The Cavaliers are expected to move into their new training facility in Feb. 2027. Planners say it will be the largest indoor pro sports practice facility in the U.S.

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Clinic and Bedrock on Monday unveiled new interior renderings of the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center, offering a detailed look at the Cavaliers’ next-generation training facility now under construction along the Cuyahoga River.

The 210,000-square-foot facility, located in downtown Cleveland, is designed to be one of the world’s most advanced sports performance centers and the largest indoor practice facility for a professional sports team in the United States. 

The Cavaliers are expected to move into the building in February 2027.

Designed by architectural firm Populous with interiors by Pophouse, the center will include multiple basketball courts, advanced training spaces and a range of amenities focused on player wellness and performance.

Newly released renderings highlight features such as community dining and nutrition areas, an integrated recovery corridor connecting hydrotherapy pools with a recovery suite, and an on-site barbershop intended to support daily readiness and team connection.

PHOTOS | Renderings of the interior of the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center

“We believe Cleveland is one of the premier destinations for professional basketball in the country and this facility elevates that distinction even further,” Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman said in a statement. “Every detail of the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center was purposefully designed to fuel excellence—equipping our players with resources, innovation, and competitive edge required to pursue championships and help define the future of the game.”

Construction began in October 2024 and reached a major milestone with a topping-off ceremony in July 2025. Nearly 520 tradespeople have worked on the project, contributing more than 200,000 labor hours. Project leaders said construction has exceeded community and economic benchmarks outlined in a community benefits agreement by engaging minority-, female-, local- and low-income-owned contractors.

Beyond serving the Cavaliers, the performance center is expected to operate as a community resource. Cleveland Clinic plans to offer comprehensive sports performance and medical services to athletes of all ages and levels, including injury prevention, nutrition, recovery and performance analysis. Public access to designated treatment and performance spaces is anticipated to begin in August 2027.

The facility is the first vertical development within The Riverfront, Bedrock’s large-scale redevelopment of underutilized land along the Cuyahoga River and near Tower City Center. Plans for the district include new public parks, a riverwalk and year-round waterfront amenities.

“The Riverfront Cleveland is a transformational, mixed-use development reimagining 35 acres of underutilized land and the historic Tower City Center along the Cuyahoga River,” Bedrock explains on its Riverfront website. “The 3.5 million square foot master plan development will include 12 acres of publicly accessible space including parks, plazas, trails, a 3,000 foot riverwalk, open areas and waterfront access with year-round activities.”

Bedrock says it will “advance the ambitious vision” of The Riverfront Cleveland “over the next 15 to 20 years.” 

Planners say The Riverfront is an integral component of Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s Shore-to-Core-to-Shore (SCS) development plan. “The SCS connects Cleveland’s core Downtown Business District and Neighborhood to its two waterfronts—the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie through a series of urban spaces, parks, streets and plazas.”

“Bedrock’s vision for the redevelopment of the Cuyahoga Riverfront is one of the major projects that will help us realize Cleveland’s goal of becoming the 18-hour, 15-minute city we know it can be,” Bibb previously stated.


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