FLORIDA SPORTS VENUES

Stay in style at Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach hotel near Fort Lauderdale, Florida and be sure to make time to experience exhilarating professional sporting events in the area. Sports fans traveling to Hollywood, Florida will find incredible opportunities for some edge-of-your-seat sporting action, from hockey and baseball to basketball and football. After the big game, retreat to the comfort of your richly-appointed accommodations at one of the finest Fort Lauderdale hotels. Take a dip in the gorgeous infinity pool or relax with dinner and drinks at one of our on-site restaurants.

American Airlines Arena
Opened in 1999 to much fanfare, American Airlines Arena is home to the Miami Heat basketball team. In addition to basketball games, this arena on Biscayne Bay also hosts numerous concerts featuring some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

Notable events which have taken place here include the MTV Video Music Awards in 2004 and 2005, the first Ultimate Fighting Championship event in the state of Florida and the American Idol 2008 auditions. Within the arena, The Waterfront Theater is Florida's largest theater and seats between 3,000 and 5,800 guests for world-class events and dazzling stage shows.

Come see the Miami Heat as they dominate the court with a stunning roster of some of the league's best players. A member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association, the Heat was founded in 1987 and has since made it to the playoffs 12 out of 20 seasons. In 2006, they won their first NBA title in an exciting series against the Dallas Mavericks. Click here for tickets and more information.

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