The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is a premier 220-acre athletic facility located within the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando. Designed to host a wide array of sporting events, the complex caters to athletes and fans of all ages and skill levels.
🏟️ Facilities & Venues
The complex boasts multiple state-of-the-art venues, including:
- The Stadium: A 9,500-seat baseball stadium that has hosted Major League Baseball spring training games.
- State Farm Field House: A versatile indoor arena accommodating basketball, volleyball, and other indoor sports.
- Visa Athletic Center: A 70,000-square-foot facility designed for basketball and volleyball competitions.
- AdventHealth Arena: An 8,000-seat arena primarily used for cheerleading and dance events.
- Marathon Sports Fields: Seventeen outdoor multi-purpose fields suitable for soccer, football, and lacrosse.
- Baseball & Softball Complexes: Eleven diamonds equipped for both baseball and softball tournaments.
- Track & Field Complex: A facility built to International Association of Athletics Federations specifications, featuring a nine-lane track and various field event areas.
In total, the complex offers over 700,000 square feet of playing space and seating for more than 15,000 spectators.
🏆 Events & Programs
The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex hosts a diverse range of events throughout the year, such as:
- Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Tournaments: Youth competitions across multiple sports.
- Disney Soccer Events: Including the Disney Soccer Showcase and other youth soccer tournaments.
- runDisney Races: Running events that combine fitness with Disney magic.
- Cheer and Dance Championships: National competitions attracting teams from across the country.
- Professional Sports: The complex has served as a venue for Major League Soccer’s “MLS is Back” Tournament and the NBA’s 2020 season restart.
