Jacksonville Waves v Greensboro Groove
Professional women's basketball is new territory for Jacksonville, and the Upshot League's arrival gives the downtown sports calendar something it has not had before. The Saturday afternoon tip-off lands on a busy weekend stretch near the stadium district, so factor in event traffic around A. Philip Randolph Boulevard and budget extra time if you are parking in the surface lots closest to the arena.
The venue itself is a familiar one for anyone who has caught a concert or a Jacksonville Icemen game — a full-size arena bowl that tends to feel intimate when the lower level is the main draw. Expect a curious local crowd checking out a debut rather than a settled fan base.
Locals tend to make an evening of it, pairing the game with dinner in the surrounding downtown and sports complex neighborhoods rather than relying on concourse concessions.
More details
The Jacksonville Waves are a new professional women's basketball team set to make their debut as part of the Upshot League. Kicking off their inaugural season, the Waves will take the court for the first time at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. As Jacksonville's newest addition to the sports landscape, the Waves aim to bring competitive, high-level women's basketball to the city and establish themselves within the league.
Eat nearby
Hand-picked restaurants within a 1-mile walk of VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
