Amateur and pro sports teams hold a variety of championship games in Greater Miami and the Beaches. From major annual games like the FedEx Orange Bowl and Sony Ericsson Open to first-time events, you’ll find plenty of sports action in Miami.


OCTOBER 2009

Junior Orange Bowl Festival
October 2009 – March 2010
More than 17,000 children from over 50 countries participate in a variety of tournaments and contests. Golf, tennis, basketball, chess, gymnastics and creative arts contests are among the events that comprise the festival.
Various locations throughout Miami-Dade County.
305/662-1210
www.jrorangebowl.com

Speed Jam 2009: IndyCar / Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series
10/9/09 – 10/10/09
It’s motorsports history at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2009, as HMS becomes the first speedway ever to host to all of North America’s premier motorsports championships: the IndyCar, Firestone Indy Lights and Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series on Oct. 9-10; and NASCAR’s Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series Nov. 20-22. Keep updated on tickets for all six Championships via www.HomesteadMiamiSpeedway.com or call (866) 409-RACE.
Homestead-Miami Speedway
1 Speedway Blvd.
Homestead
305/230-5000
www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com

Columbus Day Regatta 2009
10/10/09 – 10/11/09
More than 200 sailboats race on Biscayne Bay from north to south on Saturday, and from south to north on Sunday.
Between Key Biscayne Island and Dinner Key Channel on Biscayne Bay
305/858-1733
www.columbusdayregatta.net

Head of the Indian Creek Regatta
10/11/09
A 2.8 mile race on scenic Indian Creek. Race categories include high school, masters, colleges and open classes – from recreation singles to championship eights.
Miami Beach Watersports Center
6500 Indian Creek Dr.
Miami Beach
305/861-8876
www.rowmiamibeach.com

Miccosukee Championship
10/12/09 - 10/18/09
Twenty top up-and-coming PGA stars compete in this tournament, which is part of the Nationwide Tour.
Miccosukee Golf & Country Club
6401 Kendale Lakes Dr.
Kendall
305/382-3930, ext. 201
www.miccosukeechampionship.com

Festival of the Sun
10/17/09
The biggest day of the year, featuring six great stakes races and the finals of the elite Florida Stallion Stakes series.
Calder Race Course
21001 NW 27th Ave.
Miami
305/625-1311
www.calderracecourse.com

NOVEMBER 2009

Miami-Dade Senior Games
November 2009
This event provides the senior community with the incentive to train and an opportunity to compete in a true Olympic-style sports competition. Athletes can participate in sports such as Archery, Badminton, 3 on 3 Basketball, Bowling, Dominoes, 5K Road Race, Tennis and Track and Field. For registration information and events schedule, please visit the web site.
Various locations throughout Miami Dade County.
305/818-7188
www.miamidadeseniorgames.org

Ford Championship Weekend - NASCAR
11/20/09 – 11/22/09
Enjoy four days of racing excitement, with the Ford 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Finale; Ford 300 NASCAR Busch Series Finale; and Ford 400 Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Finale. Ticket Office: (866) 409-RACE.
Homestead-Miami Speedway
1 Speedway Blvd.
Homestead
305/230-5000
www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com

DECEMBER 2009

No championship sporting events are currently scheduled.

JANUARY 2010

76th FedEx Orange Bowl Football Game
1/5/10
Two of the top-ranked football teams in the country will compete for the Orange Bowl title. Game time is 8 p.m.
8 p.Dolphin Stadium
2269 NW 199th St.
Miami Gardens
305/341-4700
www.orangebowl.org

2010 Pro Bowl
1/31/10
After 30 years in Honolulu, the NFL's annual all-star game - the Pro Bowl - comes to Miami.
Dolphin Stadium
2269 NW 199th St.
Miami Gardens
305/626-7341
www.NFL.com

FEBRUARY 2010

Super Bowl XLV
2/7/10
Miami plays host to Super Bowl XLV on February 7, 2010 at Dolphin Stadium.
Dolphin Stadium
2269 NW 199th St.
Miami Gardens
305/626-7341
www.NFL.com

MARCH 2010

Sony Ericsson Open
3/24/10 - 4/4/10
Features the world's top-ranked men and women professional tennis players. The event is an elite Tennis Masters Series event on the ATP circuit and top-tier event on the WTA Tour.
Tennis Center at Crandon Park
7300 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne
305/446-2200
www.sonyericssonopen.com

Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament
3/25/10 - 3/28/10
Fishing tournament with daily dockside activities including live entertainment, auctions and more. Event is free and open to the public. Entry fee for competing anglers.
Miami Beach Marina
300 Alton Rd.
Miami Beach
305/598-2525
www.miamibillfish.com

APRIL 2010

Miami Beach Polo World Cup
4/8/10 - 4/11/10
This three-day international polo tournament brings eight teams from around the world to compete for La Martina Trophy as part of the Miami Beach Polo World Cup. Events include a player presentation/press conference, polo games Friday through Sunday, and social gatherings.
On the beach between 20th and 22nd Streets,
Miami Beach
305/538-3809, ext. 22
www.miamipolo.com

Miami Super Boat Grand Prix
2010 Dates Coming Soon!
This race is part of the Super Boat International / APBA Offshore National race circuit. Powerboats in all classes will compete making several laps on the rectangular race course off Miami Beach. Race Course: from the Clock Tower to 57th Street. There is excellent viewing from the beach which is free to the public or by boat. The race starts at 1 p.m. on April 19. Viewing of the race boats is at Bicentennial Park on April 17 and 18.
Race Location: Offshore from Miami Beach.
Pit Location: Bicentennial Park, Downtown Miami
305/296-6166
www.superboat.com

Grove SLAM!
2010 Dates Coming Soon!
Miami's largest fishing tournament, with a $15,000 first prize. Daily dock parties, Miss Hotfish Bikini Contest, tournament shirts and more.
Monty’s Coconut Grove
2550 South Bayshore Dr.
Coconut Grove
305/461-2700
www.groveslam.com

MAY 2010

No championship sporting events are currently scheduled.

The Miami-Dade Sports Commission promotes youth, amateur and professional sports in Miami-Dade County, and works to secure sports events that will generate economic impact for the community. The Miami-Dade Sports Commission is also a proud partner of the United States Olympic Committee’s Community Partner program, and is only one of ten to be recognized as such.