Sports Tournament Planning in Rancho Cordova

Rancho Cordova is a great destination for team sports tournaments and meets. It's got small-town charm and great spaces to host a variety of team events, from track and field to rowing and gymnastics, and more.

Off the field, you'll find plenty of dining options, outdoor activities, and things to do before and after your tournament. It's fun for the whole team!

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Venues & Amenities

Rancho Cordova offers a beautiful year-round climate for outdoor play and a variety of event venues and facilities for your group gatherings. You'll also be in close proximity to the world-class Sacramento State Aquatic Center on Lake Natoma.

Lodging & Accommodations

Conveniently located just 25 miles from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and with easy access to major highways, Rancho Cordova boasts 16 hotel venues that range from cost-effective economy options to four-diamond properties.

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Group-Friendly Restaurants

When your team needs an energy boost, choose from a wide range of dining options including family-friendly favorites and more international cuisine.

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Other Ways to Play

Rancho Cordova is packed with fun activities for families to enjoy! Explore our history to learn about the Gold Rush, take to our parkways for outdoor adventures or volunteering opportunities, or discover creative ways to relax!

Red Door Escape Room
Heart Craft Studio
Soil Born Farms Urban Agriculture & Education Project
Jensen Botanical Gardens
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Mills Station Arts & Culture Center

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7 ways Visit Rancho Cordova can help your sports teams beat the competition

Make sure that your team has everything they need to win the big game at your upcoming traveling tournament!

Setting up travel arrangements for a full sports team is not without its challenges. Athletes need much more equipment on the road than the average traveler, whether they are playing Little League or an office league. Traveling sports teams want a place where they can unwind and enjoy their time away in addition to practicing and refueling.

Let Visit Rancho Cordova help you plan while you oversee the day-to-day operations of the squad. Here are 7 useful tips to get your travel plans out of the starting blocks.

1. Designate A Booking Captain

Whether you’re the coach, dutiful family member, or supportive team mascot, the role of booking hotel rooms for the entire team is a huge responsibility. Even though your first urge is to have multiple people help book, choosing one person to handle the booking will simplify plans, and communicating will be smoother.

2. Plan Before You Book

First things first—find the best day for the first day of the trip. Once the first day is cemented, you can spread the word on significant travel so the rest of the party can begin planning. The more notice you’re able to give, the less chance of people getting dates wrong. And the best part about beginning as early as possible is this ensures low rates and priority booking!

3. Book A Room Block with an Expert

With Visit Rancho Cordova doing the legwork for you, finding a hotel where you can block rooms will be the simplest part of your trip. Reserving room blocks ensures all team members receive the same accommodations and no teammate will be left behind. Visit Rancho Cordova will track down the very best hotel packages in the city. You pick. You win.

4. Keep Close to the Venue

Booking a hotel close to the sporting venue can ensure a smoother stay and undoubtedly reduce stress. All team members being close to the sports arena will make pre- and post-game meetings simpler and cut down on travel time.

5. Stay in a Hotel Close to Restaurants

Athletes are machines that burn fuel! Group dining options will ensure that the team stays together and doesn't get dispersed. Rancho Cordova has a wide variety of group-friendly restaurants that are sure to fit everyone’s taste and budget.

6. Kid-Friendly Activities Are a Must

Before or after the big game is a time for play and relaxation. While the team is away, be sure to book a hotel where activities are readily available to ensure maximum fun! Whether your team is young, or the entire family needed to join the trip, Rancho Cordova has everything from mini-golf to go-kart racing.

7. Work With Trusted Experts

Visit Rancho Cordova can help in planning out an itinerary that is sure to make your team stay memorable. Ready to start planning your next sports event? Please get in touch or fill out our Sports RFP form below!