The $10 to $15 million investment signals Unrivaled is putting its DICK'S-led funding round to work.
Unrivaled Sports acquired Twin Creeks Sports Complex in Sunnyvale, California, a 10-field facility in the middle of Silicon Valley that draws roughly 700,000 visitors a year. The company plans to invest $10 to $15 million in upgrades over the next few years.
This is the first major acquisition since Unrivaled's May 2025 funding round led by DICK'S Sporting Goods, and it extends the company's California presence beyond its Big League Dreams properties in Manteca and Las Vegas.
Deal Structure
Unrivaled purchased the previous operating company and assumed the lease with Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation through 2033. Financial terms weren't disclosed beyond the planned capital investment.
Twin Creeks opened in 1986 and was built by developer Ray Collishaw. His son Dave ran the facility until the sale. According to county officials, it's one of the highest-traffic youth sports venues in the Bay Area.
Chief Commercial Officer Wade Martin kept the rationale simple: "It's a terrific location for a sports complex in one of the best markets you could be in in the country."
The Facility Needs Work
Local users describe inoperable scoreboards, patchwork field repairs, and dugouts in rough shape. Martin acknowledged Twin Creeks is "showing its age" and called it "a facility that needs some love and affection."
The $10 to $15 million investment will address playing surfaces, dugouts, and fencing in 2026, with restaurant and broader facility renovations coming later. Unrivaled will stagger improvements to keep the complex operational during construction.
This mirrors the company's approach elsewhere. Recent upgrades at Ripken Baseball facilities and Big League Dreams Manteca showed Unrivaled's willingness to deploy capital quickly after closing. Manteca City Manager Toni Lundgren noted the company's "quick work in securing the lease and making improvements."
Why Twin Creeks Fits the Strategy
Twin Creeks serves two purposes for Unrivaled.
First, it's a community asset. The facility hosts leagues, clinics, and recreational play for South Bay families. Unrivaled plans to expand youth programming across multiple sports.
Second, it's a potential destination venue. The Bay Area doesn't have many comparable multi-field complexes that can handle large tournaments. Twin Creeks' location near major highways and a dense population base positions it to attract travel teams from across California and beyond.
"It's one of the few locations that we think can play in both worlds," Martin said.
John Poch, Executive Director of the San Jose Sports Authority, framed the deal in economic development terms: "Their commitment to creating 'best in class' facilities and bringing their national network of elite youth tournaments to San Jose aligns perfectly with our mission to drive economic development and civic pride through sports."
Takeaways for Investors
Capital deployment is underway
Unrivaled raised $120 million in May and is now putting it to work. Expect more facility acquisitions as the company executes on geographic expansion.
The West Coast is a priority
Unrivaled's baseball business has historically leaned East Coast, with Cooperstown and Ripken properties drawing teams nationally but operating primarily in eastern markets. Chairman Andy Campion previously noted that California teams make up 28% of Cooperstown attendees despite the travel distance. Twin Creeks and the Big League Dreams properties address that gap.
Aging facilities create opportunity
A lot of youth sports complexes built in the 1980s and 1990s face deferred maintenance and need significant capital. Operators without access to institutional funding may struggle to compete with well-capitalized acquirers willing to invest in upgrades. That dynamic could accelerate consolidation.
Public-private partnerships matter
Twin Creeks operates on county-owned land through a lease. Unrivaled's willingness to invest in a leased facility suggests confidence in both the economics and the public sector relationship. Municipalities looking to improve recreational infrastructure without spending public dollars may find operators like Unrivaled attractive partners.
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