The Sports Capital of Texas has upped the game! The Round Rock Sports Center recently completed a major expansion, adding more space, amenities, and capabilities for tournaments, competitions, and events. Check out what’s new at the Sports Center!
The $17.5 million project was officially celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on November 17, 2025. The expansion added 25,000 square feet to the facility, bringing the Sports Center to 118,750 square feet of indoor space, including 63,995 square feet of flexible, open, playable space. The upgraded facility now features seating for more than 2,200 spectators, a total capacity of more than 6,500 people, and a championship arena designed to host high-profile games and events.
Expansion details
Here’s what the Sports Center has to offer with the new improvements:
500+ ➡️ 700+ Parking Spaces
6 ➡️ 8 Basketball Courts (4 NCAA-regulation)
12 ➡️ 16 Volleyball Courts
1 ➡️ 2 Main Entrances
1 ➡️ 2 Stop-N-Go Stores
3 ➡️ 4 Multi-Purpose Rooms
The project added two full-sized basketball courts that can also be configured as four additional volleyball courts, along with championship court seating, a second main entrance, and expanded parking. These improvements give event organizers more options when planning tournaments and allow the facility to better accommodate larger crowds and more complex event schedules.
With the new configurations, the Sports Center can accommodate up to 16 volleyball courts or eight basketball courts, making it possible to host larger tournaments and multiple competitions at the same time. The second entrance also helps streamline event operations and improve the experience for guests during high-volume events.
Built to Compete
A Destination for Competition
Since opening in January 2014, the Round Rock Sports Center has grown into a premier destination for local, regional, and national sporting events. The facility welcomes more than 70,000 players and 120,000 spectators each year for tournaments, leagues, club sports, and other competitions. Over the years, it has hosted national championships and major events featuring basketball, volleyball, judo, fencing, dance, table tennis, and taekwondo.
Beyond the competition itself, these events contribute to Round Rock’s growing sports tourism industry. Thousands of athletes, families, coaches, and spectators visit the city for tournaments, supporting local hotels, restaurants, retail businesses, and other community partners. Since the Sports Center opened in 2014, Round Rock’s sports tourism program has generated more than $210 million in economic activity for the city.
These improvements make it easier than ever for Round Rock to welcome larger competitions and events. With expanded championship courts, comfortable spectator seating, cutting-edge video screens, flexible event space, ample parking, and more, visitors can enjoy an elevated experience from the moment they arrive. adding to the list of reasons why the Sports Center continues to make Round Rock a premierdestination for sports as the Sports Capital of Texas.
Investing in Round Rock’s Sports Future
The Sports Center expansion was part of Round Rock’s voter-approved $274 million bond package from May 2023, which included investments in recreation, quality-of-life improvements, and sports facilities throughout the city. Construction began in 2024 while the existing Sports Center remained operational, allowing events and programs to continue throughout the project.
The Sports Center’s latest improvements represent another significant investment in the city’s sports landscape. From youth tournaments and club competitions to high-profile national events, Round Rock continues to expand its ability to welcome competitors and fans from across Texas and beyond.
The Sports Center isn’t the only athletics facility getting an upgrade. The Multipurpose Complex, Round Rock’s world-class outdoor sports facility is located within Old Settlers Park and soon-to-be 100-acre complex gives the city the capability to host new outdoor sporting events of all sizes and types. The complex’s field configuration is versatile and has different size and ground options.
The MPC Expansion
The expanded MPC will span 100 total acres and feature 16 fields, including three championship fields built to accommodate major competitions. With a mix of natural grass and synthetic fields, the expanded complex will be ready for all kinds of sports and events, from everyday practices and games to large-scale tournaments that bring teams and fans from across the country.
Here’s what athletes, teams, and fans can expect:
Fields
- 16 total fields across the expanded complex
- Musco lighting on all 16 fields
- 10 synthetic turf fields, all FieldTurf brand and FIFA certified
- 5 new synthetic turf multipurpose fields
- 6 natural grass fields, including:
- 4 Tifway 419 Bermuda grass fields in the grass quad
- 2 TifTuf Bermuda grass championship fields
- 3 championship fields equipped with scoreboards and PA systems
- 1 new championship natural grass field
- 1 renovated and enhanced championship natural grass field
- 1 upgraded and enhanced championship synthetic turf field
- Seating for up to 3,000 spectators at the championship fields
Buildiings
- Clubhouse
- Press Box + Stadium Grandstand Facility
- South Headquarters
- East Headquarters
- 2 Additional Standalone Multi-Stall Restroom Facilities
Concessions
Concessions operations available throughout the facility
Parking
570 new spots will be added, bringing the grand total to 1521 lighted parking spaces (average 95 spaces per field)
FESTIVAL AREA & PLAYGROUNds
Together, the Sports Center and expanded MPC give Round Rock even more space to play, compete, and host events while strengthening the city’s reputation as a destination for sports. Looking for the perfect facility for your next tournament, practice, or sporting event? The Round Rock Multipurpose Complex has the fields, amenities, and flexibility to take your event to the highest level.
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