Diamondback Energy Athletic Complex

Project Overview and Scope

The Diamondback Energy Athletic Complex is a new 114,787 sq ft indoor sports facility located at 5501 Deauville Dr. in Midland, Texas. The project involves the construction of a private athletic center that includes two turfed soccer areas, six basketball courts, concessions, offices, a party room, and a merchandise shop. This new construction was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in October 2024, marking the start of its formal development timeline.

The estimated cost for this development is $34,745,000, which calculates to approximately $303 per square foot. This figure places the project above the county median for new construction in Midland County, where the median estimated cost is $1,000,000 and the median cost per square foot is $167. The scheduled build window for this project was 417 days, a duration longer than the county median of 243 days for similar filings. The owner of record is the Midland Athletic Syndicate, and the design firm of record is Jacob Martin.

Construction Timeline and Status

According to the TDLR filing, construction began in October 2024, with a planned completion date of December 2025. The project has since reached its final stage of regulatory compliance. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, confirming that the construction phase is complete. The TDLR status for this project is listed as Inspection Complete.

Jacob Martin, the design firm of record, has registered six other projects with TDLR, including facilities in Brownwood, Anson, Abilene, and Tuscola. These other projects have a combined estimated value of $7,060,250. The presence of this large-scale athletic complex adds to the variety of commercial and recreational developments in the Midland area, which also includes new construction projects such as the Apex Car Wash and renovations at Sam's Club.

The site is situated in a residential and commercial mix within ZIP code 79706. U.S. Census estimates for this area indicate a population of about 32,605 and a median household income of $110,988. Nearby businesses include Clear Springs Restaurant, Osaka Japanese Steakhouse, and several lodging options such as Homewood Suites by Hilton and SpringHill Suites by Marriott. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use, distinguishing it from publicly funded municipal facilities in the region.