As one of the nation's most exciting sports cities, Jacksonville offers the perfect climate, facilities, hospitality and community support for any sporting activity. With newly renovated facilities and numerous venues, Jacksonville can easily accommodate any indoor or outdoor sport with ease. People enjoy playing a variety of sports, while others like to watch.
Downtown Jacksonville offers the serenity of sailboat racing on the St. Johns River to the deafening crowd roar at an event at Alltel Stadium. As home to the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team and the Jacksonville Suns Minor League baseball team, the area is also known for the PGA Tour, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Major Annual Events:
The Players Championship - Spring
The Bausch & Lomb Tennis Championship - Spring
The Jacksonville Suns Baseball - Spring
ACC Baseball Tournament - Spring
The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament - Summer
The Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Football - Fall
Florida - Georgia Football Classic - Fall
The Gate River Run - Winter
The ACC Football Championship - Winter
The Toyota Gator Bowl - Winter
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