The $10-15 million facility investment signals Unrivaled is deploying capital from its DICK'S-led round toward geographic expansion and infrastructure upgrades.
Unrivaled Sports announced the acquisition of Twin Creeks Sports Complex in Sunnyvale, California, adding a 10-field facility in the heart of Silicon Valley to its growing portfolio of youth sports destinations. The company plans to invest $10-15 million in upgrades over the coming years.
The deal follows Unrivaled's May 2025 funding round led by DICK'S Sporting Goods, which the company said would fuel facility acquisitions and experience enhancements. Twin Creeks represents the first major acquisition since that raise and extends Unrivaled's California footprint 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 Department through 2033. Financial terms were not disclosed beyond the planned capital investment.
Twin Creeks opened in 1986 and was built by developer Ray Collishaw. His son Dave operated the facility until the sale. The complex draws approximately 700,000 visitors annually according to county officials, making it one of the highest-traffic youth sports venues in the Bay Area.
Chief Commercial Officer Wade Martin cited location as the primary draw: "It's a terrific location for a sports complex in one of the best markets you could be in in the country."
Facility Condition and Investment Plan
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."
Unrivaled's planned $10-15 million investment will address playing surfaces, dugouts, and fencing in 2026, with restaurant and broader facility renovations following in subsequent years. The company will stagger improvements to keep the complex operational during construction.
The approach mirrors Unrivaled's playbook at other acquisitions. Recent upgrades at Ripken Baseball facilities and Big League Dreams Manteca demonstrated the company's willingness to deploy capital quickly after closing deals. Manteca City Manager Toni Lundgren noted Unrivaled's "quick work in securing the lease and making improvements."
Strategic Rationale
Twin Creeks serves two functions in Unrivaled's portfolio strategy.
First, it's a community asset with daily local programming. The facility hosts leagues, clinics, and recreational play for South Bay families. Unrivaled plans to expand youth programming across multiple sports under its management.
Second, it's a potential destination venue. The Bay Area lacks comparable multi-field complexes capable of hosting large tournaments. Twin Creeks' proximity to major highways and population density 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 acquisition 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."
Implications for Investors
The Twin Creeks deal illustrates several dynamics worth tracking:
Capital deployment is underway. Unrivaled raised $120 million in May and is now putting that capital to work. Expect additional facility acquisitions as the company executes on its stated strategy of geographic expansion.
West Coast is a priority. Unrivaled's baseball business has historically been East Coast-centric, with Cooperstown and Ripken properties drawing teams nationally but operating primarily in eastern markets. Chairman Andy Campion previously noted that California teams represent 28% of Cooperstown attendees despite the travel distance. Twin Creeks and the Big League Dreams properties address that geographic gap.
Aging facilities create opportunity. Many youth sports complexes built in the 1980s and 1990s face deferred maintenance and need significant capital investment. Operators lacking access to institutional capital may struggle to compete with well-funded acquirers willing to invest in upgrades. This dynamic could accelerate consolidation as facility owners seek exits.
Public-private partnerships matter. Twin Creeks operates on county-owned land through a lease arrangement. Unrivaled's willingness to invest in a leased facility suggests confidence in the economics and the public sector relationship. Municipalities seeking to improve recreational infrastructure without deploying public capital may find Unrivaled and similar operators attractive partners.
