Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational

Name: Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational
Start: 2026-02-12
End: 2026-02-15

Feb 12, 2026 – Feb 15, 2026

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3050 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33759

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a softball player at bat with the catcher behind her at a tournament

Join the top 16 collegiate softball teams as they start the season at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Florida. The tournament will be held Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 through Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.

“Clearwater values and welcomes the athletes, families and coaches that travel to our softball fields and beaches on their sports journey,” said Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard. - ESPN Events

Event Category

Sports & Recreation

Guest Information

Family-Friendly

Event Dates

February 2026

Thursday, February 12, 2026 - All Day
Friday, February 13, 2026 - All Day
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - All Day
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - All Day

Teams & Tournament Schedule

Teams playing in the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational include:

Duke
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Florida State University
University of Georgia
James Madison University (JMU)
Louisiana State University (LSU)
Missouri
NC State
Nebraska
Northwestern
Oklahoma State
Tennessee
Texas A&M
Texas Tech
University of Central Florida (UCF)
UCLA

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Parking

The tournament will be held at the Eddie C. Moore Complex (2780 Drew Street, Clearwater, Florida) However, parking will be available only at the Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex at 2450 Drew Street, Clearwater 33765. A shuttle will run between the competition fields and the Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex parking lot daily. Shuttles are ADA-accessible.

Top Things to Do

While the beach is the big draw, there are literally hundreds of things to do here in the Tampa Bay area. Sightseeing and dolphin cruises set sail all day long. Kids will love seeing the sea turtles, dolphins and other rescued sea creatures being cared for at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Don't miss Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise, a swashbuckling family adventure aboard a replica pirate ship. Adults can savor sunset with a cocktail or dinner cruise. You’ll also find parasailing as well as paddle board and kayak rentals.

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Hotel Options for Every Budget

From beachfront resorts to affordable, family-friendly hotels, the St. Pete–Clearwater area offers accommodations for teams, families, and groups of any size. Many properties provide group blocks, team-friendly amenities such as bus parking and free breakfast, and convenient access to tournament venues. Budget-conscious options for sports teams include Hyatt Clearwater Beach, Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, and Sandpearl Resort.

Best Beach Resorts

Want to stay right on the sand? Here, you’ll find list of our top beach resorts, as honored in our annual 2026 "Best of St. Pete-Clearwater" awards! This year, the perfectly pink Don CeSar on St. Pete Beach won top billing, but you can't go wrong with any of these beautiful beach hotels and resorts.

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Easy, Convenient Access

St. Pete-Clearwater is easy for teams to reach and even easier to navigate once they arrive. The destination is served by two major international airports - Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) - offering convenient, affordable access from cities across the U.S. Both airports provide short drive times to fields, beaches, and hotels, making travel days smooth and efficient.

Once settled in, teams will find that everything they need is close by, thanks to the area’s walkable communities and ample transportation options, including trolleys, rideshare services, and ferries.