Professional Sports Teams in Lakeland + Polk County
We have lots of options for professional sports and spectator sports here in Lakeland and Polk County, including indoor sporting events.
The Lakeland Magic – Lakeland’s very own G-League Team of the Orlando Magic – play indoors at the RP Funding Center. The schedule typically runs from November through April with a variety of fun theme nights and special ticket deals. Games are family-friendly and always a fun night out!
The Florida Tropics, a Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) team, play at the RP Funding Center as well, typically from October through March. These indoor soccer games are action-packed and something the family can enjoy together.
Lakeland Ice Arena is the home arena for the ice hockey team at Florida Southern College. Spectators are welcome.
We also have Detroit Tigers Spring Training and the Lakeland Flying Tigers who play outdoors at Joker Marchant Stadium, and the Florida Tropics USPL play at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale.
Looking for more things to do indoors? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Indoor Activities in Lakeland + Polk County. You’ll find a variety of ideas for things to do with kids including arcades, indoor play areas, museums, skating rinks, trampoline parks, and more.Â
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Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium is home to Spring Training for the Detroit Tigers in February & March each year.
Florida Tropics SC is a professional indoor soccer team that plays at the RP Funding Center in the Major Arena Soccer League.
The Lakeland Flying Tigers are the Single-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. They play at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium from April through September. Games are family-friendly with frequent promotions on tickets, food, drinks, and activities at the ball park. Team Parties and Birthday Party packages are available – your child and his/her friends will get the royal treatment and experience exclusive birthday amenities only available with a party package. Learn more at https://lakelandmom.com/lakeland-flying-tigers-birthday-party/
The Osceola Magic (formerly the Lakeland Magic) is the NBA G League basketball team affiliate of the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team will play their home games at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.