Happy Monday, Orlando. The two-day forecast brings hot and humid conditions with highs in the low 90s. Expect mostly sunny skies with a slight chance of storms on Tuesday, extreme UV levels during the day, and warm, partly cloudy nights in the mid-70s.

Here’s what’s on deck:

• AAU Volleyball Tourney Spikes Record-Breaking Impact in Orlando

• What’s Happening This Week? (World Cup, Film Festival)

Let’s dive in.

TOURISM

AAU Volleyball Tourney Spikes Record-Breaking Impact in Orlando

What’s happening: The AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships are back in Orlando — and bigger than ever. Spanning 24 days from June 13 to July 7, the event is drawing an estimated 325,500 attendees to the Orange County Convention Center, up from 300,000 last year.

Why it matters: The tournament is expected to deliver a staggering $825.5M economic boost to Central Florida — a new high, topping last year’s $760.8M. It’s now one of the largest youth sporting events in the country, both in scale and local impact.

By the numbers:

• 6,500+ teams from across the U.S.

• 239 courts, 19,500 coaches, and 878 officials

• Roughly 1,300 teams from Florida alone

Zoom out: Youth sports are gaining traction as high-impact tourism. Unlike traditional conventions, families attending sports events spread spending across hotels, restaurants, retail, and gas stations — injecting "fresh dollars" into the broader local economy.

What’s next: Following volleyball, AAU will host:

• 1,000 basketball teams in Orlando

• 7,000–8,000 track athletes in Jacksonville

• 3,000–4,000 gymnasts, wrestlers, and karate athletes in South Florida

The bottom line: Youth sports aren't just games — they're a major economic engine, and Central Florida is riding the wave.

Source: OBJ

ON THE DOCKET

What’s Happening This Week?

1. The Group Stage of the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off Tuesday at Inter&Co Stadium, with Korean club Ulsan HD facing South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns FC. Kickoff is set for 6 PM.

2. The Orlando International Film Festival begins this Wednesday at UCF’s downtown campus. The event runs through Sunday.

3. Orlando Museum of Art’s Access for All is this Thursday, offering free access to the museum from 10 AM to 8 PM.

QUICK HITS

In Other News…

1. Beignets and Brew just opened its Downtown Orlando location at 885 N Orange Avenue, bringing its signature beignets and cookie butter lattes to the city. It’s the brand’s twelfth café nationwide.

2. Camping World Stadium ranked No. 5 among FIFA Club World Cup venues and will host four matches, including a July 4 quarterfinal. With two stadiums in play, Orlando is poised for up to $90M in economic impact and a shot at future global events.

3. The Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Orlando completed a $7 million renovation of its South Tower, refreshing over 160 rooms with modern upgrades and redesigned amenities. The update comes just as nearby Epic Universe opens, positioning the hotel for a boost in theme park tourism.

Thanks for reading — See you back here on Wednesday.

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