TourneyGuidesAthens Sportsplex tournament guide
Athens, Alabama · 1401 Highway 31 N, Athens, AL 35611
Last verified 2026-10-20
Field surface: Dirt infields
Dirt infields on all 12 baseball/softball fields (City of Athens); the outfield surface isn't stated. (12 baseball/softball fields: six 200-ft, three 285-ft, two 250-ft and one 300-ft, all with dirt infields (City of Athens).)
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Quick facts
- Twelve baseball/softball fields with dirt infields: six 200-foot, three 285-foot, two 250-foot and one 300-foot (City of Athens).
- The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is about 36 minutes away in Huntsville (U.S. Space & Rocket Center).
- I-65 hotels are 7-8 minutes away, and locally owned Athens restaurants and coffee are about 5-9 minutes away.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (4)
- Food (2)
- Coffee (1)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Hotels near Athens Sportsplex
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Athens I 65
15763 Braly Blvd, Athens, AL, 35611 · about 7 min / 4.1 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Gym, Business services, 24/7 front desk.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Athens I-65
21119 Cool Springs Dr, Athens, AL, 35611 · about 7 min / 4 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included, Pet friendly, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
See La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Athens I-65 on Expedia
Sleep Inn Athens I-65
1115 Audubon Lane, Athens, AL, 35611 · about 7 min / 3.9 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
Hampton Inn & Suites Athens-I-65 (Huntsville Area)
1222 Kelli Dr, Athens, AL, 35613 · about 8 min / 4.3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pool, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, Gym, Parking available.
See Hampton Inn & Suites Athens-I-65 (Huntsville Area) on Expedia
Places to eat near Athens Sportsplex
Village Pizza of Athens
222 Market St W, Athens, AL 35611 · about 6 min drive
Pizza near downtown Athens, on the county tourism office's local eats list (Explore Athens-Limestone).
Official page306 BBQ
23101 US Highway 72, Athens, AL 35613 · about 9 min drive
Local barbecue on US 72 (Explore Athens-Limestone).
Official pageCoffee: Bonsai Coffee Company
1207 E Forrest St, Athens, AL 35611 · about 5 min drive
Local coffee shop in Athens (Bonsai Coffee Company).
Official pageThings to do between games
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 · about 36 min drive (24.6 mi)
North Alabama's signature attraction, about 36 minutes away in Huntsville: a good outing on a day off. The Official NASA Visitor Center and home of Space Camp, with roughly 1,100 artifacts on display and a planetarium. Exhibits and visiting details change, so check the official site before you go (U.S. Space & Rocket Center).
Official pagePacking notes
- North Alabama summers are hot and humid, with strong sun on open fields: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Afternoon thunderstorms can pop up quickly in summer, and spring and fall mornings can start cool; keep rain gear and a layer in the car.
Sources
- City of Athens: Sportsplex (1401 Highway 31 N; six 200-foot, three 285-foot, two 250-foot and one 300-foot baseball/softball fields, all with dirt infields; hosts baseball and youth softball tournaments)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More Alabama guides: all 17 Alabama complexes.