Sports & Recreation
It’s easy to stay active year-round in North Dakota. Catch auto racing events, test your mettle with an extreme adventure like rafting or mountain biking, relax on a fishing or golfing outing and make the most of our snowy winters with a snowboarding or skiing trip.
When it’s time to take the stands, join North Dakota’s diehard fans and cheer on minor league baseball, basketball and hockey, or sit back and watch some of the best college sports in the country with our national championship winning teams, the North Dakota State University's Bison football, and University of North Dakota's men’s hockey.
North Dakota hosts various sporting events throughout the year, including rodeos, golf tournaments, and motor races. Rodeos showcase the state's cowboy culture, featuring bull riding, barrel racing, and roping competitions. Golfers can tee off at scenic courses nestled within the rolling hills, while motorsports enthusiasts can attend races at tracks across the state. Whether it's cheering on local teams or participating in outdoor adventures, North Dakota offers something for sports lovers of all kinds.
