Our Story & Vision
Where Women's Sports Take Center Stage.
Green Zebra Midwest Sports & Entertainment District is a first-of-its-kind destination built around the growth of women's athletics — 84 acres of competition, community, and connected experience in Newton, Iowa.
Our Story
A District Built for This Moment
Women's sports is the fastest-growing segment in athletics. Attendance records are being broken. Media rights are expanding. Sponsorship investment is accelerating. And yet, purpose-built destinations designed around female athletes and their fans remain rare.
Green Zebra changes that. Located in Newton, Iowa — directly across from Iowa Speedway — the district is designed to serve athletes, families, and organizations who believe women's sports deserves a world-class home.
From NCAA-caliber indoor softball facilities to outdoor tournament fields, hospitality, retail, and entertainment, every element of the district is built to support year-round programming and lasting community impact.
Every Stripe Tells a Story™
Our Mission
"To advance women's athletics by creating a destination where athletes compete, families gather, and communities thrive — and where every stripe tells a story."
What We're Building
Four Pillars of the District
Athletic Excellence
NCAA-caliber facilities designed for elite competition, training, and development across softball, soccer, and multi-sport programming.
Community Impact
2,000+ jobs, youth programming, and a destination that strengthens Newton and the broader Midwest region for generations.
Year-Round Activation
Indoor and outdoor venues enable 365-day programming — national tournaments, training camps, family events, and entertainment.
Connected Experience
Hospitality, dining, retail, and entertainment woven together so every visit is more than a game — it's a destination.
The District at a Glance
84
Acres
Total district footprint
4
Indoor
NCAA softball fields
12+
Outdoor
Tournament fields
2,000+
Jobs
Projected employment
Location
Newton, Iowa
Situated at the crossroads of I-80 and Highway 14, Newton is a growing community with direct access to Des Moines and the broader Midwest market. The district site sits adjacent to Iowa Speedway, one of the region's premier motorsports venues — creating a natural anchor for a multi-destination sports and entertainment corridor.
Location
Newton, Iowa
Access
I-80 & Highway 14
Market
Des Moines metro + Midwest
Adjacent
Iowa Speedway
Be Part of the Story.
Founding Partner opportunities are available now for brands, technology companies, and strategic organizations ready to help build the Midwest's premier female-first sports destination.