Sports
From seeing a soccer match with the Timbers Army to rooting for Rip City and the Trail Blazers, Portland loves its sports.
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.
Professional Sports Teams
From ice rinks to soccer pitches, Portland athletes are dominating the game.
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.
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
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.
More Sports
Portland's roller derby, minor league baseball and mountain sports scenes thrive year-round.
Baseball in Portland
The Portland Pickles and Hillsboro Hops are two local baseball teams pitching summery good times.
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.
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.
Sporting Venues
These major local venues play host to some of the city's grandest sporting events.
Adventure Sports
Find excitement outdoors from the sea to the mountain.
Start Your Engines
Racing sports build anticipation is the stands for competition on two or four wheels.
Grand Prix
Every fall since 2018, Portland International Raceway has hosted the celebrated open-wheel racing with the Grand Prix of Portland.
Portland International Raceway
Portland International Raceway hosts a spectrum of exciting events, including cycling, drag racing and motocross, auto shows and obstacle course events.
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.
Upcoming Sports Events
Bridge to Brews
EVENT POSTPONED. Please visit the event website for current information. The annual Bridge to Brews foot race is back with a new route in 2020, taking participants over the Broadway, Steel, Morrison and Hawthorne Bridge. Head to Waterfront Park after the race for the “brews” section of the event which features a classic Portland beer…
Hop Hop Half – Easter Half Marathon
EVENT CHANGED TO VIRTUAL RUN/WALK. Please visit the event website for current information. This spring tradition takes participants along the scenic Columbia river along the Marine Drive bike path featuring views of Mt. Hood, lots of boats and marinas, and a gorgeous sunrise. An incredible post-race party spoils all finishers with complimentary commemorative champagne flutes,…
Portland Derby
EVENT POSTPONED. Please visit the event website for current information. Imagine sundresses, big hats and seer sucker suits. The Portland Derby organizers are excited to bring The Portland Derby back to inner Southeast Portland at the Redd for the 16th-year celebration. Games – corn hole, premium door prizes and prizes for best dressed, horse auction…
Hippie Chick Half Marathon
The Hippie Chick half marathon, quarter marathon, 5k and kid’s half-mile race returns in 2020 for Mother’s Day weekend! This female-focused event is designed to celebrate how amazing women are. Grab your mom, your sister, your friend, or your co-worker and register to run through Oregon’s scenic countryside. The route finishes back at Ron Tonkin…
Portland Sunday Parkways
This family-friendly bike ride features local vendors and live entertainment.
Rose City Rollers Hometown Throwdown
Join Portland’s roller derby team, The Rose City Rollers, for their annual Hometown Throwdown, featuring two double-headers every day. Hometown Throwdown Games in 2020: Friday, May 29:7pm Axles of Annihilation (PDX) vs. The Wall Street Traitors (NYC);9:00pm Wheels of Justice (PDX) vs. Mile High Club (DEN)Saturday, May 30: 7pm Bruising Altitude (DEN) vs. The Wall…
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…
Rose Cup Races
Celebrate racing history at Portland International Raceway’s 60th annual Rose Cup Races! Enjoy great racing, pageantry and honoring an iconic family-friendly event in the Pacific Northwest.
Grand Prix of Portland
Every fall since 2018, Portland International Raceway has hosted the celebrated open-wheel racing with the Grand Prix of Portland.
Cambia Portland Classic
The Portland Classic is the longest-running stop on the LPGA tour, and 2020 marks its 49th year. Watch world-class women golfers who are “keeping Portland diverse, legendary, strong and powerful.”
Portland Dragon Boat Festival
Enjoy Portland’s annual Dragon Boat Festival, featuring dragon boat racing along with food vendors, a beer garden and more. The event features as many as 96 dragon boat teams from all over the world who race in Taiwan-style dragon boats.
Portland Marathon
Taking runners along a loop of Portland along the east and west sides of the city’s Willamette River, the Portland Marathon is an excellent way to see a lot of Portland in one great run. The race starts and finishes at Waterfront Park, crossing four bridges and passing by some of the city’s most iconic…