Welcome to “the most insane athletic showdown on Earth!”. The Florida Man Games involve classic athletic competitions including beer belly wrestling, an evading arrest obstacle course, reptile wrangling and more – along with brawling, drinking, nudity, and other antics carrying a risk of time in jail or intensive care. Undoubtedly, we’re going behind the scenes to explore the history – and background – of the games, finding the ultimate team to take home the title.
Dozens of Floridians, in typical attire of tank tops and cutoff shorts, gather for the Florida Man Games, treating evading police and wrestling over beer like Olympic sports. With over 22 million residents and 130 million tourists annually, Florida hosts this unique event drawing crowds of 5,000 at $50 per ticket. Teams compete in events inspired by real-life absurdities, such as dueling in muddy water with makeshift weapons, simulating theft relays, wrestling sumo-style while holding pitchers of beer, and dodging sheriff’s deputies while navigating obstacles. The games are inclusive, welcoming both men and women, with quirky events like Chicken Coop Bingo and the Mullet Contest open to all. Winners claim cash prizes and WWE-style championship belts, earning the title of King or Queen of Florida.
