SEMINOLE COUNTY TO HOST FIVE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS FROM 2022-2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (October 14, 2020) – The NCAA announced today that Greater Orlando will host 17 championship events from the fall of 2022 through the spring of 2026, five of which will be hosted in the Seminole County. Under the streamlined bidding process, 86 of the NCAA’s 90 annual championships (preliminary and finals sites) were up for bid simultaneously over the four-year bid cycle, resulting in the NCAA awarding more than 450 host sites during today’s announcement. More than 3,000 bids were submitted from 46 states and Washington DC, including 68 bids from Greater Orlando.

The 2024 Division II Spring National Championships Festival returns to Greater Orlando, last hosted in the region in 2004. The Spring Festival will see six NCAA championships awarded – Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis, Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, Women’s Lacrosse and Softball, and will be co-hosted by Rollins College. Two of the DII Spring Festival venues are located in Seminole County: Sanlando Park (Men’s and Women’s Tennis) and Boombah-Soldier’s Creek Park (Softball).

In addition, the Division II Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships will return to Sanlando Park in 2025, also co-hosted by Rollins College. During the last 17 years, Sanlando Park and Seminole County have hosted the Division II Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships 10 times.

“Seminole County is proud to once again be selected to host the 2024 Division II Spring National Championships Festival and 2025 Division II Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships,” said Jay Zembower, Chairman of the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners. “We look forward to continue growing our valuable partnership with the NCAA, as Seminole County remains committed to providing a memorable championship experience for all of the participating student athletes and spectators during this great event.”

“As long-time partners with the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, we are thrilled to co-sponsor the 2024 Division II Spring National Championships Festival and 2025 Division II Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships,” said Pennie Parker, Director of Athletics for Rollins College. “We believe Orlando offers a special experience for the participants and the fans attending the championships, and we look forward to hosting along with the Greater Orlando Sports Commission and Seminole County.”

NCAA championship events attract spectators and families throughout the state of Florida and from across the United States, driving significant impact to hotels, restaurants, and attractions in the Greater Orlando community. Until COVID-19 caused the cancellation of the NCAA’s spring 2020 championships, GO Sports had hosted at least one NCAA national championship or regional championship every year since 1996.

For the complete list of NCAA championship events awarded to the Greater Orlando region, click here.

About Greater Orlando Sports Commission

GO Sports is a private, non-profit organization established to attract and manage sports-related events, conferences and activities that drive positive economic development in the City of Orlando, Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County, and Seminole County. Founded in 1993, the organization has hosted or co-hosted more than 1,450 events in the Greater Orlando area with a total economic impact exceeding $1.9 billion in spending within the community. For more information, please visit GreaterOrlandoSports.com.