About the forge

Discover the story behind The Forge and meet the passionate team dedicated to bringing your athletic goals to life.

Our Story

Our journey has been anything but ordinary. At every step, we’ve stayed true to our roots—building a dedicated space where passion, purpose, and community come together to elevate every athlete's game.

about the forge

Destination. Competition. Community.

The Forge was born from a deep love of futsal/soccer — beautiful games built on skill, creativity, development and, above all, development and competition and connection. The Forge is a home for serious player development and high-level futsal, with a strong community built around the game.

Our pickleball experience is intentionally social. Play, meet people, bring friends, make new ones — and stay to enjoy the experience.

Our courts also welcome volleyball rentals, leagues, practices and special events, opening The Forge to more people, more groups and more ways for our community to come together.

And The Forge goes far beyond the courts. Grab a coffee downstairs. Head upstairs to our beautiful pub and pizzeria, surrounded by original hand-painted art by a local artist. Enjoy pizza, a drink, conversation or an event. Our classroom provides another space to meet, learn and gather.

Our vision is bigger than a sports center.

The Forge is a Madison Social Destination — a beautiful, welcoming place where athletes, families, friends and the community come to play, compete, connect, eat, drink, gather and spend time together.

THE FORGE

IGNITE • PURSUE • EXCEL

Our Team

Steve Tutewohl, Founder

Ilir Lushaj, Founder

Tim Bruner, General Manager

Gail Lovick, Operations Manager

Carie Rogers, Marketing & Community Outreach

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Press

  • "Multi-sport complex in Madison a dream 15 years in making"

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  • "New futsal facility opens in Madison, plus 4 more places to play""

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  • "Madison's new futsal facility, The Forge, opens with courts, pizza pub, and a cafe"

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  • "The Forge sports complex is now open to the public"

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  • "New sports complex to open in Madison"

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  • "Forge futsal facility opens on Madison’s east side"

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  • "Madison’s new Forge Sports Center gives growing futsal community a home"

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