Why St. Pete-Clearwater Is the Ultimate Softball Tournament Destination
St. Pete-Clearwater is your only softball destination with spectacular beaches complimented by world-renowned museums, delicious dining experiences, family fun and endless sunshine. With state-of-the-art facilities & a robust funding program, your next event can join the nationally recognized events that already call this area home..
Top-Tier Sports Facilities
St. Pete-Clearwater is built for standout softball events, offering a lineup of premier facilities and strong sports tourism support. Clearwater’s award-winning Eddie C. Moore Complex features nine fields and elite training amenities, serving as the home of major year-round tournaments, including the nationally televised Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational on ESPN. Adding to the destination’s offerings, the newly constructed Sprowls Horizon Sports Park-designed with inspiration from Florida’s top spring training venues-boasts six premier turf diamond fields, blending championship-level quality with family-friendly amenities ideal for elite youth competitions.
Across the region, additional high-quality softball complexes offer multiple well-maintained fields, LED lighting, scoreboards, and ample spectator space. With tournament-ready venues and a dedicated local sports tourism team ensuring seamless scheduling, logistics, and event operations, St. Pete–Clearwater is exceptionally equipped to host regional and national-level softball events.
An Unmatched Off-Field Experience
Between games, athletes and their families can soak up some of America’s best beaches, savor incredible dining, explore vibrant arts districts, and dive into exciting waterfront activities. With attractions like the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, St. Pete Pier, and other local hotspots, tournament weekends in St. Pete-Clearwater turn into unforgettable mini-vacations packed with fun for everyone.
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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Perfect Playing Conditions Year-Round
St. Pete–Clearwater offers ideal playing conditions year-round, backed by a Guinness World Record for the longest run of sunshine at 768 consecutive days and an average of more than 240 sunny days annually—meaning teams can count on reliable weather and fewer rainouts.
With a deep-rooted sports legacy, including hosting MLB spring training since the early 1900s, the destination has long been a haven for athletes. Combine that history with warm sunshine, cool breezes, and miles of soft, sugar-white sand, and it’s easy to see why St. Pete–Clearwater’s mild climate is especially appealing for early-season play and winter or spring tournaments.
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 2025 "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.
Strong Community & Destination Support
Our robust funding program supports events that significantly boost the local economy through tourism, and Visit St. Pete-Clearwater provides organizers with local coordination, destination resources, and in-kind support to help enhance the overall event experience. With a community that has a strong track record of hosting successful youth and amateur sporting events, St. Pete-Clearwater is the perfect destination to make your next event a success.
Standout Events
- Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational
- Southeast "A - "B" - "C" NSA World Series
- FCSAA (Florida College System Activities Association) Division I Softball Championship
- Team New Jersey Clearwater Fall Classic
- National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division 1 Leadoff Classic
- Triple Crown Florida Fall Showcase
- Connect Sports SEFL Fall Championships
- Sun Conference Softball Championship
- JUCO Kickoff Classic & Showcase
- Michele Smith College Showcase & Softball for Hearts (NSA West)
Working with Visit St. Pete-Clearwater has been nothing short of exceptional. Their team’s dedication, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm for supporting Triple Crown Sports have made a lasting impact on our events. From logistical support to community engagement, VisitSPC has gone above and beyond to ensure every athlete, coach and family feels welcome. Triple Crown Sports is proud to collaborate with an organization that truly understands the value of sports tourism and delivers with excellence!
Katrina Magaro
Fastpitch Event Director
Triple Crown Sports
