Play Treasure Coast Sports Tourism

10/30/2026

10/21/2026

Are you planning a sporting event and trying to make the budget work? Play Treasure Coast Sports Tourism offers Sports Tourism Business Development Grants to tourism and sports related organizations bringing events to Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties.

These are reimbursement awards of up to $10,000, and they're meant to help communities attract and grow quality sporting events that generate economic activity through visitor spending. Funding is only part of what our team offers event owners. We can also connect you with special pricing from our partner hotels and help you get access to venues across the three county region. Fall is a good time to start the conversation if you're looking at 2027 dates.

Read the grant policies and download an application at playtreasurecoastflorida.com/Grants.

10/14/2026

October through April tends to be when the Treasure Coast does most of its hosting. The weather's reliable, the fields stay playable, and event owners looking at 2027 dates usually start planning around now.

Treasure Coast Sports can help match your event to the right venue across Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties. Here is what the region offers:

▪️ Open water for sailing, rowing, and fishing competitions
▪️ Aquatics centers that have hosted state and national championships
▪️ Rectangle fields for soccer, lacrosse, rugby, and flag football
▪️ Diamond fields including Major League caliber complexes
▪️ Golf, including championship courses in the region
▪️ Covered arenas for events that need shelter from sun and rain

Browse the full facility listings at playtreasurecoastflorida.com/facilities.

09/21/2026

09/08/2026

⚾️ REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ⚾️

The 2027 U.S. Adult Baseball Spring Training Classic is officially ON SALE!

🌴 12th Annual Spring Training Classic
📍 Fort Pierce, Florida
📅 February 5–7, 2027
⚾ Divisions: 25+ | 35+ | 45+ | 55+

Escape the winter and kick off your 2027 baseball season in Florida! ☀️⚾

Spots are limited, so get your team together and secure your place in the field.

https://www.usadultbaseball.com/spring-training-classic/

08/18/2026

Nike Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities “Nike RBI”, is Major League Baseball’s youth outreach program that provides administrative, programmatic and infrastructural resources and support for organizations that provide baseball and/or softball programming with a focus on underserved kids and communities across the globe. Nike RBI has hundreds of organizations that annually affiliate with the program ranging from MLB Clubs, MiLB Clubs, Park & Recreation Departments, Boys & Girls Clubs, School Districts and other independent non-profit organizations.

The Hank Aaron Invitational is a granted event of the Florida Sports Foundation, the official sports promotion and development organization of the State of Florida.

The Florida Sports Foundation grant program is made possible through the sale of 10 Florida Professional Sports team license plates.

Visit www.playinflorida.com for more information about the Foundation and purchasing a Florida pro sports team plate.

08/16/2026

08/13/2026

Save this one for a rainy day! 🌦️ Start with a tasty breakfast, spend the afternoon exploring museums or enjoying indoor adventures, then finish with dinner and local entertainment. Our Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie itineraries make it easy to keep the fun going—whatever the weather!

Explore both itineraries: https://visitstlucie.com/rainy-day-itinerary/

08/04/2026

"The Hank Aaron Invitational is hosted annually at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Fla. Approximately 250 players (ages 13-18) from across the United States will receive elite-level training from former Major League players and coaches. Previous event instructors have included former Major League manager Jerry Manuel, Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., Eric Davis, Marquis Grissom, Reggie Smith, Mike Harkey, Howie Kendrick, Bo Porter, and many other accomplished baseball leaders.

The event combines elite instruction, competitive games, educational programming, and guest speakers to provide participants with a comprehensive look at what it takes to succeed at the collegiate and professional levels. Throughout the experience, players attend sessions focused on college eligibility, leadership, player development, and the resources available to help them continue their growth both on and off the field.

The Hank Aaron Invitational is a grant-supported event of the Florida Sports Foundation, the official sports promotion and development organization of the State of Florida.

The Florida Sports Foundation grant program is made possible through the sale of 10 Florida Professional Sports team license plates.

Visit www.playinflorida.com for more information about the Foundation and purchasing a Florida pro sports team plate."

06/22/2026

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA — US Angling and the Pan American Sportfishing Federation are pleased to announce that the 6th Pan American Surf Fishing Championship will take place November 5 – 8, 2026, at Sebastian Inlet State Park in Indian River County, Florida.

The tournament will make history as the first Pan American Surf Fishing Championship hosted in the United States – bringing together national teams, athletes, officials, and supporters from across the Americas for several days of elite competition and conservation-led sport fishing on an iconic beach.
United States Angling Confederation