Spring Over for Major Fun with the Minor Leagues
Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Head to Lakewood to watch the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, a high-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, take the plate. It’s baseball with a beachy vibe – and it’s a big hit with fans of every age! If they’re playing at home at ShoreTown Ballpark, enjoy Manasquan Bank Mini Golf and the BlueClaws Sand Bar, too.
New Jersey Jackals
For a great family night out, take the kids to Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson to see New Jersey Frontier League favorite, the New Jersey Jackals. Interesting fact: Historic Hinchliffe Stadium, built in 1932, pays tribute to legendary Paterson local Larry Doby, one of the most famous Negro National League baseball players and Major League Hall of Famer.
Sussex County Miners
Head over to Skylands Stadium in Augusta to watch the Sussex County Miners take to the field. The team, one of North Jersey’s winningest professional baseball teams, is fired up for the 2024 season. Check their schedule for spectacular post-game fireworks and plenty of promotional nights, too.
Somerset Patriots
Grab your glove and head over to TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater to catch up with the Somerset Patriots, a Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. After the ballgame, stick around for another favorite NJ spectator sport: watching fireworks. The theme nights are a big hit, too – including dog-friendly Bark in the Park.
Trenton Thunder
If you love baseball, hot dogs and real dogs, get over to the Trenton Thunder Ballpark, where you can cheer on the Trenton Thunder. Enjoy between-innings entertainment featuring the team’s mascots: Boomer, Cloudman and Slice as well as special dog-friendly games. The Trenton Thunder Baseball Club is a collegiate summer baseball team of the MLB Draft league.
Get a Kick Out of MLS Soccer
Watch the Red Bulls in NJ
This spring, check out one of the nation's premier soccer venues, Red Bull Arena in Harrison. Home of Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls, the Arena was built specifically for soccer and features a partially translucent roof and ideal sight lines from every seat. Before the game, visit The BULLevard in front of the Arena for fun activities for fans of all ages. Regular season is March through October.
Giddy-Up & Go – Live Horse Racing
Monmouth Park Racetrack
Gallop over to Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport for the thrill of thoroughbred racing, cool events and exciting festivals. For a family outing that’s wallet-friendly too, don't miss Family Fun Days, every Sunday and holiday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Pony rides, face painting, bounce house and more. And it’s all free!
Freehold Raceway
Ready to see thoroughbreds "go through their paces"? Watch harness races for trotters and pacers at historic Freehold Raceway, the oldest, fastest daytime half-mile harness racing track in the nation. Live races run Fridays and Saturdays, post time 12:30 p.m. The track is open year-round with simulcasts from racetracks across North America.
Round Up Thrills at the Rodeo
Every Saturday Night from late May through the end of September, get a taste of true traditional western ranching and check out live bull riding at Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove. The longest-running weekly professional rodeo in the USA, this piece of American history is celebrating its 70th consecutive year.
Gear Up for Live Auto Racing
See modified, pro stock, trucks and more race at Wall Stadium Speedway (Wall Township), a 1/3-mile high-banked asphalt oval. Or go for "Thunder in the Pines" at New Egypt Speedway, a 7/16-mile clay track offering family-friendly auto racing every Saturday night from April to October.
Tee Off Summer at the ShopRite LPGA Classic
If you’re fascinated by fairways, this golf tournament, presented by Acer, is for you. Not only is it one of Atlantic City’s largest sporting events, it’s also one of the longest-running events on the LPGA tour schedule. This year the tournament takes place on the world-class Bay Course at Seaview located in Galloway on June 7 – 9, 2024.
NFL Fall Football Action in Jersey – Jets & Giants
Think fall, and like most sports fans your mind most likely immediately goes to football! No doubt it’s one of New Jersey’s most popular spectator sports. Head over to the action-packed MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, to watch the Giants and the Jets tackle some of their toughest opponents.
NJ State Powerboat Championships & the NJ Governor’s Cup
Have waves of fun with other boating enthusiasts at Lake Hopatcong to watch hydroplane, jersey speed skiff and flat-bottom boat racing at its finest. Mark your calendar to see the event this year happening on September 14 – 15, 2024. In addition to powerboat racing, there’s tons of fun, food and vendors – all with a stunning lakeside view.
NHL Hockey Takes the Ice Starting in October – New Jersey Devils
Watch one of the National Hockey League’s best teams, the New Jersey Devils, heat up the ice at the Prudential Center in Newark. The regular season is from October to April, with the playoffs in late April, but the year-round fandom and excitement surrounding this acclaimed team never end.
Collegiate Sports Make the Grade Year-Round
Watch talented players and accomplished teams in a variety of sports at many of NJ’s top-rated colleges including: Rutgers University in New Brunswick, Seton Hall University in South Orange, Farleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, Princeton University in Princeton and Monmouth University in West Long Branch.
Plan Ahead for FIFA World Cup 2026™
Get ready, soccer fans! NY/NJ is a proud host of FIFA World Cup 2026™ - the largest game of its kind in history, with 48 teams playing in tournaments across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Don’t miss the chance to see eight thrilling matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, including the exhilarating final match.
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