CLEARWATER, Fla. – Clearwater is where champions come to play! Clearwater, Florida has been named the host city for the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Division I Softball Championships from 2024 to 2027. The event will be held in partnership with the City of Clearwater, St. Petersburg College, and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater.

Clearwater's bid was recommended by the FCSAA's Division I softball coaches and approved by the FCSAA's Council for Athletic Affairs in June. 

The FCSAA Division I Softball Championships will host eight teams over the span of four days. The championships will be held at the Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex, a world-class facility and home to the TaxAct Clearwater Invitational, which features top teams from the NCAA.

The 2024 event will take place Wednesday-Saturday, May 8-11.

"The FCSAA is excited to bring its Division I Softball Championships to Clearwater and the Eddie C. Moore Complex. St. Pete/Clearwater Sports & Events has an outstanding track record as an event host, and the Eddie C. Moore Complex is an ideal venue to showcase FCSAA Softball, which is second-to-none on a national scale within the two-year college ranks, said Rob Chaney, Associate Director & Athletics Commissioner. "On behalf of the FCSAA's Division I softball coaches, I look forward to collaborating with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and St. Petersburg College to provide a first-class experience for the student-athletes, coaches and fans."

Caleb Peterson, Senior Business Development Manager of St. Pete/Clearwater Sports and Events, echoed Chaney's sentiment. "We are excited to welcome the FCSAA Division I Softball Championships to Clearwater and showcase what our area has to offer," said Peterson. "Our goal is to provide an unforgettable experience for everyone involved and make this a premier championship event for FCSAA."

Mike Lockwood, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Clearwater, said "We are thrilled to partner with Visit St. Pete Clearwater and host the FCSAA Women's Division I Softball Championships in Clearwater next May. These athletic events provide us with a platform to showcase Clearwater's top-notch facilities to a high-level brand of softball. Moreover, it's a wonderful opportunity for the young women in our community to witness firsthand the dedication and skill required to excel as a student-athlete."

The FCSAA Division I Softball Championships in Clearwater, Fla., aims to showcase college softball in a beautiful and welcoming destination.