Goldsboro Wayne County Travel & Tourism Department

Hosting your tournament any time of year is no problem since we have all-weather playing fields and North Carolina’s temperate climate is ideal for outdoor sports. The City of Goldsboro has over 1,000 hotel rooms within 5 miles of the complex site and plenty of dining options to choose—don’t forget to enjoy our famous eastern North Carolina BBQ! Our small town charm, hospitality, and affordability make it an ideal location for your sporting event. We have the premier facilities, perfect weather and fair prices, but what makes this venue truly one of kind is the unique experience it provides athletes to practice and compete right alongside our country’s heroes. When booking your sporting event in Goldsboro, you can expect more than a typical venue. Our unique setting and city’s exceptional services proves our saying, “Be More, Do More, Seymour” is more than a slogan. It’s a reality. And a promise that your sporting event will be successful and unprecedented.

KEY FACTS

• Located in the heart of Eastern, North Carolina and only 70 miles from RDU International Airport and 20 miles from I-95.
• 1000+ hotel rooms available within 5 miles and quick access to amenities such as restaurants and shopping. 
• Home to the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex, recognized in 2018 by Connect Sports as one of the top facilities for soccer in the United States. 
• Over 20+ sports facilities and several multi-use fields.
• Historic Downtown Goldsboro is recognized as a North Carolina Main Street Community and accredited by Main Street America.
• Home to Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base and over 4,600 active duty men and women. 
• Located on the Mountain-to-Sea Trail, the African-American Music Trail, the North Carolina BBQ Trail, the NC Birding Trail and the Civil War History Trail. 
• Home to Wilber’s Barbeque, known for their Eastern-style North Carolina BBQ and Mount Olive Pickle Company, known for their pickles world-wide.
• Home to Wings Over Wayne Airshow, the NC Pickle Festival, NC Freedom Fest, and the Pig in the Park Barbecue Festival.