Panama City Beach, FL for Sport Events
Enjoy sugar-white sandy beach, turquoise waters and premier sports facilities along the Gulf and Grand LagoonIntroduction
Panama City Beach, Florida
The Florida Panhandle resort town of Panama City Beach is home to sugar-white sandy beaches, gorgeous turquoise waters with one of the highest concentrations of bottlenose dolphins, and, of course, state-of-the-art sports venues like Publix Sports Park and Frank Brown Park. Location is key for long-distance travelers looking to get the most out of their time.
Panama City Beach has a variety of family-friendly attractions and entertainment options. At Pier Park, the area’s premier shopping and entertainment destination, visitors can explore more than 120 stores, enjoy a wide range of dining options, catch a movie, play arcade and laser tag games, ride the PCB Wheel, or take in live entertainment. Located just minutes from the beach, Pier Park offers something for everyone in the family.
For a day of water-filled fun, Shipwreck Island Water Park offers attractions for all ages, from the toddler-friendly Tadpole Hole to thrilling racing slides and relaxing river rapids. It’s a great way for families to cool off and enjoy a full day of outdoor adventure.
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“Is there anything better than playing soccer at a beautiful facility with a beautiful beach less than a mile away? It is always great to host a soccer tournament at Publix Sports Park. Not many sports complexes compare to it! We look forward to hosting so many great teams at the 4th annual Panama City Beach Classic. The atmosphere at Publix Sports Park is simply electric!”
– Parker McIntosh, Tournament Director of Snap Soccer
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Panama City Beach: A Powerhouse for Sports Tourism
Recently Hosted and Upcoming Events
Panama City Beach is heading into a powerhouse stretch of summer sports, welcoming 17 major youth events across baseball, fastpitch softball, basketball, beach volleyball, lacrosse and skateboarding. Between June and July, the destination is projected to generate $64.5 million in economic impact, driven by nearly 1,300 teams, nearly 59,000+ athletes.
Outdoors Are the Way to Go
Water sports are very popular in Panama City Beach, and Florida Watersports, which is an outdoor recreation and fishing outfitter shop, offers equipment for fishing and kayaking. There are a host of fishing opportunities in PCB, from inshore at St. Andrews Bay and shallow flats, ideal for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder and Black Drum, to deep-sea adventures over wrecks and artificial reefs for Snapper, Amberjack, and Grouper. For a more urban outdoors experience, Pier Park features top restaurants, great shopping experiences, playtime fun, and more with convenience in all one place in a subtropical climate.