Sports

Sports Fans

Whether you’re a fan of NBA basketball, minor league baseball, pro soccer, college sports or long-distance running, Sacramento’s got game.

BASKETBALL

(October–April)

Sacramento Kings: National Basketball Association

Golden 1 Center, 500 David J. Stern Walk, David J. Stern Walk, Sacramento, (888) Sacramento, (888) 915-4647 general, 915-4647 general, (916) 701-5401 box o ce, golden1center. o ce, golden1center. com com

In its LEED-certifi ed arena, Sacramento’s NBA franchise continues its quest to become a championship-caliber team. The Kings’ loyal, cowbell-ringing fans are as ready as ever!

Sacramento State Hornets: Big Sky Conference (men’s and women’s)

The Nest gymnasium, Sacramento State campus, 6000 J St., Sacramento, (916) 278-4323, hornetsports.com University of California, Davis Aggies: Big West Conference (men’s and women’s)

University Credit Union Center, UC Davis campus, Davis, (530) 752-2471, ucdavisaggies.com BASEBALL

(April–September)

Sacramento River Cats: Pacifi c Coast League (Triple A)

Sutter Health Park, 400 Ballpark Drive, West Sacramento, (916) 3714487, milb.com/sacramento The River Cats are the Triple-A a liate for the San Francisco Giants.

FOOTBALL

(August–December)

Sacramento State Hornets: Big Sky Conference

Hornet Field, Sacramento State campus, 6000 J St., Sacramento, (916) 278-4323, hornetsports.com University of California, Davis Aggies: Big Sky Conference

UC Davis Health Stadium, La Rue Road, Davis, (530) 752-2471, ucdavisaggies.com RUNNING/TRIATHLON California International Marathon

(First Sunday in December)

runsra.org/california-internationalmarathon The CIM annually attracts thousands of runners from around the world thanks to its fast, net-downhill course that starts near Folsom Dam, gently winds through scenic Sacramento suburbs and ends at the state Capitol. Certifi ed and sanctioned by USA Track & Field, CIM is a Boston Marathon and U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon qualifi er. Great American Triathlon

(July)

greatamericantriathlon.com After Eppie’s Great Race ran its 45-year course in 2018, local race enthusiasts introduced this annual no-swim, runride-paddle triathlon in 2019, using ride-paddle triathlon in 2019, using Eppie’s historic course in and along the American River in Rancho Cordova and Sacramento.

Ironman California (October)

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After the 2021 race was canceled due to weather, Sacramento held its fi rst Ironman California in 2022, attracting nearly 4,000 athletes from around the world to swim 2.4 miles in the American and Sacramento rivers, bike 112 miles through the Delta and run 26.2 miles on city streets to fi nish at the state Capitol. The race returns here in 2023.

Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run (June)

wser.org With its inception in 1974, the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race includes a climb of 18,000 feet and a descent of 23,000 feet as it follows the Western States Trail from Olympic Valley near Lake Tahoe through Sierra high country and historic Gold County, fi nishing in the foothills town of Auburn.

SOCCER

(March–October)

Sacramento Republic FC: United Soccer League

Heart Health Park, Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 307Sacramento, (916) 3076100, sacrepublicfc.com 6100, sacrepublicfc.com The men’s pro soccer team is a solid contender in the Western Conference of the second-tier league USL Championship and, in 2022, reached the fi nal of the U.S. Open Cup—the fi rst non-MLS club to do so since 2008. Sacramento was awarded an MLS expansion franchise in 2019, with a glam new stadium on the horizon, but those plans remain in limbo awaiting a new lead investor. Meanwhile, Sac Republic’s large, loyal and loud fan base cheers their team on.