The Sports Facilities Companies Acquires RCI Sports Management, Expanding National Footprint

Acquisition brings together two organizations focused on community-centered sports tourism and facility management.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), the nation's leading resource for sports, recreation, and events facility management, has acquired RCI Sports Management, a Texas-based firm known for its hands-on facility operations and event-driven revenue strategies. The acquisition expands SFC's national platform, integrating RCI's portfolio of managed properties in Texas, Kansas, and the central U.S. into the SF Network. The combined organization will focus on accelerating facility performance through integrated sales, marketing, standardized operations, and expanded event and tourism pipelines.

Why it matters

This acquisition strengthens SFC's position as a leading provider of comprehensive sports and recreation facility management services, allowing the company to leverage RCI's operational expertise and regional presence to better serve communities across the country. It also highlights the growing importance of public-private partnerships and data-driven, performance-based facility management in driving economic impact and community engagement through sports tourism and recreation.

The details

The acquisition brings together RCI's portfolio of managed properties, including The Refinery Fieldhouse in Garden City, Kansas, Amarillo Netplex in Amarillo, Texas, and Travis Fields at Midtown Park in Bryan, Texas. These facilities offer a range of sports, convention, and entertainment amenities, hosting leagues, tournaments, clinics, and community events. By integrating RCI's operations into the SF Network, SFC aims to accelerate facility performance through integrated sales, marketing, standardized operating systems, and expanded national event and tourism pipelines.

  • The acquisition was announced on February 12, 2026.
  • The Refinery Fieldhouse in Garden City, Kansas opened in 2025.
  • Travis Fields at Midtown Park in Bryan, Texas opened in February 2022.

The players

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC)

The nation's leading resource for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities.

RCI Sports Management (RCI)

A Texas-based firm known for its hands-on facility management, sponsorship activation, and event-driven revenue strategies across municipal and privately owned sports complexes.

Jason Clement

Founder and CEO of The Sports Facilities Companies.

Kristin Stroud

Founder of RCI Sports Management.

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What they’re saying

“RCI has built a reputation for rolling up their sleeves and delivering real, measurable results for cities and owners. Their team understands that a sports complex is more than fields and courts — it's an economic engine, a community gathering place, and a long-term asset for the public. This partnership strengthens our ability to help communities visualize, launch, and operate destinations that drive tourism, local business growth, and lasting civic pride.”

— Jason Clement, Founder and CEO of SFC (PRNewswire)

“Joining The Sports Facilities Companies allows us to take everything we've built at RCI and scale it nationally. We've always believed in being true partners to the communities and owners we serve — not just operators. SFC shares that philosophy and brings the resources, systems, and national platform to help our clients and our team grow in bigger, more impactful ways.”

— Kristin Stroud, Founder of RCI Sports Management (PRNewswire)

What’s next

The acquisition reinforces SFC's long-term growth strategy to expand its presence in high-opportunity markets and strengthen its role as a trusted partner to municipalities, private developers, and community stakeholders nationwide.

The takeaway

This acquisition demonstrates the growing importance of public-private partnerships and data-driven, performance-based facility management in driving economic impact and community engagement through sports tourism and recreation. By combining RCI's operational expertise with SFC's national platform, the combined organization is poised to deliver more comprehensive and impactful solutions for communities across the country.