While promoting cultural identity and heritage is an important aspect of architecture in general, it is not a key aspect of sports architecture specifically in terms of its social impact.

Sports architecture can promote social inclusion and accessibility by providing facilities that cater to diverse abilities and needs, incorporating universal design principles, and offering affordable and subsidized access to sports facilities.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, has had a positive social impact through its architecture by providing a world-class sports facility that has hosted major international events and promoted sports participation among the local community.

Sports architecture can contribute to economic development and job creation by attracting major sporting events and tourism, creating opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs, and providing employment opportunities in construction and maintenance.

When designing sports facilities, architects should consider energy efficiency and renewable energy sources, water conservation and rainwater harvesting, and the use of sustainable building materials and construction methods.

Sports architecture can promote a sense of community and belonging by creating shared spaces and gathering places, incorporating local cultural elements into the design, and providing opportunities for community involvement and participation.

The Singapore Sports Hub in Singapore is an example of a sports facility that has been designed to minimize its environmental impact through the use of sustainable building materials, energy-efficient systems, and rainwater harvesting.

Sports architecture can contribute to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage by incorporating traditional design elements and motifs, using local materials and craftsmanship, and creating spaces that celebrate and showcase cultural traditions.

Designing for a specific climate and environment is not a challenge that architects face when designing sports facilities, as they can use appropriate materials and construction methods to adapt the facility to the local climate and environment.

Sports architecture can promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles by providing accessible and attractive sports facilities, creating safe and welcoming environments for physical activity, and encouraging social interaction and community engagement.