Spectator Sports & Racing
Downtown Portland Attractions
A little old-fashioned competition never hurt anyone, right? Portland hosts a multitude of exciting sports teams and events, including NBA basketball, pre-NHL hockey, minor league baseball and A-League soccer.
The ultra-modern Rose Garden arena is home to the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and the Portland LumberJax professional indoor lacrosse team, as well as countless concerts and special events. The Portland Winter Hawks hockey team plays at the Memorial Coliseum, which is located next door to the arena.
Visitors can also cheer alongside Portland’s loyal and enthusiastic sports fans at historic PGE Park, whose recent renovation added state-of-the-art amenities without sacrificing the stadium’s elegant 1926 design. PGE Park is home to Triple-A baseball’s Portland Beavers, an affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The A-League Portland Timbers’ soccer games are also played here.
Speed is the name of the game for fans at Portland International Raceway; the track’s season is highlighted by G.I. Joe’s Presents Champ Car Grand Prix of Portland, the largest auto racing event in the Pacific Northwest. And if you’re feeling lucky, place your bets at Portland Meadows, a horse-racing track.
Portland Trail Blazers
Winners of the 1977 NBA Championship, the Portland Trail Blazers are Portland’s only major league sports franchise. Owned by investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen.
One Center Court
Suite 200
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 963-3978
www.blazers.com
6 minutes; 2 miles
Portland Winter Hawks
Pre-NHL Ice hockey played at Memorial Coliseum
300 N Winning Way
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 236-4295
www.winterhawks.com
5 minutes; 1-1/2 miles
Portland Timbers
A-League soccer is played April – mid-September at PGE Park.
www.portlandtimbers.com
5 minutes; less than 1 mile
Rose City Rollers
The Rose City Rollers are Portland’s all-female roller derby league. Check out these hard-hitting ladies monthly at the Portland Expo Center.
The Hanger at Oaks Park
Portland, OR 97286
(503) 784-1444
www.rosecityrollers.com
12 minutes; 5 miles
Portland International Raceway
This 1.967 mile asphalt road course with 12 turns hosts racing events including those sanctioned by CART, NASCAR, SCCA, OMRRA, USCF, NHRA, and IKF.
1940 N Victory Blvd
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 823-7223
www.portlandraceway.com
9 minutes; 6 miles
Portland Meadows
One mile oval thoroughbred race track
1001 N Schmeer Rd
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 737-1000
www.portlandmeadows.com
11 minutes; 7 miles
Portland is also home to:
Oregon Motorcycle Roadracing Association
OMRRA promotes and conducts safe competition of motorcycle racing in a controlled environment. OMRRA also promotes spectator viewing and active participation by volunteering and the schooling of people who want to learn and race motorcycles on a road surface.
7420 S.W. 77th Ave.
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 221-1487
www.omrra.com
Oregon Sports Authority
The Oregon Sports Authority keeps a directory of camps, facilities, organizations and clubs, events, media and teams.
1888 S.W. Madison St.
Second Floor
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 234-4500
www.oregonsports.org
