Autumn - winter sports schedule
Orlando is home to a range of live American sports. Experiencing one of these sporting events is a memorable way to spend an evening or afternoon on your holiday.
The autumn - winter season includes
• Basketball •
• Ice Hockey •
• Motor Racing •
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ORLANDO MAGIC
An American professional basketball team based in Orlando. They play home games at the Amway Center and are currently in the NBA league.
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Home game dates
October:
5, 7, 13, 18, 24, 27
November:
3, 5, 8, 18, 20, 29
December:
1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 22, 28, 30
January:
3, 6, 16, 23, 31
February:
3, 6, 8, 10, 14, 22, 28
Location
Amway Center
400 W Church St #200,
Orlando, FL 32801
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“This was my first time at a basketball match. I really enjoyed watching it and experiencing something new on our family holiday. Good entertainment, great sport, definitely worth it when in Orlando!”
Toby, Mansfield
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ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS
An American professional ice hockey team based in Orlando that play home games at the Amway Center between October and April. They are currently in the ECHL league.
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Home game dates
October:
28
November:
3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 21, 25, 26
December:
21, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30
January:
7, 20, 21
February:
9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 24, 25
Location
Amway Center
400 W Church St #200,
Orlando, FL 32801
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“The whole experience was brilliant for the family. Great entertainment throughout the game and we left feeling like we had a really good night. I'd go as far to say it was the highlight of the holiday ahead of Disney!”
Claire, Southport
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Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Speedway is a motor racing track near Daytona Beach. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home to the Daytona 500, the most prestigious race in NASCAR.
The track is a short drive from Orlando. Even if you’re not here during a race weekend, it is still a great place to visit. You can take a tour or even try the Richard Petty Driving Experience.
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Fall Cycle Scene
19th - 22nd October
Motorcycles take over Daytona, with a host of activities on and off the track.
Roar before the Rolex 24
5th - 7th January
This event kicks off the racing season at Daytona. This three-day test serves as the final dress rehearsal before the Rolex 24.
BMW Endurance Challenge
26th January
A four-hour endurance race sees competitors push their Grand Sports and Street Tuners flat-out from the drop of the green flag.
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Rolex 24 at Daytona
27th - 28th January
This is North America’s premier endurance race, where racing legends from around the world compete in a gruelling 24-hour marathon.
Speedweeks at Daytona
10th - 18th February
Stock car racing returns in February to Daytona, featuring seven races from four different racing series.
Daytona 500
18th February
Daytona 500, a 500-mile-long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series motor race, celebrates its 60th anniversary!
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“This place is huge and has tons of history. You don't need to be a NASCAR fan to enjoy the venue. We ended our trip with an inexpensive yet very informative tour of Daytona Speedway. Seeing as I'm not a race fan, I was incredibly enthralled and geeked out about the tour.”
Nick, Chippenham
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Biketoberfest at Daytona Beach
19th - 22nd October
More than 100,000 motorcyclists will roll into the Daytona Beach area this October for the 25th celebration of Biketoberfest. Bikers, motorcycle enthusiasts and curious travel seekers will enjoy this weekend event, which includes motorcycle shows, rallies, live music and more!
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