USA Artistic Swimming Selects Orlando To Host 2027 Youth Championships & 12U Invitational
USA Artistic Swimming, in partnership with the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center, Orange County, and Visit Orlando, announced that Orlando has been selected to host the 2027 USA Artistic Swimming Youth Championships & 12U Invitational. The four-day championship will take place April 22–25, 2027 at Rosen Aquatic Center, marking the first time Greater Orlando has hosted USA Artistic Swimming's Youth Championships & 12U Invitational. "This event is going to be special
Celebrating 35 Years of GO Sports
For 35 years, the Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has helped shape Orlando’s identity as one of America’s great sports destinations. But our story has never simply been about the events we recruit. It is about what those events mean to the people and the community we serve. GO Sports was established in 1992 with an ambitious mission: bring the 1994 FIFA World Cup to Orlando. That moment demonstrated what could happen when our business community, elected leaders, tourism industry and
Hall Of Fame College Basketball Series Coming To Orlando Through 2028
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission, in partnership with Position Sports, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Orlando Venues, Orange County and Visit Orlando, announced a three-year agreement to bring the college basketball Hall of Fame Series to Orlando through 2028, beginning with the inaugural event on December 12, 2026, at Kia Center. The 2026 Hall of Fame Series Orlando will feature a doubleheader with Florida facing Georgia Tech for the first time in nearly four decades and Florida Atlantic
2026 Celebrating Women in Sports Award Winners Announced
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has announced the five award winners that will be honored during the 2026 Celebrating Women in Sports Luncheon & Auction presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. The 8th annual event will be hosted at UCF’s Addition Financial Arena on Wednesday, September 16 at 11:00am. The luncheon will recognize the honorees across three categories: Damu Cherry-Mitchell of Star Athletics LLC, Pennie Parker of Rollins College Athletics, and Audra Romao
Inter.Co Stadium To Host U.S. Men's National Team In Friendly Against Peru On Sept.26
Inter.co Stadium will host the U.S. Men’s National Team for an international friendly against Peru on Saturday, Sept. 26, U.S. Soccer announced today. TheFan Appreciation Match will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET and be broadcast on TNT, truTV, HBO Max, Telemundo, Universo and Peacock, with radio coverage provided by Westwood One Sports and Fútbol de Primera. "We're proud to welcome the U.S. Men's National Team back to Orlando for what will be a special occasion following the FIFA World Cup," said Jarrod
WBCA Announces Teams For 2026 WBCA Showcase, A College Women's Basketball Event At Walt Disney World
Alabama, Florida A&M, Florida State, North Carolina, Purdue, Texas Tech, UCF and USF will compete in the third annual WBCA Showcase on Nov. 19, 21 and 22, 2026, at Walt Disney World Resort, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced today. All games will be played in the State Farm Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, which has a storied history of hosting elite men’s and women’s college basketball events including the ESPN Events Invitational that has been held there since
Go Sports Announces Finalists For 2026 Celebrating Women In Sports Awards
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is proud to announce 22 finalists for the Women in Sports Leadership and Rising Star Awards as part of the 8th Annual Celebrating Women in Sports Luncheon and Auction presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. “Each year, the Celebrating Women in Sports Luncheon and Auction gives us the opportunity to recognize the remarkable women who are shaping the future of sports in Greater Orlando,” said Caesar Lopez, Chairman of the Greater Orlando
International Olympic Committee Announces Orlando's Q-Series 2028 Sports Program
The International Olympic Committee has announced the sports program for each stop of the Olympic Q-Series 2028, with Tokyo, Shanghai, Montreal and Orlando set to stage a dynamic mix of team and individual sports on the road to the LA28 Olympic Games. Each city will host four sports, with the series concluding in Orlando from June 8-11, 2028. The only U.S. stop in the series, Orlando will host Beach Volleyball, Climbing, Flag Football, and Skateboarding (Park). More details, including the
Casandra Matej, Maria Triscari To Be Honored As Part Of Greater Orlando Sports Commission’s 2026 Sportys Awards
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has announced the recipients for the Chairman’s Award of Excellence and the Sports Tourism Alliance Award as part of the 2026 SPORTYS: Greater Orlando’s Night of Champions presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, which airs on WKMG-TV’s ClickOrlando.com on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. The 2026 Chairman’s Award of Excellence is being presented to Casandra Matej, President and CEO of Visit Orlando. The Chairman’s award honors a role model in
Orlando, Tokyo, Shanghai, And Montreal Selected To Host Olympic Q-Series On Road To LA28
Four world-class cities will host the Olympic Q-Series (formerly the Olympic Qualifier Series) in an exciting and expanded format on the road to the LA28 Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that, in 2028, Tokyo (Japan), Shanghai (People's Republic of China), Montreal (Canada) and Orlando (USA) will each host one stop of the series. The sports programme for each stop will be confirmed at a later date, with 3x3 basketball, beach volleyball, BMX freestyle, climbing, flag
Greater Orlando Sports Commission Unveils List Of 65 Finalists For 2026 Sportys Awards
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has unveiled the list of 65 finalists for the 2026 SPORTYS: Greater Orlando’s Night of Champions presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. Representing 31 organizations throughout Greater Orlando, the finalists were selected by a voting committee made up of members of the GO Sports board of directors. Since its relaunch in 2020, more than 300 finalists have been recognized by the SPORTYS, highlighting the dedication and talent that drive the
Greater Orlando Sports Commission Announces Dominique Dawes As Featured Speaker For 2026 Celebrating Women In Sports Luncheon & Auction
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is proud to announce that the 8th Annual Celebrating Women in Sports luncheon and auction presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute will be hosted at Addition Financial Arena on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. In addition to Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute returning as the presenting sponsor, Florida Blue is returning as the sponsor of the fireside chat with featured speaker Dominique Dawes. The 2025 edition of the luncheon sold out
Horizon League Golf Championships To Remain In Lake County Through 2029
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL (April 3, 2026) – The Horizon League and the Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) have reached an agreement for Lake County to continue serving as host of the Horizon League Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships through the 2029 academic year. Mission Resort + Club in Howie-in-the-Hills will continue to serve as the host venue. GO Sports, Discover Lake County, and Mission Resort + Club have partnered to host the Horizon League Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships in the
Go Sports Announces Date And Opens Nominations For 2026 Sportys
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 12, 2026) – The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has opened nominations and announced the date for the 2026 SPORTYS awards. With Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute returning as the presenting sponsor, the 2026 SPORTYS: Greater Orlando’s Night of Champions will be streamed on WKMG-TV’s website ClickOrlando.com and News 6+ streaming channel on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. EST. A live watch party and Sports Industry Reception will take place that evening in
Orlando Officially Enters Host City Candidate Process For Olympic Qualifier Series 2028
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports), alongside partners at the City of Orlando, Orlando Venues, Camping World Stadium, Orange County, Visit Orlando, and the State of Florida, are proud to announce that Orlando is a candidate to host the final stop in the Olympic Qualifier Series (OQS) 2028 leading up to the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The Olympic Qualifier Series 2028 is a six-sport event that was launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2024. It marked a historic milestone as the
ECNL Extends Partnership with Greater Orlando Sports Commission and Seminole County, Adds New National Event to Central Florida Calendar
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) and Seminole County are proud to announce that the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) will continue to bring premier youth soccer competition to Central Florida through an extended partnership that will maintain two ECNL Regional League (RL) events in Seminole County while introducing a new ECNL event to the destination beginning in December 2026. The ECNL Girls Regional League – Florida Event and ECNL Boys Regional League – Florida Event, which each
Orlando Selected to Host Climbing National Championships
USA Climbing will host its YETI Climbing National Championships from February 11–15 at High Point Climbing and Fitness in Orlando, FL. The country’s best climbers will be battling for national titles, points toward 2026 National Team selection, and $30,000 worth of prizes. "We're excited to bring the YETI Climbing National Championships to Orlando," said Marc Norman, President and CEO of USA Climbing. "This will be one of the most competitive athlete lineups we've seen in years, and we have no doubt that
Greater Orlando Sports Commission Board Of Directors Grows To 153 Members
ORLANDO, Fla. (January 22, 2026) – The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has announced 29 incoming members to its Executive and Advisory Board of Directors, bringing the total to 153 board members. Incoming members will provide leadership and play a vital role in supporting GO Sports as the organization continues to foster collaboration on innovative ideas and advance its mission of bringing a dynamic calendar of sporting events to Central Florida. This team will offer strategic vision, expert
''Florida Has Everything It Needs To Host The 2040 Olympic Games''
The United States kicked off an exceptionally busy decade of sporting events this summer with the FIFA Club World Cup. Orlando took advantage of the opportunity to score points by hosting six matches, split between Camping World Stadium and Inter&Co Stadium. The Florida metropolis, known for its numerous theme parks, is now aiming to carve out a prominent place for itself on the international sporting scene and has its eye on a number of major events in the coming years: the FIVB Women's Volleyball
Two Orlando Venues Included In Official Bid Book For 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup
On the same day that our community welcomes the U.S. Women’s National Team to downtown Orlando, the Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is proud to share that both Camping World Stadium and Inter&Co Stadium have been included in U.S. Soccer’s official bid book submitted to FIFA as part of the joint U.S.–Mexico–Costa Rica–Jamaica joint effort to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup™. Camping World Stadium has hosted dozens of major soccer matches over the years, including four matches in the
Orlando and Kia Center Selected as a Host City for 2027 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship
GO Sports is excited to share that Orlando and the Kia Center have been selected as a host city for the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship, contingent upon coming to terms with FIVB and USA Volleyball. This is the first time that Orlando will host an international Olympic qualifier – the top 32 teams in the world will participate, with three teams qualifying for the LA28 Summer Olympic Games. The event will be jointly hosted by the United States and Canada. The final rounds will be held at
Orlando Among 27 U.S. Cities Entering Men’s Rugby World Cup 2031 Host City Applicant Phase
World Rugby has confirmed that 27 cities and areas have formally entered the Applicant Phase of the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2031 Host Selection Process, marking a major milestone on the journey to the first-ever Rugby World Cup hosted in the U.S. The announcement was made at the United by Rugby Summit in Chicago, on the eve of the sold-out Ireland v New Zealand test match at Soldier Field, celebrating the continued rise of rugby in the U.S. and the sport’s growing global reach. Following the
Going For Gold: How Special Olympics Florida is Ready to Shine at the 2026 USA Games in Minnesota
As Chief Operating Officer at Special Olympics Florida, Meghan McLean has a formidable task preparing her team for the 2026 USA Games in Minnesota next summer. The travel squad will consist of roughly 165 athletes, 70 coaches and volunteers, along with support personnel. The number of athletes is literally the best of the best, given the scope of Special Olympics participation in Florida, which offers sports and opportunities for roughly 75,000 athletes. But McClean is fortunate to have the
Greater Orlando Sports Commission Partners with A.B. Newton & Company to Launch New Design Themes
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is proud to announce a new partnership with Winter Garden–based design studio A.B. Newton & Company, unveiling a fresh suite of graphic themes that will represent the Commission’s brand across local, regional, national, and international platforms. The collaboration reflects GO Sports’ commitment to showcasing Greater Orlando as one of the premier sports tourism destinations in the United States. A.B. Newton & Company, renowned for its bold, creative
Historic First: USA and Canada to Host 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championships
The FIVB and Volleyball World announced two historic milestones for the Volleyball World Championships, with the Women’s 2027 edition set to be jointly staged by the USA and Canada, and Qatar awarded hosting rights for the Men’s 2029 competition. This marks the first time in history that a Volleyball World Championship will be staged in North America, setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration of the sport in the build-up to the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028. The final rounds of the
Lake Toho in Osceola County to Host Bassmaster as Part of 2026 College, High School and Junior Series Schedules
Young anglers will get the chance to fish some of the country’s most legendary bass fisheries and emerging trophy lakes as B.A.S.S. announces the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Strike King Bassmaster High School Series and Bassmaster Junior Series schedules. The College Series season will once again feature both the Legends Trail and the Lunkers Trail, spotlighting iconic lakes and big-bass waters while offering a pathway for youth and collegiate anglers to grow
Finding His Voice: Scott Lienard's Journey to the Mic
Many kids idolize sports heroes, dreaming of the day when they grow up to be the next Michael Jordan, Peyton Manning or Caitlin Clark. Scott Lienard harbored no such ambitions. But he was drawn to sports at a young age through the voices of the game. The announcers. He tuned into their cadence and pitch, at the ripe old age of 6. He was particularly smitten by Paul Porter, the longtime voice of the Orlando Magic. And he was hooked. “That's my guy,” Lienard says today. “Yeah, he started me down
