camping world stadium

What camping world stadium does

Camping World Stadium is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue located at 1 Citrus Bowl Place in Orlando, Florida. Owned and operated by the City of Orlando through its Orlando Venues department, the stadium opened in 1936 as Orlando Stadium and has been rebranded multiple times — most recently in 2016 under a multi-year naming rights deal with Camping World. The venue has approximately 65,000 seats (expanding to 65,000+ permanent capacity on completion of a $400 million renovation in summer 2027) and serves as the home of three marquee annual college football bowl games — the Citrus Bowl (SEC/Big Ten), the Pop-Tarts Bowl (ACC/Big 12), and the Florida Blue Florida Classic (HBCU, with over 2 million spectators since 1978) — along with recurring NFL Pro Bowl games and, beginning in 2027, temporary NFL home games for the Jacksonville Jaguars during the EverBank Stadium renovation. The stadium also hosts concerts and festivals including EDC Orlando and Vans Warped Tour, and operates an adjacent campus of fields (Tinker Field 12,000 capacity, McCracken 8,000, Festival Field 15,000, Thunder Field) that expands total event footprint.

The stadium generates revenue through six primary streams: ticket sales via Ticketmaster and an on-site box office (transaction fees); premium seating and suites including Club Level memberships, Skyline Suite, Loge Boxes, Luxury Suites, and Plaza Lounge (multi-year and subscription pricing); parking on surrounding Lots A-G and 1-10 via SP+ (transaction fees); food and beverage concessions operated by Levy Restaurants on percentage-of-sales terms; naming rights licensing from Camping World (multi-year contract signed April 27, 2016); and event venue rental for corporate functions and private gatherings. Distribution runs primarily through Ticketmaster for individual tickets, a direct sales team for premium seating and suites, and Florida Citrus Sports for group sales tied to bowl games. Marketing channels include the official website, email subscriptions, and owned social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and X. The core technology stack consists of Ticketmaster digital ticketing, interactive stadium mapping tools, website accessibility features, and sensory accessibility resources delivered in partnership with Kulture City. Capital projects are funded through the Orange County Tourist Development Tax (a 6% bed tax on hotel and short-term lodging), which underwrote the current $400M improvement program approved by Orange County Commissioners in November 2024.

The venue's competitive positioning rests on Orlando's tourism corridor distribution advantage, its nearly 90-year operating history and established bowl-game pedigree, its municipal ownership and tax-funded capital base (which makes replication by commercial competitors impractical), and a multi-tier premium seating portfolio that captures corporate and affluent attendee spend. Marquee economic-impact metrics include $181.5 million from WrestleMania 33 (2017), $125 million from EDC Orlando (2022), and approximately $45 million annually from the NFL Pro Bowl. The 2008 WrestleMania XXIV set the all-time attendance record of 74,635 and the highest ticket gross in stadium history at $5,854,590. The current strategic cycle — anchored by the $400M renovation, expanded capacity, the Jaguars 2027 tenancy, and productized premium offerings — points to a deliberate effort to lift revenue per event and per attendee, though direct financial disclosure is unavailable given the venue's municipal ownership structure.

Name

camping world stadium

Legal name

City of Orlando

Website

https://campingworldstadium.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camping World Stadium is a municipally owned multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue in Orlando, Florida that hosts college football bowl games, NFL games, concerts, and festivals, generating revenue from ticketing, premium seating, concessions, parking, naming rights, and venue rental.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports and Entertainment Venue Operations

NAICS

Spectator Sports (7112), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Major League Stadiums (MPAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arena & Stadium Operations (Large-Capacity Venues) (MPAGALAA), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Sports and entertainment venue
• Event hosting services
• Premium seating sales
• Stadium venue rental
• Live event ticketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for sporting events, concerts, and entertainment. Tickets sold through box office and Ticketmaster platform.
2. Premium Seating and Suites: Revenue from club level memberships, luxury suites, loge boxes, and premium seating options. Includes private entries, exclusive food and beverage options, and VIP parking.
3. Parking: Parking fees charged for stadium events in surrounding lots. ADA parking available with required placards and pre-paid permits.
4. Concessions: Food and beverage concessions operated by Levy Restaurants, generating revenue through percentage-based concession sales.
5. Naming Rights: Multi-year naming rights sponsorship with Camping World, the premier one-stop-shop for recreational vehicles (RVs), entered into on April 27, 2016.
6. Event Venue Rental: Revenue from booking the stadium for events, corporate functions, and other gatherings. Contact through booking form on website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camping World Stadium is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue in Orlando, Florida that hosts college football bowl games, NFL games, concerts, festivals, and other large-scale events. The venue offers ticketing, premium seating (club level, luxury suites, loge boxes, plaza lounge), group sales, parking, concessions, and event venue rental services for corporate and private functions.

Product overview

Camping World Stadium is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue in Orlando, Florida that serves as the home of several major college football bowl games (Citrus Bowl, Pop-Tarts Bowl, Florida Blue Florida Classic) and hosts concerts, festivals, and special events. The stadium's core offering is event hosting and venue rental, supplemented by premium seating products (Club Level, various suite options) and support services including parking, shuttle transportation, and box office operations. The venue also manages surrounding campus fields for expanded outdoor event capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Club Level: Premium covered, open-air seating with prime sideline locations, exclusive air-conditioned retreat, and full-service bars.
• Skyline Suite
• Loge Boxes
• Luxury Suites
• Plaza Lounge
• Tinker Field
• McCracken Field
• Thunder Field
• Festival Field

Products and services

• Event Hosting and Venue Rental Booking of the stadium facility for hosting sporting events, concerts, festivals, corporate functions, and private gatherings. Available to event promoters, organizers, and corporate clients.
• Premium Seating Premium seating options including Club Level (covered open-air seating with private bars), Luxury Suites (climate-controlled for 16/20/50 guests with HD TVs and catering), Loge Boxes (four-person private upscale experience), and Plaza Lounge (climate-controlled space with full bar and HD TVs). Sold to corporate clients and individual premium buyers.
• Stadium Pass Flex Plan Season ticket package offering flexibility and early access to seats for major football games at Camping World Stadium, allowing customers to select events and choose seat locations.
• Group Sales Group ticket packages for events with customizable options for corporate outings and large gatherings. Group sales for bowl games facilitated through Florida Citrus Sports.
• Parking Services Multiple parking lots (Lots A-G, 1-10) surrounding the stadium with ADA-accessible spaces. Advance parking passes available through Ticketmaster with ADA parking available for guests with required placards and pre-paid permits.
• Stadium Campus Fields Adjacent outdoor venues including Tinker Field (12,000 capacity, built 1914), McCracken Field (8,000 capacity), Thunder Field (soccer training), and Festival Field (15,000 capacity) available for music festivals, sports, and community events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74,635 attendance record at WrestleMania XXIV (2008) - highest-grossing event with $5.85M in ticket sales
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Camping WorldflagshipOthers · 27 April 2016Multi-year naming rights sponsorship agreement with Camping World, the premier one-stop-shop for recreational vehicles (RVs). The stadium was renamed Camping World Stadium on April 27, 2016 as part of this partnership.
• Florida Citrus SportsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partnership with Florida Citrus Sports for organizing and promoting major bowl games including Citrus Bowl, Pop-Tarts Bowl, and Florida Blue Florida Classic. Florida Citrus Sports also manages group ticket sales and concert suite rentals for stadium events.
• City of Orlando / Orlando VenuesflagshipOthersThe stadium is owned and operated by the City of Orlando through Orlando Venues department. Orlando Venues manages all aspects of stadium operations, bookings, and maintenance.
• Jacksonville JaguarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFL team will temporarily host home games at Camping World Stadium in 2027 while EverBank Stadium undergoes transformation into Stadium of the Future. Partnership in coordination with Florida Citrus Sports.
• DLR GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationDesign Architect for the $400 million stadium improvement project. Responsible for the iconic design offering Central Florida a signature destination for large-scale events.
• Barton Malow | AECOM HuntcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction Manager for the $400 million stadium improvement project. Joint venture partnership managing construction from December 2025 to summer 2027.
• Cadence StrategiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Advisor for the $400 million stadium improvement project, providing strategic guidance on the renovation initiative.
• TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing platform partner for all Camping World Stadium events. Handles online ticket sales, will-call, and advance parking purchases.
• Levy RestaurantscoreOthersConcessions partner providing food and beverage services at stadium events. Job opportunities listed through Levy Restaurants careers page.
• ABM IndustriesminorOthersCleaning and facilities management services partner for stadium operations. Job opportunities referenced through ABM Industries careers page.
• Andy FrainminorOthersSecurity and event staffing partner for stadium events. Provides trained security personnel and event staff.
• SP+minorOthersParking services partner for stadium events. Handles parking operations and management.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Raymond James Stadium: ~65,000-seat Tampa stadium home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) and the Outback/Citrus Bowl historically. Comparable as a Florida-market large venue with similar college bowl and NFL relationships.
• Caesars Superdome: ~73,000-seat New Orleans venue home to the Saints (NFL) and Sugar Bowl. Comparable as a historic, government-affiliated stadium hosting bowl games and large-scale events with similar operational model.
• AT&T Stadium: ~80,000-seat (expandable to 100,000+) Arlington, TX stadium home to the Dallas Cowboys (NFL) and major events including WrestleMania and College Football Playoff games. Comparable as a marquee NFL/bowl/concert venue competing for the same premium and tour acts.
• NRG Stadium: ~72,000-seat Houston stadium home to the Houston Texans (NFL) and host of multiple college bowl games and concerts. Comparable as a major Texas-market multi-purpose stadium with similar bowl/concert event mix.
• EverBank Stadium: ~67,000-seat Jacksonville stadium home to the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) and the annual Florida/Gator Bowl. Directly comparable as the Jaguars' primary home and a peer in the Florida bowl-game market.
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium: ~71,000-seat Atlanta multi-purpose stadium hosting the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS), the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and SEC Championship. Comparable in scale, premium-seat product breadth, and bowl-game anchor strategy.
• Allegiant Stadium: ~65,000-seat Las Vegas stadium home to the Las Vegas Raiders (NFL) and host of the Las Vegas Bowl and major concerts. Comparable as a modern, premium-heavy stadium competing for similar high-end event bookings.
• Hard Rock Stadium: Multi-purpose ~65,000-seat stadium in Miami Gardens hosting Miami Dolphins (NFL), Miami Hurricanes, the Orange Bowl, and major concerts. Directly comparable as a Florida-based large-capacity stadium with similar bowl-game and concert business mix.
• SoFi Stadium: ~70,000-seat Inglewood, CA venue home to the Rams and Chargers (NFL) and host of Super Bowl and College Football Playoff games. Comparable as a large-scale, premium-led stadium attracting marquee NFL and entertainment events.
• Lucas Oil Stadium: ~67,000-seat Indianapolis multi-purpose stadium hosting the Indianapolis Colts (NFL) and major conventions/events. Comparable as a publicly operated large venue with similar bowl/event hosting capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CWStadium
• Facebookfacebook.com/CampingWorldStadium
• Instagraminstagram.com/CampingWorldStadium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camping-world-stadium

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about camping world stadium