Rocky Top Sports World

Rocky Top Sports World

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

An 80-acre indoor and outdoor sports complex at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and a regular host for youth and amateur tournament travel across the Southeast.

Seven outdoor fields, a large indoor venue with basketball and volleyball courts, and a full calendar of tournaments, camps, leagues, and events. For visiting teams and families it offers something most complexes can't — serious facilities in a place people actually want to spend a weekend.

Bringing a team or family? Browse our Gatlinburg cabin rentals, minutes from the complex.

The facilities

Outdoor fields

Seven fields — six synthetic turf and one natural — configurable into as many as fourteen youth soccer fields at once. The layout is built for large multi-field tournaments, with wide sideline areas, team room access, and spectator seating throughout.

The Rock

The indoor centerpiece: an 86,000-square-foot venue housing six hardwood basketball courts and twelve volleyball courts. Built for tournament play, with elevated spectator seating, a mezzanine for viewing, and a layout that keeps several events running at once without congestion. Additional courts are available on site for overflow.

Team and support spaces

Dedicated team rooms, event planning spaces, a grill area, and hospitality facilities — the infrastructure that makes a multi-day tournament run smoothly for teams, coaches, officials, and spectators.

Full facility details at rockytopsportsworld.com.

Events and tournaments

The calendar runs year-round across a wide range of sports and age groups:

• Youth and adult tournaments — basketball, volleyball, soccer, and more, including regional and national-level events
• Camps and clinics — skill development across multiple sports and skill levels
• Leagues — ongoing competitive play for local and regional participants
• Homeschool programming — a dedicated athletic track for homeschool groups
• Private rentals and group events — the indoor and outdoor facilities are available for corporate outings and community gatherings

Current event calendar at rockytopsportsworld.com.

Lodging for teams and families

Rocky Top Sports World partners with Team Travel Source for hotel coordination — useful for coaches and team managers handling lodging for large groups.

For families and teams who'd rather have space, we manage Gatlinburg cabins within easy driving distance of the complex. Start with large cabins, or filter by bedroom count: three, four, five, six, seven, and eight or more bedrooms.

Booking for a whole team? Call us at 1-800-371-0341 — we can help coordinate multiple cabins in the same area.

Dining

On-site dining is available during events, with current options listed at rockytopsportsworld.com. Downtown Gatlinburg is minutes away for anything more substantial — our downtown Gatlinburg guide covers the full lineup, and a few worth knowing:

• Crockett's Breakfast Camp — the pre-game breakfast, and the portions match the occasion
• No Way Jose's Cantina — riverside Mexican with a creekside patio
• Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria — pizza and pasta, and the easiest answer for feeding a team
• The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar — the post-game reward

Between games

The biggest advantage of a tournament here is the destination itself. Gatlinburg offers more for families with downtime than most venues can claim. See our full things to do guide, or start with these:

• Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies — shark tunnel, daily Penguin Parade, and hands-on exhibits; the best rainy-day option in town
• Dollywood — rides, live entertainment, and seasonal festivals, minutes away in Pigeon Forge
• Anakeesta — mountaintop gondola, zip lines, treetop skywalk, and Astra Lumina after dark
• Ober Gatlinburg — Tennessee's only ski area, plus ice skating, bobsled, and a wildlife habitat year-round
• Gatlinburg SkyPark — North America's longest pedestrian cable bridge
• CLIMB Works — guided mountaintop zipline tour
• Moonshine Mountain Coaster — rider-controlled alpine coaster with a night light show
• Hillbilly Golf — mountainside mini golf reached by incline railway
• Arcadia and Fannie Farkle's — two arcades on the Parkway, both open late
• Abrams Falls Trail — a five-mile moderate hike in Cades Cove for families with real energy left

Location and contact

The complex is served by the Gatlinburg Trolley's Blue Route, which is a practical option for families staying downtown who'd rather not deal with parking on a tournament weekend.

Frequently asked questions

What sports does the complex host?

Basketball, volleyball, soccer, and a range of additional sports and events. The current calendar is at rockytopsportsworld.com.

Can I rent the facility for a private event?

Yes — the indoor and outdoor facilities are available for private rentals, corporate outings, and community events.

Is there on-site dining?

Yes, during events. Downtown Gatlinburg is also minutes away for full-service dining.

How do I arrange lodging for my team?

Rocky Top partners with Team Travel Source for hotels. For cabins, call us at 1-800-371-0341 — we can coordinate multiple cabins in the same area for a team or several families traveling together.

Is it reachable by trolley?

Yes — the Gatlinburg Trolley Blue Route stops at the complex.

What is there to do for families not competing?

A great deal — that's the main argument for a tournament here over most venues. See our things to do guide for the full picture.

How far is the complex from downtown Gatlinburg?

A few minutes by car, and it's on the trolley's Blue Route. Most of our Gatlinburg cabins are within a short drive of both.