Spring Break Just Got Better at Emerald Acres!
Looking for Spring Break fun in Mattoon? Emerald Acres Sports Connection has you covered with our Spring Break Specials, April 14–17! Come enjoy $10 open gym play from 3–9 PM, Monday through Thursday. Whether you’re shooting hoops, playing volleyball, or just looking for something active to do indoors, this is a perfect way to stay […]
Emerald Acres Welcomes Thousands for Hype Nation Central Illinois Challenge
[MATTOON, IL] February 4, 2025 – Emerald Acres Sports Connection reached a major milestone this past weekend by hosting its largest tournament yet, the Hype Nation Central Illinois Challenge. This two-day volleyball event welcomed 68 teams from four states—Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, and Illinois—and saw an estimate of over 2,800 attendees, including more than 800 players and 2,000 spectators. The tournament not only highlighted Emerald […]
Emerald Acres to Host USJN’s 3rd Annual March Mayhem
(MATTOON, IL) December 17, 2024 – Emerald Acres Sports Connection is thrilled to announce that it will host the 3rd Annual March Mayhem basketball tournament, organized by the U.S. Junior Nationals (USJN). This prestigious event will take place on March 29-30, 2025, at Emerald Acres’ brand-new, state-of-the-art facility featuring eight hardwood courts. The tournament is […]
Emerald Acres Grand Opening, Ushering in a New Era for Sports and Tourism in Mattoon
Emerald Acres Sports Connection celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art fieldhouse with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning, marking a transformative moment for sports, entertainment, and economic growth in the region. The event was attended by key figures including Blake Pierce, President of Rural King’s Real Estate & Development and Mattoon Sports Complex, Inc. […]
NBC SPORTS NEXT ENTER PARTNERSHIP WITH EMERALD ACRES
NBC SPORTS NEXT ENTERS EXCLUSIVE VIDEO STREAMING PARTNERSHIP WITH EMERALD ACRES SPORTS CONNECTION, THE MIDWEST’S NEWEST YOUTH SPORTS FACILITY AND TRAVEL DESTINATION Partnership Represents SportsEngine Play’s Most Comprehensive Streaming Project to Date, Including AI-Automated Video Coverage of Every Indoor and Outdoor Competition Venue MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Nov. 18, 2024) – Youth sports technology leader NBC Sports […]
Emerald Acres to Host Adidas NextGEN Hoops Series – Finale in June 2025
Emerald Acres to Welcome Over 75 Teams to Culminate Premier Youth Basketball Series MATTOON, IL) November 14, 2024 – Emerald Acres Sports Connection is thrilled to announce that it will host the highly anticipated Adidas NextGEN Hoops Series – Finale on June 7-8, 2025. The Finale, expected to draw over 75 elite youth basketball teams […]
Emerald Acres Announces Partnership with 217 Volleyball
Emerald Acres Partners with 217 Volleyball for Enhanced Training and Tournament Hosting (MATTOON, IL) October 22, 2024 – Emerald Acres Sports Connection is proud to announce a new partnership with 217 Volleyball, a leading club in Central Illinois. This partnership will provide 217 Volleyball with access to the state-of-the-art facilities at Emerald Acres for practices […]
