Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational

Feb 12, 2026 – Feb 15, 2026
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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

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

See the tournament schedule now!

 

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.

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. 

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.

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