3 Stadiums and Sports Venues Near Fort Smith, AR

When you love sports and public events, Fort Smith, AR is a great place to be. The sports venues and stadiums in the city provide many opportunities for great times with family and friends. We recommend you check out the following venues that we often frequent ourselves.

1. Jim Rowland Stadium

Home to the Southside Mavericks, Jim Rowland Stadium is a great facility for football games as well as track events. Come out and cheer on your high school football team at this venue that boasts beautiful grounds, a video scoreboard, and seating for more than 5,000 people. The facility is owned by the Fort Smith school district and is located at 4100 Gary St.

2. Harper Stadium

Harper Stadium is home to bull riding, rodeos, trade shows, tractor pulls, flea markets, extreme sports events, concerts, and more. The versatiliy of the stadium means it can be catered to whatever the event calls for. The stadium seats up to 9,000 guests and can accommodate up to as many as 14,000 people with the festival-style layout plan. One of the things we appreciate most is that you’ll have an excellent view no matter where you are seated.

Though the stadium has been around for a while, the groundskeepers and crew work hard to keep it in tip-top shape, creating a clean and fun experience for every guest. Visit their website for all of their upcoming events. Harper Stadium is located at 4400 Midland Blvd.

3. UAFS Stubblefield Center

This beautiful, modern, and clean arena is part of the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Athletics. Enjoy your local men’s and women’s basketball games in the comfortable stadium-style seating. Take advantage of the concession stands with a snack while cheering on your favorite team. We appreciate that the center has an elevator and the parking lot is convenient and easy to navigate. Plus, the staff are helpful if you need assistance or have any questions.

The Center is also home to the university’s graduation ceremonies and can host thousands of guests in its vast arena. Visit the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Athletics web page for upcoming events and more information. UAFS Stubblefield Center is located at 5402 Kinkead Ave.

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