See Professional & Collegiate Sports Near Rancho Cordova

Find a great game while you're in town.

Game day enthusiasts love the Rancho Cordova region for its bursting sports scene, affordable hotels, great eats, and delicious libations. Whether you prefer basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, or motocross, we've got plenty of options.

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MLB: The Athletics (formerly known as the Oakland A's)

The Oakland A's, now known as The Athletics, are moving from California to Nevada. The team will temporarily call Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento home as their new ballpark in Las Vegas is being prepared. They will relocate when building is complete in 2027.

Rancho Cordova is the perfect place to find affordable lodging options for the next big game. We're just 15 miles down the freeway from West Sacramento, making it easy to escape the chaos of the capital city and discover a restful hotel with great amenities like breakfast and easy parking.

The Athletics Website, Ticket Sales & Stadium Info

MILB: Sacramento River Cats

Sacramento's beloved minor league team is now the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, although prior to 2015 they were the Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics. Since 2000, they have won 5 Pacific Coast League championships. Watch an exciting game from lawn seating, standard seats, or VIP boxes as you munch on ballpark snacks and enjoy the silly antics of Dinger, the River Cats mascot. The River Cats play at Sutter Health Park on days when the Athletics do not have games.

River Cats Website, Ticket Sales & Stadium Info

NBA: Sacramento Kings

One of the oldest NBA franchises makes their home in Sacramento. The Sacramento Kings play at the Golden 1 Center in front of a sea of passionate fans dressed in purple. A tradition started in the 2022-2023 season, each winning game is now celebrated by a player, mascot Slamson, or a special guest pressing a large purple button that turns on "The Beam," 1800 watts of purple light that are beamed from the roof of the stadium into the sky. The lasers can be seen for miles across the city. "Light the beam!" and "Beam team!" have become the rally calls of fans everywhere.

Kings Website, Ticket Sales & Stadium Info

USL: Sacramento Republic FC

Head to Cal Expo at Heart Health Park to watch Sacramento's home soccer team alongside some of the most engaged fans on the planet! Food trucks, great merch, and excellent views of the field abound no matter where you sit. You'll find yourself cheering and chanting to the megaphone tunes and drums of the Tower Bridge Battalion, an independent group of supporters with "indomitable" enthusiasm, in no time. Don't forget to bring home a game day scarf!

Sac Republic Website, Ticket Sales & Stadium Info

MX: Hangtown Motocross Classic at Prairie City SVRA

This state park is known for its adrenaline-pumping events. Watch the professionals race at the annual Hangtown Motocross Classic or watch amateur racing clubs sling mud at races set throughout the calendar year. Public rental bikes, ATVs, and equipment are not available on property, but do exist nearby.

Upcoming Hangtown Motocross Dates

Rowing Events at Lake Natoma

Sacramento State Aquatic Center is well-known for affordable watersport rentals, classes, and camps, but they also host a large number of rowing regattas each year. Lake Natoma hosts more rowing championships in April, May, and June than any other venue. From the first NCAA Women's Rowing Championships event in 1997 to the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships in 2026 and beyond, you can find plenty of exciting events to watch throughout the spring and summer.

Sac State Aquatic Center Event Info

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