Florence, SC Sports

About Florence, SC Sports

Tournaments are serious business for the Florence (SC) Area Sports Council. From E-Sports to Horseshoes and traditional sports in-between, we can host it all!

Florence hosts so many successful sports events because of its quality facilities. Construction is complete on the City of Florence's new $15 million baseball and track complex. The new complex provides 6 additional baseball fields to the area's inventory, including home of the Florence Flamingos, Carolina Bank Field.

The $7 million, 10-field Florence Soccer Complex built in 2017 features regulation-size soccer fields, two of which are lighted. The Florence Soccer Complex hosts soccer, flag football, cross country, and lacrosse, but the possibilities are endless!

The three-court Pearl Moore Gymnasium features two synthetic floor courts and one wood floor court making it the perfect spot for pickleball, basketball or volleyball.

The Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center was named both the USTA South Carolina and USTA Southern Tennis Facility of the Year in 2014. The facility is home to the McLeod for Health Florence Open, a USTA Pro Circuit event and the USTA SC State Mixed Doubles Tournament. The Florence Tennis Association hosts over 20 tournaments annually.

Looking for an arena? We've got you covered at the Florence Center. The 10,000-seat arena is perfect for basketball, gymnastics, volleyball and more, and offers the perfect banquet spaces for opening ceremonies. Over 60,000 square feet of multi-purpose space provides an excellent venue for sports conventions.

For more information on hosting your event in Florence, please connect with Jade Perkins at jade.perkins@visitflo.com.

Things to do in Florence, SC Sports

Downtown Florence is home to several of Florence’s finest cultural institutions and facilities including the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center, Florence County Museum & Waters Gallery, Florence Little Theatre, FMU University Place Gallery, Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library, and Florence Regional Arts Alliance. Downtown Florence has also received the SC Arts Commission Cultural District of SC designation, joining only seven other communities throughout the state who have exhibited a concentration of walkable and connected cultural assets, amenities, and activities.

Looking to branch out from our beautiful downtown? Explore more outdoor activities and attractions in our area. Our natural landscape provides for great parks, nature trails, and tons of recreational activities. Are you a water or history enthusiast? Make sure you take some time to paddle through history on our National Water Trail. If you’re a vintage explorer, our Places to Plunder gives you a comprehensive guide of our unique antique stores and malls. No matter how you enjoy spending your time, Florence, South Carolina offers a great variety of things to do.

Travel details

Florence is conveniently located at the intersections of I-95 and I-20, about halfway between New York City and Miami. Florence is located 70 miles west of Myrtle Beach and 110 miles southeast of Charlotte, NC.

Florence Regional Airport offers daily American Airlines jet services to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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