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Welcome to the Alachua County Sports & Events Center, the premier indoor venue in North Central Florida for sports tournaments, concerts, conventions, expos, and large-scale events.
06/06/2026
🏐🔥Bump. Set. Spike.🔥🏐
The Molten Boys Southeastern Championship is heating up at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center with nonstop volleyball action across 17 courts and teams bringing their best to every match. Welcome teams and best of luck to all the players!🏐
06/05/2026
✨Big events need room to think big! ✨
The Alachua County Sports & Events Center is built for flexibility, making it an ideal venue for conventions, expos, concerts, sporting events, tournaments, and more.
✔ Easy access along the I-75 corridor in Gainesville, Florida
✔ Professional production capabilities for complex events
✔ Large, open floor space for exhibitions, staging, or competition
✔ Florida’s only indoor banked track for elite athletics
✔ Spectator-friendly seating with excellent sight lines
✔ Steps away from award-winning restaurants, nightlife, shopping and more
✔ Walkable lodging options for teams, exhibitors and attendees
And when the event wraps up, the experience continues. Located in Alachua County—where nature and culture meet—attendees can enjoy world-class art museums, a vibrant performing arts scene, one-of-a-kind dining experiences, and outdoor adventures unlike anywhere else!
🔥The summer schedule is heating up with dynamic events and exciting competition. 🔥
Get ready for the Florida Region of USA Volleyball Molten Boys Southeastern Championship, Florida Association of Basketball Coaches - FABC Boys and Girls Basketball and Society of Historical Fencing Hot Sword Summer sparing action. And you won’t want to miss what’s coming next – the Our Town Magazine Home and Garden Show and Summer Gator Fire Games!
Make plans now:
✔ Easy access along the I-75 corridor & convenient air travel via Gainesville Regional Airport
✔ Steps away from award-winning restaurants, nightlife, shopping and more
✔ Walkable lodging options
✔ Covered, on site free parking
06/03/2026
🏓 Your new midweek game plan continues this summer at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center.
Open Pickleball Nights are bringing friendly competition, community, and nonstop rallies to Gainesville throughout June and July. Whether you're a seasoned player or picking up a paddle for the first time, this is your chance to stay active, meet fellow players, and enjoy one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.
✔️ Indoor courts
✔️ Drop-in play
✔️ Just $5 per session
✔️ Paddle rentals available
✔️ Pickleballs provided
Bring your friends or come solo and jump into the action. Open Pickleball Nights offer a welcoming environment for players of all skill levels, making it easy to learn, play, and connect with others in the community.
Learn more and plan your visit: https://www.visitgainesville.com/open-pickleball-nights/
June – July Schedule:
Wednesday, June 3
Wednesday, June 10
Wednesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 24
Wednesday, July 1
Wednesday, July 15
Wednesday, July 22
Wednesday, July 29
🔥 Big plays. Fast rallies. Championship dreams.
The Gator Open Volleyball Tournament takes over the Alachua County Sports & Events Center this weekend as teams compete for the Gator Cup. From powerful spikes to incredible saves, expect nonstop action on every court.
Come watch the next generation of athletes leave it all on the floor.
🏐 Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, May 31, 2026
📍 Alachua County Sports & Events Center
🌿🏡 Coming This Summer… 🏡🌿
Fresh inspiration is on the way! The Our Town Magazine Home & Garden Show returns to the Alachua County Sports & Events Center this August, bringing ideas, experts, and everything needed to refresh your space inside and out.
🌸 Explore stunning garden displays
🛠️ Connect with home improvement pros
🌿 Discover ideas to bring your vision to life
Start planning now—this is one event you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for all the exciting events coming this summer!
✨📍 Only Here 📍 ✨
At the Alachua County Sports and Events Center, attendees will be delighted by unique experiences that can be found only here!
🏃Only here can athletes compete on Florida’s only indoor banked track.
🎋 Only here can you wander through Florida's largest public bamboo collection at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens.
🦬 Only here can you spot free-roaming bison and wild horses at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.
🖼️ Only here can you experience the world’s largest collection of Florida-themed art (for FREE) at the Harn Museum of Art.
💦 Only here can you descend a stairwell into a 120-foot sinkhole with waterfalls trickling down limestone walls at Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park.
And the best part? Getting here is easy. Conveniently located along the I-75 corridor in Gainesville, Florida, the Alachua County Sports & Events Center is just minutes from hotels, restaurants, nightlife, and uniquely Florida adventures.
Discover what can only happen here!
05/29/2026
Catch a weekend of fast-paced competition at the Gator Open Volleyball Tournament at the Alachua County Sports & Events Center.
May 30–31, top volleyball talent from across the region heads to Gainesville for an exciting showcase of high-level play, bringing together athletes, coaches, and fans for a weekend filled with energy and competition.
Hosted inside the state-of-the-art Alachua County Sports and Events Center, the tournament features standout programs, nonstop matchups, and an atmosphere built for both players and spectators to enjoy.
Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or following your favorite team, the Gator Open delivers a memorable weekend of volleyball in Gainesville.