Announcements

Join us Thursday, April 23, for our first ever Member Night In!

[vc_single_image image=”44742″ img_size=”full”]Longing to see a few familiar faces outside the confines of your own home? Want to talk a little football with someone other than your cat? Then join us on Zoom for an interactive Member Night IN during the first round of the NFL Draft! This special member happy hour will feature appearances from some of your favorite Florida Citrus Sports staff members, including hard-hitting analysis from former Tampa Jesuit left tackle Matt Repchak. Attendees can also try […]

Mike Norvell to speak at April 14 Chalk Talk

Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell will join Florida Citrus Sports on Tuesday, April 14, at noon ET for a special virtual edition of its Chalk Talk series. Guests participating in this unique event will hear firsthand from Norvell as he discusses his life and career, as well as his goals for the Seminoles program as he enters his first season in Tallahassee. The discussion will then conclude with a Q&A session with guests on the call. This opportunity […]

Update regarding upcoming events

With the health and safety of our members, guests, vendors and staff top of mind, Florida Citrus Sports has postponed its upcoming events schedule, including the Bigtime Bracket Lounge and Sideline Wine & Dine events originally scheduled for March 19-20 and March 27, respectively. Given the evolving public health situation surrounding COVID-19, we will proceed with the utmost of caution, and any future events will be planned and announced at a later time. Tickets already purchased for Sideline Wine & […]

Florida State, LSU to Meet in 2023 Kickoff Game in Orlando

[vc_column width=”1/6″]The Florida State Seminoles will play the LSU Tigers at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. The matchup will be the fourth in a series of major neutral-site games held in Orlando as part of the Florida Citrus Sports-ESPN Events partnership. Camping World Stadium previously hosted kickoff games in 2016, 2018 and 2019, including a matchup between Florida State and Ole Miss on Labor Day 2016.[vc_btn title=”SIGN UP TO RECEIVE TICKET INFORMATION” color=”warning” align=”center” css_animation=”left-to-right” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffloridacitrussports.com%2F2023-kickoff-game-ticket-interest-sign-up%2F||target:%20_blank|”]”We are […]

Vrbo Citrus Bowl becomes ABC’s most-watched bowl game since 2010

No. 13 Alabama’s 35-16 victory over No. 14 Michigan in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl generated an audience of 14,003,000 viewers on Wednesday, Jan. 1, making the 2020 edition of Orlando’s New Year’s Day classic ABC’s most-watched bowl game since the 2010 National Championship. Among Citrus Bowls all-time, the Alabama win marked the bowl’s fourth-highest audience dating back to at least the 1991 season and its best since the 2008 season (Florida vs. Michigan: 14,780,000 viewers). Read more: Click here

2019-20 Bowl Lineup Announced

The 2019-20 bowl lineup is set! Orlando will host three of the six winningest programs in college football history as the No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2, 6-2 SEC) and the 14th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (9-3, 6-3 Big Ten) meet in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on January 1, and the No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-2) and the Iowa State Cyclones (7-5, 5-4 Big 12) square off in the Camping World Bowl on December 28. Vrbo Citrus Bowl: Tickets: Vrbo […]

Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts coming to Camping World Stadium

The world’s most iconic and celebrated rock legends will hit the road together next summer for a coheadlining tour so massive that it could only be held in America’s biggest stadiums. The Stadium Tour featuring Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe with Poison and Joan Jett & The Black Hearts will hit select cities in the U.S. where each band will bring their electrifying stage shows while performing their stadium-sized anthems. Produced by Live Nation, the summer tour is set to steamroll through the states […]

Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando Hospitality Tickets on Sale Now

The Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando Hospitality Pavilion is back this year to provide the ultimate tailgating experience to fans. Starting three hours before kickoff, fans can enjoy this climate-controlled VIP area next to Camping World Stadium featuring lounge seating and all-inclusive food and beverage while the team marching bands make special private performances. Tickets are available for both the Camping World Bowl and Vrbo Citrus Bowl for $85 per game, all children two years and older will require a ticket. […]

Steve Spurrier to headline Dec. 3 Chalk Talk presented by CenterState Bank

National College Football Hall of Fame player and coach Steve Spurrier will join Florida Citrus Sports on December 3 for the fourth installment of its “Chalk Talk” Lunch series presented by CenterState Bank. Guests at the event will enjoy a catered lunch in the Varsity Club at Camping World Stadium and hear firsthand from Spurrier, who will share behind-the-scenes stories and insight from his time in and around the NCAA. The afternoon will conclude with a Q&A portion with the […]

Member Night Out at Ivanhoe Brewing Co. set for November 6

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VRBO EXTENDS TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF CITRUS BOWL

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Florida Blue extends Florida Classic title sponsorship through 2022

[vc_column width=”5/6″]Florida Blue has reached an agreement with the Florida Classic Consortium to extend its title sponsorship of the Florida Blue Florida Classic, Bethune-Cookman University President Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite and Florida A&M University President Dr. Larry Robinson announced Wednesday. The deal, which also includes continued title sponsorship of the Florida Blue Florida Classic Kickoff Luncheon and the Florida Blue Battle of the Bands, takes effect immediately and runs through 2022. This year’s Florida Blue Florida Classic, scheduled for 3:30 […]

Florida Citrus Sports to host Collegiate Innovation Challenge

Florida Citrus Sports is hosting a 12-hour student hackathon to find the next big thing in sports and entertainment. Between Orlando’s growing reputation as a technology and innovation hub and the number of top college programs in the region, we know we can find that big idea right in our own backyard. If you have a great idea, can put together a great team and are willing to put in the work to bring that idea to life, we have […]

Wednesday WINE: Yoga turns 1

On October 9, Florida Citrus Sports will celebrate the one-year anniversary of our newest and fastest growing event, Wednesday WINE: Yoga presented by Corkcicle. Our Wednesday WINE (Women’s Interactive Networking Events) series focuses on bringing Florida Citrus Sports members and the Orlando community as a whole together to socialize, share ideas and make connections with business and community leaders from all over Central Florida. Since their inception in 2018, our yoga-on-the-field events have served this mission and grown the community […]

Feast on the 50 presented by CenterState Bank returns to the turf October 24

Feast on the 50 presented by CenterState Bank is returning to the turf at Camping World Stadium for another year as Florida Citrus Sports celebrates college football with an annual tailgate party featuring food, drink and fun for the whole family. The event will take place on Thursday, October 24 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.[vc_btn title=”BUY NOW” color=”warning” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-ticket” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universe.com%2Fevents%2Ffeast-on-the-50-presented-by-centerstate-bank-tickets-orlando-TMF8B4||target:%20_blank|” add_icon=”true”]Dozens of local Orlando caterers, restaurants and vendors will be providing unlimited food, drinks and other goodies to […]

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF FOUNDATION AND FLORIDA CITRUS SPORTS LAUNCH $1 MILLION INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT ORLANDO AREA TEACHERS

IRVING, Texas – The College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation and Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) announced today the launch of a significant initiative to support Orlando teachers with a joint investment of a minimum of $1 million over the next five years to fund mutually-agreeable projects designed to support teachers and positive student environment. These projects will take place within the footprint of Lift Orlando, a non-profit organization of local business leaders partnering with residents for neighborhood revitalization focused on affordable […]

Florida Citrus Sports Partners With Extra Yard For Teachers and Fun Spot America to Donate $100,000 Toward Local Classroom Projects

ORLANDO – Florida Citrus Sports, the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation and Fun Spot America are teaming up with DonorsChoose.org to invest $100,000 to support classroom projects in Central Florida, Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan announced Tuesday. The combined investment includes a $25,000 commitment from Florida Citrus Sports, $25,000 from Extra Yard for Teachers — the primary cause platform of the CFP Foundation — and a matching $50,000 donation from Fun Spot in conjunction with its Golden Rule Day […]

Florida Citrus Sports Foundation’s MVP Summer Camp Celebrates 25 Years

On Monday, June 3, Florida Citrus Sports kicked off its 25th annual MVP Summer Camp, one of the organization’s most important annual contributions to the community. The eight-week program is offered free of charge to economically-disadvantaged middle school-aged children, with the majority of campers coming from the West Lakes neighborhoods surrounding Camping World Stadium. “We are thrilled to once again be able to offer this opportunity to young Central Florida residents who need it most,” Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve […]

Member Celebration returns to Full Sail Live on April 18