Top Florida Sporting Event Venues
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Choosing your sporting event venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Florida. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Florida venue has never been easier.
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Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens
1445 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a 120-acre urban woodland and 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Jacksonville, Florida, managed by Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, Inc. on city-owned land in the Arlington neighborhood. Opened to the public in November 2008 after decades of community restoration, the property spans 13 distinct ecological habitats — from oak hammock and freshwater ravine to upland sand hill and tidal marsh — connected by more than three miles of trails. Site rentals are available for personal events and weddings, with a maximum of 50 guests. The arboretum offers a variety of outdoor settings for ceremonies and gatherings, including a Live Oak Canopy, Meadow, Lake Overlook, Palm Grove, Loblolly Boardwalk, and lakeside pavilions. The venue provides the location; couples and planners bring their own catering and vendors, shaping an event entirely around the natural surroundings.
23 Restaurant Services
BARRISTERS' BUILDING, 505 E Jackson St #302, Tampa, FL 33602, USA23 Restaurant Services offers event spaces for your next celebration in Tampa, Florida.
The Club at Pelican Bay
350 Pelican Bay Dr, Daytona Beach, FL 32119, USA- Spaces for 350 Guests
Club Pelican Bay is a private, member-owned club set on nearly 240 acres in Naples, Florida. Founded in 1980, the club is home to 27 holes of championship golf spread across three nine-hole courses named Club, Pelican, and Bay — each designed by architect Arthur Hills and certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The 50,000-square-foot clubhouse, completed in 2017, anchors the club's social life with multiple dining venues ranging from the casual Tavern and Atrium to the more formal Oaks Room and Wine Bar, along with outdoor terrace dining. A Spa and Fitness Center completes the amenities available to members and their guests.
Cedar Bay Retreat
1030 Baisden Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218, USA- Spaces for 60-300 Guests
- 3 Outdoor Spaces
- 3 Waterfront
- 1 Garden
Cedar Bay Retreat is an outdoor riverfront garden estate situated on a wooded three-acre parcel along the north bank of Cedar Bay in North Jacksonville, Florida. Cedar Bay is a shallow fish and wildlife estuary formed by the Broward River, a tributary of the St. Johns River, lending the property a natural, serene character that sets it apart from more urban event settings. The retreat opened its grounds for weddings and events in Spring 2015 and is owned and managed by Ministerio Renacer Inc., a not-for-profit organization. The property hosts ceremonies on its lush green lawns beneath a canopy of tall trees, cocktail hours on the open-air concrete patio, and receptions under a large covered porch that runs along the waterfront. Outdoor capacity reaches several hundred guests across the lawn, patio, and porch, while a smaller indoor area accommodates more intimate gatherings. Outside caterers are welcome, and the venue is handicap accessible with on-site WiFi and parking. All visits and event tours are by appointment.
Autobahn Indoor Speedway - Jacksonville
6601 Executive Park Ct N, Jacksonville, FL 32216, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West
3824 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040, USABlue Flamingo Resort Key West offers event spaces for your next celebration in Key West, Florida.
Carrollwood Cultural Center
4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33618, USA- Spaces for 50-200 Guests
- 1 Museum
- 1 Theater
- 3 Meeting Spaces
Carrollwood Cultural Center is a community arts venue in Tampa, Florida, housed in a renovated historic church that opened in March 2008 through a partnership between Hillsborough County and the Friends of Carrollwood Cultural Center, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching community life through arts and culture. The 26,000-square-foot main building sits in the heart of Carrollwood Village and features a stage, dance floor, art studios, computer lab, conference rooms, vaulted ceilings, an open lobby, and a caterer's kitchen. A sister building, The Studio, adds 4,400 square feet of additional space for classes, performances, and private room rentals. The Main Theatre accommodates up to 200 guests and is available for weddings, receptions, recitals, parties, and corporate gatherings. Smaller meeting rooms — including the Community Room, Meeting Room II, and the Carrollwood Village Room — offer more intimate settings for showers, birthday parties, and business meetings. The lush campus grounds and outdoor stage provide a scenic backdrop for festivals and outdoor events. The center hosts a monthly fresh market, seasonal arts festivals, and a year-round lineup of cultural programming spanning visual arts, theatre, music, and dance. All rental spaces include access to the caterer's kitchen, and outside caterers are permitted.
YMCA Camp Winona
898 Camp Winona Rd, De Leon Springs, FL 32130, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Barn
- 1 space at this venue
YMCA Camp Winona has welcomed groups to its 68 secluded acres of oak and pine forest on the shores of spring-fed Lake Winona since 1919. Located in De Leon Springs, Florida, and operated by the Volusia-Flagler Family YMCA, the camp offers a natural lakeside setting for retreats, reunions, seminars, and private events throughout the year. The main event anchor is a fully air-conditioned dining hall that seats up to 200 guests — a central gathering space well suited to large group meals, receptions, and indoor programming. An open-air screen pavilion provides an indoor-outdoor alternative, and an outdoor chapel and amphitheater serve ceremonies and assemblies under the tree canopy. For evening gatherings, a large campfire circle with rustic bench seating brings groups together around an open fire. Beyond the event spaces themselves, Camp Winona can host up to 240 guests with on-site cabin accommodations, dining, and full activity programming — making it a natural choice for organizations seeking a full-buyout retreat experience that extends well beyond a single event.
Putnam Fairgrounds Expo Hall
118 Fairgrounds Rd., East Palatka, FL 32131, United States- Spaces for 150-500 Guests
- 3 Outdoor Spaces
- 1 Barn
- 4 Total Spaces
The Putnam County Fairgrounds and Expo Center is a non-profit agricultural fairgrounds in East Palatka, Florida, operated by the Putnam County Fair Authority, Inc. since 1950. The facility serves as both the home of the Annual Putnam County Agricultural Fair — which draws over 30,000 attendees each year — and as a year-round rental destination for weddings, banquets, fundraisers, expos, markets, livestock shows, and community events. The anchor rental space is the Expo Hall, a 5,300-square-foot fully enclosed and air-conditioned building completed in 2015. It accommodates up to 240 guests and includes a separate conference room, a fully equipped kitchen with multiple stoves and ovens, private restrooms, and a stock of round and rectangular tables. Two open-air pavilions offer additional covered space: Pavilion 1 (4,900 sq ft, up to 150 guests) features a stage, while Pavilion 2 (10,125 sq ft, up to 299 guests) is suited for larger markets and company events. The Tilton Arena, a covered arena with moveable grandstands, accommodates up to 500 guests for livestock shows and festivals. Full-grounds buyouts are available for large-scale festivals and car shows.
Radisson Suite Hotel Beachfront
3101 N Hwy A1A, Melbourne, FL 32903, USA- Spaces for 40-350 Guests
- 6 Hotels
- 3 Ballrooms
- 6 Total Spaces
The Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront sits directly on the Atlantic shore at Melbourne Beach along Florida's Space Coast — a 16-story all-suite property where every room faces the ocean and opens onto a private balcony. Built in 1987, the hotel offers 168 suites with floor-to-ceiling windows in both the living room and bedroom, giving guests unobstructed views of the water from the moment they arrive. For private events, the hotel offers more than 11,550 square feet of dedicated space across seven venues. The Oak Ballroom is the flagship event room, spanning 2,856 square feet with 14-foot ceilings and capacity for up to 300 guests in a theater arrangement or 220 at banquet tables. The Tradewinds Ballroom seats up to 130 guests and features 15 windows and a two-level layout with a dance floor. The Ocean Deck puts guests directly on the beachfront — an open-air space for ceremonies and cocktail receptions of up to 350. Smaller options include the Manatee Ballroom and the 16th-floor Sunset Plaza. In-house catering, high-speed wireless internet, AV capabilities, and an onsite restaurant are available for event groups.
Plantation Golf & Country Club
500 Rockley Blvd, Venice, FL 34293, USA- Spaces for 60-850 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Ballroom
- 6 Total Spaces
Plantation Golf & Country Club is a full-service country club event venue set within a 1,300-acre master-planned community in Venice, Florida on the state's southwest coast. With over 30 years of history in the region, the club offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor spaces suited to events of 20 to 1,000 guests, from intimate dinners to large-scale receptions and weddings. The 45,000-square-foot clubhouse anchors the event offering, housing the Manor Ballroom — a versatile space with moveable walls that can be configured for gatherings of 50 to 850 guests — alongside more intimate rooms including the Grill Room and the Hibiscus Room. Outdoors, the Manor Lawn and the oak-canopied garden provide ceremony settings backed by a pond, tree line, and the Bobcat Course. The Pool Deck extends the outdoor options to poolside receptions of up to 300 guests. The culinary team offers classic buffet, plated dinner, and hors d'oeuvres service. The club can host the full scope of a wedding event — ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, and engagement party — as well as corporate functions, golf tournaments, fundraisers, and private celebrations of all kinds.
Ormazd Grotto
1700 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804, USA- Spaces for 160 Guests
Ormazd Grotto is a Masonically affiliated fraternal organization and event venue in College Park, Orlando, Florida. Established in 1930, the organization has a longstanding history of charitable work supporting special needs children in the Orlando area, and opens its facility to the broader community for private events and gatherings. The venue sits on a half-acre property at 1700 Edgewater Drive and offers two distinct rental spaces: a 700-square-foot reception area suited for guest arrivals and cocktail-style gatherings, and a 2,000-square-foot auditorium featuring a raised stage, a bar with stools, and its own climate-control system. The auditorium accommodates events ranging from church services and keynote presentations to receptions and banquets. An adjacent kitchen with a serving window, coffee urns, and chafing dishes supports catering setup. Outdoor space with picnic tables beneath mature oak trees provides additional room for guests. The facility is fully handicap accessible, smoke-free indoors, and includes on-site parking for up to 30 vehicles with overflow available nearby. Rental inquiries are directed to the venue's dedicated rentals coordinator.
Son's Of Italy Lodge
3315 W Lemon St, Tampa, FL 33609, USA- Spaces for 50-400 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Historic Space
Sons of Italy Lodge is a West Tampa event hall at 3315 West Lemon Street, operated by the Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. The lodge has long served the Tampa Bay community as a gathering place for Italian-American heritage and culture, and today opens its doors to weddings, private celebrations, meetings, and community events. The main ballroom spans 6,400 square feet and features a 1,600-square-foot hardwood dance floor and an 8-by-24-foot stage, accommodating up to 400 guests. A 920-square-foot lobby provides a natural cocktail-hour or sign-in space just off the main hall. A separate room adjacent to the kitchen suits smaller gatherings of up to 50 guests. The facility includes a fully equipped kitchen available for outside caterers, a moveable bar, and ample on-site parking — more than 155 spaces on property, with an additional 90 available nearby. The hall is handicap accessible and offers wireless internet throughout.
Aloft Miami - Brickell
1001 SW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33130, USAAloft Miami - Brickell offers event spaces for your next celebration in Miami, Florida.
Heritage Springs Golf & Country Club
11345 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy, Trinity, FL 34655, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Theater
- 1 Country Club
Heritage Springs Golf & Country Club sits on 875 acres in Trinity, Florida, approximately 35 minutes north of Tampa. At the center of the property is a 20,600-square-foot clubhouse that houses multiple gathering spaces alongside the full-service Fountain Vue Restaurant and a casual Sports Lounge. The Performing Arts Center is the flagship event space, seating up to 250 guests on an elevated stage with theater-quality sound and lighting — a setting suited to large wedding receptions, galas, and corporate presentations alike. The Upper Deck Terrace provides an open-air counterpart, with views of the pool and the 18th fairway of the 18-hole championship golf course. The surrounding grounds include a heated pool and spa, tennis courts, and scenic conservation areas with ponds — giving event guests room to explore beyond the clubhouse. The club's championship golf course is available for tournament play and corporate outings, and the property's size makes it a practical destination for multi-day gatherings.