The Empire Sports Complex
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Find answers about facility access, court rentals, basketball training, Emperor’s Club memberships, tournaments and visiting The Empire.
Visiting The Empire
Facility & General Questions
What are The Empire’s regular hours?
The Empire is open daily for scheduled court
rentals, training sessions, programs and events.
Hours vary based on the facility schedule. It does
not operate as an unrestricted walk-in gym.
Where is The Empire located?
The Empire Sports Complex is located at 4170 24th
Avenue North, Fargo, North Dakota 58102.
Get directions.
Which sports can the facility accommodate?
The facility can be configured for basketball,
volleyball and pickleball. It includes two full
basketball courts, two volleyball courts or up to
six pickleball courts, depending on the scheduled setup.
Is spectator viewing available?
Yes. The Empire has a full mezzanine area that
provides elevated viewing space for spectators
during qualifying activities and events.
Is parking available?
Yes. The Empire has a dedicated on-site parking lot
for athletes, families, coaches and event guests.
Are concessions available?
Concessions may be available during qualifying
tournaments and events. Contact The Empire when
planning a private or full-facility event.
Reserve Your Space
Court Rental Questions
Can I rent a basketball court?
Yes. Half-court and full-court basketball rentals
are available in 60-, 90- and 120-minute options.
Visit the
Court Rentals page
to view pricing and availability.
How much does a court rental cost?
Basketball rentals begin at $30 for a 60-minute
half court and $60 for a 60-minute full court.
Longer rental options are also available.
Can I rent volleyball court space?
Yes. Half-court and full-court volleyball rentals
are available. Advance approval is required because
the volleyball equipment must be set up and removed.
Can I rent pickleball courts?
Yes. The facility can accommodate up to six
pickleball courts depending on availability.
Advance approval is required for scheduling and setup.
What if I need court space within 48 hours?
Short-notice reservations may require approval.
Text 701-318-4161 before booking court time fewer
than 48 hours in advance.
Can I rent the entire facility?
Yes. Full-facility rentals are available for
tournaments, camps, clinics, corporate gatherings
and community events. Contact sports@empirefargo.org
for availability and customized pricing.
Do you offer birthday-party packages?
Yes. The two-hour birthday package is $250 and
includes two inflatables or a sports setup, tables,
25 chairs and available concessions. Visit the
Court Rentals page
for booking information.
Athlete Development
Training & Membership Questions
Who provides Empire Basketball training?
Coach Dustin Kise provides basketball training
directly through The Empire. Available options
include 60- and 90-minute private training,
60- and 90-minute small-group training and
scheduled weekly skills sessions.
What is a preformed small group?
Athletes or families organize their own training
group before booking. Small-group training requires
at least two athletes and is not an individually
registered open-enrollment class.
Are Rise Up and Inspired Athletics part of The Empire?
Rise Up Basketball Academy and Inspired Athletics
Volleyball are independent partner programs that
operate at The Empire. They manage their own coaching,
schedules, athlete registration and communication.
What is The Emperor’s Club?
The Emperor’s Club is a monthly individual membership
providing priority access to reserve one hoop for
independent shooting and training. Membership does
not include a trainer, guest pass or private lesson.
Can multiple athletes share one membership?
No. Emperor’s Club memberships are individual.
Each athlete must have their own active membership.
Do unused membership sessions roll over?
No. Silver and Bronze sessions expire monthly and
do not carry into the following month.
Is the Gold membership unlimited?
Gold includes unlimited monthly reservations,
subject to court availability and a fair-use maximum
of one 60-minute reservation per day.
Empire Hardwood Series
Event & Tournament Questions
Where can I find upcoming tournaments?
Visit the
Events page
for the complete Empire Hardwood Series schedule,
grade divisions and team-registration links.
How much are Hardwood Series tournaments?
Each listed Hardwood Series youth basketball
tournament costs $250 per registered team.
How many games does each team receive?
Each registered team receives a three-game guarantee.
When is tournament payment processed?
Tournament payment processes on the Wednesday
before the scheduled tournament date.
When will teams receive their schedules?
Tournament scheduling and game information will
be provided to registered team contacts before
the event.
Who should I contact with a tournament question?
Email sports@empirefargo.org or call 701-318-4161
for help with Empire events and tournaments.
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