Camping World Stadium Launches Historic $400M Makeover
Redevelopment of Camping World Stadium,(formerly the Florida Citrus Bowl) is the biggest single investment the storied stadium has ever seen. The $400M project is being led by a partnership of Barton Malow Builders and AECOM Hunt, two of the largest sports venue construction companies in the nation. Work is ongoing, and Orlando residents living near the 1 Citrus Bowl Place address can already see the familiar skyline around the stadium transformed.
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Orlando's landmark Camping World Stadium is undergoing the most sweeping transformation in its history, with a $400 million redevelopment contract now driving active construction at the Citrus Bowl complex — a project that promises to redefine the region's largest outdoor venue for a generation.
The original Florida Citrus Bowl was constructe in 1936 with a seating capacity of 65,000.
"The largest investment in the stadium's history — intended to modernize the venue for decades to come."
The scope of the modernization effort reflects a broader construction boom underway across Central Florida. According to Engineering News-Record, Orlando's construction activity is expected to keep climbing through 2026, with landmark projects like the Camping World Stadium redevelopment serving as anchors of that growth. The stadium serves as the home of the Citrus Bowl and hosts a wide range of events year-round, from college football bowl games like the "Black Classic", a historical competition between two HBCUs (Bethune-Cookman and FAMU), to international soccer matches and major concerts.
Ajacent to the stadium is the historic Tinker Field, where Babe Ruth and the American Baseball League played. This local landmark remains protected. The Tinker Field History Plaza opened in 2018 and continues to serve as a permanent tribute to the site's baseball and civil rights history. The City of Orlando has moved to expand its Community Redevelopment Agency district to include 47 adjacent acres. This will allow public funds to be used for improving and upgrading sidewalks, landscaping and roads around the site.
City officials and tourism leaders have long pointed to Camping World Stadium as a key driver of Central Florida's event economy. A modernized venue is expected to attract larger and more prestigious events, strengthen Orlando's competitiveness as a host city, and improve the fan experience for the tens of thousands of visitors who pass through its gates each year.
No official project completion timeline has been announced to the public, but construction activity signals that the transformation is well underway. Residents and fans are encouraged to check for event updates and construction notices at campingworldstadium.com or by calling the stadium at 407-849-2020.
Camping World Stadium — 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando, FL
