The sports fan’s guide to Lakeland’s college teams

Fall means the return of college sports in Lakeland. Never miss a game with our guide to local teams.

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Cheer on your favorite teams to victory this year.

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College game days are back in Lakeland, and with sports like water skiing, esports, and bass fishing, there’s a team for everyone. Save our guide to three schools’ athletic programs so you never miss a game.

Southeastern University Fire

Sports: Baseball, basketball, bass fishing, beach volleyball, cheerleading, esports, football, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track + field, volleyball, wrestling

Don’t miss: SEU is making it more family-friendly to “Fuel the Fire.” Strollers are now allowed at football games at Victory Field, and prices for concessions have been lowered this season.

Did you know Publix founder George Jenkins was an FSC booster? The Field House now bears his name.

Photo via @tarynhphotos

Florida Southern College Mocs

Sports: Baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, cheerleading, cross country, esports, equestrian, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, water skiing

Don’t miss: You can find FSC’s teams competing around Lakeland. You might run into the cross country teams hosting home meets at Holloway Park, and the baseball team plays at Henley Field — the former spring training site of the Detroit Tigers.

Catch a Polk State volleyball match at the Winter Haven Health Center.

Polk State College Eagles

Sports: Baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball

Don’t miss: Polk State is a multi-campus school, so you can find games across Polk County . Catch soccer at the Lakeland campus and baseball, softball, basketball, and volleyball in Winter Haven.

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Connor is a lifelong Floridian based in Lakeland who joined LALtoday in 2022. A Southeastern University alum, her background is in marketing and writing. When she’s not bringing you Lakeland’s top stories, you can find her shopping at the downtown farmers market, searching local coffee shops for the best hazelnut latte, or performing comedy shows with Swan City Improv.
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