Jan 08, 2026
Florida Citrus Sports’ two bowl games delivered on the national stage this postseason, as the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl and Pop-Tarts Bowl helped power one of the strongest bowl seasons in more than a decade. The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl finished as the most-watched non-College Football Playoff game of the entire bowl season and outrated two of the CFP’s first-round playoff games. The matchup averaged 9.1 million viewers on ABC and peaked at approximately 15 million viewers, marking the Citrus Bowl’s highest […]
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Jan 08, 2026
Orlando will host Colombia vs. Croatia on March 26 and Brazil vs. Croatia on March 31 ORLANDO, Florida — Three of international soccer’s top men’s national teams will visit Orlando for a pair of matches this March on the Road to 26. Camping World Stadium will host Colombia vs. Croatia on March 26, and Croatia vs. Brazil on March 31. Colombia and Croatia is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 26. It will be the […]
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Dec 07, 2025
BYU to meet Georgia Tech in 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl; Texas–Michigan set for 80th Cheez-It Citrus Bowl ORLANDO, Florida (Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025) — Florida Citrus Sports announced Sunday that No. 12 BYU will face No. 22 Georgia Tech in this year’s Pop-Tarts Bowl and No. 13 Texas will meet No. 18 Michigan in the 80th Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, highlighting a marquee 2025 Bowl Week at Camping World Stadium. The Pop-Tarts Bowl will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, […]
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Nov 14, 2025
ORLANDO, Florida (Friday, Nov. 14, 2025) — Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) today announced the launch of a series of limited-edition food and beverage collaborations with some of Central Florida’s favorite breweries, restaurants, coffee shops and more, celebrating the 80th playing of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve. The new retail partnership series highlights Orlando’s vibrant culinary community and invites fans to participate in the 80th season celebration in their own neighborhoods. Each collaboration features custom menu items inspired […]
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Aug 07, 2025
As our 80th Citrus Bowl season continues, Florida Citrus Sports is proud to celebrate two members of its leadership team who have been recognized by a pair of Central Florida’s leading organizations for their outstanding contributions to the sports and events industry. Chief Customer Officer Shannon Clark has been named the 2025 Women of Inspiration Award recipient by WISE Greater Orlando, while Chrissy Elliott, FCS’ Executive Vice President of Event Operations, has been selected by the Greater Orlando Sports Commission […]
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Aug 05, 2025
ORLANDO, Florida — Florida Citrus Sports is proud to recognize Chief Executive Officer Steve Hogan, who this week celebrates 30 years of service to the organization and the Central Florida community. A Chicago-area native and UCF graduate, Hogan joined the team at FCS on Aug. 3, 1995, and has served as CEO since Aug. 24, 2006, helping transform the not-for-profit organization into a globally respected force in live events, civic engagement and collegiate athletics. “Steve’s vision has fundamentally reshaped how […]
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Jun 05, 2025
Pop-Tarts Bowl – Saturday, Dec. 27 at 3:30 p.m. Cheez-It Citrus Bowl – Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. Game dates and kickoff times for Orlando’s Pop-Tarts Bowl and Cheez-It Citrus Bowl games were announced this afternoon as part of ESPN’s 2025-26 college football schedule release. After one of the most talked-about bowl games in recent memory, filled with unforgettable moments on and off the field, the Pop-Tarts Bowl is set to return in 2025, with the internet’s favorite postseason […]
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May 15, 2025
ORLANDO, Florida (Thursday, May 15, 2025) — Florida Citrus Sports will launch a season-long campaign celebrating the upcoming 80th edition of the Citrus Bowl game this Friday at the organization’s annual Member Celebration presented by AdventHealth—the first in a series of special moments reflecting on the history, growth and lasting community impact of one of college football’s most storied postseason traditions. As part of the event, FCS will present the Howard Palmer Award, the organization’s most prestigious member honor, to […]
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May 01, 2025
Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) announced a series of staff promotions reflecting the organization’s continued growth and commitment to operational excellence across its world-class sporting and entertainment events portfolio. Gabriel Park has moved to Executive Vice President, Business Development, where he will continue to lead the organization’s corporate partnership strategy. Park, who joined Florida Citrus Sports in 2015, has developed and stewarded high-profile sponsorships and multi-year agreements that have grown FCS’ flagship events like the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, Pop-Tarts Bowl, and […]
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Apr 25, 2025
Before the fourth annual Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic presented by AdventHealth takes place Monday, April 28, at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, participants and guests will come together at the Pairings Party presented by Eventellect the night before to celebrate the occasion. As part of the evening, Florida Citrus Sports will host live and silent auctions featuring one-of-a-kind items and experiences like ticket packages for upcoming sporting events, hotel staycation packages, autographed memorabilia and more. All proceeds will […]
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