Orlando Applies to Host NFL Pro Bowl: Latest Comments, Reaction

April 20, 2016   ·   Joe Pantorno   ·   Jump to comments

Florida Citrus Sports confirmed on Tuesday that it has sent in a proposal to host the NFL's Pro Bowl in Orlando next season, per George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel.   
The city could take the honors from Honolulu, the city that has hosted football's all-star game in 35 of the last 37 years. 
Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan spoke with Diaz, revealing the organization has been "aggressively trying to showcase Orlando."
"We believe it is the best city to host the Pro Bowl, and the NFL has given us the opportunity to pitch our city," Hogan said. "We hope when all is said and done, we're going to be hosting the game."
The Citrus Bowl, the proposed venue, isn't home to a Big Four tenant (NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB), though it's hosted an annual FBS bowl game and Orlando SC home soccer games.
Opening in 1936, the stadium underwent a $207 million revamp in 2014, per Diaz, and currently holds around 65,000 seats. 
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