Brandenton, FL Sports Facilities for Events
The emerging all-star of sports in Florida with dozens of first-rate sports facilities spread throughout the Bradenton Area—all you have to do is choose where to competeIntroduction
Bradenton, Florida
The Bradenton Area has been a perennial favorite for athletes, teams and their coaches for many years. For a variety of sports, the area offers the finest facilities for training and sporting events in the nation. Along with superb weather, a welcoming attitude and tremendous value, these all combine to make Bradenton a top sports destination. Let Bradenton help you get your game on!
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast. In addition to the vast collection of local artifacts, you’ll find a manatee rehabilitation aquarium, an all-digital planetarium with mind-blowing shows, and The Backyard Universe, a place to get hands-on with nature.
The Bradenton Area is home to a dozen nature preserves that are found across the destination—but not all of our preserves are alike. Some are hundreds of acres, some are small natural wetlands, and some are relics of an ancient time. But one thing’s for sure, each one offers you the experience of exploring the untouched beauty of Florida’s west coast.
Bradenton Area beaches are extraordinary because the sand that lines the shore is made of nearly 100% quartz crystal. This mineral was originally formed in the Appalachian Mountains, but over the millennia, erosion helped break down and transport these tiny, transparent gemstones to the Gulf Coast of Florida. Though quartz is nearly as hard as diamond, this special sand has to be felt between your toes to be believed—it’s nearly as soft as powder.
A day in the park just got a lot more fun. At TreeUmph! you’ll feel the exhilaration of climbing, zip lining, swinging and free-falling from 15 to 60 feet in the air…… all while harnessed to equipment designed with the most rugged materials and highest safety standards.
Upgrade your beach day! Park in downtown Bradenton, hop on the Gulf Islands Ferry, and enjoy a scenic ride to and from Anna Maria Island and the Bradenton Riverwalk. These Coast Guard-certified catamarans, at nearly 60 feet long and remarkably stable, offer unmatched convenience for reaching the island or downtown Bradenton. With stops at the Riverwalk and the Bradenton Beach Pier, the Downtown Duchess and Miss Anna Maria make exploring more convenient and traffic-free.
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PREMIER SPORTS CAMPUS
Sports: Ultimate frisbee, football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer
The Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch hosts regional and national tournaments throughout the year. The campus holds 23 contiguous FIFA-approved Celebration Bermuda grass fields, eight of which are lighted. A 3,000+ seat stadium completes the facility’s offerings. All the fields are equipped with 65,000 square-feet of underground irrigation systems.
IMG ACADEMY
Sports: Baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field
IMG Academy is the most prestigious sports performance complex in the world. This mega-complex features over 60 tennis courts, over 20 multi-sport fields and an 18-hole golf course. The Academy also has eight convertible basketball courts, weight rooms totaling more than 10,000 square feet of space and a 5,000-seat outdoor stadium. IMG Academy annually attracts nearly 200,000 athletes, coaches and spectators from 100 countries.
LECOM PARK
Sports: Baseball
For more than 90 years, LECOM Park has been a source of fun and excitement in Bradenton. This 8,500+ person, state-of-the-art stadium is perfect for baseball training and tournaments. A 19,000 square-foot boardwalk spanning the outfield provides an exceptional experience for both athletes and fans.
PIRATE CITY
Sports: Baseball
Pirate City provides tournament space and amenities for sports planners everywhere. This massive venue includes four full-sized baseball fields; each named after Hall of Fame or Pirates luminaries and equipped with bleacher and grandstand seats.