Mayor Dyer Preps Field for Camping World Football Kickoff

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Joins Camping World Stadium Staff for Work-Along Prepping Field for Camping World Kick off Between Florida State and LSU

Matchup Draws More Than 60,000 Fans to Downtown Orlando

WHAT:
On Friday, September 1, 2023, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will work-along with Camping World Stadium staff to prepare for the Camping World Kickoff between two of college football’s powerhouse programs, #5 Louisiana State Tigers and the #8 Florida State Seminoles on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Mayor Dyer will assist with turf preparations, including painting logos, endzone backdrops and sidelines.

The Camping World Kickoff, a neutral-site college football game drawing a capacity crowd of more than 60,000 fans, opens the 2023 season for both schools and will be televised nationally by ESPN, showcasing Central Florida and Orlando. This high-profile matchup is expected to have a local economic impact in excess of $30 million and generate 45,000 hotel room nights over Labor Day weekend.

WHEN:
Friday, September 1, 2023
10 a.m.

WHERE:
Camping World Stadium
1 Citrus Bowl Place

MEDIA INFORMATION:
Media parking is available along the fence line directly across from the loading docks on the southwest corner of the stadium, accessible via Tampa Avenue.

Media should show credentials and enter the stadium by the loading docks.

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