Sports in NYC
Multiple pro teams in every major sport, star players past and present, historic stadiums, die-hard fans, the best sports bars around—NYC gives you every reason to get in the game.
CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS
NYC Soccer History
From soccer’s stateside introduction to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 final, New York City and the region have served as the American cradle of the sport.
Soccer Bars in NYC
Support your side, whether it’s a national or club team, at these sports-loving venues in the five boroughs.
NYC Marathon Sunday in Pictures
Relive the energy and excitement of the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon.
Meet Schmutzie, Westminster Champ
Learn about this West Village show dog’s prep routines and favorite pup-friendly spots in NYC.
Coming 2026: FIFA World Cup
Mark your calendars and get ready to join the global celebration.
Best Places to Ice-Skate in NYC
Here’s where to ice-skate indoors and outdoors throughout NYC.
8 NYC Running Groups to Check Out
Meet NYC locals and experience new neighborhoods on foot by joining these local running clubs.
Accessible NYC Sports Venues
Here are details of and links to the stadiums' guides for guests with disabilities.
SOCCER CULTURE IN NYC
Well in advance of the World Cup's impending arrival, the global sport has found a home—actually, many homes—in the City, a place where scores of international communities thrive.
Watching Soccer at Xochimilco
A South Bronx restaurant that serves up authentic Mexican food also serves as a gathering place for fans of the global sport.
Watching Copa America at La Roja de Todos
Soccer fans in NYC’s Chilean community came to this College Point restaurant to wear their colors and show their support for the national team.
Soccer Culture Thrives at Bar 43
Bar 43, known as the "home of soccer in Queens,” attracts numerous fan communities from its diverse Sunnyside neighborhood.
NYC SPORTS EVENTS
You can find a local team playing nearly every week of the year.
New York Liberty Basketball
The WNBA championship team plays at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
New York Yankees Baseball
One of the most successful franchises in sports, baseball’s Bronx team is a perennial draw.
New York Mets Baseball
Major League Baseball’s Queens team now features superstar Juan Soto.
US Open Tennis
The nation’s biggest tennis tournament takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, prefaced by Fan Week.
READ THESE NYC SPORTS STORIES
Go behind the scenes for profiles of the local sports community.
Inside NYC’s Local Skating Community
Four women tell us what it means to be a part of a skate community in NYC.
Meet the Staten Island FerryHawks
The Staten Island FerryHawks, a new independent league baseball team, are the comeback story that the borough—and City—needs.
Q&A with the New York Liberty
WNBA players Betnijah Laney and DiDi Richards take their Brooklyn pride beyond Barclays Center.
Good Co. Bike Club Interview
Co-founder of a Brooklyn biking club talks how the pandemic inspired a community space for Black cyclists in the City
Black Surfers in the Rockaways
Author and former journalist Diane Cardwell and CEO of the NYC chapter of the Black Surfing Association Lou Harris provide their unique perspectives and experiences being a part of the Black surf community in the Rockaways, Queens.
VISIT THESE VENUES AND SHOPS
Here's where to take tours, see memorabilia and buy keepsakes.
Jackie Robinson Museum
This museum and educational center in Manhattan honors the legacy of Jackie Robinson.
Mr. Throwback
A one-of-a-kind vintage store, Mr. Thrrowback specializes in sportswear from the '80s and '90s.
Madison Square Garden
The world's most famous arena is home to basketball's New York Knicks, hockey's New York Rangers and large-scale events and concerts.
Yankee Stadium
Home to baseball's 27-time champs, the new Yankee Stadium was built in 2009 across the street from its former location.
Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex
Chelsea Piers is a 28-acre sports village with enough excitement for the whole family.
Barclays Center
Brooklyn’s premier indoor arena hosts some of the City’s biggest sporting events and concerts.