Sports

Atlanta has been coined the "Sports Capital of the World," and it certainly prospers with activities designed for sports enthusiasts and leisure fun to pass the day. Sampling these happenings is easy and well worth your time to delve into the world of active Atlanta. Year-round, rain or shine, we've got something for you to do.

With our major sports teams, not to mention outstanding facilities such as the Georgia Dome, Turner Field and Philips Arena, it is clear that Atlanta's sports are prevalent and exciting.

bullet Atlanta Dream


bullet Atlanta Braves Baseball


bullet Atlanta Falcons Football


bullet Atlanta Hawks Basketball


bullet Atlanta Thrashers


bullet Georgia State University Athletics 

EVENTS

  • Monster Jam The Georgia Dome hosts Monster Jam. The color, light, sound, speed and intense action of Monster Jam transport fans from the ordinary to a place where larger than life monster trucks flythrough the air with ease and crushing cars beneath their enormous wheels is all in a days work.
  • Sunday Best Auditions BET's acclaimed show "Sunday Best" will audition gospel singers for its second season. This casting call is open to the general public at the Georgia World Congress Center.
  • Mayor Franklin Speaks to Atlanta Press Club Mayor Shirley Franklin discusses priorities for 2009 at the Atlanta Press Club. Mayor Franklin will discuss the economic challenges for Atlanta in 2009 and her plans to leave Atlanta in the black.
  • More Events
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