The county offers not only a refined downtown area, but also beautiful parks and recreational areas for outdoor sports enjoyment.
Orange County offers the sports visitor the perfect setting for any competition.
International, national, and regional events, including U.S. Junior Olympic Taekwondo Championships, U.S. Volleyball Junior Olympics, World Cup and Olympic Soccer, World Aerobic Championships, U.S. Bobsled Push Trials, and our own unique Celebrity Mascot Games, have found a perfect home in Orange County. Located in downtown Orlando just minutes from famous Church Street, the TD Waterhouse Center is home to the NBA's Orlando Magic, and the Arena Football League's World Champion Orlando Predators. The Orange County Convention Center recently served as the host site for the 1996 and 1998 U.S. Junior Olympic Taekwondo Championships, each boasting approximately 5,000 athletes and 10,000 spectators. Located on Orlando's famous Church Street, The Citrus Bowl comfortably seats 70,000 spectators. This site is home to the college football postseason Comp USA Florida Citrus Bowl, and served as a host site for the 1994 World Cup and Olympic Soccer competitions.