PRO SPORTS GUIDE

Soccer

Soccer: D.C. United (MLS) and Washington Spirit (NWSL) bring professional soccer to the region, playing at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., just minutes from Maryland. Both clubs draw passionate fan bases and deliver exciting match-day atmospheres.

Tennis & Golf: The Citi Open, held annually in Washington, D.C., attracts top international tennis players. On the golf side, Maryland regularly hosts PGA Tour events at courses like Congressional Country Club and TPC Potomac, adding prestige to the region’s sports scene.

Endurance Sports: Each fall, the Baltimore Running Festival and Bay Bridge Run showcase Maryland’s passion for endurance events. The Bridge Run, in particular, is a bucket-list experience, letting runners and walkers cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on foot.

Sailing & Specialty Events: Maritime sports remain central to the Bay’s identity. Regattas, rowing competitions, and triathlons (like IRONMAN Maryland in Cambridge) keep the region’s waterways alive with competition year-round.

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Professional and collegiate sports across the Chesapeake Bay region capture the energy, passion, and pride of Maryland. From the stadiums to the arenas, from lacrosse fields to marathons, sports here are as much about community as competition. For fans and families alike, it’s one of the most powerful ways to connect with Chesapeake living.

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Sports here aren’t just games — they’re part of the Chesapeake lifestyle. Game days bring neighbors together, tailgates turn into festivals, and rivalries fuel regional pride. Whether it’s Orioles fans cheering at Camden Yards, Ravens purple filling downtown Baltimore, or Navy midshipmen marching into Annapolis, sports anchor the region’s culture year-round.

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BASKETBALL & ARENA SPORTS

WASHINGTON WIZARDS

Maryland fans flock to Capital One Arena for NBA action and East Coast rivalries.

FOOTBALL POWERHOUSES

Baltimore Ravens (NFL)

Ravens games at M&T Bank Stadium are legendary — 70,000+ fans, rivalries with Pittsburgh, and purple pride everywhere.

Washington Commanders (NFL)

Based in Landover, the Commanders draw fans across Maryland. Dallas and Philly rivalries make home games intense.

Navy Midshipmen Football (NCAA)

Game days in Annapolis mix college football with military tradition — march-ons, flyovers, and the Navy–Air Force classic.

Maryland Terrapins Football (NCAA)

Saturdays in College Park bring Big Ten rivalries, alumni tailgates, and packed student sections.

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Sports in the Chesapeake Bay region are more than games — they’re a way of life. From roaring Ravens crowds in Baltimore to Navy game days in Annapolis, Orioles summers at Camden Yards to Maryland lacrosse in College Park, the region pulses with passion year-round. Professional and collegiate traditions here unite communities, ignite rivalries, and capture the true spirit of Maryland.

The Chesapeake Bay region is home to some of the most passionate sports fans in the country. From Ravens football in Baltimore to Navy football in Annapolis, Orioles baseball at Camden Yards to Terrapins lacrosse in College Park, professional and collegiate sports here are woven into the culture. This guide explores the teams, stadiums, and traditions that make sports in Maryland unforgettable.

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FOOTBALL POWERHOUSES

BASKETBALL & ARENA SPORTS

BASEBALL TRADITIONS

LACROSSE – MARYLAND’S STATE SPORT

BEYOND THE BIG FOUR

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

CLOSING – SPORTS AS A WAY OF LIFE

BEYOND THE BIG FOUR

The Chesapeake sports experience doesn’t stop with football, basketball, baseball, and hockey. The region offers world-class soccer, internationally recognized tennis and golf tournaments, and iconic endurance events that bring communities together. Whether you’re cheering on D.C. United at Audi Field, following PGA Tour action nearby, or running across the Bay Bridge, these experiences round out Maryland’s year-round sports calendar.

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