Clearwater Invitational softball tournament sets viewership record
February 21, 2025 - ESPN announced Thursday that the 2025 Shriner’s Children’s Clearwater Invitational, held at the Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex, set new viewership records. The college softball tournament’s viewership increased 97% year-over-year, and over 430,000 people tuned in to the University of Alabama versus Oklahoma State University matchup. The announcement came a day after Pinellas County tourism officials approved allocating $7.75 million to expand the complex.