans
![Benito Villamarín Stadium aerial rendering at night](https://static1.gensler.com/uploads/image/87282/in-the-media-betis-benito-villamarin-stadium-aerial-1024x576_1692649687.jpg)
Gensler and Rafael de La-Hoz Will Design the New Benito Villamarín Stadium
![Benito Villamarín Stadium rendering](https://static2.gensler.com/uploads/image/87248/in-the-media-stadium-business-benito-villamarin-stadium-1024x576_1692385036.jpg)