Mission City Sports District • Investor & Government Brief

From Fields to Futures

Purpose-built, ESG-aligned sports district in South Bexar County designed to catalyze regional growth, job creation, tourism, and community programming.

Mission City — Master Plan (Header)
OUR WHY

We believe in communities that rise through access, education, and the work we do together.

Mission City exists to ignite opportunity through discipline and innovation. The first Intelligent Sports District of the Americas establishes a global vision in the heart of South Texas. The complex prioritizes youth development, education, and economic growth. Every field, classroom, and enterprise reflects world-class standards in sports, business, and sustainability.

The system converts effort into advancement, talent into careers, and local identity into global recognition. Each light that turns on at Mission City signals work, education, and progress. The outcome is a self-sustaining community built on excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Sustainability & Intelligent Infrastructure

Water-wise systems, on-site power, and smart connectivity

Water Tower & Reuse

  • On-site tower and storage
  • Stormwater capture & treatment
  • Drainage reuse for field irrigation

Smart Electric Microgrid

  • On-site generation & load control
  • Resilient operations for events
  • Priority circuits for safety services

Renewables on Campus

  • Rooftop solar (warehouses, stadium, buildings)
  • Supplemental wind potential
  • Mini hydro at retention pond (evaluating)

Smart Systems & Data Services

  • Sensors for water, energy, lighting, safety
  • Analytics for savings & maintenance
  • Potential data services for local users

District Network & Comms

  • Secure connectivity across the district
  • Staff comms & incident coordination
  • Emergency alerts & public address

Detailed engineering, savings models, and interconnect studies are reviewed in person with authorized stakeholders.

Projected Annual Economic Impact 1$270M–$350MIllustrative range for phased build-out.
Events / Tournaments per Year 250–80+Youth • Adult • Collegiate
Jobs Supported 3≈350≈230–250 ops + ≈100 construction
SustainabilitySmart-CityWater • Energy • Safety

Hotel & Venue Tax Mechanics

San Antonio’s visitor economy (37.65M visitors; $21.5B impact in 2023) concentrates event-week room nights and spend. Mission City’s tournaments and marquee events can drive incremental HOT/venue tax collections that support eligible public uses and shared infrastructure. See sources below.

Master Plan

Right-sized stadium + multi-field ecosystem

  • ~5,000-seat international stadium
  • 8 fields today; pathway to 25
  • Indoor dome • Community center • Tech & housing
Mission City — Campus View (Master Plan slot)
Economics

Diversified revenues + civic multipliers

Primary Revenues

  • Field rentals & tournaments
  • Stadium events & ticketing
  • Concessions & merchandising
  • Naming rights & sponsorships

Civic Multipliers

  • Hotel & venue tax uplift
  • Restaurant & retail spend
  • Tourism & brand halo

Governance at a Glance

  • Board with Finance & Audit committees
  • Quarterly KPI dashboards
  • Annual independent review
Regional Scale

MSA GDP & Visitor Economy

MSA GDP (current $)$182.1B2023; rel. Dec 4, 2024 (BEA/FRED) 4
Visitor Volume37.65M2023 total visitors (Visit SA) 5
Visitor Spend / Impact$21.5B2023 hospitality impact 5
Youth Sports & Family Travel

A multi-billion dollar engine — and growing

Scale of Spend

  • U.S. families spend an estimated $30–$40B annually on kids’ sports fees, gear, coaching & travel 6
  • Sports-event travel generated $52.5B direct spend, 204.9M sports travelers, and 73M room nights in 2023 7

Club/Travel Momentum

  • Private club & travel teams expanded across cohorts (’50s cohort 4% → ’90s cohort 13%) 8
  • 55.4% of U.S. kids (6–17) played organized sports in 2023 (team or lessons) 9

Tournament calendars convert family travel into local receipts (lodging, food, retail) and recurring vendor opportunities.

Economic & Workforce Impact Summary

Operations at 8 fields (pre-expansion)

Jobs Snapshot

  • ~80 permanent FTE
  • ~150 part-time & contracted
  • ~100 construction (near-term)

Trainer per field • Evening shifts • Coordinator per field • Core concessions open

Mix (Illustrative)

FTE≈35%
Contract / PT≈65%
Capital Overview

Pro Sports District Capital Comparison ($M)

Condensed view. Exact dollars and phasing are reviewed in person with boards and agencies.

Stadium
Indoor Sports Dome
Fields
Water Tower & Utilities
Equipment & Maintenance
Concessions & Retail
Security
Microgrid / Energy
Parking & Circulation
Wayfinding & Safety
Tech & AI Systems
Contingency
San Antonio & South San Antonio

Demographics Snapshot

Population — City1.47MSan Antonio
Population — South SA Catchment350k+Primary drive-time radius
Median Age34.1Citywide estimate
Households560kOwner + renter
Youth Share (0–19)28–30%City & South SA
Median HH Income$64kCitywide
Talent & Opportunity

Operations → Careers Pathways

On-Field & Events

  • Coaches, trainers, referees
  • Event ops & scheduling
  • Guest services & security

Facilities & Tech

  • Turf & irrigation specialists
  • Lighting, sensors, microgrid ops
  • AV, networking, ticketing

Business & Community

  • Concessions & retail
  • Finance & compliance
  • Community programming
Education Pipelines

Play → Learn → Certify → Work

Student & Athlete Pathways

  • K–12 tutoring, study halls, dual-credit coursework
  • Coaching clinics, referee certification, first-aid/CPR
  • Sports business fundamentals (ops, marketing, finance)
  • Tech modules (lighting, sensors, irrigation, networking)

Anchors & Partners

  • San Antonio Soccer Academy (player & coach development)
  • Mission City Youth & Adult Soccer Organizations
  • Area colleges & workforce boards
  • Industry certifications & apprenticeships
Financial Inclusion

On-site access to trusted financial services

For Families & Staff

  • Bank & credit union partner days
  • Basic banking, savings & credit education
  • Vendor payments & small-business clinics

On-Site ATM Readiness

  • Placement for partner ATM(s) in secure zones
  • Cash management with surveillance integration
  • Event-day surge protocols
Industry & Program Stack

Operations touch multiple sectors and enable everyday mobility

  • Food & Beverage
  • Retail & Merchandise
  • Soccer Program Services
  • Education & Certifications
  • Community Events
  • Emergency Services Support
  • Field Construction
  • Facilities Management
  • Construction & Development
  • Financial Services
  • University Partnerships
  • Technology & Intelligent Infrastructure
Community & Resilience

Prepared, connected, and supportive

Emergency Disaster Center

  • Staging & shelter-in-place plans
  • Backup power & water distribution
  • Coordination with county agencies

Community Center + Library & Lab

  • Computer lab & study spaces
  • Library & classrooms
  • Adult education & cert prep

Auditorium (Min. 1,000 Seats)

  • Performance stage for fine arts
  • Lecture & class-ready A/V
  • Community ceremonies & conferences

Dorms for Seasons & Camps

  • Seasonal athlete housing
  • Camp residency & chaperone spaces
  • Scholarship-ready design

Medical Center

  • Doctors & athletic trainers on-site
  • Equipment access for members with/without insurance
  • Recovery, taping, and injury assessment rooms

Performance Center

  • Weight room & gym for athletes and community
  • Strength, conditioning, and rehab spaces
  • Coach-led programming & testing
Next Step

Schedule a private briefing

Materials are reviewed in person at Mission City — links on this site do not deliver documents.

Disclosure

Illustrative figures shown. Detailed financials, agreements, letters of support, and pro formas are presented on-site to authorized stakeholders.

Sources & Data Notes
  1. Projected annual economic impact range derived from Mission City model; illustrative for phased build-out.
  2. Event counts based on current calendars and tournament capacity assumptions.
  3. Jobs snapshot includes FTE, PT/contract, and near-term construction roles.
  4. MSA GDP (current $), 2023 = $182.1B. Updated Dec 4, 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis via FRED (NGMP41700).
  5. Visit San Antonio (2023): 37.65M visitors; hospitality economic impact $21.5B. Press release & 2023 hospitality report.
  6. Aspen Institute Project Play: estimate that U.S. families spend $30–$40B annually on children’s sports activities (fees, gear, coaching, travel).
  7. Sports ETA (2023 State of the Industry): $52.5B direct spend; 204.9M sports travelers; 73M room nights.
  8. Ohio State University (2025): growth of private club/travel teams (’50s cohort 4% vs. ’90s cohort 13%).
  9. Project Play Participation (2023): 55.4% of kids (6–17) played organized sports (team or lessons).

Figures are rounded for presentation. Full documentation is reviewed in person at Mission City.

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