Quick Facts

Construction: 1936
Last Addition: 1989
Capacity: 65.438
Turf: AstroTurf GameDay Grass 3D

History

The Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium was originally constructed in 1936, with seating for 8,900 people. The first annual bowl game was held in 1947, for the benefit of the Elks and was called the Tangerine Bowl Game.

In 1967, the Stadium was expanded to 18,000 seats and in 1974, additional seating was added to bring the capacity to 48,000 seats. In January 1989, the transformation of the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium into a facility of the 90's began at the cost of $38 million. Several improvements were made including an additional disabled elevator; additional disabled seating, electrical and phone upgrades.

The Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium was the site of five 1994 World Cup Soccer games and 1996 Olympic Soccer - first/second rounds. The Stadium has been host to "Rock Superbowls" featuring such performers as The Rolling Stones, The Who, Genesis, Pink Floyd, George Michael, Paul McCartney, Guns'n Roses, Billy Joel/Elton John and the Eagles.

In 2006, Orange County and the City of Orlando committed $175 million for the first-ever renovation to the 70-year old facility. Only the two modern upper decks will remain from the current structure while every other facet of the stadium will be rebuilt from the ground up. Leaders from the City of Orlando and Orange County came together in 2012 to finalize a funding agreement for the stadium, giving the project a green light with an expected completion date of fall 2014.

In 2010, a new turf field was installed to minimize turnaround between events. The new synthetic field is AstroTurf Game Day Grass 3D.

Stadium Construction Dates & Capacity

Stadium Name Changes

Highest Stadium Attendance*

Prohibited Items
To ensure the safest environment possible, the City of Orlando prohibits the following items from being brought through the gates of the stadium - no outside food, drink; carts, tents, large backpacks; coolers, umbrellas, air horns, megaphones; hard containers; poles longer than 12", posters larger than 11X17; video cameras, cameras with detachable lenses greater than 6 inches, laptops; pets (except assistive animals); lasers or weapons/fireworks; skates, skateboards, cycles, recreational equipment; unauthorized solicitation, handbills, giveaways, or sampling.

Security personnel reserve the right to restrict any item deemed inappropriate for crowd safety. All guests are subject to search.

Gate Information
Stadium entry may involve inspection of all bags.  Fans are urged to arrive early.  For direct and efficient access to your seat(s) please enter the stadium though the gate indicated on your ticket.  All gates open two (2) hours before game time.

Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages are sold in the stadium through the end of the third quarter.  Proper age identification may be requested of any patron.

Automatic Teller Machines
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) will be available inside the stadium in the south end zone concourse and outside the stadium in front of Gates C and D.

Child Policy
Children who have NOT reached their 2^nd birthday do not need a ticket for admission.  All other persons must have a ticket for admission

Disabled and Mobility Impaired Seating
Platforms and stadium rows are reserved for both wheelchair-bound and mobility-impaired spectators.  Space and quantities are limited.  A reserved ticket is required for these areas.  Contact the Florida Citrus Sports ticket office in advance (800.297.2695 or 407.423.2476) for details.  One attendant may sit with a disabled or mobility impaired person in the designated area. Entrance through gates C or D are recommended for disabled patrons due to their proximity to the disabled seating locations.

First Aid
Emergency Medical Services are available at the First Aid Room located in Citrus Bowl Centre next to Service Gate D (closest seat section is 223).  Roving emergency medical personnel also patrol the stands.  For assistance contact an usher or security person immediately.

Taxi & Car Service Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Taxi cabs and car services (including limousines) will pick up and drop off at Rio Grande Avenue and Anderson Street. (Map)

Lost and Found
Lost and Found items are collected at the Stadium Manager's Office on the west-side, ground-level concourse near Section 129.  Found articles should be turned over to an usher or brought to the Stadium Manager's Office.  After the game, call the Stadium Office (407.849.2560) for lost items.

No Exit and Re-Entry
Once admitted, patrons may not leave and re-enter the Stadium.

Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in the seating areas of the Stadium.

Street Closures
The City of Orlando details street closures around the stadium before the game (map) and after the game (map) closer to game day.

Tailgating
Parking spaces are for vehicles only.  Tailgating items (chairs, tables, tents, etc.) must be confined to the small area in front of or behind your vehicle.  Guest who take over any additional parking spaces to tailgate will be asked to clear out those spaces.  No glass containers or bottles, beer kegs, or open fires.  Fire extinguishing material is required when grilling. No tents allowed. No couches or indoor furniture.  RV's will be given enough space for awning on one side of vehicle only.  Dumping of hot coals in the lot or trash receptacles is prohibited.  Please refrain from ball or Frisbee throwing in open lots until lot is completely parked.  Cars, tables, chairs, barbecue grills and tents must be confined to one stall.  There should not be empty stalls between cars and tailgaters should not expect to occupy empty stalls near their party.