Sports

Ontario delivers high-energy sports action. From the rink to the court, the track or the field, and from pennant races to playoff showdowns. Find thrilling pro sports leagues and major sporting events year-round.

Hockey fandom runs deep in Canada’s identity, and nowhere is that more evident than in Ontario, with two National Hockey League (NHL) teams calling the province home. Watch the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators battle for hockey supremacy.

Experience the electrifying “We The North” momentum at a Toronto Raptors basketball game, Canada’s beloved National Basketball Association (NBA) team. Baseball also brings the nation together as fans cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays, from the first pitch to the final out.

Football fans rally at uniquely Canadian CFL games in Toronto, Ottawa or Hamilton, where tradition and high-impact action collide. To avoid confusion, the North American name for the globally famed game of football is soccer. Soccer passion will reach fever pitch as Toronto hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026 TM, with excitement continuing through major league Toronto FC matches.

Golf’s biggest moments also shine in Ontario, as the province frequently hosts major golf tournaments, like the RBC Canadian Open. Three Ontario teams compete in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). And motor racing fans won’t want to miss one of Toronto’s landmark summer events. The multi-day Honda Indy has adopted a new name and location—the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy now takes place along a thrilling street circuit in Markham.

Tennis lovers can enjoy world-class competition when Toronto hosts the highly anticipated women’s matches during the National Bank Open.

Women’s sports continue to thrive across the province, with several professional teams to watch, including ice hockey, soccer, basketball and ringette.

Beyond major sporting events, Ontario is home to a wide variety of minor league teams and local sports games, ensuring you’re never far from unforgettable fan experiences.