If you’re trying to find the best gifts for the sports fan in your life, it’s never been easier to find unique and memorable gifts for sports fans of all ages. While you can opt for the typical sports-related gift such as a jersey, a mug, or a car decal, there are also plenty of options for a more individualized way of showing the sports fan in your life just how much they are mean to you. So, if you’re […]
Read MoreWith the college football postseason right around the corner, fans eagerly await the three games that decide the college football champions. But what about all of the other postseason games? This year alone, over 40 postseason college games will occur after the regular season. And each of them brings plenty of excitement and glory on their own. So, how does the college football postseason work? What are “bowl” games? And how do teams get picked to play in one bowl […]
Read MoreThe 2021-22 bowl lineup is set! Orlando will host the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes (10-3, 7-2 Big Ten) and the No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats (9-3, 5-3 SEC) in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on January 1, while the No. 19 Clemson Tigers (9-3, 6-2 ACC) and the Iowa State Cyclones (7-5, 5-4 Big 12) square off in the Cheez-It Bowl on December 29. BUY VRBO CITRUS BOWL TICKETS BUY CHEEZ-IT BOWL TICKETS Vrbo Citrus Bowl The No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats (9-3, […]
Read MorePop Warner Little Scholars, the nation’s oldest and most prominent youth football organization, and Florida Citrus Sports today announced that Orlando will continue to play host to the historic Pop Warner Super Bowl and Cheer & Dance National Championships, which combine to draw 10,000 Pop Warner student-athletes and their families from around the country and internationally each December. Under the new long-term agreement, the 60,000-seat Camping World Stadium, which has hosted the NFL Pro Bowl and major college bowl games, […]
Read MoreTickets On Sale Now for Florida Blue Florida Classic Rivalry Featuring Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman HBCU rivals meet on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 3:30 p.m. ET; Game to be broadcast on ESPN3 College football’s preeminent HBCU rivalry returns this fall when Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University square off for the 41st time in Florida Blue Florida Classic history and the first time as members of the Southwest Athletic Conference. The 2021 Florida Blue Florida Classic will kick off at […]
Read MoreWe are excited to be working with the U.S. Army as they host the 2021 Department of Defense Warrior Games this September! This event celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured active duty and veteran U.S. military service members. The 2021 Warrior Games will take place September 12-22 in Orlando, and we are partnering with Populous on the golf, precision air sports, and swimming competitions throughout the week. There are a variety of opportunities available for those interested in being a […]
Read MoreORLANDO – The lineup for the 2021 Florida Cup is complete once again, with Atlético Nacional and Club Universidad Nacional joining Everton FC and Millonarios FC. Tournament action begins on Sunday, July 25, at Camping World Stadium, where Everton and Millonarios will meet at 6 p.m. ET. The new clubs will take the pitch as part of a revamped doubleheader lineup for Wednesday, July 28. Everton will meet Club Universidad Nacional – commonly known as Pumas – at 6 p.m. […]
Read MoreThough we regret Inter Milan’s decision to withdraw from the Florida Cup today, we welcomed Everton to Orlando this afternoon, with Millonarios set to arrive tomorrow. Those clubs will meet as planned on Sunday, July 25, with the match beginning at 6 p.m. ET. Additional updates to the tournament schedule will be announced shortly. Out of respect for the fans who purchased tickets to the original lineup, we will be automatically refunding all purchases through Ticketmaster. Additional information will be […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 20, 2021 We are disappointed that Arsenal have decided not to participate in the 2021 Florida Cup. We wish the members of the Arsenal traveling party who tested positive for COVID-19 a speedy recovery as we continue making final preparations for the event. We will be in communication with fans who purchased tickets to see Arsenal in Orlando regarding their options.
Read MoreORLANDO – The lineup for the 2021 Florida Cup is complete, with Arsenal FC, Everton FC, Inter Milan and Millonarios FC set to take the pitch for a pair of double-headers at Camping World Stadium July 25 and 28. Single-day and two-day presale packages will be available to past Florida Cup purchasers and other select groups at FloridaCup.com beginning Wednesday, June 2, at 11 a.m. ET. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, […]
Read MoreORLANDO – Game dates and kickoff times for Orlando’s Cheez-It Bowl and Vrbo Citrus Bowl games were announced Thursday as part of ESPN’s 2021-22 college football schedule release. Both games are scheduled to take place in their traditional postseason windows. The 2021 Cheez-It Bowl, featuring top teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12 Conference, will take place Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 5:45 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium and will be broadcast on ESPN. This will be the […]
Read MoreFlorida Citrus Sports closed out 2020 with the Cheez-It Bowl on Dec. 29, then kicked off 2021 with the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day! Both games hosted a limited capacity crowd at Camping World Stadium. It’s no small feat hosting two major bowl games in four days, particularly in times like these, and Florida Citrus Sports is grateful to the many partners who helped make it happen — plus the countless members who continued to support the FCS […]
Read MoreBy Brian Murphy Florida Citrus Sports Sophomore quarterback Spencer Sanders tied a career-high with four passing touchdowns as the No. 21 Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated the No. 18 Miami Hurricanes 37-34 in the 2020 Cheez-It Bowl on Tuesday night at Camping World Stadium. “This win might be as satisfying and gratifying a win for me, personally, selfishly, as any that I’ve had in my career.” Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy said. “Just seeing the exhilaration and enjoyment on the players’ […]
Read MoreThe 2020-21 bowl lineup is set! Orlando will host the No. 14 Northwestern Wildcats (6-1, 6-1 Big Ten) and the Auburn Tigers (6-4, 6-4 SEC) meet in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on January 1, and the No. 18 Miami Hurricanes (8-2, 7-2 ACC) and the No. 21 Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-3, 7-3 Big 12) square off in the Cheez-It Bowl on December 29.[vc_btn title=”Get Tickets” color=”warning” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffloridacitrussports.com%2Ftickets%2Fsingle-game%2F%3Futm_source%3Dpost%26utm_medium%3Dweb%26utm_campaign%3DSelection||target:%20_blank|” button_block=”true”][vc_separator] Vrbo Citrus Bowl The No. 14 Northwestern Wildcats (6-1, 6-1 Big […]
Read More[vc_single_image image=”45366″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://charlesmillermemorial.app.rsvpify.com/”][vc_btn title=”RSVP for Virtual Celebration of Life and Legacy” color=”warning” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcharlesmillermemorial.app.rsvpify.com%2F||target:%20_blank|”][vc_separator]Our community — our family — lost a pioneer this weekend; Coach Charlie Miller has passed at the age of 90. Charlie was a special events coordinator for FCS from 1989-2001 and helped substantially change the path of the organization. He lived every one of our company values, and our commitment to justice for the underserved draws directly from his own personal mission in […]
Read MoreGame dates and kickoff times for this season’s Cheez-It Bowl and Vrbo Citrus Bowl were announced this morning as part of ESPN’s 2020-21 college football bowl schedule release. The 2020 Cheez-It Bowl, featuring top teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12, will take place Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 5:30 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium and will be broadcast on ESPN. This bowl season will mark Cheez-It’s first as an Orlando bowl title sponsor. In last year’s game, […]
Read MoreBATTLE CREEK, Mich. and Orlando, Fla., May 27, 2020 – Cheez-It®, the official snack of bowl season, announced it is moving east to become title sponsor of the Cheez-It® Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The move kicks off a multi-year agreement between Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) and Cheez-It, brokered by Denver-based Impression Sports & Entertainment. The game, most recently known as the Camping World Bowl, will continue to feature top teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference or Notre […]
Read More[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 […]
Read MoreFlorida 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 […]
Read MoreWith 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 & […]
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