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Downtown Portland Attractions

Spectator Sports & Racing

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
6 minutes; 2 miles
www.blazers.com

Portland LumberJax

The LumberJax are Portland's newest and most exciting professional sports franchise.indoor lacrosse! Catch the speed, athleticism and hard hits at the Rose Garden during the winter.

One Center Court
Suite 150
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 736-2130
6 minutes; 2 miles
www.portlandjax.com

Portland Winter Hawks

Pre-NHL Ice hockey played at Memorial Coliseum

300 N Winning Way
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 236-4295
5 minutes; 1-1/2 miles
www.winterhawks.com

Portland Beavers

The Beavers are Triple A Baseball's "home" team and an affiliate of the San Diego Padres. Home games are played at PGE Park; season is April through August.

1844 S.W. Morrison St.
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 553-5400
5 minutes; less than 1 mile
www.portlandbeavers.com

Portland Timber

A-League soccer is played April - mid-September at PGE Park.

5 minutes; less than 1 mile
www.portlandtimbers.com

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
12 minutes; 5 miles
www.rosecityrollers.com

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
9 minutes; 6 miles
www.portlandraceway.com

Portland Meadows

One mile oval thoroughbred race track
1001 N Schmeer Rd
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 737-1000
11 minutes; 7 miles
www.portlandmeadows.com

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