ROUND ROCK, Texas — Construction is now underway on an expansion at the Round Rock Sports Center to add two new courts, the city said this week.
The project will bring the total number of courts at the facility to eight. It is expected to be completed by early 2026.
The expansion will feature a separate entrance and is designed to allow for larger and more diverse events at the facility. The city said the facility could use the new space to accommodate a 16-court volleyball tournament, or separated to hold a six-court basketball tournament and a cheer competition simultaneously.
The 82,800-square-foot facility, which opened in January 2014, currently has six basketball courts that can be converted into 12 volleyball courts.
“Sports Tourism in Round Rock has brought more than $162 million in economic activity to the city since the opening of the Sports Center,” said Chad McKenzie, director of Sports Management and Tourism. “This expansion project will allow Round Rock to stay competitive with other communities in hosting a wide variety of events and attracting top-tier events.”
During the construction, the Sports Center will remain open and fully operational. The city said there may be short phases where individual courts and restrooms may be temporarily unavailable, but those disruptions will be pre-coordinated so they don’t impact scheduled events or court reservations.
Some phases of construction are expected to reduce or alter available parking spaces in the south parking lot. The main east lot will not be impacted.
The project is part of the city of Round Rock’s 2023 bond package that was approved by voters in May 2023. The full $274 million bond package includes investments in parks, recreation, sports and public safety facilities.
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