What Bowl Games and Events Does Florida Citrus Sports Host in Orlando?

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Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) is a not-for-profit event management organization based in Orlando, Florida, that hosts several major college football bowl games and community events each year. Its best-known properties are the Citrus Bowl, the Pop-Tarts Bowl, and the Florida Blue Florida Classic, alongside additional programming such as Road to 26 and foundation-driven community events. If you are trying to figure out which game or event fits your interest — whether that's a postseason bowl, a rivalry matchup, or a community fundraiser — the sections below break down what each one is.

The Bowl Games

Citrus Bowl

The Citrus Bowl is one of FCS's flagship postseason college football games, played in Orlando. It is part of the organization's core bowl lineup and is typically associated with the traditional New Year's period of the college football postseason. FCS lists it alongside the Pop-Tarts Bowl as one of its headline events.

Pop-Tarts Bowl

The Pop-Tarts Bowl is the second of FCS's major bowl properties. Like the Citrus Bowl, it is a postseason college football game hosted in Orlando and is featured prominently in FCS's event and ticketing listings. Both bowls are managed under the same organization, which handles operations, ticketing, and surrounding fan events.

Florida Blue Florida Classic

The Florida Blue Florida Classic is a rivalry football game rather than a postseason bowl. According to FCS's event listings, the next edition is scheduled for November 21, 2026. It is one of the organization's longest-running and most community-focused events, and it appears in FCS's events calendar as a recurring annual matchup.

Other Events and Programs

Beyond the bowl games, FCS runs and supports a broader set of events and initiatives:

Event / Program What it is
Road to 26 A featured FCS initiative listed among its main properties
FCS Nite Out A social event; FCS lists a "Save the Date" for it
Stadium Pass powered by FCS A program promoted on the FCS homepage for updates and access
Sideline Wine & Dine A foundation event
Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic A foundation fundraising event
MVP Strong Families Program A community program run through the FCS Foundation

FCS also maintains a Varsity Club and an FCS Membership program. Membership is described as more than priority seating and reserved parking — it also includes bowl scouting, networking opportunities, pep rallies, kickoff luncheons, and tailgate parties.

Community and Economic Impact

FCS frames its mission around positively impacting the Orlando region and Central Florida. Two points from its own materials are worth noting:

  • Economic impact: FCS states that its events "pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy."
  • Community programs: Through the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation, the organization says it focuses on helping thousands of at-risk youth, and it invites the public to donate or volunteer.

The foundation's community work includes programs such as the MVP Strong Families Program, Sideline Wine & Dine, and the Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic.

How to Engage

If you want to attend or get involved, FCS provides several entry points:

  • Tickets and events: The site's Tickets and Events sections list current games and happenings.
  • Membership: The FCS Membership page explains benefits and how to join.
  • Volunteering or donating: The Community section points to donation and volunteer options for the foundation.
  • Updates: FCS offers a newsletter signup ("Get Bigtime Updates") requiring first name, last name, email, and zip code, plus a Stadium Pass program for news and access.

For direct inquiries, FCS is located at One Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando, FL 32805, and can be reached at 407.423.2476.