Sports
From seeing a soccer match with the Timbers Army to rooting for Rip City and the Trail Blazers, Portland loves its sports.
Portland is proudly home to a thriving sports scene, thanks to its world-class venues such as Portland International Raceway and the Columbia River Gorge, along with its professional franchises, including the Portland Trail Blazers, Timbers, Thorns and Winterhawks. We also have multiple baseball teams and the international championship-winning Rose City Rollers roller derby team. Whether you’re a die-hard viewer, recreational participant or just looking to enjoy the city’s sports culture, Portland guarantees a winning time.
The Portland Trail Blazers and Rip City Remix
Founded in 1970, the Portland Trail Blazers have always called Portland home — and they have the lifelong fans to prove it. While locals long for another championship banner (something we’ve missed since 1977), the city’s loyalty runs deep. You’ll find tributes to players past and present on basketball courts and on fans wearing jerseys across the city. The Blazers play at the Moda Center, just across the Willamette River from downtown and within walking distance of the Oregon Convention Center, offering easy access on foot or via MAX Light Rail.
New to Portland as of the 2023–24 season, the Rip City Remix play in the NBA’s G League, which showcases young talent on the verge of making the Trail Blazers roster. An affordable family option, the G League’s season runs November–March. The Remix play at Chiles Center.
The Portland Timbers and Thorns
There is a reason the nickname Soccer City, USA has stuck as one of Portland’s leading monikers, and it starts with the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns. Winning franchises in the MLS and NWSL, respectively, the Timbers won the MLS Cup in 2015 and the Thorns are three-time champions (2013, 2017 and 2022). Both teams play at Providence Park, a phenomenal 25,000+ capacity, soccer-specific stadium in the Goose Hollow neighborhood. Home games can be seen from February to October.
The Portland Pickles and Hillsboro Hops
On a warm summer day, nothing beats the smells and sounds of the ballpark. The Portland Pickles and Hillsboro Hops deliver on the baseball field and in the stands with inventive promotions and nods to local culture. If you’re looking for a fun, relaxed game in the April–September window, baseball in Portland might just be the thing.
The Portland Winterhawks
The three-time Western Hockey League Champion Portland Winterhawks may not boast big names, but make no mistake — the NHL starts here. In fact, the major-junior-league Winterhawks have sent more than 100 players to the NHL, including hall-of-famers like Mark Messier and Cam Neeley. The team’s storied history includes being the first U.S. franchise of the Canadian Hockey League, when they relocated from Edmonton in 1976.
While these are juniors ranging in age from 15–20 years old, the talent level and environment in Veterans Memorial Coliseum are undeniably professional caliber. In fact, the team is a perennial contender, which has won the Ed Chynoweth Cup three times and the Memorial Cup twice in five appearances.
Sports Bars
These local watering holes promise plenty of screens, suds and friendly fans.
The Rose City Rollers
Twenty years in, the colorful characters of Rose City Rollers deliver the speed and ferocity to rival any pro wrestling match or rodeo you might encounter. Teams like the Break Neck Betties do battle with Guns N Rollers, on the flat track at the 400-person capacity Hangar at Oaks Park.
Beyond the action on the track, the Rose City Rollers are a strong community organization, comprised of 400+ women, girls and gender expansive individuals. In all, the league has four home teams, an internationally-ranked travel team, two junior derby programs, a developmental competitive program and a recreational program for skaters of all ages.
Adventure Sports
Find excitement outdoors from the sea to the mountain.
Places to Play Golf and Recreational Sports
Portland also has a great deal to offer those who lean toward the recreational side in their sports pursuits. Golfers will enjoy Portland’s selection of affordable municipal courses, including Eastmoreland Golf Course and Heron Lakes Golf Club, along with private-caliber public courses such as Pumpkin Ridge, Langdon Farms and The Reserve, which are short drives from the city.
On the recreational side of things, look no further than The People’s Courts for pickleball, ping pong, bocce, cornhole or disc golf in a casual bar/restaurant environment, or Pips & Bounce, Portland’s ping pong social club, which boasts a tasty rotating local draught list among the 5+ ping pong tables available for hourly use.
Grand Central Bowl & Arcade maintains an impressive food and drink selection to imbibe between games of bowling or pinball, while Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Mini Golf transports you to a world of pure imagination over 9 holes of putt putt golf.
If playful amusement is the pace you’re looking for, Portland has you covered with some fantastic arcades such as Punch Bowl Social and Ground Kontrol. Oaks Amusement Park offers the carnival rides and midway games of classic amusement parks alongside a historic roller rink for skating and a minature golf course.
A Need for Speed
Portland's International Raceway, Grand Prix and One Moto Show put you in the fast lane.
Portland International Raceway
Portland International Raceway hosts a spectrum of exciting events, including cycling, drag racing and motocross, auto shows and obstacle course events.
Grand Prix of Portland
Every fall since 2018, Portland International Raceway has hosted the celebrated open-wheel racing with the Grand Prix of Portland.
The One Moto Show
Every year, the One Moto Show draws thousands of bikers and enthusiasts to Portland to celebrate all things motorcycle.
Upcoming Sports Events
With so many options, sports are always in season in Portland.
Gay Skate
Roll out with your friends and loved ones to the monthly Gay Skate Session, held the 1st and 3rd Monday night of the month. Everyone is welcome at this all-ages event at this all-ages event. Admission tickets allow the Oaks Park Roller Rink access for the selected Gay Skate Session date/time. Includes standard skate rental.
Portland Timbers
Head to Providence Park to watch the Portland Timbers take on their rivals. Cheer with the Timbers' Army at Providence Park and become part of a Portland tradition.
Starlight Run
Portland’s most popular fun run, the Starlight Run, is the wacky warm-up act for the CareOregon Starlight Parade is starting and finishing on Naito Parkway at Rose Festival CityFair. The 47th Annual Starlight Run will start at 6:30 p.m. The traditional costume contest will be held at 5:30 p.m. The route will follow the path…
Bike Summer Kickoff Ride
This is the official ride that kicks off the festivities every year. Volunteers will be selling Bike Summer merch from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. There will be a limited amount of pennants and stickers for sale at the park, as well as shirts for you to try on before you buy online. There will also…
Pride Ride
Join the ride at Director Park for National Bicycle Day. Poison Waters will be leading this family-friendly ride. All Wheels Welcome. Enjoy a stately (i.e., slow) parade of 1.5 fabulous miles that will ride past spots from Portland’s rich 2SLGBTQIA+ history. The parade will end at the Cart Blocks Food Cart Pod with a dance…
Star Trek Ride
It's time to take the helm and shift gears to Warp 9. Explore strange new roads and seek out new pit stops and new destinations. Along the way, expect trivia, music, costumes, and prizes. Â
Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races
The Rose Festival is proud to host the Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races, an event that has been bringing an exciting Chinese tradition to Portland for more than two decades, beginning in 1989. Held on the Willamette River near the Hawthorne Bridge, the races feature exciting four-team heats held every nine minutes. More than…
Portland Thorns FC
Watch the Thorns play at Providence Park. Established in 2012, the team began to play in 2013 and placed third in its inaugural season and, in the playoffs, won the first NWSL championship. The club won the NWSL Shield in 2016 and a second NWSL Championship in 2017. 2020, they won the Community Shield with the best…
Rose Festival Royal Rosarians Milk Carton Boat Race
A classic Rose Festival event and family-friendly community tradition dating back to 1973, the Milk Carton Boat Race is a spectacle you won’t want to miss. Children and adults race and show off their handmade, human-powered boats that float only employing recycled milk cartons and jugs. Creatively constructed watercraft will compete in nine categories, with…
MLK Dream Run
Join this annual race with live music, products and services from local businesses big and small in the vendor village. This event brings runners and spectators together to celebrate the North/Northeast community noted for its rich ethnic diversity. Enjoy live music, theater, food, drink, dancing, raffle prizes and a vendor's fair. This annual race will feature…
Hot Queer Summer Stand Up Paddle Board Tours
 Bring your excellence out for some HOT QUEER SUMMER ADVENTURES on the water. Sign up for guided or solo stand-up paddle board/kayak tours brought to you by RLPC Paddle Board Rentals. This local small business strives to provide a safe space for Queer + BIPOC communities to create meaningful summer adventures on the beautiful…
Slut Pedal
Celebrate International S*x Worker Day by celebrating and uplifting local S*x Workers in PDX. This ride is centered around BIPOC and Queer S*x Workers, but ALL local dancers, S*x Workers, performers, sluts, and whores are welcome for this fun, community-oriented ride and party event. Wear what makes you feel confident, sexy, and comfortable on a bike….
Euro 2024
Catch the excitement of the 2024 European Championship at Gol- Portland's soccer bar. Gol will have every match live from Germany with great food, top local beer and the atmosphere every football fan dreams of.
Copa America 2024
Catch the excitement of the 2024 Copa America at Gol- Portland's soccer bar. Gol will show every match live with great food, top local beer and the atmosphere every football fan dreams of.
Grateful Dad Half Marathon / 10k / 5k
Join this year's Grateful Dad half marathon, 10k, 5k, and kids run. This year's race starts and finishes at Sellwood Riverfront Park, which features a scenic course along the Springwater Corridor trail. Every finisher receives an awesome tech t-shirt, medal, and post-race pancakes.
Clackamas Cove Cruise Swim
Come swim the beautiful Clackamas River in the safety and serene Oregon City Cove. The swim race will have two events, the 1.2 mile and 2.4 mile swim, in a closed loop course. Swimmers can swim with or without wetsuits, and there's even a fins category. Pre-registration required. This event is a great way to…
Marine Drive Dry Triathlon
A choose-your-own-adventure multi-sport race. Sports are running, biking, and skating, and participants may complete all (in any order) or choose just one or two. People collect a "sport token" for each to attach to their medal. Each lap is 7.4 miles (12km), paved, mostly flat, with no road crossings. Participants can do a shorter distance…
Rose City Mile
Rose City Mile is a fun, competitive, and accessible opportunity for runners of all ages and abilities to test their fitness. The track meet includes a 100 m and 400 m dash for kids 7 and under, open and masters mile, and a mixed 4 x 400 m relay. Rose City Mile is hosted once…
Magical Fantasy & Fae Bike Ride
Did you read all of the Sarah J Mass universe and want to be Feyre Archeron or Manon Blackbeak for a day? Do you get through your work day to really thrive in your DnD campaign? Want to be a wizard like Harry or Gandalf? Planning on moving to the rolling hills of the shire…
Petal Pedal
Petal Pedal is a gourmet distance bike ride like no other. You’ll journey along scenic, quiet roads along mostly flat routes (with a hilly option to visit Silver Falls) as you drift away to another world. The ride starts and finishes at The Oregon Garden, Oregon’s premier botanical garden with over 80 acres of specialty…
Hankook Portland E-Prix
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Portland International Raceway for a doubleheader. Get ready for epic racing action, live music, gaming, F&B and more, providing fun for the whole family. Get your tickets now.
St. Paul Rodeo
Located in the charming town of St. Paul, Oregon, this annual rodeo has been a beloved tradition for over eight decades. Experience the thrill of saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and the legendary bull riding that keeps spectators on the edge of their seats. With a rich history and a reputation for delivering…
Xtreme Xperience at Portland International Raceway
 It’s YOUR turn to get behind the wheel of Portland International Raceway's fleet of exotic cars. Book your driving or riding Xperience on a world-class racetrack in supercars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and more. No experience is necessary. Professional Instructors will teach you how to drive the racing line as you cross ‘Drive a…
Portland Criterium Cycle Race
The Portland Criterium will return to the Portland North Park Blocks in August. This exciting form of bicycle racing will thrill racers and spectators alike as the race speeds around the streets over 30 mph. Bring the entire family to join a fun afternoon of racing and car-free events featuring some of the best athletes…
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