Game Day on the Gulf Coast

Sports Teams Near Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

Catch minor league baseball, pro hockey, and college football within a short drive of your Gulf Shores or Orange Beach rental.

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Pair beach days with a night at the ballpark or the rink. The region around Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is home to Double-A baseball, professional hockey, and Division I college athletics, usually with good seats at a fraction of big-league prices.

Schedules change every season, so check each team's official site for dates and tickets before you plan around a game.

Teams to Watch

Who plays near the coast

Baseball

Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Double-A Southern League affiliate of the Miami Marlins, playing at Blue Wahoos Stadium on the Pensacola waterfront. The season typically runs April through September.

Blue Wahoos schedule

Baseball

Biloxi Shuckers

Double-A Southern League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, playing at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Shuckers schedule

Hockey

Pensacola Ice Flyers

SPHL professional hockey at the Pensacola Bay Center, with a season that runs from October into spring. A fun winter night out for snowbirds and families.

Ice Flyers schedule

College

South Alabama Jaguars

Sun Belt Conference athletics from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. Football is played at Hancock Whitney Stadium, which also hosts the Senior Bowl each winter.

Jaguars athletics

College

Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Division I athletics in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a longer drive that pairs well with a Mississippi Gulf Coast day trip.

Golden Eagles athletics

All-Star Game

Senior Bowl in Mobile

The college all-star game draws top NFL prospects to Hancock Whitney Stadium each January or February, with a free fan fest before kickoff.

Senior Bowl details

Closer to the Beach

Play or watch locally

Prefer to stay on the island? Watch the big game at one of the Gulf Shores sports bars, or bring your team to town and learn about the Gulf Shores Sportsplex and our sports group stays.

Guest Questions

Sports near Gulf Shores FAQ

Is there professional baseball near Gulf Shores?

Yes. The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Miami Marlins) and Biloxi Shuckers (Milwaukee Brewers) both play Double-A baseball in the Southern League within driving distance of the coast.

When is hockey season in Pensacola?

The Pensacola Ice Flyers play SPHL hockey from October into spring. Check the team schedule for home dates.

Where do the South Alabama Jaguars play football?

Home games are at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the University of South Alabama campus in Mobile.

Can I bring a youth sports team to Gulf Shores?

Yes. Many teams pair tournaments with a beach stay. See our sports group stays page for options.

Where should we stay for a game day trip?

Orange Beach is closer to Pensacola, while Gulf Shores is a convenient base for trips toward Mobile. Compare Orange Beach and Gulf Shores rentals.

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