Wintrust Sports Complex

What Wintrust Sports Complex does

Wintrust Sports Complex operates a 116,000 square foot multi-purpose sports tourism and recreation facility at 5499 W 65th Street in Bedford Park, Illinois, opened in 2021 under a naming rights arrangement with Wintrust Financial Corporation. The venue combines 8 high school hardwood basketball courts and 16 NCAA volleyball courts (including a championship court) with seating capacity of approximately 4,000, alongside a 4,000 square foot redemption arcade, a 2,000 square foot laser tag arena, a full-service second-floor restaurant and bar called Station Grille, multi-purpose meeting rooms, and a 437 by 162 foot gymnasium outfitted with LED lighting, PA systems, projectors, and full Wi-Fi coverage.

The business serves five primary customer segments — youth athletes (ages 6-13), families, corporate clients, sports clubs and tournament organizers, and schools — through a diversified mix of transactional revenue streams: court and facility rentals, sports tournament hosting (basketball, volleyball, futsal, wrestling, pickleball, cheer & dance), summer sports camps priced $140 to $1,495, birthday party packages ($400 Gaming, $450 Sports), family entertainment (arcade, laser tag), and corporate events with in-house catering. Distribution is primarily direct via the company website for bookings and day passes, supplemented by on-site sales staff for large enterprise events and recurring tournament operator relationships. Facility operations are managed by Sports Facilities Management, LLC under an outsourced management partnership.

Strategic positioning rests on three pillars: scale (a single facility footprint difficult for regional competitors to match), integration (sports, entertainment, dining, and corporate event capabilities under one roof), and tourism reach (partnerships with the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau, AwayTeam Travel, and municipality of Bedford Park to drive inbound tournament travel). Marketing is conducted across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, email newsletter, blog content, and event-driven sponsorship activations, targeting Chicago-area families, youth sports organizations, and corporate event planners.

Name

Wintrust Sports Complex

Legal name

WINTRUST SPORTS COMPLEX

Website

https://wintrustsportscomplex.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wintrust Sports Complex operates a 116,000 sq ft multi-purpose sports tourism and recreation facility in Bedford Park, Illinois, offering basketball and volleyball courts, arcade, laser tag, restaurant, and event spaces serving youth athletes, families, corporate clients, and tournament organizers in the Chicago market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports & Recreation Facility

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Other Spectator Sports (711219), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gaming Café/Bar Hybrid Venues (Food & Beverage + Competitive Play) (MPAFALAD), Sports Events & Match Tickets (THAJAFAE)

Keywords

• Indoor sports facility
• Sports tournament venue
• Youth sports camps
• Family entertainment center
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Court and Facility Rentals: Rental of hardwood courts for practices, tournaments, and sporting events; meeting room rentals; party room rentals
2. Event Hosting: Corporate events, holiday parties, team building activities, conferences, trade shows, social events; includes catering services
3. Birthday Party Packages: Gaming Package ($400), Sports Package ($450), restaurant area rentals with laser tag or court options
4. Sports Camps: Summer camp programs including individual sports camps, Sports Adventure Day Camp ranging from $140-$1,495 for multi-week programs
5. Family Entertainment: Arcade games ($10 minimum card), laser tag ($8/person), redemption arcade with prizes
6. Special Events: Field trips, corporate outings, catered events, large-scale conferences and banquets
7. Catering Services: On-site catering with full-service kitchen, mobile bar, customizable menus for events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Wintrust Sports Complex is a 116,000+ square-foot multi-purpose sports tourism and entertainment facility located in Bedford Park, Illinois. It rents indoor hardwood basketball and NCAA volleyball courts, hosts tournaments, runs youth sports camps, and provides family entertainment and corporate event services under one roof, supplemented by an in-house restaurant (Station Grille), redemption arcade, laser tag arena, and full-service catering.

Product overview

Wintrust Sports Complex is a 116,000 square foot multi-purpose sports tourism and recreation facility located in Bedford Park, Illinois. The facility offers eight high school hardwood basketball courts and sixteen NCAA volleyball courts for rentals and tournaments, alongside youth sports programming including summer camps (Volleyball Fundamentals, Futsal, Basketball Complete Skills, Basketball Competition, Multi-Sport, and Sports Adventure Day Camp) and birthday party packages (Gaming, Sports, and Restaurant Area). The venue provides corporate event hosting with gymnasium spaces, meeting rooms, and Station Grille restaurant with in-house catering. Family entertainment includes a 4,000 sq ft redemption arcade and 2,000 sq ft laser tag arena. The complex hosts major tournaments and serves as a venue for field trips and community programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hardwood Court Rentals Rental of 8 high school hardwood basketball courts and 16 NCAA volleyball courts for team practices, tournaments, and competitions, with seating for up to 4,000 spectators.
• Sports Tournament Hosting Turn-key hosting services for basketball, volleyball, futsal, wrestling, pickleball, cheer & dance, and combat sports tournaments with championship court facilities.
• Summer Sports Camps Multi-week youth sports camps including Volleyball Fundamentals, Futsal/Soccer, Basketball Complete Skills, Basketball Competition, Multi-Sport, and Sports Adventure Day Camp for ages 6-13.
• Birthday Party Packages Party rental packages including Gaming Package ($400), Sports Package ($450), and Restaurant Area options with private room rental, food, arcade, and laser tag for groups up to 150 people.
• Family Entertainment Center 4,000 square-foot redemption arcade and 2,000 square-foot laser tag arena with family dining at Station Grille restaurant offering entertainment for all ages.
• Laser Tag Arena 2,000 square foot laser tag arena with two levels of obstacles, accommodating up to 20 players per session at $8 per person.
• Corporate Event Services Corporate event hosting including meetings, conferences, holiday parties, team building, company outings, and social events with advanced technology and in-house catering, capacity from 1 to 2,000+ attendees.
• Gymnasium Event Space 437 x 162 ft gymnasium with built-in PA system, dimmable LED lights, complete Wi-Fi coverage, stage, and hard surface flooring accommodating 2,000+ people.
• Meeting Rooms Multi-purpose meeting rooms with digital screens, HDMI/Chromecast capability, wireless microphones, podiums, projectors, and PA systems with a combined room capacity of 150 people.
• Station Grille Restaurant & Bar Full-service 2nd floor restaurant and bar with 11 flat screen TVs, dimmable LED lights, and 175-person capacity for dining and events.
• In-House Catering Services Customizable catering with buffet or plated dining options, mobile bar service for beer, wine, cocktails, and dietary accommodations including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus.
• Field Trips Educational field trip packages with 72,000 sq ft of court space, redemption arcade, and laser tag arena for school groups.

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Wintrust Financial CorporationflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerNaming rights partner - the facility is named Wintrust Sports Complex. Wintrust Financial Corporation is a financial services company providing banking and related services. The partnership provides significant brand visibility and marketing association with the premier sports complex brand.
• Village of Bedford ParkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-naming rights partner and host municipality. The Village of Bedford Park is an Illinois Home Rule community that is the host location for the facility. Provides operational support, police presence during events, and is part of an Illinois Enterprise Zone.
• Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau (CSCVB)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting partner providing tourism and convention marketing support. CSCVB promotes the Chicagoland Southland region as a destination for sports tourism and events.
• Coca-ColacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner providing beverage branding and marketing support. Coca-Cola products are available throughout the facility.
• Special Olympics IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner providing programming for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Partnership enables hosting of Special Olympics events and promotes inclusive sports opportunities.
• Mini MeltsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner providing ice cream products for concession sales. Mini Melts USA is a frozen treat brand featured in the facility.
• AwayTeam TravelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTravel management partnership simplifying hotel reservations for event attendees and traveling teams. AwayTeam Travel provides booking management enabling teams to focus on competitions while organizers deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Sports Facilities Management, LLC (SFM)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOperational management partner responsible for facility operations. SFM is listed as a protected party in liability waivers and is involved in the management structure of the venue.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sky Zone: National indoor trampoline and active family entertainment chain with birthday party packages, group events, and youth programming. Overlaps with Wintrust's family entertainment and birthday party offerings.
• Spooky Nook Sports: Large multi-sport indoor sports complex in Manheim, PA with 14+ hardwood courts, tournament hosting, family entertainment, and on-site hotel. Directly comparable as a similarly scaled indoor sports tourism venue anchored on basketball and volleyball courts.
• The Factory International: Indoor sports complex in St. Louis area featuring multiple hardwood courts, volleyball courts, family entertainment, and corporate event space. Operates a near-identical multi-use sports and entertainment venue model in the Midwest.
• Adventure Landing: Family entertainment center chain with laser tag, arcade, mini-golf, and party event hosting. Closely comparable on the family entertainment (arcade + laser tag) and birthday party revenue streams.
• Main Event Entertainment: National family entertainment center chain offering bowling, laser tag, arcade, and food and beverage. Comparable on the family entertainment (arcade + laser tag + F&B) revenue stream and on hosting birthday parties and group events.
• Big Shots Entertainment: Indoor basketball and volleyball facility chain hosting tournaments, leagues, and youth camps. Operates a similar court-rental + tournament-hosting + youth-programming model targeted at the same youth athlete and club segment.

Others

• Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau: Regional tourism and events promotion body and confirmed Wintrust Sports Complex partner. Comparable as a destination marketing organization serving the same sports tourism corridor in the Chicago Southland.
• Sports Facilities Management (SFM): Third-party operator of sports and recreation facilities including Wintrust Sports Complex itself. Strategically relevant as the parties operate similar venues across the U.S. and add comparable facilities to their portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: National premium fitness operator with hundreds of locations featuring basketball/volleyball courts, group fitness, and family programming. Overlaps on the recreational sports centers and youth/family programming segment, though at much broader scale.

Emerging players

• DICK's House of Sport: DICK's Sporting Goods' experiential retail concept combining indoor sports experiences (basketball, golf, soccer) with retail. Overlaps with Wintrust Sports Complex on the integrated sports + entertainment + retail experience theme.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WintrustSportsC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCB7rQx6UIZsfV6B_OxeQ-xg
• Facebookfacebook.com/playwintrust
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wintrust-sports-complex
• Instagraminstagram.com/wintrustsportscomplex_

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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