Champions Weekend to Feature Elite Competition and Unmatched Fan Engagement Across Campus
Atlanta, GA (June 24, 2025) — LakePoint Sports, the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, is set to host one of its most anticipated events of the summer—the IHG Hotels & Resorts Summer Showstoppers—on June 28–29, 2025.
The Summer Showstoppers weekend will prominently feature IHG Hotels & Resorts as the lead brand throughout the weekend, befitting its presence as one of the world’s leading hotel companies. The 6,000+ destination behemoth will anchor the experience with an engaging activation that includes free sports apparel giveaways and encourages youth teams and travelers to stay with them during their travels. As part of IHG’s broader campaign for 2025, the brand is enhancing its digital presence and on-site visibility, connecting with the millions of athletes, families, and coaches who visit LakePoint each year.
“The champions of tomorrow are created at events like the Summer Showstoppers and IHG is proud to play a role in their journey. Our hotel staff have the privilege of supporting these athletes before tournaments with our free, hot breakfast at some of our essential brands like Holiday Inn Express and after tournaments as they recharge by the pool or enjoy our laundry amenities across our suite brands” said Sean Brevick, VP, AMER Commercial & Global Field Marketing at IHG Hotels & Resorts. “With thousands of hotels across key tournament destinations and a loyalty program that recognizes and rewards our guests, IHG brands are built to support the needs of youth sports travelers”.
Throughout the weekend, Monument Grills will showcase their premium Eminence Series grills while offering exclusive discounts. Shrunk 3D will return with hyper-realistic 3D printed replicas, providing personalized keepsakes for guests of all ages. Publix will offer product sampling at Publix Fields, Change-Up Circle will feature exclusive weekend offers, and Statline Recovery will be stationed inside the Champions Center offering recovery boots and cryo services. Academy Sports + Outdoors will offer an exclusive 20% off coupon across campus, valid at any location throughout the weekend. A live DJ will keep the energy high, and 680 The Fan will be on-site with a live remote broadcast.
“We’re thrilled to elevate our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts this year as the lead sponsor for one of LakePoint’s biggest weekends,” said Greg Barckhoff, EVP, Partnerships & Marketing at LakePoint Sports. “IHG is an iconic Atlanta brand that delivers a winning stay for our guests, whether they’re here at LakePoint or on the road at one of their 6,000 hotels worldwide.”
With major events taking place across the full campus, the IHG Hotels & Resorts Summer Showstoppers will deliver one of the most high-traffic weekends of the year. The 16U National Championship will bring 170 teams to the Baseball Village, while 160 teams are expected at the GHSA Boys Southeast Team Camp inside the Champions Center. Over at Publix Fields, 650 elite athletes will compete in The SHOW, powered by NXGN. Meanwhile, the Red, White & Rally event will bring additional excitement to the Beach Pavilion.
From top-tier competition to engaging activations, the sixth Champions Weekend of the 2025 season is set to deliver a high-energy, unforgettable experience for all.
For more information, visit LakePointSports.com or follow @LakePointSports on social media.
About LakePoint Sports
LakePoint Sports, the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, encompasses a sprawling 1,300-acre campus featuring five premium venues: the Champions Center Indoor Pavilion, the Baseball Village, Publix Fields, the Beach Pavilion, and Terminus Wake Park. Focused on delivering excellence in the guest experience and fostering world-class partnerships, LakePoint annually hosts millions of guests from across the globe and attracts athletes to compete against the nation’s best. Leveraging influential media platforms and pioneering innovative technology, LakePoint Sports is dedicated to setting the standard in travel and youth sports. To learn more, visit LakePointSports.com.