Visit Orlando has formally endorsed the Orlando Dreamers’ campaign to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to Orange County, a move that aligns with the region’s growing sports ambitions and economic strategy.
The effort is bolstered by Hall‑of‑Famer Barry Larkin, who serves as the Dreamers’ MLB ambassador, while local elected officials and civic leaders have voiced their support for the initiative.
Economic Promise
Orlando’s tourism engine continues to accelerate, posting record visitor numbers and revenues that underscore the city’s capacity to host a major league team.
The region is also experiencing robust growth in employment, population and gross domestic product, factors that officials say make the MLB project a natural next step.
An independent analysis projects that establishing an MLB franchise could generate 25,000 permanent jobs and $40 billion in economic activity over the next three decades.
The venture is expected to add roughly $26 million each year in Tourist Development Tax revenue and would elevate Orlando to the 14th‑largest media market in the United States.
City, county and state leaders say the partnership could cement Orlando’s reputation as a sports and entertainment hub while delivering long‑term fiscal benefits.