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Delaware Awards $2.3M for New Sports Complex Construction
The Game On Sports Complex in Millsboro will expand with state tourism funding.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The state of Delaware has awarded $2.3 million in funding to support the expansion of the new Game On Sports Complex in Millsboro. The complex, which is set to open in April, will undergo a second phase of construction that will add additional turf and hard-court spaces designed to host multi-day sports tournaments.
Why it matters
The investment in the Game On Sports Complex is part of Delaware's broader strategy to promote sports tourism, which has become a significant economic driver for the state. The new complex is expected to attract more visitors and generate additional revenue for local businesses in the Millsboro area.
The details
The Game On Sports Complex, located along Route 24 near Oak Orchard Road in Millsboro, will open in April with a trampoline park and indoor turf fields as part of phase one. The $2.3 million in state funding will go towards a second phase of construction that will add a new building with full turf and hard-court spaces designed to host multi-day tournaments for sports like soccer, field hockey, basketball, and pickleball.
- The Game On Sports Complex is set to open in April 2026.
- The $2.3 million in state funding will support the second phase of construction for the complex.
The players
Game On Sports Complex
A new sports complex located in Millsboro, Delaware that is set to open in April 2026 with a trampoline park and indoor turf fields as part of its first phase.
Delaware Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund
A state fund that awarded $2.3 million in grants to seven sports facilities across Delaware, including the Game On Sports Complex, to support the expansion of sports tourism infrastructure.
David Jones
A Millsboro resident who expressed support for the new sports complex, stating that it will provide year-round entertainment options for families in the area.
Susan Meier
A Millsboro resident who expressed concerns about the impact of the new sports complex on traffic along Route 24, which is a major corridor to Rehoboth Beach.
What they’re saying
“It makes it [sports events] an overall year-round thing that can happen down here. Something for the family to get out and do.”
— David Jones, Millsboro Resident (Coast TV)
“Everything is just unbelievable on 24. This is the main corridor to get to Rehoboth. So I'm not in favor.”
— Susan Meier, Millsboro Resident (Coast TV)
What’s next
The second phase of construction for the Game On Sports Complex, which will add the new building with additional turf and hard-court spaces, is expected to begin after the initial phase one opening in April 2026.
The takeaway
The state of Delaware's investment in the Game On Sports Complex reflects its broader strategy to promote sports tourism as an economic driver. While the new complex is expected to attract more visitors and generate revenue for local businesses, some residents have expressed concerns about the potential impact on traffic in the Millsboro area.
