The numbers are in—The Panama City Beach Tourist Development Council (TDC) and Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) proudly announce a record-breaking November 2025 at the Publix Sports Park.
Highlights include:
- Seven events hosted, welcoming 512 teams and 5,787 athletes
- $6.7 million in direct visitor spending, supporting local lodging, food and beverage, transportation, retail and other community-based businesses
- An estimated $10.7 million in total economic impact, according to calculations from Destinations International
- 30% year-over-year growth in visitation
- 21% increase in economic impact
Notably, these results were achieved despite the temporary loss of three fields due to turf construction. While many facilities slow or shut down during the winter months, Publix Sports Park hosted tournaments on 14 days throughout November, including 227 teams over Thanksgiving weekend alone.
The TDC and CVB credit the operational flexibility and dedication of the Sports Facility Companies staff and grounds crew, who converted fields week to week to accommodate soccer, baseball, football and lacrosse before resetting back to football and soccer. This ensured uninterrupted event delivery and maximum facility utilization.
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