The Waxahachie Sports Complex is where Ellis County plays: more than 100 acres of baseball, softball, soccer, and football fields on US-287, with turf and lights on all eleven diamonds. Travel teams come from all over Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana for weekend tournaments, and parents spend a lot of hours between the bleachers, the concession stand, and the car.
We host a tiny home about 7 minutes from the fields. This guide has everything a tournament family needs: the fields and the rules, the rainout line, upcoming tournaments, breakfast before an 8 a.m. game, where a whole team can eat, what to do between games, and where to stay. Every restaurant we feature was rated 4.3 stars or higher on Google when we checked, unless we say otherwise.
At a glance
- Address
- 151 Broadhead Rd., Waxahachie, TX 75165, on US-287
- Fields
- 5 baseball, 6 softball, 13 soccer, and 2 football fields
- Surface
- Turf on baseball and softball fields 1 to 11; Bermuda grass elsewhere
- Rainout line
- (972) 938-5719
- Run by
- Waxahachie Parks & Recreation; complex director (469) 309-4273
- From the tiny home
- 2.7 miles, about 7 minutes without traffic
From the City of Waxahachie's Sports Complex page, the Waxahachie Convention & Visitors Bureau, tournament organizers' sites, and Google listings, checked October 14, 2026.
The fields and facilities
The city calls the complex a home for league play, tournaments, and organized events, and it has hosted local, regional, and state tournaments. In 2025 the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation named Waxahachie its Small City of the Year.
| Sport | Fields | Lights |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 5 | All 5: 4 youth fields and 1 adult field |
| Softball | 6 | All 6 |
| Soccer | 13 | 3 lighted, 10 unlighted |
| Football | 2 | 1 lighted |
- Turf: baseball and softball fields 1 to 11 are artificial turf. The grass is Bermuda.
- For families: a sports-themed playground, a two-mile hike and bike trail, open green space, restrooms, and concession stands.
- RV parking: available, with no utility hookups.
- Safety: three AEDs on site, one at the shop building behind softball field 1 and two mobile units.
- Shade: reviewers mention shade trees and covered stands at the diamonds.
The complex is rated 4.5 on Google by about 550 reviewers, who praise the turf, the parking, and how clean it's kept. Their complaints are small: restrooms without air conditioning and a few scoreboard lights out. Full details are on the city's Sports Complex page.
Upcoming tournaments and the yearly calendar
Dates change, and new events get added all season, so confirm with the organizer before you book. These are the ones we could verify:
| When | Tournament | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sat., Oct. 24, 2026 | Monster Madness (soccer) | Waxahachie Soccer Association 4v4, no goalies, games from 9 a.m. into the night, none starting after midnight. Divisions from 6U to adult. $275 a team, and there's an award for the best costumes. |
| Sat., Mar. 6, 2027 | Shamrock Showdown (soccer) | WSA 4v4, divisions from 6U to adult, $275 a team. |
| June 11 to 15, 2027 | DFW World Series (USSSA baseball) | Ages 6U to 14U at parks across DFW, including the Waxahachie Sports Complex, Red Oak, Midlothian, Ferris, and Arlington. Entry runs $705 to $825. |
| June (2026: June 20) | Summer Sizzle Showdown (soccer) | WSA 4v4. The association says more than 120 teams from Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana came last year. |
| July (2026: July 24 and 25) | Midnight Madness (soccer) | WSA 4v4, divisions from 6U to adult, $275 a team. |
| Early August (2025: Aug. 1 to 4) | DFW World Youth Baseball Classic | Youth baseball from 6U to 15/16U, run by Premier Prospects Sports, with more than 100 teams from 10 countries and regions and a parade of teams on opening night. Check for the next dates. |
| August (2026: Aug. 21 to 23) | Texas Senior State Championships (USSSA slowpitch) | Senior slowpitch softball at the complex. |
| January (2026: Jan. 10 and 11) | NTX USSSA Winter Worlds (slowpitch) | Men's slowpitch softball at the complex. |
Where to look for more: Waxahachie Soccer Association for soccer, the USSSA Texas baseball and slowpitch sites for baseball and softball (search the venue name), and Waxahachie Parks & Recreation on Facebook. The local leagues that play here include the Waxahachie Soccer Association, YMCA youth sports, Waxahachie Youth Baseball and Girls Fast Pitch Softball, and adult slowpitch run through TeamSideline.
Rules to know before you go
These come from the city's complex page and its park rules. Your tournament may add its own, so read the event page too.
- No alcohol, no smoking, and no glass anywhere on site.
- Dogs: leashed, and not allowed in the bleachers, the concession areas, or the plaza. Clean up after them.
- On the turf diamonds (fields 1 to 11): no metal spikes, no sunflower seeds, and no gum.
- Food: one company holds the food and drink contract, so outside food vendors and team food trucks aren't allowed. The city's rules don't mention coolers, so check your tournament's rules.
- No practices or scrimmages: the complex is for scheduled games only. For a warm-up swing, see batting cages below.
- Music has to stop by 11 p.m., and the gates are locked overnight. City parks close at 10 p.m. unless an event has a permit.
Rain, lightning, and the rainout line
Turf drains fast, so the diamonds usually play unless conditions are unsafe. Grass fields close in rain and can stay closed for several days. All fields close for at least 30 minutes after lightning within 10 miles, and for thunderstorms, snow, ice, or freezing temperatures.
- Call the rainout line at (972) 938-5719, or check the Waxahachie Parks & Recreation Facebook page.
- Ask your league or tournament director, who gets the final word for your games.
- Know the timing: for league nights, the city makes a first call before 4 p.m. and a second after 5 p.m. On tournament days, updates come out around 5:30 a.m.
Locked your keys in the car? The city says to call Waxahachie police at their non-emergency number, (469) 309-4400.
Breakfast before an early game
Minutes are from the complex. Everything here is open by 7 a.m.
Donut Time
Donuts and breakfast items, the earliest stop near the fields.
Ellis County Nutrition & Energy
Protein shakes and iced protein coffee, next door to Donut Time.
Chick-fil-A
Breakfast from 6 a.m.
Butter & Grace
A homey breakfast and brunch spot.
First Watch
Breakfast and brunch.
Sunday morning game and Chick-fil-A is closed? Waffle House at 1020 US-287 and Whataburger at 604 N. Hwy 77 are open 24 hours.
Where a whole team can eat
A team plus parents and siblings can be 30 people. Call ahead, give a head count, and ask about a set menu or splitting checks. All of these are about 10 minutes or less from the complex.
MOD Pizza
Build-your-own pizzas, quick for a big group. One reviewer brought about 30 people after a tournament and called ahead first.
El Fenix
Tex-Mex, open every day.
Campuzano's Fine Mexican Food
A busy Mexican restaurant with a waiting area.
Tuscan Slice
Pizza, pasta, and free garlic bread.
Cajun Bros
Gumbo, fried fish, and seafood boils.
The Burger Spot
Smash burgers, onion rings, and sweet potato fries.
True Texas BBQ
Brisket and sausage plates at the H-E-B.
Roma's Italian Restaurant
Chicken parmesan, pizza, and fresh bread.
Mi Casa Mexican Cuisine
Enchiladas verdes and strong margaritas for the parents.
Downtown has more, about 8 minutes from the fields. See our where to eat guide for every pick on the courthouse square.
Ice cream after a win
Georgie Boy's Ice Cream
Scoops. No phone listed.
Between games
A two-hour gap is too short to go far and too long to sit in the heat. These are close.
Hooky Entertainment
Right down the road: 13 movie screens including IMAX, 14 bowling lanes, a 17,000-square-foot arcade, and a full food menu.
D-BAT Waxahachie
Indoor batting cages and training. It runs on memberships, so call about renting a cage the day before a tournament.
For siblings who aren't playing: the splash pad at Railyard Park downtown, Urban Air trampoline park, and every park and playground in town are in our guide to things to do in Waxahachie. The tiny home is 7 minutes away, too, which is close enough for a nap or a shower between games.
Forgot something? Gear, groceries, and ice
- H-E-B, 800 US-77, about 7 minutes from the fields: groceries, ice, sports drinks, and deli meals for the cooler. Rated 4.6. Daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (972) 923-2283.
- Walmart Supercenter, 1200 N. Hwy 77, about 7 minutes: sunscreen, folding chairs, canopies, and snacks. Daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (972) 937-3460.
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1650 N. Hwy 77, about 8 minutes: the closest sporting goods store, for a cracked bat, a lost cleat, or new socks. Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 9 to 9. (972) 923-4520.
Injuries
Expedian Urgent Care
X-rays on site, and reviewers praise the staff for sprains and fractures. Call ahead to check the wait.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
The closest emergency room. For anything serious at the fields, call 911.
Other tournament fields nearby
Big tournaments spread games across several parks. Here's how far each one is from the tiny home.
| Venue | Where | From the tiny home |
|---|---|---|
| Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium | 200 Indian Dr., Waxahachie: Waxahachie ISD's football stadium (rated 4.4) | 3.9 mi, about 8 min |
| Midlothian Community Park | 3601 S. 14th St., Midlothian: baseball, soccer, a splash pad, and three playgrounds (rated 4.7) | 15.8 mi, about 20 min |
| Red Oak Live Oak Sports Complex | 100 Live Oak St., Red Oak: turf diamonds; reviewers say bring shade and cash for concessions | 13.2 mi, about 20 min |
| Mutz Park | 300 E. 10th St., Ferris: turf baseball fields with shaded bleachers and limited parking | 18.3 mi, about 30 min |
| Fields at Station 63 | 500 Heritage Pkwy. S., Mansfield: turf fields and an air-conditioned clubhouse with food | 24.2 mi, about 30 min |
Reviewers mention gate fees at some of these parks, so bring a card and a little cash.
Where to stay for a tournament
The closest hotels are on US-287 and Civic Center Lane. When we checked, the best rated were Fairfield by Marriott (4.4, about 10 minutes from the fields), Holiday Inn Express & Suites (4.3, about 6 minutes, with an outdoor pool), and Hampton Inn & Suites (4.2, with an indoor pool). Tournament weekends fill them fast, so book when the schedule comes out. Every hotel in town, with pet policies and pools, is in our where to stay guide.
The Waxahachie Tiny Home
Seven minutes from the fields, and a washer for the uniforms.
Built for tournament weekends
- One house for the whole family: a queen bed on the main floor, two queen air mattresses in the loft, and a sofa that sleeps one. Bring the grandparents.
- A full-size washer and dryer: clean uniforms between Saturday and Sunday games, without a hotel laundry line.
- A full kitchen: pack the cooler, make sandwiches, and skip a few restaurant tabs.
- Room for the team trailer: trucks and equipment trailers are welcome with prior approval. Send us the length and width first.
- Quiet nights: farmland, no hallway noise, and quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., so the kids actually sleep before an 8 a.m. game.
- The dog can come: pets are welcome with prior approval and a small pet fee.
It's a family house, not a team hotel: up to 7 overnight, with no parties or outside visitors. Ask about booking direct, or check our dates on VRBO.
Good to know: tournament weekend tips
- Bring your own shade and a wagon on soccer days. The covered stands reviewers mention are at the diamonds.
- Turf gets hot in the Texas sun. Pack extra water and a cooling towel, and give the little siblings a break at the playground or Hooky.
- Book team dinners early on big tournament weekends, when lots of teams are looking for a table at once.
- Gate fees depend on the tournament. USSSA event pages list the spectator gate fee for each event, often as TBA until close to the date.
- Pack a change of clothes for the ride home. Muddy grass-field days happen even when the turf is dry.
How far is everything from the tiny home?
| From the tiny home to | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie Sports Complex | 2.7 mi | About 7 min |
| Lumpkins Stadium | 3.9 mi | About 8 min |
| Downtown Waxahachie | 3.7 mi | About 8 min |
| H-E-B and Walmart, N. Hwy 77 | 3.8 mi | About 8 min |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | 5.0 mi | About 9 min |
| D-BAT Waxahachie | 6.7 mi | About 10 min |
| Baylor Scott & White ER | 5.4 mi | About 10 min |
| Red Oak Live Oak Sports Complex | 13.2 mi | About 20 min |
| Midlothian Community Park | 15.8 mi | About 20 min |
| Mutz Park, Ferris | 18.3 mi | About 30 min |
| Fields at Station 63, Mansfield | 24.2 mi | About 30 min |
| Downtown Dallas | 31 mi | About 35 min |
Estimated drive times from the tiny home without traffic, October 2026.
Questions we get
Where is the Waxahachie Sports Complex?
At 151 Broadhead Rd., Waxahachie, TX 75165, along US-287 on the north side of town. From our tiny home it's 2.7 miles, about 7 minutes without traffic.
How many fields are at the Waxahachie Sports Complex?
Five baseball fields, six softball fields, 13 soccer fields, and two football fields. All the baseball and softball fields have lights, as do three soccer fields and one football field.
Are the fields at the Waxahachie Sports Complex turf?
Baseball and softball fields 1 to 11 are artificial turf. The grass fields are Bermuda. Metal spikes, sunflower seeds, and gum aren't allowed on the turf diamonds.
What is the Waxahachie Sports Complex rainout line?
Call (972) 938-5719, or check the Waxahachie Parks & Recreation Facebook page. On tournament days, updates usually come out around 5:30 a.m.
Can I bring my dog to the Waxahachie Sports Complex?
Yes, on a leash, but dogs aren't allowed in the bleachers, the concession areas, or the plaza, and you have to clean up after them.
Can I bring a cooler or outside food?
The city's rules don't mention coolers, but glass and alcohol are banned, and outside food vendors aren't allowed because one company holds the food contract. Check your tournament's own rules.
What tournaments are at the Waxahachie Sports Complex?
Waxahachie Soccer Association 4v4 tournaments (Monster Madness on October 24, 2026, and Shamrock Showdown on March 6, 2027), USSSA baseball including the DFW World Series June 11 to 15, 2027, USSSA slowpitch events, and the DFW World Youth Baseball Classic, which was held August 1 to 4 in 2025.
What hotels are near the Waxahachie Sports Complex?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites on US-287 is about 6 minutes away and rated 4.3. Fairfield by Marriott (4.4) and Hampton Inn & Suites (4.2) on Civic Center Lane are about 10 minutes away. Our tiny home, which sleeps up to 7, is about 7 minutes away.
Where can a team eat near the Waxahachie Sports Complex?
MOD Pizza, El Fenix, Campuzano's, Tuscan Slice, and Cajun Bros are all 10 minutes or less away and used to big groups. Call ahead with a head count.
About this guide
Written by the hosts of The Waxahachie Tiny Home, a family-run rental on farmland just outside Waxahachie. We checked the details on this page against official sources and update it as things change. Hours, prices, and dates move around, so confirm before you go.
Last updated October 17, 2026
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