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Watch or Play: Good Sports in Connecticut
From UConn football to world-class golf tournaments, high-scoring college sports to high-energy professional wrestling, Connecticut is home to a vast array of sporting attractions. Join the excitement of hockey games, polo matches, professional baseball, soccer matches, sailing, and more — whether you’re a spectator or part of the action.
If you’re looking for a venue to host your sporting event, click here.
Football
Everyone loves football season. Grab a beer and your UConn gear when you head to Rentschler Field to attend a UConn Huskies Division I football game — and prepare to cheer on the Huskies.
And bring your spirit down to New Haven to root for the Bulldogs when you catch a Yale University football game.
Professional Teams
Root for the home team. See Connecticut’s professional sports teams in action.
Water/Boating Activities
Dive into on-the-water adrenaline. Go boating and try water sports in Connecticut.
Biking
Bike like you mean it. Check out these biking destinations and groups. And find more here.
Rock Climbing
Get climbing. These spots will rock your world.
Skiing and Snow Sports
Get your winter on. Do snow days to the max at Connecticut’s skiing and snow sport destinations.
Fishing
Cast your lines. Fishing in Connecticut brings top-notch opportunities for inland and saltwater catches. Find more here.
Horseback Riding
Giddy-up! Ride horseback at these Connecticut destinations. Find polo, dressage, and steeplechase here.
Pickleball
Pickleball is growing in popularity — and Connecticut's got it. Check out Pickleball America in Stamford, one of the largest indoor pickleball venues in the US. And find more pickleball courts here.
Adaptive Sports
For those looking for adaptive sporting activities, Connecticut has much to offer. From basketball and golf to skiing, karate, dance, and more, find adaptive sports at the spots below.
- Ski Sundown, New Hartford
Adaptive ski lessons are offered for hearing and vision-impaired skiers, as well as those with developmental and physical disabilities.
- High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Old Lyme
Providing therapeutic horseback riding experiences for people with cognitive, physical, and emotional disabilities. - New England Science & Sailing, Stonington
Offer adaptive sailing programs bring the fun and therapeutic qualities of sailing to individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities.
In addition, Connecticut is home to many summer camps that cater to kids with disabilities, including Camp Hemlocks in Hebron. And there are also programs including Leaps of Faith, an organization in Sandy Hook that offers adaptive skiing and water skiing for individuals with disabilities.
Host Your Sporting Event
Connecticut offers sporting venues for all types of sports. If you’re looking for a venue to host your sporting event, click here.
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