ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex: events, getting there and where to stay

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is a stadium in Orlando, about 28 km from the centre. It hosts 2 of the events we cover, including The Cheerleading Worlds, The Dance Worlds. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in short

Type
Stadium
Where
Orlando, United States, about 28 km from the centre
Events we cover
2
Next up
The Cheerleading Worlds, 22 to 25 April 2027 (expected)
Getting there
Inside Walt Disney World near Kissimmee; you need a car or rideshare.

Events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

* Expected date, following the usual pattern.

Getting to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Inside Walt Disney World near Kissimmee; you need a car or rideshare.

Inside Walt Disney World near Kissimmee.

Orlando International (MCO) is 20 to 30 minutes from the parks; Brightline trains run to Miami.

Public transport directions to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Where to stay near ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetKissimmeeCheaper hotels and vacation homes.
Mid-rangeInternational DriveRestaurants and shuttles to the parks.
SplurgeDisney and Universal resort hotelsEarly park entry.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 21 April to 26 April. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Things to do near ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Orlando.

Half day · Family

Springs kayak tour

Clear springs with manatees in winter.

Half day · Family

Gatorland

Old Florida attraction.

Full day · Family

Magic Kingdom ticket

The classic Disney park.

Full day · Family

Universal Epic Universe

Universal's newest park.

Full day · Family · Indoor

Kennedy Space Center

Rockets and launch pads, 1 hour east.

Half day · Family

Airboat ride with alligators

Lakes and wetlands.

Evenings

Evening · Family · Nightlife

Dinner show

Medieval Times or Pirates.

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Weather by month

MonthHighLowRainDaylight (15th)
January21°C9°C60 mm10 h 31 min
February23°C11°C56 mm11 h 09 min
March26°C13°C69 mm11 h 55 min
April29°C17°C59 mm12 h 49 min
May31°C20°C100 mm13 h 33 min
June31°C23°C208 mm13 h 57 min
July31°C24°C184 mm13 h 47 min
August31°C24°C194 mm13 h 09 min
September30°C23°C174 mm12 h 17 min
October28°C19°C90 mm11 h 26 min
November25°C14°C48 mm10 h 41 min
December22°C12°C59 mm10 h 20 min

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER.

Questions people ask

What events are held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex?

The Cheerleading Worlds, The Dance Worlds.

How do I get to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex?

Inside Walt Disney World near Kissimmee; you need a car or rideshare.

When is the next big event at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex?

The Cheerleading Worlds, 22 to 25 April 2027 (expected).

Where should I stay near ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex?

International Drive: Restaurants and shuttles to the parks.

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