Epic Center

What Epic Center does

Epic Center is a privately-held indoor sports and event complex operating a single 121,000+ square foot facility at 2793 Wehrle Drive in Williamsville, New York, in the Buffalo metro area. Founded in 2004 and operated through two related New York corporations (Epic Center, Inc. and Epic Fun Center, Inc.), the company built and continually expanded a multi-field indoor sports venue anchored by Victory Turf playing surfaces, a Sport Court inline hockey rink installed in 2018, three batting cages, and multiple training fields of varying sizes.

The business operates six core league verticals — indoor soccer, inline hockey, flag football, field hockey, lacrosse, and baseball/softball training — serving youth through adult recreational players, 11+ high school programs, and 20+ area soccer and travel clubs. League team registration fees range from $755 to $1,260 per session depending on sport and length. Complementary revenue streams include hourly field and rink rentals ($85–$300/hour), themed birthday party bookings (one party at a time for privacy), customized corporate team-building events, bar/bat mitzvah venue rentals, and annual advertising/sponsorship placements ($300–$2,500 per location). Notable enterprise event clients include Parker Hannifin and Enterprise Rent-a-Car.

Epic Center's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: teams register via downloadable PDF forms submitted by mail or via phone/email, and word-of-mouth through the existing 30+ league ecosystem drives new team acquisition. The facility draws 450,000+ visitors annually. The company has no external investors, no online booking system, no mobile app, and no disclosed AI or data capabilities — its competitive position rests on physical asset scale, 25+ years of community entrenchment, and management's US Indoor Soccer Association Certified Arena Operator credentials. A go-kart track that operated from 2004 through 2020 was discontinued following government-mandated shutdowns during 2020–2022.

Name

Epic Center

Legal name

Epic Center, Inc.

Website

https://epic-center.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Epic Center operates a 121,000+ sq ft indoor sports and event complex in Williamsville, NY, hosting youth and adult leagues in soccer, inline hockey, flag football, field hockey, lacrosse, and baseball/softball training, plus birthday parties, corporate events, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indoor Sports & Recreation Facility

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH), Family Entertainment Centers & Indoor Amusement (Arcades, Trampoline Parks, Indoor Play) (THAAAAAD)

Keywords

• Indoor sports leagues
• Sports facility rentals
• Birthday party venue
• Corporate team building
• Youth sports training

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sports League Registration Fees: Teams pay registration fees ranging from $765-$1260 per session depending on sport and session length. Referee fees are paid separately by teams directly to referees.
2. Facility/Field Rentals: Hourly rental of inline hockey rink ($195-$220/hour), open soccer fields ($155-$300/hour depending on field size and booking volume), and training fields ($85-$195/hour). Discounts available for 8+ hour bookings.
3. Birthday Party Packages: Birthday party bookings for children and adults with various sporting activities. Only one party booked at a time for privacy.
4. Corporate Team Building Events: Customized corporate events with sports activities, meeting essentials (tables, chairs, PA system), and team-building exercises. Companies like Parker Hannifin and Enterprise Rent-a-Car have hosted events.
5. Advertising and Sponsorship: Annual advertising placements on dasher boards, banners, walls, and entrance areas. Draws over 450,000 people annually providing sustained exposure for sponsors.
6. Player Passes and Insurance: One-time $30 Player Pass fee for lifetime membership. S.O.D.A. Insurance at $35 annual fee required for inline hockey participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Epic Center operates a 121,000+ square foot indoor recreational complex in Williamsville, NY, hosting indoor sports leagues (soccer, flag football, field hockey, inline hockey, lacrosse), birthday party packages, corporate team building events, Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations, and facility/field rentals on professional Victory Turf and Sport Court surfaces.

Product overview

Epic Center operates two interconnected facilities: Epic Sports Center and Epic Fun Center. Epic Sports Center is an indoor sports facility hosting various recreational leagues including soccer, flag football, field hockey, inline hockey, and lacrosse for youth and adult participants. Epic Fun Center is an entertainment venue specializing in birthday parties, corporate team building events, and bar/bat mitzvahs. The facilities share infrastructure including training fields and can accommodate large group events. A go-kart racing track was previously offered (2004-2020) but was discontinued after government shutdowns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indoor Sports League Programs
• Birthday Party Packages
• Corporate Team Building Events
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Events
• Baseball and Softball Training
• Sports Facility and Field Rentals
• Advertising and Sponsorships

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fieldhouse USA: Multi-location indoor sports facility operator offering youth and adult leagues in soccer, flag football, basketball, and other sports. Directly comparable to Epic Center in offering mix, league-based GTM, and birthday party/event programming.
• The St. James: Large indoor sports and wellness complex in Springfield, VA offering multi-sport leagues, training, birthday parties, and corporate events. Closely aligned with Epic Center's mix of youth/adult leagues and private events on a multi-field indoor footprint.
• The Sports Factory: Indoor sports complex in Cincinnati offering indoor soccer, lacrosse, flag football, and field hockey leagues along with birthday parties and corporate events. Highly comparable to Epic Center in sport mix and customer segments.
• XL Sports World: Multi-location indoor sports facility operator offering soccer, flag football, and lacrosse leagues plus birthday parties and corporate events. Closely aligned with Epic Center's programming, customer base, and event-driven revenue model.
• Total Sports Experience: Indoor sports complex in Rochester, NY offering turf field rentals, leagues, training, birthday parties, and corporate events. Geographic and offering overlap with Epic Center, serving a similar Western/New York State market segment.
• Eagle Sportsplex: Indoor turf sports complex in West Chester, PA offering indoor soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey leagues, plus tournaments and birthday parties. Comparable programming and league-based monetization to Epic Center.
• Velocity Sports Complex: Indoor sports facility in Ohio offering multi-sport leagues, training, and event hosting on turf fields. Similar league-and-rentals revenue structure and customer mix as Epic Center.
• Premier Sports Complex: Indoor sports facility offering soccer, flag football, and other league play, with party and event hosting. Comparable community-led league model and multi-sport indoor footprint to Epic Center.

Broad incumbents

• Spooky Nook Sports: Largest indoor sports complex in North America (Lancaster, PA) hosting tournaments, leagues, and camps across dozens of sports. Comparable offering footprint to Epic Center but at vastly larger scale and broader regional draw.
• Chelsea Piers Connecticut: Large indoor sports and fitness complex offering leagues, classes, training, and parties across multiple sports. Similar multi-sport indoor facility model to Epic Center but at significantly larger scale and broader programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/epicctr
• Facebookfacebook.com/EpicSportsandFunCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/epic_ctr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epic-center

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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