Sports + Entertainment

Backed by our depth and experience in solving some of the world’s most complex design challenges, we create places that express the ambitions of teams and cities, strengthen neighborhoods, achieve carbon neutrality, and support the performance and well-being of athletes and staff.

Creating enduring value

Our approach brings together the collective imagination of architects, structural engineers, urban planners, interior designers, and specialists in hospitality, branding, and product design. By exploring ideas across disciplines and scales, and drawing on our technical rigor and experience beyond sports, we uncover new possibilities that propel the industry forward—whether it’s shaping learning environments for athletes, redefining premium interiors, improving efficiencies across an organization, or incorporating new technologies to enrich the fan experience.

Conceptual vision for a Chicago Bears stadium © SOM

Phu Quoc Convention Center and Arena © SOM | INPLACE

Thinking beyond the venue

The largest structures in our cities should serve our greatest ambitions. We design sports and entertainment venues to catalyze mixed-use development, support economic growth, and create exceptional public spaces that bring people together year-round. Combining that ambition with our expertise in sustainable engineering and advanced fabrication, our work reimagines these civic buildings as platforms for decarbonization and district-scale infrastructure.

Perspective

We approach design as an intellectual partnership. Our clients’ ambitions become a starting point for questioning assumptions and exploring new possibilities together. We bring the full creative strength of SOM to that exchange, helping imagine what’s next and expand what these projects can be.

Dave Miranowski, Associate Principal – Sports + Entertainment Practice Leader
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