2023 Spectator Information

Welcome to the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games® and Access in The Sunshine State of Florida! We are excited for you to explore Broward County and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Area. We open our homes and hearts to the world as we come together for this momentous event!

As we welcome you with gracious hospitality, please use #VisitLauderdale and #EveryoneUnderTheSun when you post about your experiences on social media. Use the information below as a guide to your visit and click here to experience more of what Greater Fort Lauderdale has to offer!

Fun Facts

1. Fort Lauderdale is located in Broward County, the second most populated county in Florida.
2. Broward County consists of 31 municipalities with a total population of over 1.9 million.
3. Fort Lauderdale is known as the "Venice of America." It is also known as the "Yachting Capital of the World."
4. Port Everglades, located in Fort Lauderdale, is the third busiest cruise port in the world.
5. FLA Live Arena, home of the Florida Panthers, and DRV PNK Stadium, temporary home of Inter Miami CF, are both located in Fort Lauderdale.
6. Fort Lauderdale is also home to the International Swimming Hall of Fame and IFGA Fishing Hall of Fame.
7. The average temperature for Fort Lauderdale is 75 degrees, with an average of 3,000 hours of sunshine a year.
8. From sawgrass to seagrass, visitors can enjoy the Florida Everglades to the west and 24 miles of Atlantic coastline to the east.

Spectator Passes

All spectators must obtain a spectator pass to enter Opening Ceremony and all the venues for sports competitions. To purchase, please visit the link here.

1. Create a new account by clicking the green “register” icon on the top right of the page
2. Account Name: Please write your LAST NAME Followed by DELEGATION NAME
   • If live locally in Broward County, please put Fort Lauderdale as your delegation 
3. After creating your account, click the red “add registration” icon
4. Select YOUR type of participation - If Spectator ONLY, please select that option
5. Complete the required fields
6. Add additional registrations for all individuals attending the Games

Under no circumstance, will anyone without a GAMES’ CREDENTIAL be allowed to attend any event. There is no exception to this rule.  

Spectator Hotels

We have partnered with the following hotels in the area, which will be designated for visiting families. These hotels are offering limited room blocks; we encourage you to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible to take advantage of the special JCC Maccabi room block pricing. 

Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel

1230 S Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL 33324

Phone: 954.472.2252

Reservation Link

Sheraton Suites Hotel Plantation 

311 N University Drive, Plantation, FL 33324

Phone: 954.424.3300

Reservation Link

Hotel Dello Fort Lauderdale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 

28 S Federal Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004

Phone: 954.773.7174

Reservation Link

Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Plantation

130 N University Drive, Plantation, FL 33324

Phone: 954.723.0300

Reservation Link

Rental Cars

Avis is pleased to offer JCC Maccabi spectators discounted daily rates for rental car use during their stay in Fort Lauderdale. Use the links below to book your rental car and enroll in Avis Preferred. 

Book Your Rental Car with Avis Today

Enroll in Avis Preferred

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