Ilir Lushaj's dream of opening a local gathering came to fruition when he and business partner Steve Tutewohl opened The Forge sports complex on Tradewinds Parkway in Madison in late June.
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Photos: New sports complex making buzz in Madison
The Forge sports complex opened in Madison earlier this summer and will house courts for futsal, volleyball and pickleball.
The Forge sports complex has eight pickleball courts members can use. There will be various memberships as well as punch cards people can use to play at The Forge.
- MARK MCMULLEN LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
The Forge sports complex houses a cafe people can go to for snacks and coffee before or after playing a game.
- MARK MCMULLEN LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
The Forge sports complex houses a pizza pub, which will have various kinds of drinks, including alcohol, that people can enjoy after games.
- MARK MCMULLEN LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
The Forge sports complex has two international futsal courts to use.
- MARK MCMULLEN LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
The Forge sports complex has two international futsal courts to use.
- MARK MCMULLEN LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
The Forge sports complex will offer courts for futsal, pickleball and volleyball in leagues, practice sessions and casual nights for anyone to come play.
- MARK MCMULLEN LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
The Forge sports complex offers two international futsal courts, two volleyball courts and eight pickleball courts.
- MARK MCMULLEN LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
The Forge sports complex offers various drinks and pizza at the pizza pub which is upstairs.
- MARK MCMULLEN LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
The Forge opened while the 2026 FIFA World Cup was happening. There were social events that allowed potential members to stop by.
- MARK MCMULLEN LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
The Forge sports complex has a list of donators in the entrance, showcasing many who helped build the facility.
- MARK MCMULLEN LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
The Forge sports complex opened earlier this summer with owners Ilir Lashaj and Steve Tutewohl in Madison.
- MARK MCMULLEN LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN
Follow Mark McMullen on Twitter @mmcmull2 or contact him at 920-356-6754.
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