There’s nowhere in Canada with more professional sports teams than Toronto. You’ll find pro clubs representing hockey, basketball, baseball, football, soccer and even lacrosse. So don your favourite team’s jersey and head out to the game.
When the weather gets hot, baseball is the biggest game in town. The Toronto Blue Jays are the city’s “boys of summer,” and play to enthusiastic crowds at Rogers Centre. Grab yourself a hot dog and cold drink as you soak up the buzz of the crowd. If the roof is open, you’ll even be able to soak up a little sun while peering up at the CN Tower - just watch out for those fly balls. You can even watch the game as you dine at the Hard Rock Café or the new 200-level wine bar.
The Toronto Argonauts also play their games inside Rogers Centre. One of the most storied franchises in the Canadian Football League, they take to the field every year to the cheers of “AAARRGGGGOOOOOSSSSS” from the loyal fanbase. With a larger field and fewer downs than American football, games are always filled with huge breakout plays and thrilling lead changes.
Toronto is most definitely a hockey town. And when it comes to our beloved game, no one tops the Maple Leafs. Experience the passion of a hometown crowd at the Air Canada Centre (or ACC), where chants of “Go Leafs Go!” usually follow the crowd out of the game and into the streets. Try for seats against the glass and you’ll feel like you’re right in the middle of every hit and every goal.
The Leafs share the ACC with the Toronto Raptors, our city’s high-flying NBA team. They always put on a show for the crowd that’s fun for the whole family. Even during timeouts there are special events for fans to participate in, from three-point contests to dunk competitions. And you’ll always be welcome to dance with “the Raptor”, known around the league as the NBA’s top mascot.
The excitement doesn’t end there. Take in a soccer game featuring the Toronto Lynx or the Lady Lynx. See professional tennis stars from around the world face off at centre court at the Tennis Canada Rogers Cup. Or pick a winning horse to cheer for at the Woodbine or Mohawk racetracks.