Greater Orlando Sports Commission

11/14/2025

The 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3A Golf State Championships wrapped up November 12 at Mission Resort + Club in Lake County after a frosty start! Dwyer High School captured the boys championship over runner up Fletcher High School with Hampton Beebe taking home individual honors. On the girls side, Parrish Community High School claimed the team title, edging out defending champion Lake Nona by two strokes, while Sofia Rivera of Beachside earned the individual crown.

Congratulations to all of the competitors and thank you to the FHSAA, Mission Resort + Club, and Discover Lake County FL for their partnership and support!

11/13/2025

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11/13/2025

Catch UCF Women's Soccer in action in the NCAA Tournament First Round!

🆚 Maine
🕖 Friday, Nov. 14 at 7PM
📍 UCF Soccer and Track Complex
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11/13/2025

11/13/2025

Speaking to Sportcal, Volleyball World chief executive Ugo Valensi said: “Orlando is a fantastic destination for us, not only from an infrastructure point of view, but from a market point of view. So we're really happy that this city selection is progressing really fast.”

https://www.sportcal.com/news/fivb-confirms-orlando-as-first-host-of-2027-womens-world-championship-pool/

11/11/2025

GO Sports is excited to share that Orlando and 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 2027 Championship will be jointly hosted by the United States and Canada. The final rounds will be held at Honda Center and OCVIBE in Anaheim, California, with three additional host cities across the USA and Canada (two from Canada and one from the U.S.) to be confirmed for the pool phase and round of 16 alongside Orlando. The joint bid from the USA and Canada reflects volleyball’s surging popularity at the youth, collegiate and professional levels across both countries.

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11/11/2025

Join us in congratulating our Executive VP Brent Nelson as he celebrates a major milestone today: 30-years with the Greater Orlando Sports Commission!

From the 138 members of our Board of Directors and our entire staff, thank you Brent - your commitment and leadership have made a lasting mark on our team and our community.

Statement from GO Sports President & CEO Siegel:

"Since joining GO Sports in 1995 after graduating from Florida State University, Brent has been instrumental in shaping the success and growth of our regional sports tourism ecosystem. His leadership and commitment have played a vital role in attracting hundreds of new events to Greater Orlando, generating billions of dollars in economic impact across Central Florida.

Beyond the numbers, Brent's professionalism, passion, and partnership-driven approach have helped build lasting relationships, new facilities, and opportunities that continue to elevate our community.

From serving on the Rosen Aquatic and Fitness Center Board of Directors to his past leadership roles with Sports ETA, Connect Sports Marketplace, and numerous community organizations, Brent continues to represent the very best of Greater Orlando.

On behalf of our entire team and board of directors - thank you, Brent, for three decades of dedication, integrity and leadership. Here's to many more years of shared success!"

11/05/2025

Congratulations on the HUGE CROWD!

13,505 - our LARGEST crowd in Solar Bears history!!🤩

11/04/2025

Please join us in welcoming Morgan Underwood, our new Director of Corporate Partnerships and Board Relations. Welcome to the team, Morgan!

11/03/2025

Please help us congratulate Carter Gravitte who has been promoted to Manager of Business Development and Events, with a focus on Seminole County. We're excited to see Carter's continued growth and the positive impact he brings to the organization. Congrats, Carter!

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10/31/2025

Just Announced: Orlando Among 27 U.S. Cities Entering Men's Rugby World Cup 2031 Host City Applicant Phase🏉

"On behalf of our Chairman, Caesar Lopez, and the 138 members of our Board of Directors, we are thrilled that Orlando has been named a candidate host city for the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup. As the world’s premier vacation destination, hosting major international sporting events is in our DNA. Our region’s unmatched hospitality, first-class venues, and spirit of collaboration ensure that Orlando will deliver an unforgettable experience for the global rugby community." - Jason Siegel, President & CEO, Greater Orlando Sports Commission

Press release: https://greaterorlandosports.com/news/orlando-among-27-u-s-cities-entering-mens-rugby-world-cup-2031-host-city-applicant-phase/

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10/30/2025

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