Game On, Any Time of Year
St. Pete-Clearwater stays busy year-round — spring training baseball, Tampa Bay pro teams, an IndyCar race, a PGA/LPGA TOUR stops, all backed by the kind of weather that makes watching (or playing) outside a year-round option.
The possibilities are endless: Catch the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field or the Rowdies (our beloved pro-soccer team) in St. Pete. Watch the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor. And with huge events like the Firestone Grand Prix in spring, the Clearwater Offshore Nationals in the fall, and the ReliaQuest Bowl in winter, you’ll find a sports-lover's dream destination, no matter the season.
Sporting Events in St. Pete-Clearwater
PGA Valspar Championship
The Valspar Championship, the PGA tour’s only event on Florida’s West Coast, will attract golf pros and thousands of fans looking for great competition, food and fun.
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
The 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg kicks off IndyCar season on the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg.
Clearwater Offshore Nationals
The XInsurance Clearwater Offshore Nationals feature a new base for the race boats and the same excitement of high-speed racing within sight of the beach.
ReliaQuest Bowl
What better way to celebrate the new year than with 65,000-plus fellow football fans in the Florida sunshine? Reliaquest Bowl attendees can expect beautiful, warm weather in an area of virtually endless fun and entertainment options in Tampa Bay.
Monster Energy St. Pete Powerboat P1 Grand Prix
The big powerboats will be on the waterfront just beyond the end of the St. Pete Pier. Spectators will be even closer to the action of personal watercraft zipping around a course near the St. Pete Pier’s Spa Beach as part of the P1 AquaX series.
Running Events in St. Pete-Clearwater
Calling all runners - take a trip to America's best beaches and enjoy some great running festivals that offer beautiful scenery and spectacular views.
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Where to Play
From world-class golf courses & scenic bike trails to thrilling pickleball matches & serene paddleboarding adventures, there’s no shortage of ways to play your favorite sports in paradise! Check out the best spots to break a sweat and make the most of your active vacation!
Pickleball Spots
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America and there is no better place to play than in St. Pete-Clearwater. With 361 days of sunshine, it is always pickleball weather here.
Golf Courses In St. Pete-Clearwater
Tee off at some of the best golf courses in Florida when you play these fun and challenging courses in St. Pete-Clearwater.
Running Clubs in St. Pete-Clearwater
Runners and walkers of all levels, welcome to St. Pete-Clearwater where you can drop in and run or walk with a variety of local clubs while exploring the local scenery, including beautiful waterfront parks.
Pinellas Trail
The Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail Loop is a 75-mile continuous multi-use pathway stretching from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg with connections to Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor, Largo, Seminole, South Pasadena and Gulfport.
Courtney Campbell Trail
The path runs along the entire southern side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway, from the Veterans Expressway in Tampa to Bayshore Boulevard in Clearwater, as well as connecting to recreational trails on both sides of the Bay.
SUP & Kayaking
Get close to nature on a watercraft adventure into exotic mangrove tunnels, open waters and city shorelines.
Baseball
The beloved Tampa Bay Rays play their scrappy brand of baseball at Tropicana Field in St. Pete. The regular season stretches from April to September.
Two Major League baseball teams hold their spring training games in the St. Pete-Clearwater area during February and March each year. The Philadelphia Phillies play at BayCare Park in Clearwater, and the Toronto Blue Jays play at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, just north of Clearwater. Several teams prepare for Opening Day less than an hour away, including the New York Yankees (Tampa), Pittsburgh Pirates (Bradenton), Baltimore Orioles (Sarasota), Detroit Tigers (Lakeland) and Atlanta Braves (North Port). With careful planning, you can embark on a road trip from St. Pete to see all 15 Grapefruit League teams play across Florida.
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Soccer
The Tampa Bay Rowdies, who were USL co-champions in 2020 and league runner-ups in 2021, draw enthusiastic fans to the 7,500-seat Al Lang Stadium on the St. Pete bayfront from March to October. Join the green-and-yellow-clad fans, known as Ralph’s Rowdies (named after the fictional footballer in the team’s logo), to cheer on the home team during fast-paced soccer matches.
The Tampa Bay Sun is Tampa Bay's first professional women's team and part of the USL Super League. Games are played a short drive away near downtown Tampa.
Best Sports Bars to Watch the Game
Plenty of TVs? Check. Good food? Check. Cold beer? Check. You’ll be game-ready at these top sports bars in St. Pete-Clearwater.
Football
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play their preseason football games (August) and regular season home games (September to December) at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, approximately 30 minutes from St. Pete. The Buccaneers, who claimed Super Bowl championships for the 2003 and 2021 seasons, have won four consecutive NFC South Division championships since 2021 and are the only NFC team to advance to the playoffs each of the five seasons from 2020-2024.
Hockey
The Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League won it all in 2020 and again in 2021, bringing home hockey’s ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup, twice in a row and for the third time in team history. From January to May, the Lightning plays its exciting home games at Benchmark International Arena, across the bay from St. Pete.
Golf
It should come as no surprise that Florida in general, and the St. Pete-Clearwater area specifically, is paradise for golfers. The ability to play year-round in a place famous for its sunny weather – plus the wide variety of courses – makes playing a round or two easy (though plenty challenging once you step up to the tee!). Take your pick from more than 50 courses ranging from the popular and budget-friendly Mangrove Bay municipal course to the fabulous courses at Innisbrook, where PGA TOUR golfers vie for championships. Brush up on your skills with a lesson from a pro and check out the Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection in St. Pete and the Dunedin Golf Club in Dunedin, among many others.
