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The WikiProject Event Venues/Sports task force aim to promote the creation of high-quality articles about stadiums and related topics.

Wikipedia contains many articles on topics related to stadiums and other sports venues. These guidelines are not meant to be all-inclusive. As in all things, in order for an article to exist on Wikipedia, there should be reliable sources of information and the article cannot be original research. Articles must be written in a neutral point of view and not overly complimentory or derogatory to the team or topic.

Stadiums and indoor arenas

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A stadium or indoor arena shall be considered notable for this projects scope if they fulfill one of the following criteria and if they otherwise fulfill the requirements of WP:V:

  • Currently hosts or has hosted a Professional sports team
  • Currently hosts or has hosted a semi-pro or amateur team in the top division of a country and which there is no professional league. As an example, the FAI Premier Division.
  • Currently hosts or has hosted a team in the NCAA, Major Junior ice hockey, or like amateur organization
  • Has hosted a World Championship, Olympics, World Cup or some sort major event
  • Has hosted a sanctioned, international match

Race tracks

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A race track shall be considered notable for this projects scope if they fulfill one of the following criteria and if they otherwise fulfill the requirements of WP:V:

Golf courses

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A golf course shall be considered notable for this projects scope if they fulfill one of the following criteria and if they otherwise fulfill the requirements of WP:V:

Tennis courts

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A tennis court shall be considered notable for this projects scope if they fulfill one of the following criteria and if they otherwise fulfill the requirements of WP:V:

  • Currently hosts or has hosted an event in a major tennis series; including, but not limited to, ATP, WTA, etc.
  • Has hosted a Davis Cup or Federation Cup event