Sports Venues

With more than 300 sports venues from aquatic complexes to sheets of ice, soccer fields and tennis courts, Greater Fort Lauderdale is ideal for amateur and leisure sports. Year-round tennis venues include the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center in Fort Lauderdale, the Red Clay Court Facility in Coral Springs and the Palm-Aire Tennis Facility in Pompano Beach. Three world-class Olympic Aquatic Complexes--- International Swimming Hall of Fame, Plantation Aquatic Complex and Coral Springs Aquatic Complex--- meet the needs for every aquatic sport. Along the Atlantic coastline, Greater Fort Lauderdale hosts numerous fishing tournaments and is home to the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. Underwater treasures are discovered in award-winning wreck and reef diving. Request your free Sports Venue Guide here.

Greater Fort Lauderdale has dozens of sports venues for groups who like to cheer for the players or play for the cheers. Whether your group needs a field to run across or a stadium to watch from, we’ve got plenty of settings to enjoy viewing—or taking part in—all kinds of athletics. Jump to Sport Development for more in-depth resources for sports groups.

Ice Skating, Hockey, and Even Broomball

For all your hockey and ice skating needs, book a rink at the Florida Panthers IceDen. Whether you’re planning some friendly competition, or just want to let your group learn turns and tricks on the ice, the 75,000-square-foot entertainment facility has everything you need. As the official practice facility of the Florida Panther, the IceDen features NHL regulation ice surfaces, plus a conference room and A/V capabilities for any meeting requirement. Groups can also opt to play a round of broomball, a popular choice for up to 50 people that doesn't even require skates.

Acres of Adventures 

With over 175 acres of grass, trails, and walkways, Brian Piccolo Park & Velodrome has something for nearly every type of outdoor sport. Find courts and fields for games of basketball, softball, soccer, tennis, cricket, flag football, or disc golf. Secure a permit and have groups of 250 gather and grill on the green grounds. Or, for groups interested in a more specialized activity, check out Florida’s only velodrome, where cyclists can spend a few hours circling the track competitively or recreationally.

Soccer 

Looking for somewhere to hold a soccer-based gathering? Americas Got Soccer is an indoor soccer arena perfect for bonding over goals, cheering for the World Cup, or competing for bragging rights. After a match, guests can order a beer from the impressive selection at the Pumas Sports Tavern, and watch a live match on the field—or on the 14-foot screen!—along with all their teammates. Reserve a party room and enjoy an entire section of the bar dedicated to your group with professional catering, optional bubble soccer, and even a free beer tower.

Swimming 

With a 50-meter Olympic swimming pool and separate diving well with a full range of springboards and diving platforms, Coral Springs Aquatic Complex is just the place for swimmers to flock. Here, water lovers of all ages can train, practice synchronized swimming, tighten dives, or just spend a few hours splashing around. After drying off—or before jumping in—groups can head over to the swim shop for suits, bathing caps, flippers, and goggles. There’s also a dry land training area with trampoline, a training pool, and acclamation pool.

Arenas

Home to the Florida Panthers NHL team and A-list concerts and events, Amerant Bank Arena is a complete entertainment venue, with 12 function areas for parties, seminars, meetings and cocktail receptions. The arena offers an assortment of filming locations to go along with stunning vistas of the Everglades to the West and the cities of Sunrise and Fort Lauderdale to the east. From the outdoor tarmac, to the gorgeous arena, FLA Live is the perfect backdrop for your next project.