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Catch a soccer game at downtown Portland’s Providence Park, which is the proud home of the Portland Thorns and Timbers football clubs.
Credit: Ashley Anderson

Sports

From seeing a soccer match with the Timbers Army to rooting for Rip City and the Trail Blazers, Portland loves its sports.

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Catch a soccer game at downtown Portland’s Providence Park, which is the proud home of the Portland Thorns and Timbers football clubs.
Credit: Ashley Anderson

Know Before You Go

Several of Portland’s sports teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Winterhawks, Portland Timbers and Thorns and Rose City Rollers, have canceled or postponed their seasons. To learn more, please visit each league’s respective website:
— National Basketball Association (NBA)
— Western Hockey League (WHL)
— Major League Soccer (MLS)
— Rose City Rollers

In addition to being nicknamed “Soccer City, U.S.A.” (thanks to the thriving fútbol culture fostered by Portland’s Timber and Thorns), Portland is proudly home to NBA team the Portland Trail Blazers, the Winterhawks hockey league, multiple minor league baseball teams and the international championship-winning Rose City Rollers roller derby team. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking to enjoy the city’s sports culture, Portland guarantees a winning time. Read on to learn more about the city’s many sports teams, their surrounding cultures and places to enjoy a game — then head to our events calendar to find even more things to do in Portland.

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Professional Sports Teams

From ice rinks to soccer pitches, Portland athletes are dominating the game.

The Portland Timbers celebrate a goal on their home field.

Portland Soccer: Timbers and Thorns

With a fervent following, every Portland Timbers and Thorns match has a festive atmosphere that's enjoyable whether you're a soccer fan or not.

Trail Blazers fans celebrate a win at the Moda Center.

Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers joined the NBA in 1970 and have always called Portland home — and they have the lifelong fans to prove it

Former Winterhawks captain Troy Rutkowski went to the NHL in 2013.

Portland Winterhawks WHL Hockey

The Western Hockey League’s Portland Winterhawks may not boast big-name talent, but make no mistake — the NHL starts here.

Portland Sports Bars

Whether you're cheering on our trusty Timbers or Trail Blazers or rooting for your own hometown heroes, here's where to watch sports in Portland.

Cheers!

More Sports

Portland's roller derby, minor league baseball and mountain sports scenes thrive year-round.

Meet mascot Dillon the Pickle at a Portland Pickles baseball game.

Baseball in Portland

The Portland Pickles and Hillsboro Hops are two local baseball teams pitching summery good times.

The Rose City Rollers

Rose City Rollers Roller Derby

The all-female, volunteer-run roller derby team battled its way to the top of Portland’s sports fandom, and a world championship, in recent years.

Test your mountain biking skills on the expert-only Syncline trail.

Biking in the Columbia River Gorge

The Columbia River Gorge is a recreational biker’s paradise, with options including car-free blacktop, smooth single-track flows and canyon trails with tricky switchbacks.

Top 5

Sporting Venues

These major local venues play host to some of the city's grandest sporting events.

  • Moda Center

    This multipurpose arena — with a capacity of nearly 20,000 — is home to the Portland Trail Blazers and the Portland Winterhawks. It also hosts a wide variety of events, concerts and more.

  • Providence Park

    Home to the Timbers and Thorns soccer teams (and their fans), this stadium was built in 1926 and was expanded in 2019 to offer sweeping views and local food and drink.

  • The Hangar at Oaks Park

    Proud home of Portland's Rose City Rollers roller derby team, the Hangar at Oaks Park is host to rowdy annual roller derby championships and regular matches between local and traveling teams.

  • Portland International Raceway

    Portland International Raceway is a multi-use park built around a two-mile road course, drag strip and motocross track. It's home to the Grand Prix of Portland, held every Labor Day weekend.

  • Veterans Memorial Coliseum

    This 12,000-seat venue is home to the Portland Winterhawks hockey team, and was the original home of the Portland Trail Blazers. Opened in 1960 as a memorial to veterans of all wars, it hosts over 150 events per year.

Pregame a Soccer Match at Bars Near Providence Park

Even if you can’t score tickets to a game itself, you can cheer on the home team at these bars near Providence Park.

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Adventure Sports

Find excitement outdoors from the sea to the mountain.

The approach to Mount Hood in winter.

Winter Sports on Mount Hood

Just a 90-minute drive from downtown, Mount Hood sits right in the city’s backyard and makes for a heck of a winter playground.

A raft plunges into Husum Falls on the White Salmon River.

Whitewater Rafting Near Portland

Conquer rapids, spot wildlife and experience nature in a new way at these favorite spots for whitewater rafting near Portland.

Kayakers paddle on the Willamette River near downtown Portland.

Kayaking in and Around Portland

When the weather heats up, folks flock to the water. For paddlers, that typically means hitting one the many rivers in and near Portland.

Adventurers love the waves and windsurfing at the Columbia River Gorge.

Windsurfing in the Columbia River Gorge

Grab your board and head to the Columbia River Gorge, the windsurfing capital of the world, located a short drive east of Portland.

The best way to keep warm while snowshoeing on Mount Hood involves roasting marshmallows.

Snowshoeing on Mount Hood

Snowshoeing is a peaceful way to enjoy Mount Hood with friends and minimal gear and expense.

Enjoy unparalleled views of downtown Portland on a stand-up paddleboard.

Where to Stand-Up Paddle Board Around Portland

Find a fresh perspective on local waterways with these paddling classes, lake tours and even SUP yoga classes.

The Clackamas River is a perfect coho fishing spot close to Portland.

Fishing near Portland

These four waterways — all less than an hour away from Portland — provide the perfect setting for your next fish tale.

The best way to keep warm while snowshoeing on Mount Hood involves roasting marshmallows.

Snowshoeing on Mount Hood

Snowshoeing is a peaceful way to enjoy Mount Hood with friends and minimal gear and expense.

Start Your Engines

Racing sports build anticipation is the stands for competition on two or four wheels.

Every fall, Portland International Raceway hosts the Grand Prix of Portland.

Grand Prix of Portland

Every fall since 2018, Portland International Raceway has hosted the celebrated open-wheel racing with the Grand Prix of Portland.

Portland International Raceway is a prime destination for motorheads.

Portland International Raceway

Portland International Raceway hosts a spectrum of exciting events, including cycling, drag racing and motocross, auto shows and obstacle course events.

More than 180 custom motorcycles were displayed at The One Moto Show.

One Moto Show Brings Motorcycle Fans to Portland

Every February, the One Moto Show draws thousands of bikers and enthusiasts to Portland to celebrate all things motorcycle.

LGBTQ+ Sports & Recreation

Located only a few hours from the beach, the mountains and the high desert, Portland is a sports and wilderness lover’s fantasy come true.

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