Ohio doesn’t leave sports fans wanting when it comes to action on the field, court, or course. This state is home to the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Columbus Blue Jackets. For sports enthusiasts, Akron has plenty of places to catch a game.
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Akron Zips
The University of Akron has a long list of impressive men and women’s teams that keep fans on their toes watching a variety of competitive sports. The teams play at the InfoCision Stadium/Summa Field, James A. Rhodes Arena, and other area locations, so fans can see their favorite competitors play baseball, football, soccer, track and field, golf, lacrosse, swimming and diving, and soccer. Teams have morning, afternoon, and evening games scheduled throughout the summer.
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Akron RubberDucks
Enjoy Double-A baseball at Canal Park when the Akron RubberDucks take the field. With morning, afternoon, and evening home games scheduled from April through August, there are plenty of opportunities to watch your favorite players take the mound. Arrive early and make your way to The Game Grill for gourmet burgers, assorted sandwiches, appetizers, and assorted beverages then sit back and let the games begin.
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Firestone Country Club
The Firestone Country Club plays host each summer to players competing in World Golf Championships. This year the Bridgestone Invitational competition is scheduled for Aug. 2-5. The PGA Championship Invitational brings some of the best golf pros in the world to Akron for the special event. Tickets are currently on sale with various options available.
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Akron Aviators
Watch players fly high as the Akron Aviators professional basketball team leaps to make the perfect basket at the LeBron James Arena. The Akron Aviators recently joined the ranks of the American Basketball Association (ABA) and ended their inaugural 2017-2018 season against the Chicago Fury. Stay tuned as the team prepares for the new season with home games scheduled at the arena.
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Akron Marathon Race Series
Run wild at the Akron Marathon Race Series celebrating 16 years of world-class running. Kick off the competition on June 30 at 8:30 a.m. with runners and walkers taking to the course starting at the InfoCision Stadium, which will host the 8K and 1-mile competition.
On Aug. 11, the Goodyear Half Marathon and 10K races begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Goodyear Akron Proving Grounds then on to the historic World Headquarters.
The FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, and Team Relay bring the opportunity for runners to compete against other running enthusiasts in downtown Akron as they race along the Blue Line amid cheers from spectators lining the way. The race is scheduled for Sept. 29, 2018, at 7 a.m.
“‘Tis the season” for sporting events, and Akron has a choice of exhilarating, nail-biting, cheering and shouting events ready for sport’s enthusiasts to enjoy. Whether you like the fast pace of a professional basketball team, the precision of a golf pro teeing off on the greens, or you want to participate in a marathon, Akron has events going on throughout the year.
